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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
4
Georg Marble notes that better towns have poorer road conditions as he remarks that Kansas towns may feel he visited them in spirit. The playful line suggests widespread concerns about road quality across communities in the state.
A historical discussion argues for lower railroad rates to aid recovery after wartime strain. It calls for selective reductions on perishable fruits and vegetables and livestock, warns against broad cuts, and urges policies that boost production without hindering railroads. It also notes a phantom ship sighting and cites U S Steel wage and price reductions as broader economic context.
Partial OCR fragment discusses conditions affecting working people and purchasing power, suggesting implications for wages and living standards, but lacks complete context or specifics.
Burleson questions post office returns asserting 40 million dollars profit from parcel post and mail classes while Postmaster General Hays studies the business. Critics note wartime mail promotions spurred broader postal activity and question the accuracy of earnings claims.
Reprinted from Lawrence Daily Journal and Lawrence Daily Bee July 8 1896 items note seasonal soups new dealers in town Gismond te Law in Tennessee equal factory man lays down new sidewalk property on Tennessee Street Kansas University surveying corps camped south east of town under Prof JF Marvin six weeks breaking earth for threshing machine work at Shockey farm north of town Ollie Brooks arm caught in belting badly crushed Emma Barker attends national meeting at Lake Geneva near Chicago reports from attendees and others
A lengthy pamphlet on Wages in the United States and Foreign Countries issued by the American Protective Tariff League and circulated to citizens. It summarizes testimony before Congress without argument and urges readers to request copies from their congressman. Independence Kansas July 8. Also notes the resignation of Alfred Armstrong, a young county prosecutor, to become secretary of the House Rules Committee and pursue graduate study at George Washington University.
Kansas briefs report a sweeping harvest tally through the state employment bureau led by C F Wall, wage scales for threshers and oats set at 9 and 5 cents per bushel, a June marriage licenses dip, financial concerns from Wichita, boxing bouts backed by American Legion posts, a July pig contest at Fourth of July events, and senators Curtis and Carper expected to back a soldier bonus bill. Also noted are Santa Fe weed-killing train tours, a Myrtish birthday celebration with 81 candles, and journalism students touring Columbia Unity School of Journalism with Raleigh interviews.
Readable fragments note: workers refusing to return after a strike call by the printing pressmen’s union. Rhodesia holiday for Cecil Rhodes. Elihu Yale’s death 260th anniversary. John D. Rockefeller aged 82. Harding and wife’s 50th wedding anniversary. Lafontaine birthday 800th. Cotton Manufacturers Association meeting in Asheville. Admiral William F. Been invited to a conference. Sixth Ward New York session. Smokeless Phone 113.
Tépekal Kansas July 8 Market Report highlights savings by marketing finished products like liver and butter instead of raw grain. Secretary J C Mohter of the State Board of Agriculture estimates freight reductions of 167.48 dollars per 200 pound hog and 24.43 dollars per 1000 pound steer, plus 6.51 dollars per 100 pounds of butter, based on grain input in production. The study uses ship rates to Hutchinson as a central reference, noting large feed consumption for pork and beef. freight costs affect overall farm profits and rural prosperity.
The Kansas court of industrial relations resumes its inquiry into coal price fixing in the Pittsburg region. It will probe wholesale and retail price conduct, mining costs, and whether a few large operators control output and pricing. An official report will follow after hearings conclude.
Post office plans to extend city delivery to the south end of Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets and Breezedale Algo to Alabama Street. Service expected within days. North Massachusetts boxes become main receptacles. Breezedale boxes kept in use. Postmaster S Kideh notes routes served by mounted carrier and warns about erecting private mail receptacles.
The Galveston wheat movement shows a flood of US grain export to Europe driven by rail differentials and port access. Exports through 1912 reportedly reach nearly 6 million bushels in May with Italy Germany and France among top buyers while Ukraine’s cereals shift away. Strong totals from Wyoming Montana Colorado Missouri Oklahoma and other states feed the Garveston trade as rail routes funnel grain to Gulf ports.
A garbled report describes a renting incident where Mrs Bhiley borrowed a room from Mrs Pollock and offered several payments. Mrs Bail received $7.50 as change, later suspected the amount was miscounted. The affair was reported to police as a potential fraud.
Peder Joyce sues James Stanley Joyce in superior court seeking alimony and support. The plaintiff requests $1,451 monthly alimony, $27,800 in soliditer fees, and $81,500 for legal expenses. The action develops from a counter suit by the lumber magnate James Stanley Joyce.
Chicago on July 8 reports $59,000,000 allocated for livestock relief. The effort aims to assist the industry with immediate delivery from Logan and Antithe coal firm. Moore Lumber Co and Ramsen headed to Kansas City this morning.
St Louis plans a junior police department with members between ages 12 and 18. J Miller of the Board of Commissioners outlines paid positions, badges, and uniforms, with juniors reporting juvenile misbehavior and assisting the senior force. Organization will begin once details are finalized and may feed into the adult police ranks. Nearby mentions include Griffin Coal Company and a Toledo reference.
A house fire left six infants endangered as smoke overtook a home. Early reports indicate multiple children were affected while a fireman sustained injuries during the response. Investigation continues to determine causes and outcomes.
Music helps your child and family life, with a Columbia Grafonola in a large cabinet for 85.00. The same instrument last year was 120. Easy payment available, Grafonola model features double face pounds 93.50. The ad promotes accessible music for home use and family support.
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