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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1921
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage mixes biblical quotes with scattered local notices on state printers irrigation and fire insurance. It mentions Walker as state printer, Governor Hodges, and debates over state actions, amid jagged religious excerpts and assorted civic notes.
A fragmented discussion on insurance firm dominance and rising rates in Lawrence notes dwindling fire losses and calls for new methods. The column cites Burges Johnson and contrasts old press figures with modern labor and public safety debates, ending with a pop culture aside about Theda Bara and a disgruntled director.
Fifty four lines report petitions circulating in Lawrence and nearby towns urging the postmaster general to retain river mail service. A deputy marshal delivers census returns from a township southwest of Lawrence showing 4,000 acres under cultivation. Hot, dry weather continues with scarce rain. A meeting is scheduled at Chapuria on Tuesday July 21 to discuss hiring action for building rail links toward Topeka and connections to the Topeka and St Joseph and Napoleon fort Smith lines.
Fifty years ago in Lawrence July 9 1872 reports a United Presbyterian church corner Kentucky and Berkeley streets and a bridge grade being established to a railroad on the north side. It notes a filling in progress and a stockholders meeting of St Louis Lawrence & Denver Railroad for leasing the Wakarusa Valley right to Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co.
A fragment recounts Lawrence history including Mr. Ed Lander’s home on the city’s east side and references to Charlie’s success at a local charity event. The piece notes a busy town prominent Santa appearance and a Denver connection, with emphasis on social activity of the era.
Fragmentary text mentions fried chicken and food yield, with garbled phrases about a clan and expectations. Names, dates, places are unclear, making a precise event hard to confirm.
Centenary of Jos eph Gary birth noted as the Chicago judge who presided over the Haymarket trial. Penguin, Spain mourns Philip King of Bourboin. Argentina marks independence celebrations while nations plan to attend a major congress. Jaijle Addams of Chicago to preside at a peace congress with leaders from Meighen to Smuts honored with Doctor of Law at Queens University convocation. Canada’s cruiser is christened in Halifax with Mrs George Murray presiding.
A garbled archival snippet mentions Kansas state highway engineer and an official map under dispute. The text references a court-like action and entity names such as Watson, Cleveland, and July dates but remains largely unreadable. The piece hints at a road map revision and potential legal action involving state and national levels.
An editor notes milk in Lawrence appears higher than in many Kansas towns. He cites visits to smaller cities where retail milk costs eight to sixteen cents per quart, versus Lawrence prices around ten cents per quart, citing growers and locals describing consistent pricing.
The Kansas State Board of Agriculture considers altering wartime wheat grading rules at a meeting set for Monday at the State Agricultural College in Manhattan. The board will discuss grade pooling, price scales, and related topics as farmers face a harvest of over 118 million bushels and shifting market conditions.
The Third Marné Division Reunion Society, based in Milwaukee Wisconsin, plans its second annual convention July 12 to 15. Expected attendance exceeds 4,000 participants. The event promotes health through a Lawrence cigar and cycling activities.
Multiple faith groups in the city announce Sunday school times and worship services at Trinity Lutheran Plymouth Congregational United Presbyterian and other churches. Union services planned for South Park with details on speakers and meeting times for July and September.
MeLOLTN and Miss Rese ave with kin from Jay Dom’s near Men. Clarence McHerry, Orville Cara era families, George Topham, and Lester McDowell not from Kansas City for the Fourth with relatives. Mrs. Dan Blatt and daughter visiting Chanute relatives. Keynotels set to leave for Denver for summer. Ruby Riise and Mabel Kry of Topeka spend vacations here. others from Topeka, Lawrence, and Osborne visit or travel for the holiday.
Weekly church notices describe Sunday services at the Commedary Methodist Episcopal Church 3240 Mass S4 with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 o'clock Sermon Know Thyself by Learhe Hobbs. A Wednesday evening study and a reading room schedule are noted along with other church events and invitations for attendees.
Local notes recount visits and outings of the Walley Powell Brooks and related families from Kansas City to De Soto and nearby towns. People named include Oscar Powell Mrs William Powell Ray Walters Miss Ove Nicholson Hazel Chabios Ada Nicholsom and many others. The items record dinners calls and hostings with neighbors and relatives during a July period and mention plans for travel to New York.
A fragmented ad copy touts a product that makes a house attractive to all ages from children to seniors. It claims universal fit for any occasion and mood, offering fast, low-cost gains and a safer, happier home life for families.
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