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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1923
Page
4
The item lists subscription rates and delivery options for the Journal-World by The World Company with pricing details, mail and advance payment terms, and circulation contact notes. It includes staff references and a brief Bible verse, plus a weathering aside about rain stopping work on a model road and a remark on remodeling a dirt road if rain continues.
Forty women members sit in the German Reichstag as the government embarks on a major housecleaning. The scene underscores a shift in national leadership and the new balance of power during a period of reform.
A former Oklahoma congressman testifying in Washington asserts the woman promised to marry him in the presence of competent witnesses, noting such a precaution is uncommon when proposing.
The passage notes rivers running full and spreading across farms and towns without licenses, with frequent heavy rains. It emphasizes that Kansans live amid the Great American Desert despite flooding and persistent rainfall.
Topeka reports indicate Governor and Davis have not decided to reappoint J. H. Mercer as state livestock commissioner. The lingering issue is Mercer’s service under a Republican administration, seen as the primary barrier to a new appointment under the current administration.
Reports claim a British artillery battery entered Duesseldorf for a horse show tying to Ruhr occupation nerves. The presence of non French troops casts unease over the German public and government about allied actions.
University expects 1500 to 2000 students to enroll this summer at Mount Oread. Cool, moderate weather aids learning and may boost progress beyond winter, while extreme heat above 100 degrees makes study harder, leaving little time for play.
The Fort Scott Tribune notes rumors about graft in the state board of health office, with talk of serum sales and dealers being pressured in exchange for leniency. It stresses there is no proven graft history but warns politics may influence management and raise suspicions about officials seeking more than salaries.
The Kansas health department faces political scrutiny as public awareness grows. The Americas Greeting notes editors fear misspelling baccalaureate in papers. Many papers misname a baccalaureate sermon linked to high school graduation, when no sermon exists.
The Missouri Pacific railroad reports May freight car mileage at 29.04 miles per day, up from 21.2 in March and 25.43 in April, indicating higher operating efficiency. This boosted equipment availability, satisfied patrons, and widened the railroad’s earnings margin relative to earlier months.
Editorial lauds Henry Allen II for taking a direct, experiential education abroad. From Constantinople to Greece, France, London, and Germany he reports back with Kansan candor, noting press indifference in Turkey, Greek hospitality, and Germany’s postwar recovery, while hinting at implications for Kansas politics and leadership.
The Columbian Missourian reports Wisconsin and Kansas universities have each graduated students over 70 years old in the last two years. The achievement is linked to Her rick’s call to seek knowledge and continue advancement in learning.
Dr Samuel Wesley Stratton takes office as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology today. A renowned physicist and former director of the National Bureau of Standards he brings deep knowledge of science applied to industry commerce and social welfare. He has a long record as an illustrator and held key teaching roles at the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago from 1885 to 1901. He also served in military affairs organizing naval forces during the Spanish war and later on the Research Information Committee for national service.
A jumble of quips and anecdotes spans topics from a star aiming a gun to judges leniency and social quirks. The piece riffs on looks, crime in Mexico, charity, business, and presidential boom chatter, ending with a Florida man shouting and breaking his jaw.
Ben Hawkins transfers to Ben Ellis for 1 and other, lot 125, North Y Street, Lawrence. Hosford Investment & Mortgage Co transfers to Ida Swadley for 1 and other, lot 12, block 7, Haskell Place Add. to Lawrence.
B I Baghdigian, author and lecturer, announces the opening of an office in Kansas City to help foreign born individuals adapt to the United States. He aims to instill the meaning of American democracy and equal opportunity, stressing service and reciprocal responsibility. He seeks contact through foreign language newspapers and does not seek funds for his work.
At Fitzgerald Georgia last night passenger train No 3 of the A B and A railroad fell into a washout between Fitzgerald and Cordele. Several people were severely injured and others slightly injured.
Messrs Prentiss and Stilwell lease the Hygeian House for a Turkish bath. They aim to have the facility running by July first. Major Houston returns from Texas with news on the L L G R R project. Home Aid Society hosts a strawberry and ice cream event on Thursday June 12 at Walker's Hall by the Depot. Donated flowers for the University dinner should be left at Smith and Boswell by 9 am today.
A party of men led by ball Bros. Lawrence foundry with John Charlton and attorney David C. Beach begins a government survey tomorrow in the western part of the state. Dr. S. B. Anderson homoeopathist and Dr. J. B. Wheeler dentist are among local professionals aiding the crew. Lawrence Conservatory of Music director J. E. Bart lett, Geo. Innes and Co, L. Bullene and Co, and Messrs. E. D. Thompson and W. B. Covill are connected with the initiative.
Lawrence Daily World notes 1898 political push with Douglas County aiming for a 1,500 Republican lead. Mentions Mr. Bowersock in luck, Mason Peters near nomination by acclamation, and Grand Ma Peffer nominated for governor as Prohibitionists back women’s ticket head.
Late last night a fire at L. Bullene and Co. dry goods store caused total loss of building and contents. Estimated damage runs to $25,000. Dr. Holmes who had offices above the store lost his dental stock except a single spoon and a drawer of gold. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby properties as items were moved from the National Bank and D. C. Haskell and Co. stock areas.
Report of marriages includes Maxwell Thorp of this city and Mrs Elizabeth Wagner of Chicago wed by Rev Nathaniel Butler at Judge A Brown’s Leavenworth residence. In a separate notice Clark McConnell presented. Another ceremony lists William Clark of Centropolis and Nancy McConnell of Pomona married June 8 1875 by Rev Baldwin at the bride’s parents home.
A subscription pavilion party hosts Miss McFarland of Topeka at J D Baw ersock’s home. J B E Pierton travels to Cincinnati for business. Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary plans a social at Mr and Mrs A Herley’s on Monday. Shadow virtues will showcase town figures and a loan exhibit with 15 cent pencil contributions. Rain this morning may deter church bugs venturing into Kansas.
The Beta Theta Pi Alpha Nu chapter was organized about six months ago at the University of Kansas. A meeting at Major W. C. Ransom's featured an essay by Prof. Weatherby of Baker University and a supper. Commencement exercises at the university included orations by Murray Harris, Flora Richardson, Ralph Collins, and L. D. L. Tosh. Local ads followed.
Dr Woodruff, long valued coach at the state university, receives appointment as a U S army surgeon and orders to report to Ft Riley. D H Manley and Miss Cora Miller quietly wed at Baldwin with Dr Marlin officiating. The groom, a Baker graduate, will pastor in Quenemo. Miss J Grace Simons returns from Kansas City with Miss Frances Bay for a week visit.
Scattered items report J. F. Hughes stopping in town after a convention trip, Ike’s profitable strawberry sales in Hutchinson, and Mrs Hannah Howe’s recent marriage to Howard Morris of Springfield. Also notes on a new Bullene Shoe Co awning, bargain butter at A N Dunakin, and visits by A Lenken, Jo Berry, Isbell, Dan and Walter Innes, Rev Geo Miller and his brother near Lawrence. River rises two inches per hour, dam depth six feet. Collins in jail for his father’s murder in Topeka.
An American company placed an order with a Gothenburg shipyard for two 3000 ton passenger motorships for Pacific Coast service. Each will be completed in Sweden and sail at 18 knots. It is the first time American firms have ordered large ships in Sweden.
Two men were killed when a boiler exploded at Gulf Company oil well No. 1, 1.5 miles south of Currie, Corsicana Texas, this morning, according to first reports received.
Rev Goehring and A T Olson planned to take eleven boys for the second annual Lutheran camp near Junction City, but rain delayed the start. If weather clears they will go later in the week. The congregation witnessed the marriage of Herbert Olson and Miss Louella Wynn at the morning service. They will reside in Emporia where Olson is assistant city engineer.
Attendance at the morning service was unusually good for summer. Evening services end until September. Bible school and morning services continue. Memorial flowers honor William Edwin Courtney, who died in France. Wednesday night Bible study and devotional follow at 8:15. Sunday school picnic at Woodland Park Thursday at 2 pm with games and a picnic supper at 6 pm. Children's Day pageant next Sunday at 11 am titled Broadcasting the Word. Ottawa summer assembly August 6-16 with leaders and delegates invited. recreation planned for afternoons as a ten day vacation road trip.
Visitors filled the morning services yesterday as eight new enrollments joined the church school. The pastor spoke on Our Productiveness. The northeast district convention starts Monday night in Topeka and runs through Wednesday night with many locals planning to attend. Regular Wednesday night service follows devotionals and study for adults and youths. Welcome extended to all.
The Plymouth Congregational Church thanks Ralph Ward for carnations and lists upcoming events. The Board of Religious Education meets Tuesday at 7 30 in the church office. A pay entertainment by the young peoples societies is planned for Thursday June 28 at 8 in the parish house to raise funds for delegates to the National Christian Endeavor convention in Des Moines July 4 to 9. Children's Day is observed next Sunday at 11 with a cantata by the church school. inquiries about infant baptism are to see the minister.
The regular monthly Friends church meeting occurs Wednesday at 8 p m. Mrs Bertha Stubbs Sumpter of Arizona will speak. Members are urged to attend.
Short notice ad seeks butter fat at 112 West Seventh Street. Text is unclear and seems damaged but indicates a sale or purchase request and a vendor location.
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce issues guidance to twelve million motorists warning against injuring children, urging reasonable driving, pedestrian awareness, courtesy, brake maintenance, and avoiding haste. The message notes a small minority causes many accidents as the season peaks.
The article recounts a Kansas farm boy’s method described in The Insect Book for studying bumblebees. Boys used water-filled jugs to lure bees from nests, then beat nests to attract a crowd into the jug. After robbing the nest, bees were released to form new colonies, despite appearing drowned.
Peter McKeon twenty five a huckster was found shot to death in an alley of a residential area in St Louis. He had left home yesterday afternoon saying he would visit a girl friend but the girl friend denied he had called on her yesterday. Police report three bullet wounds in his body.
Mrs L T Hawk and son Jack travel to Sunnyside to stay with Mr and Mrs Fuller Harmon at Harmony Knoll. Mrs V A Nickel heads to Portland Oregon for six weeks with relatives. Mrs Preston accompanies her and will visit relatives near Portland. Miss Grace Elliott leaves for Garnett with Freda Fischer to spend two weeks at the Elliott home. Mr and Mrs C S Claflin of Carthage Missouri attend daughter Jessie’s graduation and stay with Hewitt Taylors.
Carl Sternisa a cabinet maker at the Reuter Organ factory has filed his declaration of intention to become a citizen at the district clerk office. Sternisa was born in Germany and has lived in the United States since 1913.
The county bonus board has approved and sent 1,250 bonus applications to the state board at Topeka. About 200 first applications were returned to the local board by the state board for correction.
The American Legion night school meets at 7 30 this evening in the Manual Training building at Lawrence High School. Attendance is growing as the program expands.
A large tree on the west side of Massachusetts street in South park was struck by lightning during the storm between and 7 o'clock. The tree was severed at the trunk and fell toward the west.
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