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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
4
John D Rockefeller Jr argues that children should be taught to earn save and keep accounts. He says if this training is desirable for Rockefeller's children it is even more necessary for the ordinary person.
The Journal-World piece notes a university professor spending the summer doing manual highway work with his son. It argues such labor builds character, echoes Henry Sienkiewicz on American labor democracy, and contrasts European class notions with American practical equality. It also touches on ongoing unresolved coal and railroad strikes and the push to end industrial stalemate.
The week long floods north of the river have caused losses that discourage men not skilled in adverse conditions. Yet farmers vow to take a new herd and persevere as they always do after misfortune. Watersheds of many streams north of the river create peculiar drainage patterns.
In the hilly country rapid drainage turns rivulets to raging rivers within hours after heavy rainfall. A single night caused most of the damage this time, underscoring the sudden flood danger and unpredictable flash events.
The article calls for calm leadership among railroad shop workers amid clashes with deputy marshals. It notes President Harding's proclamation protecting mails and interstate commerce, and warns that government resources will be used if order is not restored.
James M. Cox travels in Europe interviewing prime ministers and gauging their plans. He hints at potential again running as the Democratic standard bearer in two years.
William LD Webb, newly named president of the National Education Association, brings 35 years in education. He started as an instructor at Western Pennsylvania Classical and Scientific Institute, then held roles at University of Chicago including fellow tutor and professor, led Chicago Secondary Schools, and since 1909 has led the Chicago Normal School. He is also an editor of educational publications and a Denison University graduate.
Rev W W Owen, Fry Chapel pastor, proclaims overalls and house dresses proper during harvest. He explains the vote sets overalls Sundays for harvest so both men and women wear their most comfortable week day clothes and harvester visitors are welcomed.
In Syracuse, Lyman Green, a cobbler described as a crippled man, is praised as a musical genius playing a dozen instruments. He earns attention for his versatile talent and dedication to music despite hardship.
A garbled column notes assorted opinions and wry observations on fashion bold stockings operations taxes and social norms. It references a Marne woman shooting her husband a Hollywood stance and a Detroit boy in his father s jail with casual musings on reputation and manners.
On this day 678000 men are called to U S service as five events unfold. The All South Christian Endeavor Convention opens in Hot Springs Arkansas. Greece marks the 100th anniversary of Thermopylae victory. Utah Republicans meet in Salt Lake City for state nominating convention. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion at Atlantic City wraps with a grand parade anticipated as a spectacular resort highlight.
Mrs Maloch s S S class postponed their social to Friday night. Mrs J N Rose of Elm street returned home after a two week visit with Paola and Lacyine Kansas relatives. Mrs Earnest Day visiting Leaf Nictas club met with Mrs Charles Dicker. twelve members attended with Miss Joe Dicker as guest. Earl Gordon making a special business trip to Excelsior lies today. Popplewell remembered with a fine fish from Mr Kane s big catch.
A dated ad urges trying McNish aerated distilled water with a playful challenge to Methuslah and invites readers to call 18 for more details.
Kansas municipalities embark on a broad program of improvements including parks auditoriums memorial buildings and tourist camps in at least 25 cities. Salina leads with about 200000 in projects and Independence proposes 195000 for a memorial hall.
London reports Kellaway the Postmaster General urges strict control of news rights for wireless stations and proposes a conference with broadcasting firms and press agencies to resolve the issue. He notes news remains valuable and may require safeguards against indiscriminate use, while acknowledging potential competition with news agencies. A second note recalls Captain Scoresby’s Arctic Mirage sighting a ship upside down in the Greenland sky, later identified as his father’s vessel50 miles away.
Webs to the length of two and a quarter miles have been drawn some of the Taree railroads more than a million dollars a year.
Betty imagines a cuddle sized doll and tasks Understanding Scissors to guide a sunlit sewing project. They use a pattern, add seam allowance, cut two sides, and assemble a simple doll with light brown cloth and red blue wool accents.
A quirky description shows Grin sewn with black stitches on eyes nose hair and trousers. The tale notes four small shoe buttons on his waist, sides sewn, turned inside out, stuffed near bursting, and secured. The Neigh borly Needle adds a tuft atop his head as Peter Periwinkle appears cuddlesome to the door knob.
A bedstead, a sanitary cat, and twenty three pairs of shoes were recovered by police after a Union Pacific merchandise car was broken into Monday night in the yards. All articles except one pair of shoes and some sugar have been recovered. The finder was L. L. Riling and the incident was reported to the police two days after discovery.
War era police uncovered an organization spreading Bolshevik propaganda among school boys in Warsaw. Twenty four boys under 20 were arrested and papers seized show branches across Poland. The name McNish appears on a bottle. contact phone 198.
A historical note states Tibet is larger than France Germany and Spain combined yet is home to about six million people. The statement emphasizes the immense land area relative to a relatively small population count.
Griffin Coal Co announces a carload of Cherokee Nut coal prepared for threshing use with contact via phone 88 for inquiries.
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