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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
4
A jumble of 1922-era clippings discusses the Kansas wheat crop outlook, railroad wage cuts, and labor strikes. It notes political tensions in Kansas City, comments on Japan’s premiership hints, and critiques union strategies and school teacher certification debates amid,dance in a schoolhouse policy note.
The attorney general notes the local school board holds reasonable discretion over use of a rural school for dances. Miss Wooste’s action, however, seems outside that discretion. Washington post G A R veterans say Memorial Day duties are beyond their reach, passing the task to World War I veterans and the newer generation to carry on the tradition.
Dr. William Arthur Ganfield, a clergyman and educator, is chosen by the Citizen Republican faction to oppose Robert M. La Follette for the U S Senate nomination in the September primary. A native of Iowa, Ganfield trained at Cornell College then McCormick Theological Seminary, ordained Presbyterian minister in 1901, pastored Green Bay, taught at Carroll College from 1904 to 1915, led Centre College in Kentucky, and later returned to Carroll College in Waukesha as president.
H. S. Lad of Garden City announces that Earl B. Zirkle, 19, who graduated with honors last year, will report in Annapolis on June 14 for physical examination to enter the United States Naval Academy. He has been appointed midshipman by J. N. Tincher, representative from the Seventh district, and has passed the three day written entrance tests. He is the son of Charles I. Zirkle, president of the local Chamber of Commerce.
Wichita Kansas income tax payers are notified by H H Motler the federal internal revenue collector that the second installment of their 1921 tax is due on or before June 15 heavy penalties are provided for failure to pay promptly In the royal household of England a candle once extinguished may never again be delighted within the palace precincts
A fragmented humor piece riffs on manners money and mortality with sharp asides about marriage vacations shoes on porches and inflation. It wobbles between social quips and catchy one liners noting Hoover era concerns stray fashions and odd observations on tax jokes and daily life.
Today Republicans of Washington meet in a state convention at Chehalis to draft a platform and discuss candidates for the coming campaign. Milwaukee welcomes delegates to the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention, to be held in the city next week. A notable wedding in Washington today unites Catherine Hughes and Chauncey Tuckhart Waddell of New York City. The report on Roman era temple ruins analyzes paintings suggesting worship by Romans and an Oriental ruler possibly Zenobia, with Breasted noting uncertainty about relations to Rome.
The elementary vacation school at Kansas State Normal School Emporia conducts outdoor hikes and trips for grades first through eighth, limited to twenty pupils per class. Miss Jennie Williams founded it, linking field excursions with community life, crafts, reading, and math.
American Legion members plan an all night hike in Wichita on June 24 reaching a camp site about eight miles from the city. Army games will provide amusement for all ex service men with arrangements for two hundred or more attendees.
Alfred MacDonald director of park and forestry warns aphids infest Wichita shade trees especially elms. The pests will likely make trees unsightly though not kill them. He urges winter upkeep now for ready spring service and promotes Clark Cleaners.
The white mess jacket is reinaugurated as tropical evening dress for United States army officers. General William M. Wright’s social appearances in the Philippines are seen as tacit authority for adoption of the jacket with the gold shoulder knot, despite no formal order.
Washington June 9 Postmaster General Work portrayed President Harding as a magnetic presence who welcomes hundreds daily, shakes hands instinctively, cherishes children and old people, and shares a bond with his dog Laddie Boy. The description notes how visitors feel reassured by the leader and his office during cabinet adjournments and public greetings. New State Fair Features Hutchinson-Three new features at Kansas State Fair include a style show with living models, a radio exposition, and a saddle horse exhibition.
Laurie Webb recalls a familiar scene on Tarned Main street in the early 1970s with buffalo meat priced at 1 1-2 cents a pound and abundant antelope meat. He notes low costs then and his family’s long residence in the USA town.
Enthusiastic Topeka Nimrods proposed a bear hunt west of the city but were discouraged by Park Superintendent T. F. A. Reinisch. He says a park bear that vanished this week was likely stolen and unchained, potentially kidnapped.
The Inca] of the State Taxpayers organization with the state league plans a set of queries to be sent to all candidates as part of a statewide effort. The move signals broad scrutiny of candidate positions and policy stances amid heightened public interest.
The chief drawback to climbing mountains in Mexico is the scarcity of springs, contrasted with the abundant springs in the Swiss mountains.
Topeka June 8 With two weeks left for candidacy filings for August primaries only forty have registered Secretary of State Pettijohn notes three names for governor all Republicans. Many more expected including W Y Morgan W R Stubbs W P Lambertson Leight Hunt Henderson Martin Jonathan M Davis. Lieutenant governor race has one filer Ben S Paulen. Congress nominations tougher in districts two three and six with multiple Republicans and some Democrats filing. List of candidates filed with secretary of state follows naming numerous R and D contenders for various offices. Uses modern methods.
Pittsburg Kansas June 10 the State Manual Training Normal cafeteria now serves 500 persons per hour doubling capacity without extra kitchen help. A belt conveyor from dining room to kitchen is the only one of its kind in the state built by the normal's industrial arts department. A one horse motor powers the system.
W T Crosswhite, a four year agriculture instructor at Emporia high school, has been elected principal of Newton senior high school. He graduates from the local normal in 1915 and starred on the Normal baseball team. Salary listed at 3000 dollars annually. Fifty six applicants sought the post.
Jenny Linn laments lacking underclothes while Betty explains dressmaking steps for a chemise. The dialogue and workshop details reveal early 20th century domestic life, with references to sewing tabs, buttonholes, and ribbon threading as characters discuss their attire.
A playful 1922 guide shows Betty measuring a doll Jenny for a pink envelope dress. It covers cutting two fabric pieces, sewing side seams, simple hems, slits for easy buttonholes, and attaching ribbon shoulder bands. Jenny gleefully models the finished gown.
A first person traveler recounts a mountain picnic to Cuyamaca Lake near San Diego with Senator Sample and family. He notes smooth mountain roads, scenic pines and oaks, dairy cattle pastures, and a fast return descent. He compares roads to Kansas prairies, mentions rapid San Diego growth, and reports January freeze damage to citrus trees in Riverside and Whittier areas.
Genoa reports Italian inventor Gianna Caproni says the United States offers the best environment for civilian aviation growth. He cites rapid progress possible there despite Europe’s funding limits and notes German activity in Europe with factories in Holland and near Seville. Also promotes Snappy Magazines at Congregational Church on Monday June 12, admission 20 cents.
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