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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1922

Page

4

Guard Your Thoughts Reflects on Philippians Virtues

A brief quotation from Philippians 4 8 urging readers to focus on what is true honest just pure lovely and praiseworthy. The line emphasizes virtue and praise as guiding thoughts for daily life.

KU and the State A Broad View of Its Service

The University of Kansas shapes Kansas by educating its people and enriching the state’s development. Since its founding, about 35,000 Kansans have enrolled, with 9,474 earning degrees and over 500 graduates yearly now. Many state attorneys, school superintendents, editors, and teachers trace their training to KU, underscoring its statewide impact beyond Mount Oread’s structures.

K. U State of Kansas Journal-World Mount Oread School of Rosedale S Anta Fe E. U Thom

Kansas University Graduates Shape State and Nation

Kansas University graduates and former students have had a broad impact beyond Mount Oread. Alumni lead in research and public service, with influence in industry, education, and media, including the Mellon Institute, missionary work, and prestigious science lists, reflecting the university’s statewide and national role.

K. U Lse of Kansas Mount Oread Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Pittsburgh Kk, U

A Good Editor Sells Lecompton Sun After Seventeen Years

The Lecompton Sun publisher Geo Connell has sold the paper after seventeen years at the helm. Described as small in stature but brave and steadfast, he bought from W R Smith who weighed 275 pounds. Connell stood for righteousness, never trimming to chase popular breezes, and Salina Union hopes he finds work in a larger Kansas town.

Lecompton Sun Geo. Connell Mr. Connell W. R. Smith George George Connell Kansas Salina

Weather, jokes, and sayings from a 1920s column

A collage of quotes and witticisms on weather, fashion, politics, health, and life. Notable lines touch on rainbows at night in Texas, the value of discretion over constant activity, the dangers of cheap clothes, and humorous observations about men, women, and society.

High Mortality Among Douglas County Commissioners Since 1890

Since 1890 thirty two years ago twenty two men have served as county commissioners in Douglas County. Of those who served nineteen have living among them ten still living while nine are dead. Four died in office. Remain living are John C. Moore John Walton H B Asher B F Hoskinson J F Hughes A J Parnell A C Walter J L Hoover Al Andrews A L Cox. The two resigned due to ill health are Ben Hoskinson and Al Cox. Commanders who have died include Oliver Butler M S Winter Gordon Grovenor Col Wm Nace J C Watts Gus Brune J C Walton T L McClelland and W R Green. Commissioners have small salaries but heavy duties including levying taxes restoring roads and bridges and handling vacancies and valuations. The Lawrence real estate adjustment required long hard work to achieve justice.

Douglas County R. A. Steele C. B. Hosford John C. Moore John Walton H. B. Asher B. F. Hoskinson J. F. Hughes A. J. Parnell A. C. Walter J. L. Hoover

Hessian Flies Again Warn Kansas Farmers

A State Agricultural College bulletin warns Hessian flies are in wheat stubble in Kansas. Flaxseed-like larvae appear at crown. adults emerge through September in north Kansas and October in the south. Plow infested stubble 5 to 6 inches deep by mid August, thresh early, and avoid leaving stubble to reduce infestation.

Manhattan Kan State Agricultural College Kansas

Americanize America and preserve American principles

Dr. Albert Shiels of Teachers College at Columbia University told the National Education Association that protecting American principles is more vital than Americanizing immigrants. He warned against press regulation by language or European style policing, saying such moves would alienate foreigners and slow assimilation. He urged language learning, adoption of American standards, and identification with American institutions through opportunity and friendliness.

Boston Shiels

Kan sas Agricultural Experiment Station staff output 47 papers

Manhattan July 94 Forty seven technical articles for publication were contributed by Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station staff in the fiscal year ending June 80. Scientists including Ackert Merrill Melchets Parker Miller Schanson Batshiaw Bushnell Beaudette produced diverse papers aiding agriculture and human progress.

Manhattan Kansas Agricultural Drohames Ko Ackert J. G. Merrill Melchets J. 4. Parker Oc. Miller Schanson W. Ob. Batshiaw TE. D. Bushnell Beaudette United States Barrell Kansas Station

American University Women to Meet in Paris led by Ada Comstock

Miss Ada Comstock dean of Smith College will head the American delegation to the second conference of the International Federation of University Women gathering in Paris. A Minnesota native, she trained at Smith and Minnesota State Normal School, studied at Columbia, and served in administrative and teaching roles at the University of Minnesota before moving to Smith in 1912. She has promoted civic welfare and led food administration work for college women during the war.

University Women of America International Federation of University Women Paris Ada Comstock Smith College National Association of American University Women Miss Comstock Minnesota Minnesota State Normal School Columbia University New York City University of Minnesota

St Swithin's Day events across continents spark timely gatherings

Today hosts a calendar of gatherings and launches. Ferdinand W. Peek, Chicago’s prominent capitalist, marks his seventy fifth birthday as Lutheran workers convene in Omaha for the Walther League’s thirtieth annual national convention. The Western Confectioners Association sails Seattle to Alaska for its on route convention while American women join the International Federation of University Women in Paris for a dignital meeting. A joint Socialist and Farmer-Labor committee highlights labor union talks in New York City to map political action.

St. Swithin's Ferdinand W. Peek Chicago Lutheran Church Omaha Walther League Western Confectioners’ Association Seattle Alaska International Federation of University Womden Paris New York City

Rural Education Meet in Manhattan Kansas Conference

Rural educational problems and conditions were discussed at a Kansas conference in Manhattan with rural school heads and county superintendents attending. W M Jardine opened the conference from the agricultural college. Speakers covered codifying Kansas laws, rural leadership, consolidated districts, rural high schools, and adult and agricultural education with closing sessions set for Saturday.

Manhattan Kansas K. S W. M. Jardine Agricultural College Sheffield Ingalls Atchison Walter Burr The J. J. Dumond Holecomb E. B. Barnes Beverley Etta B. Beavers Marshall County H. Umberger A. P. Davidson E. L. Holton

Unemployment improves in Kansas June report says

The June unemployment report from the Kansas Industrial Court shows only six district heads listing unemployed workers. Salina reported none idle while Hutchinson and others showed small totals. overall 8 6 percent unemployed were unskilled with half in part time work. Harvest and farm labor demand cited as key factor. outlook described as fine.

Topeka Kan Kansas Aecordim Hibor Department of the Industrial Court Salina Hutchinson Kansas City Wichita Parsons

Methodists Plan Third Winfield Camp Meeting

The third annual Methodist camp meeting for about forty pastoral charges in the Winfield district will be held at Islands Park from July 6. Rev. Fred Mesch of Blackwell Okla is named evangelist and Rev. Percy W. Bock of Burden will conduct the singing.

Winfiel Winfield Winfield Islands Park Fred Mesch Blackwell, Oklo Percy W. Bock Burden

State Board Plans Farm Exhibit at Kansas Fairs

State Board of Agriculture outlines a detailed exhibit to travel to Kansas fairs this season. Secretary Mohler noted a grain wRendering demonstration at Larned with cooperation from the United States Bureau of Markets, highlighting central wheat belt interest and wide fair participation.

Topeka Aly Larned Fair Mohler United States Larned Kansas Wheat Belt Othe Gerain

Good Will Tour Prepares for France Departure

Mrs Otto Brewer, a Gold Star mother and American Legion candidate, heads a Wichita based Good Will delegation preparing to sail for France July 22 with 99 other members. The tour is directed by the American Committee for Devastated France.

Wichita Otto Brewer American Legion France

HONS WANT OFFICE AGAIN IN KENTUCKY PRIMARIES

In Kentucky most sitting congressmen seek renomination in the August 5 primaries. The only exception is Republican Charles F. Ogden of Anchorage in the fifth district, who does not run, leaving Maurice L. Thatcher as the GOP nominee to face Democrat Kendrick R. Lewis of Louisville in November. Democrats stage four contests, Republicans six, with six districts having no opposition.

Frankfort Associated Press Kentucky Anchorage Maurice L. Thatcher Panama Canal Zone Kendrick R. Lewis Louisville

Telephone Company Expands Abilene Exchange

United Telephone Company expands its Illinois and western reach by acquiring another exchange. The move adds a new far west addition to its United territory, broadening services and coverage across the region.

Telephone Company Abilene United Telephone Company United Territory

Exchange offer on government bonds for Lawrence School bonds

Merchants National Bank invites customers to exchange government bonds at market value above par without brokerage. The Lawrence School bonds would net 4.4067 to 4.500. Request to proceed immediately.

Lawrence School Merchants National Bank

Kansas Wheat Leads In Production And Preservation

Kansas tops wheat output among states and leads in grain preservation. Secretary Mohler urges farmers to stack grain to reduce waste, protect quality, and improve storage, noting stacking preserves weight and prevents losses from weather, birds, and pests.

Primary race in Nebraska July election details

The piece outlines Nebraska primaries set for July 18 with full party slates in all six districts. It notes three new faces among national lawmakers, and retirements affecting the First, Second, and Sixth districts. It mentions Reavis aiding in war fraud prosecutions, defferss retirement, and Kinkaid’s retirement, plus Bret Waterman entering the First district race.

Neb Jule Fedd Counuies Nebraska Cierppichalr Albert W. Defferss Hecons United States

Fragmentary notice from Douglas County play and law area

The readable text mentions Douglas County and legal or administrative terms but lacks full context or clear events. It appears to be a damaged OCR fragment with scattered phrases about a plan or meeting but no concrete date, action, or names to confirm a coherent news item.

Free Keen Kupfer Raya Or Bring In Your Card

City Drug Store advertises a promotion inviting customers to bring in their card for discounts and savings at City Drug Store. The notice is a brief retail promo with no additional details.

Pirates and Beads Tale From a Curious Page

An OCR fragment from a historical page recounts a whimsical, disjointed scene about beads and a festival with character dialogue. The text references Luke Adventures, a dog named Peter Pondle, and Bets, with fragmented lines suggesting a fanciful market or carnival setting and playful mischief among friends.

fragmentary academic style note and garbled text

A chaotic OCR passage contains names and phrases in a distorted narrative with unclear context. It references Betts, Hetty, and Tigery, along with scattered items like beads, paper, and outfits, but does not form a coherent event or report.

Press Almost Free Mexico City Papers Vex Press

The article reviews press freedom tensions in Mexico City with editors and correspondents claiming repression and government scrutiny under President Obregon. It notes newspaper leaders defend free press while threats and vindictive measures provoke anxiety among reporters and city officials.

Mexico City Jady Carrsanen Obmregan Furs Omiesa Notas Porien Teldi Adreitiy Deanet Obregon Feds Phesie Cai

Untitled fragmentary notice with scattered names

A garbled OCR fragment lists several personal and place names with unclear context and dates. The readable items include Carver and Beverley, with others like Charitas Viohatien and Saint Daneedin, but no coherent event or action is stated. The snippet lacks a clear lead or outcome.

Thea Deere Faneeda Gorerton Carver Beverley Poccort Barnard Tony Thoes Witadtie Peat

Toth disaster survivors aided by civil aid group

A fragmented note describes survivors of a disaster aided by a volunteer group. The text mentions Berdamin barri and a PIMRUBO UPA corted action to assist those affected. Details are sparse but imply civil support and relief efforts for the victims.

Berdamin Barri Pimrubo Upa

Vacuum Bottles at Vers Spec Prices City Drag Store

City Drag Store advertises discounted vacuum bottles at special prices. Savings highlighted on assorted sizes with limited stock. Customers urged to compare sizes and choose value buys for home serving and lab use.

City Drag Store

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Comment Tom Sims Koko Texas Satan Senate Tennessee Ake Rh. S. Alc America Science HONS Mavis Talcum—City Drug Store Hiathern J. C. Mohler State Board of Agriculture Idditden Phemur Bah & Lown Resu TOL Mass Witcheghara Pirats Luke Elsinore Crowell Peter Pondle Cherow Rerhettis Tigery Hetty Momlay Aden Osbine Mane Peeret Hantan Pecerves Mir Huntet Hhonserm Pinna Sted Cory Td Wits Warthene Naanhan Judea Trent Sol Laura Betes St. Baldwin den Cope Selta Robert Daira St. Fiavremse Cann Herbert Manatee Piette Her Jowreres Lawrence Heocuelettae Spicer Teaet Christy Dia Zoe One Sped Owetie Tad WooCori Eel Fae Lawrences Fiat Gtoe Harry Morte See Manetielt Dev Kentucky St Laacrener
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