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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1922
Page
8
A short biblical excerpt from Isaiah emphasizes divine protection through dangers. The quoted lines promise guidance, safety, and resilience when passing through waters, rivers, and fire. The text invokes steadfast support for believers facing adversity.
A serialized critique argues White doubles on strikes, praising him for defending free speech while noting his inconsistent stance on industrial court and railroad action. The piece describes pressure from strikers alongside merchants in railroad towns and recalls Lawrence discussions on freedom of expression amid union support.
A government Pollyanna daily cheers from the capital, claiming a sure-fire fix for railroad and mine strikes. He has been wrong each time, yet remains undaunted as contending factions never near agreement. The day when Washington faces facts approaches, while he tells the public with optimism.
A Topeka announcement reports a state tax levy not to exceed 1.85 mills for the coming year, down more than a third from last year. Officials urge counties and cities to study the saving and pursue careful economy to reduce local levies while preserving essential public services. The move aims to reassure taxpayers and ease concerns about rising taxes.
Anna A Gordon, born in Boston and educated at Mount Holyoke, marks her seventieth birthday while serving as president of the National Woman's Christian Union since 19th. She studied temperance literature for youth, became Frances Willard’s private secretary, and later biographer of Willard after years as a close associate and touring companion.
Preliminary to primaries outlines voting for candidates including senator and governor. The National Association of Manufacturers of Pressed and Brown Glassware meets in Atlantic City today to decide on a ware scale for submission to the joint conference with the American Flint Glass Workers Union next week.
A jumble of Notes and quips covers diverse topics from political quips about the Shah of Persia in Paris to a Boston altercation, a Nevada death sentence for two Chinese, and fashion vanity motifs. It references weather forecasts, a Los Angeles birth, a divorce suit, and remarks on normalcy versus change with scattered anecdotes.
The notice marks Belgiums national independence day and notes historical anniversaries such as Mexicos 100th coronation of Emperor Turbide. It highlights Miss Anna A Gordon turning seventieth, and celebrates Kong Haakon and Queen Maud of Norways twenty fifth wedding anniversary amid ongoing Vox political campaign mentions.
Berlin July 21 Prussia drafts a lodging tax bill for towns over 1000 residents taxing all room renters for stays under six months. Lodging charges above 500 marks incur 40 percent tax. those new to Prussia after January 1921 face 200 percent. Officials say the measure targets foreigners, though claimed as universal. Local communities gain little from national proceeds, driving the appeal of this revenue source.
Oklahoma voters prepare for a statewide primary on August 10 with a crowded field for governor and other offices. J C Walton faces Thomas He Owen and Ro Ti Wilson amid charges the Reconstruction League hides the Nonpartisan League. The league backs railroads control public utilities state textbook printing and other reforms.
Constantinople July 21 A group of optimistic Turks seeks to persuade Turkish women to wear a standardized dress. The Committee de la Mode plans to involve municipal police to enforce the scheme amid protests that such a costume is antique and not suited to modern life.
A first edition copy of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress printed in 1678 was sold at auction in Tendon for more than ten thousand pounds.
The Russian affairs conference in The Hague adjourned after adopting a resolution urging all powers to prevent their nationals from accepting concessions involving property formerly owned by foreigners. A Washington letter expressed U.S. approval of this stance.
Local churches list Sunday services, Sunday schools, and midweek prayer meetings across multiple addresses. Revivals begin September 14 led by the Weatherwax Evangelistic party with sermons, youth meetings, and union services scheduled at diverse locations.
Corner Pth and Kentucky hosts Chas A Richard Bible school with Supt. 07 Hames and preaching at TP oa com. ster. Christian Endeavor societies fined their sessions at 70a, union services in Kunth park at S.C. Midweek services held each Wednesday night at 8:00. attendance has risen nightly and a hearty welcome is extended to all.
A list of sermons, Sunday services, Sunday school, and special meetings across multiple churches. Names include Miss Jessie Palmer, Rev. Proark, North Lawrence Baptist Church with Dr. McLavin, Nazarene church, Free Methodist church, Salvation Army, St Luke A.M.E. Church, and others. Timings span morning and evening, with public meetings at City Hall and neighborhood hall programs noted.
The Union park meeting will be held in South Park Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Rev. Mrs. Wilcox, former pastor of the Friends church, was to preach but has moved away, so Rev. Mrs. Sibbet, pastor of the Friends church in Wichita Kansas, will be present to deliver the message
A damaged, garbled note describes a last Sunday gathering and an upcoming Sunday event. It mentions Rev Mrs Sibbet, a well known figure in Kigias, and accuses prejudice against Chinese people. The text is unclear and contains errors.
Frank Jennings pastor at Forest BE. Witeraft Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at Basin. Dr. Frank Strone leads sermon. Union service at South Park at 8 o clock. Prayer meetings Wednesday evenings at TisQ. Pha discussion will govern the Epistle to Titus.
A jumble of visits and notes from the Lawrence and Stull region features residents and relatives dropping by, trips to Topeka and nearby towns noted, plus a newborn at Simmons Hospital and various prolonged visits at Bidinger and Murphy homes. The week includes hay work, threshing help, and birthdays amid community chatter.
Valley Grove notes visitations at the Smith farm near Oskaloosa as Mr and Mrs Dimny Gibson travel Sunday to see Mrs Gibson's sister and husband. Grandparents Smith come Friday to visit kin, while locals plan gatherings for Lawrence Edens birthday at G Petrie home. Farmers discuss crops delays and work days, with Edens headed to Coffeyville for a week visiting relatives.
Incoherent OCR text mentions various proper nouns and scattered events, including people like Kate, Ted, and Megan, locations such as Washington and Obregon, and items like a piano and a public sale. The passage weaves through disjointed phrases, with no clear narrative or dates, yielding a garbled snapshot of a newspaper page.
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