Lawrence Golf Triangle yields topeka second in event
Lawrenc e men win the eighteen hole golf triangle at the Country Club with 146 points. Topeka finishes second as eight teams of three enter from Topeka Ottawa and Lawrence. Irving Hill of Lawrence shoots 38 for first nine holes near club record. Pro match among Nelson Topeka Belton Ottawa Salina and others draws notable interest. Weather cancels one match but lunch and social events amid strong turnout.
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I Country Club
Topeka
Ottawa
Lawrence
Poinwrence
Vale
Irving Hill
HL. Z. Jones
Gustafson
Crowder
the Frost
Bennett
C. C. Carl
Lawrence Odd Sox Beat Tonganoxie 15 to 6 in Slow Game
The Lawrence Odd Sox defeated Tonganoxie 15 to 6 on Sunday at Tonganoxie. Lawrence pulled away in the final frame with seven scores after a late Tonganoxie rally had narrowed the gap. Uhriaub pitched for the Odd Sox while Burhs started for Tonganoxie.
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Lawrence Odd Sox
Tonganoxie
Lawrence
Plateate Uhriaub
Odd
Burhs
Deaths and Funerals
Thomas C. Jones of Holloway and Jones dies at 8 am at his home 2235 New Hampshire street after years of illness. Born December 25, 1865 in Douglas county, he lived in the city all his life and leaves a widow, a son, and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday July 20 at 10 am from the home with Odd Fellows service at the grave. Glenn E. Wilson, 26, dies at Simmons Hospital. parents listed as Mr. and Myra Amos Wilson, 1016 New Wilson. Wilson was employed at City Drug Store. arrangements to be announced. The rest of the text contains unrelated commentary about Frederic Harrison and Will Thorne.
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Thomas C. Jones
Holloway and Jones
South New Hampshire Street
Jones
Douglas County
New Hampshire Street
The
Odd Fellows
Glenn E. Wilson
Glenn
E. Wilson
Simmons Hospital
Myra
Amos. Wilson
New Wilson
City
Missouri 100 Years Statehood Debated in Centennial Reflection
Missouri marked a de facto statehood birthday on this date, though official admission occurred August 10, 1821 after a legislative action. Historians note the biennial discrepancy stems from a solemn act abolishing a clause restricting free people of color, shaping early statehood and the 19th century constitutional framework.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Missouri Historical Society
Congress
Monroe
Codgress
Sorority of States
Playground Notes and Local Sports Report
A mixed local page notes girls assign tasks for parade planning led by Playground Princess Helen Gable, plus Miss Fox hosting a story hour. In sports, the White Sox mustered four hits to lose to the Tigers, who clash with the Yankees for league lead. Also mention of a burglar case in Hutchinson and a community ride promoting health.
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Helen Gable
Miss Fox
White Sox
Tigers
Yankees
Penfield Jones
Sam Felisis
Lowrey
Lowe
Mr. Browning
Wellman
Bryant
Lawrence Maratea
Badfield Jones
John" Hils
Kesing
Journal
Tax burdens rise as July deadline nears in nation wide levy
The government announces added special taxes due by July 31 1920 touching brokers pawnbrokers museums theatres and concert halls circuses bowling alleys shooting galleries riding academies and tobacco products with penalties for late or unpaid returns. It details rates for capital stock taxes brokers ship brokers pawn brokers and other occupations and outlines filing offices and penalties.
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Ae Bae
Internal Revenue
Bureau
United States
Stock Exchange
Produce Exchange
Board of Trade
Custom House
Threshing Under Way in Will Anderson Neighborhood
Modern field work begins with Rainier Richards' machine as Wheat hauled to Lake View by Jerry Lyons and Ship Winter. Residents in the Barker neighborhood, Lawrence visitors, and local families including Winters and Richards are noted in a sprawling social roundup with many name mentions.
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Will
Anderson’s
Rainier Richards
Jerry Lyons
Ray Fifeyworth
H. G. van Ni
Oak Rilge
Lee Winter
Genev
Lawrence
Clarke Richards
S. Walter Richards
Joe Harrison
Barker
Wm. Murphy
Bob Schroyer
Charles Winter
Pav Winters
Shipman
Bertha Salisbury
Massachusetts
Seetin
Iéla Transmeier
Daniels
Mable Lawson
Transmeter
Newt Hamlin
Albert
Rainier Whitney
Ed Seetin
Edythe Richards
Olympic team selections from Lawrence institutions
Everett L Bradley of the University and Amesoli Patasoni of Haskell are named as representatives from Lawrence institutions for the Olympic games at Antwerp. Bradley will compete in pentathlon and decathlon events. Patasoni, who faced a late stumble in trials, is picked for the 10 000 meter race.
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Everett L. Bradley
The
University
Amesoli Patasoni
Haskell
Lawrence
Bradley
United States
Anitwerp
Patasoni
Harvard
Olympic Committee
Lawrence Sport
Haskellite
Marshall Haddock, Jr
Uni
Leo Massengale
University of Missouri
Haddock
Edwin Sandefur
Chicago
Olenpie Committee
Temas
Law ‘Rence
Grasshoppers Urged to Use Poison Bran Mash Across Crops
The Douglas County Farm Bureau reports many grasshoppers harming crops, especially the second alfalfa crop. County agent R O Smith says poisoned bran mash spread over infested areas can drive them away or kill them. Harry Wilson of New Orleans visited Lawrence and heads to Baldwin to visit his parents. Neille Donnelly Jenny Donnelly and Annie Monroe spent Saturday in Kansas City.
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Douglas County
R. O. Smith
Harry’ Wilson
New Orleans
Lawrence
Wilson
Journal-World
Baldwin
Neille Donnelly
Jenny’ Donnelly
Annie Monroe
Kansas City
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Golf Triangle
TO Peka
Sssne of
Odd.sox
Tonganoxie Piper
Rederic. Harrison
Datelose
Shing
Rd D’abernon
Ene
Will Thorne
M.P
of Comynons
Thomes
Ee A
Dr. Fehrenbach
Spa
Rutchinson
Kans
Hutchinson
Laura, Walker
Will S. Thompson
J. F. Smith
Miss Walker
McNish
Houses of the American Relief
Vienna
Warsaw
Budapest
Prague
Hamburg
Watkins National Bank
Patane
U. S
de. J. OO. Arsest. Laren
Gelyaner
Lorton
Drs. Welch & Welch
Mass
Carental
Hanna
Sam
W. E. Wilson
Waring
Eciatty Renate
City Plumbing CO
Stubbs
S. G. Clarke
Basa
Palmer Tire CO
J. K. Mefnertz
Mgr
TES
C. W. Smith
Lawrence Oil and Grease Co
Egle
Philadelphia
J. L. Hanks & CO
Charlton
Robert’ E
Summer Union Suits
Skof Stads
Kansas
I. W. Holford
Mer
Bond Department
Lawrence National Bank
Farmers State and Savings Bank
Sodium Phenique
Dick Bros. Drug Store
eColloch’s
Rexall
Fisodiphene
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