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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
2
Local news notes a community cream social at Lone Star School on Saturday night June 18 featuring amusements and socializing. Also announced is Masons lodge stated communication on Thursday June 16 at 7:30 pm inviting all members to attend.
Baron Gontke Hayashi, Japanese ambassador to Great Britain, said in London that Japan and the United States are aligning in trade and interests. He doubted a favorable Japanese reply to any Harding conference on disarmament and stated there would be no quarrel between the two nations.
London June 5 Rear Admiral William Sims departed Waterloo for Southampton to board the Olympic bound for New York. He traveled in a special cart amid floral testimonials, with a crowded throng of newspaper men and supporters. He told reporters he had received hundreds of letters approving his stance on American sympathy.
Eleven Kansas students earned degrees at the University of Illinois commencement. Ruth Sank of Lawrence and Eugenia Sankee of Lawrence were among graduates. degrees included Doctor of Philosophy Elijah May Armstrong Hutchinson and others, with recipients from Topeka Emporia Pittsburg and Kansas City among the list.
Negotiations in London between the engineering employers federation and trade union representatives on wage reductions have broken down. Officials report no further talks scheduled as pressure mounts over disputed pay cuts.
George Spears, proprietor, said today improvements totaling about $16,000 will be started on the De Lite cafe within a few weeks.
A reader from Leavenworth-Lawrence area thanks Lawrence Sanitary Mik and Cream Co for quality milk ice cream and prompt delivery. The message compliments courteous service, mentions former resident Mary S. Cole at 1521 N H St Lawrence, and references local social details including Roy Dickerson and a visit to Brunswick and Bismarck Grove.
Chicago and the midwest conference today on a proposed loan fund of 5,000 dollars to assist western stock raisers. Treasurer Melton led by John H. Mitchell of the federal board, bankers warned banks cannot gamble as collateral offered by cattle men is typically illiquid.
The Arkansas river fell two inches at Hutchinson and receded from low spots, with no major flooding expected to reach Hutchinson. In Arkansas City the river stood eight feet above low water mark this morning, rising six inches per hour but not anticipated to overflow nearby banks.
St Louis reports Thomas Mott Osborne penologist would accept Missouri penitentiary warden role with free rein. He arrived in St Louis last night and left for Jefferson City today to inspect the state prison at Governor Hyde’s request. He favors creating a branch of mutual welfare league as a form of government within the prison. London reports British naval budget proposed for 2,000,000 pounds for capital ships. Lt. Col. Amery stated in House of Commons today.
In London England a nationwide strike halts operations from June 1 to June 15 as a workers protest wage reductions. The stoppage threatens over 1.5 million employees across industries.
The announcement lists Trick Coagin Karl SGelttademain and Jaylawker athletes as entrants for the Chicago meet in 1960. Ana bracing for the event suggests Bradley and Arvin Woeste OLeary are among favored names in sprints and field events.
About 260 athletes from roughly 300 colleges will compete in the first national collegiate event at Stagg Field. The meet aims to honor national standards and will become an annual competition with participants from all sections and many events seeking national honors.
Lawrence hosts a Kaw Valley meeting to organize a fall potato show in Kansas City Kansas during October 10 15. Attendees include T J Talbert Dr Melchers A Stoklet Frank Bigeha C Patterson R O Smith and Kaw Valley growers. Plans cover potato grades marketing machinery and exhibits with speeches lectures and demonstrations.
A local report notes potatoes will enter the market in about two weeks and prices are expected to fall. New crop spuds are selling at four cents a pound at the commission house, old stock at $1.50 per hundred, with wholesalers predicting new potatoes at around two cents per pound by early July. Old potatoes currently fetch about 15 cents per pound, with the old stock at 10 cents.
Incomplete market notes show wheat and corn prices drifting lower with various futures bids. Details include cattle and hogs with mixed bids, steers and heifers uneven, hogs steady, and buyers cautious amid limited readable data.
David Raff of 250 N 59th St Philadelphia says Tanlac cured his stomach trouble loss of appetite and breathlessness. He reports weight gain improved sleep and energy and calls Tanlac the first medicine that actually works for him.
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