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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
A special committee of the Congregational church board met last night to negotiate a contract with Mr. Smith who has promised to accept the position. The notice notes the candidate is thirty five years old, five feet seven inches tall, and weighs 160 pounds.
Executive Secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission Society reports to the Northern Baptist Convention in Buffalo from June 23 to 29. The plan aims at progress in Christian Americanization and wider future endeavors. Dr. White is highlighted as a leading denomination figure.
Major Charles J Glidden and a U S team join British Aero Clubs in London to plan an international aerial derby. A 46 000 mile route has been surveyed with five commissioners and delegates from 60 countries expected to participate. The group anticipates an aerial mail service by year’s end amid rising transport arrangements.
Rosedale voters authorize a 25 000 bond issue to back a 206 000 site purchase for Kansas University medical school extensions on Thirty ninth street and Rainbow Boulevard. Alumni pledge 20 000. total turnout 1744 with 175 against. drive caps named for a city wide canvass to raise 36 000 more.
Professor J A Tud secretary of the T mpine Cotton Growing Committee warns the Textile Institution that cotton prospects depend on new sources and substitutes. He discusses labor conditions in the United States cotton regions and the need for conservation amid shifting demand and supply.
A fragmented account describes adults flocking to a peculiar exhibition likened to a circus. The text references wartime consumption, economic shifts, and global postwar tensions, mentioning nations such as Mexico and Greece in an abstract discussion.
Readers see Will Johns as a potential county sheriff candidate amid party support and past service. The piece notes Johns prior near-miss for nomination, his business background, and a family link to Lawrence service in France. It mentions campaigns, opposition, and local civic hopes without detailing concrete plans or dates.
A drifting fragment outlines a progressive farmer near California who advocates a state built main road network with county and township links to spread costs. He argues a flight-plan style approach suits a statewide project and mentions political campaigns for road-building.
Fragmentary text describes city police action and notices to property owners. Mentions Stewart, Anderson, Thablie Weller, and Sie eebt gene Tak aver all dhe dein ton came pitted. Details are garbled.
Fragmented text notes an information request by F Freese regarding Perry Chappel of Belie View with unclear details. The garbled lines mention Morenas, finals, a bank, and garage terms without clear context or complete names or places.
Market receipts steady as heavy steers bring around 16.50 per cwt. Cows and heifers trade firm with calves around 2 per head. Slaughter figures and grade listings appear mixed with miscellaneous lots and unnamed consignments.
Lost tire carrier Firestone 33x43 with tire and rear light. Possible location Kansas City area between De Soto and Lawrence or in Lawrence. Reward. Dolph Simons at Journal World or phone 353.
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