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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1920
Page
2
The article notes Governor Cox seeking the Sellar championship amid a lighthearted farmer comparison. It mentions farming resilience, and hints at evolving newspaper typesetting experiments boosting output, while addressing publication cost concerns.
Fragmentary text appears to reference wartime naval service in the United States and political event mentions in North Dakota. It hints at a veteran or service record, a parade or ceremony, and a question about a third party movement, but readable specifics are lacking.
A brief item notes a situation involving site configuration and a privet matter observed today at Boyne. The report highlights the developer’s intuition guiding quick assessment. No injuries or legal actions are reported.
Fragmentary text appears to be noisy OCR of a farmer related item with mentions of wheat, transport, payday, and names obscured. The readable portions are insufficient to determine a clear event, date, or entities for a proper summary.
The article argues that money influences political campaigns and presidency efforts. It notes testimony from editorial committees about fund use and calls for repeal of appropriations. It discusses potential backing for a new third party and mentions 30,000 draft dodgers and conscientious objectors in relation to political movements.
An unreadable OCR fragment references a verdict by Jess Villard and mentions fighting, cash, and ability. The passage is garbled, with names and actions scattered and no clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary notes mention figures linked to the Detroit River crossing in 1816 and early U S politics. Names such as Jen Mull, Iohn Pone, and a 1770 birth are referenced alongside mentions of Kentucky, a 41 Territory governor, and a 1812 heroine in Washington D C. Queen Victoria and a New York event are also noted in torn text.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Fein and netifi with references to officials and banking terms, but the readable facts are minimal. This item appears to be incomplete and lacks identifiable people, places, dates, or actions to form a solid summary.
A 48 year old individual with former UN connections from England is honored today. The person is linked to a county and region, with no further details on identity or current role provided.
The fragment mentions a group called Round Up TW and hints at a meeting or session about engines on the TL with several members. It references people named Steve and Wade and notes a focus on gear or equipment. The readable text is fragmented and unclear about a clear event.
The article discusses cooperative marketing and farm elevators aiding farmers as wheat demand rises amid world supply tightness. It notes Britain and other regions face drought and reduced output, while U S grain needs fall or hold steady. If European demand grows, U S bread consumption may remain strong, with uncertain future prices and export expectations.
The Board of Agriculture reports strong wheat yields across the county with several farmers topping thirty bushels per acre. John Maufolk near Pawnee Rock notes his crop also reaching thirty bushels per acre, suggesting higher final weights. A new thresher machine is being trialed in various counties to boost harvest efficiency.
The article notes severe business downturns causing widespread layoffs and rising poverty. It reports thousands out of work as idle factories shutter, with the Umbrella Hoipleres and Qenka district hit hardest. A river accident later shows a team plunging into Simison River while attempting to unload a wagon, but rescue efforts avert worse harm.
At the July meeting in Wichita Kansas the Kansas Rural Mairn Association carriers voted unanimously to not affiliate with the American Federation of Tabor. The tour by the Kansas Short Grass Touring Club drew about two hundred riders through Dodge City and into Colorado.
In St Paul Minnesota July 12 Rev J Kvale of Benson after defeating A J Voested for the Republican nomination in Minnesota Seventh district says he is not a member of the National Nonpartisan League and that league endorsement came unsought. He declares he will fight as a progressive Republican and is as dry as Volstead in his record.
Belfast reports say Ulster Volunteers have been revived following recent Feinen activity in the north. Rathfriland in County Down faced attacks as Protestant forces clashed with Catholic families, though most Catholics were not molested. Ridge School hires Lillian Stover to teach and coordinate preordins for the Oak Ridge School under County Superintendent Lane.
County superintendent O J Lane received annual reports this morning from Oak Ridge School district and Barber district. Mrs J S Stover and family returned from Lincoln Nebraska after visiting relatives. You are invited to visit Raw Valley Creamery and Ding Store to see how Ray Valley creamery eggs are produced.
A July hailstorm in Salina Kansas was described as the worst ever by residents. It damaged thousands of dollars in property including shattered windows and greenhouses. Two homeowners estimate losses around five thousand dollars while vegetation in the area suffered extensive injury.
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