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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
2
In Lindley and other speakers at the Chamber of Commerce meeting the housing need grows as towns nationwide confront scarce accommodations for women and men students. Officials warn of rising costs and limited buildable space while urging local effort to erect suitable houses and attract funding.
Americans discover large scale postwar losses amid war‑time programs. Chairman Lasker reports misused funds poured into a failed air program and a bloated merchant marine. The last fiscal year shows about 380 million dollars lost with more to come. The wartime efforts appear to have become loot rather than organized activity.
Editorial by Judge Cory discusses the Kan gas mob law and a Supreme Court ruling. A West Mineral beating case shows bystanders laughing and urging violence to a beaten man. The court held onlookers were virtual participants, making the city liable for damages.
Today marks Benjamin F. Coston’s birth anniversary noted for introducing percussion caps in the U S Navy. Elsewhere fifty years past British Columbia gained responsible government and Dominion status while the Republic of Colombia celebrates its independence. Inland Empire Merchants Association holds a Spokane convention for three days as Southern States attend Atlanta for forestry congress. Tommaso Tittoni sails to the United States with a letter from King Victor Emmanuel to President Harding. The battleship Maryland, the first to be reequipped with 16 inch rifles, is delivered to the Navy with Captain Preston to command, joining the Pacific Fleet.
The notice outlines steps for first time fall enrollment handled by Representative Gonge O Pesier. It emphasizes presenting official registration permits by mail, verifying records, and bringing required documents. Students advised to enroll promptly, complete payments, and ensure timely arrival for Sept 12 or 2.
The readable fragments describe a public or editorial voice praising or critiquing civic figures and notable individuals. Mentions of women, leaders, and national figures appear with garbled names. The piece seems like an opinion column or editorial fragment from a past publication.
Prof F Rock returns from Siam Burma and Assam with taraktogl oil seeds and tree specimens from the elisuumoogre to seed a domestic supply for leprosy treatment. He notes natives long used the oil and foresees eight years to establish wide use, with government support and trials at Kin station. Nearby community updates include local social notes and farm bureau activities in Topeka.
An OCR fragment from Valley Grove records a tight knit community facing illness and weather fluctuations. It notes visits from relatives and friends, care from Dr Beury, and a July gathering at the Roy Viets home with many local names such as Miss Lena Petrie Mrs B O Erwin and Dan Smith. Families from Lawrence Wellman and surrounding areas are mentioned along with a circus outing and a large picnic.
Vassell Calvert and neighbors in Williams town and Lawrence area discuss new Delco plant installation. Mr and Mrs Ketler visited Dan Smith’s home. Lonlen Me and Roy Victd hosted guests. Rain arrives steady, easing threshing and haying delays. community expects continued wet spell beneficial for crops.
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