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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1924
Page
2
A mixed 1924 page summary covering journal notices, warnings about timely journal delivery, psalms and lovingkindness, and a focus on primary elections. It discusses Sheffield Ingalls and Arthur Capper, the national convention, and loans for farmers, with notes on war minister appointments and unemployment trends among young workers.
Friends of United States Senator Bert Fernald express confidence he will win renomination in Maine primaries amid a two-candidate Republican challenge. Fernald, senior Maine senator, began serving in 1916 to complete an unexpired term, later securing a full six-year term. His rise from a crippled boy to a leading figure in business and state politics is cited as a powerful example of perseverance.
The report lists multiple events today across North America and Europe including a centennial celebration by the British Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Britain, a 140th anniversary in Upper Canada, the Rotary International convention in Toronto, Kiwanis in Denver, the National Women’s Trade Union League convention in New York, the sixth International Labour Conference in Geneva, and Kentucky’s Homcoming in Harrodsburg. It also mentions Joliet Hindis and Primaries in Minnesota as candidates gear up for U.S. Senate and governor races.
Unofficial reports describe half the June husbands becoming domesticated and washing dishes within three months while a money crunch hits, with dark prospects for Mexico and local workers. A Boston woman seeks 1900 from her husband amid profiteering rumors and job scarcity plaguing about 2000 people.
The church hosts a combined Sunday school and morning preaching with a primary program and a junior department graduation. Students Margaret Ince Kathleen Asher Dorothy Hamlin Rachel Edson Allen Curd Elizabeth Edgar Beatrice Drehn named. Picnic plans advance led by Dr James Naismith and A W Cunningham for July 11 at Dykeman's Grove.
The Lawrence Council reports Sunday attendance totals: white 1876, colored 151, grand total 2027. Ten largest churches listed include First Methodist and First Christian. Vacation Bible School thriving. Douglas County Sunday School Council plans a mammoth picnic at Browns Grove on the 31st with floats and a parade. urged to plan and join this countywide event. Shawnee county and 10,000 others expected in the parade. LASSES MEET WEDNESDAY.
Women swim classes begin this Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce pool under Mrs Beatrice Cook and staff. Junior and senior high groups meet at 9 30 am, children at 2 pm, and women at 3 pm. Early enrollment advised with a small fee. courses cover strokes life saving and diving. Playground teams proceed with organization tomorrow. rain delayed yesterday’s plans. A separate local incident reports a window pried open at Griffin coal company switch and minor theft. Guardian recommendation: B F Meseritimer of Lawrence named feeble. guardianship sought by son Arthur.
William Jennings Bryan delivered the principal address at the sixth annual World's Christian Fundamentals Association convention in Minneapolis on June 9. He urged greater Bible study, quoted scripture, and argued the Bible is the Word of God, citing Christ as its test of truth and praising biblical law over modernist criticisms.
Madison Square Garden to host the Democratic National Convention from June 24 to July 15, with a $80,000 overhaul adding thousands of seats, expanded press facilities, and a new ventilation system. The plan includes 12,200 total seats and 2,500 visitor places, amid a future razing of the venue for commercial development.
Kiowa to Medicine Lodge branch suspended since last August threatens Gerlan and its 4361 people. Farmers and merchants seek Santa Fe restoration, citing $15 to $20 per acre land value losses and 1907 bond history. Public Utilities review notes 48 miles planned, with contractual maintenance disputed.
The speaker argues Christ’s virgin birth is essential, stating belief in miracles hinges on it. He cites Luke and Matthew, asserting the Bible clearly declares the virgin birth and that disbelief rejects miracles. He claims no evidence disproves it and notes birth mystery is not unique to Jesus.
Kanwaka’s Sunday School held services on Children’s Day with a morning session and noon dinner in the basement. An afternoon program featured songs, readings, drills, solos, and recitations led by Mrs Dicks and Dr Byron S Clark. Community members and visitors were noted for attendance and support of the event.
A report credits Minnie a resident rodent exterminator at the Equitable Building with supreme status in rodent control. Described as riding elevators between floors to patrol and return to her fourth floor headquarters, Minnie is said to deter mice at the huge office tower without cost and with staff approval.
Valley Grove reports social visits in Wellman and Lawrence with relatives and a dance at Mr Parsons well attended. Children’s Day programs, grading work on Lawrence road, and improvements at the Wellman corner are noted along with various family visits and local travel to Topeka and Lawrence. A separate line records William Shey of Lawrence fined $10 for reckless driving.
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