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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1924
Page
8
Senator Capper predicts a plan to end all wars will become U S policy when Congress enacts it into law. He cites broad support as proof and urges action on the anniversary of the birth of an enlightened and progressive people.
Commissioners learned they cannot prevent Standard Oil from building at Seventh and Indiana streets as landowners may erect structures on their own property. Judge Smart noted owners control driveways and entrances, while residents opposed the Seventh street site. Standard Oil may relocate from Ninth and Indiana if nearby hostility continues. the commission’s stance will be reported back to the company.
The Associated Press reports Saskatchewan faces a July 16 plebiscite to decide whether to adopt government liquor sales following a dry era since 1916. Prior votes and petitions show a divided path with Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia already using government sale. Women voters participated in past showings. Alberta, Manitoba, and BC moved to government dispensaries after bone-dry periods.
Officials and delegates of the Fraternal Aid Union depart for Indianapolis for a special session starting Monday. Supreme Audit ing Board members from Lawrence and LaRence will attend, including Sen Ilon A Smith Austin and Judge C F Wipton Trinidad. Anna Martindale will attend as a delegate and then visit Boston and New England states.
The Craters of the Moon area in Idaho near the valley about 25 miles long and three miles wide has been made a national monument by President Coolidge. Its lava formations resemble the moon through a telescope and include underground lava caverns large enough for cars.
The article notes a call for improving rural education to connect citizens with political ideals and standards. It urges consolidating one room schools into modern facilities with adequate teaching staff, matching urban opportunities and addressing broader national issues. It also discusses Cleveland as a potential site for a Democratic convention, highlighting facilities and hotel capacity.
President Coolidge addressed 15,000 National Education Association delegates urging state backed compulsory education when needed under federal guidance. He supported a national Department of Education in the reorganization plan, while stressing local control. He praised teachers and warned ignorance fuels poverty crime and threatens the republic, noting 3,000,000 native and 14,000,000 foreign born illiterates.
The Cleveland Hotel Men's Association has extended an official invitation to the Democratic National Convention. Details on the event and attendance are expected to be announced by party leaders in Cleveland.
Crowded facilities are prepared to handle large convention crowds after an extended invitation by a Cleveland hotel owner. The action was ratified at a meeting of the Cleveland Hotel Men's Association led by Lincoln Dickey, manager of the Cleveland public rat, confirming no overtures had been received from Democratic leaders for use of the facility.
Abdallah Shrine park hosted an Independence Day picnic for associ ated families and friends with golf swimming and dancing. Volunteers managed transportation and car parking at all park stops. Elsewhere the Clyde river dredging to aid ocean steamships to reach Glasgow involved more than sixty million cubic yards of material at a cost over 35000800 dollars.
Mrs. Margaret A Rabourn 78 dies. funeral tomorrow at 10 from 1415 Kentucky St with Rev R A Eusden officiating. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Edward Corrigan 82 prominent turf figure dies in Kansas City after arriving from Akron, Ohio. Angela Kedley, 19, rising London stage star, once Lancashire mill worker. Local church notes and community statements. ads for ladies footwear and local goods. Tartars or Kurds custom described regarding property loss with brown sugar in cloth.
A partial OCR fragment describes a person being presented with gifts or money by friends and acquaintances as circumstances allow, including a cow or sheep or a sum of money. The text hints at social exchange or ceremonial presents in a historical setting.
A noted skin specialist says a small amount of Mentho Sulphur can instantly ease irritation from eczema and dry it up. The sulfur preparation destroys germs and soothes the skin, often relieving torment and disfigurement. sufferers are urged to obtain a little jar from a druggist and use it like cold cream.
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