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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
8
Moody, a 15 year old from near his home, tops Indiana corn production records by raising 147.3 bushels per acre in the Purdue University contest. The record showcases his achievement as the state's champion junior corn grower.
Orville Crothers aged 14, who slept at the police station for about two weeks, has been placed with Dr. Edward Bumgardner of 207 West 23rd Street. He will attend school and do small chores while living in the home. Quille has helped the city hall janitor since appearing at the police station and is praised by Chief James H. Monroe.
Edmonson led a four game win over Hartig at the Elks alleys with high team scores. Francisco topped the group at 241 with four players over 220, while Hartig reached 200 as a top score. Final line shows Hartig 238 228 229 289 and Edmonson 262 287 250 265.
The column covers a girls playground event hosted by the Ladies of the W W C T U with Miss Fox leading chasing games. It notes Roy Rule of the Athletics dominating on the mound with two hits, and semi final croquet results for Kenneth and Melvin McArthur and the other pairing. It lists next day venue plans in Vinland and a 1:30 start time for a group of players. A separate Melbourne kangaroo hunt planned for Prince of Wales is described as sport, not cruel. Roy Cox buys a Samson tractor from Charles P. Banker for farm use and neighbor plowing. Four youths pay fines in police court for jay driving. The Samson tractor ad and Kryptok Eye Glasses appear, plus bicycle economy promotion.
A reception in Tokyo honored Rev. Clay MacCauley of Boston after 31 years as a missionary in Japan representing the Unitarian church He was praised for promoting liberal religion better U S Japan understanding and international cooperation Attending groups included American Japan Society American Peace Society Asiatic Society of Japan and Concordia Baron Sakatani presided
Topeka reports that out of about 200 Kansas men authorized by the war department to receive draft violation warrants, only two have been arrested. U S Marshal O T Wood has issued thirty warrants from the district attorney's office, with most men charged.
George E. Smith sold a 160 acre farm near Vinland to Robert Laughlin for 27500 dollars. The transaction records indicate a straightforward transfer of a rural property. The sale price confirms market value for the tract at the time of sale.
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