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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas June 18 1923 Journal World announces subscriptions and circulation details with rates for one week and longer distances. includes a Bible verse from Deuteronomy 22 5 and a remark on federal prohibition enforcement in New York from the Dearborn Independent. The passage mentions Mass Street office and Chicago New York representatives and Associated Press credit.
The court decision affecting the state board of health and appointive offices may seem partisan to some Democrats but could benefit the party in the long run. Kansas, not normally Democratic, may see a pendulum swing next year with nominees serving terms unless removed for cause. Governor Davis appointees now face waiting for current incumbents to expire.
The number of automakers turning out a millionth car and starting the second million is rising. Ford reached the milestone earlier, Buick followed recently, and Overland now claims entry to the million club, with others possible. The era of gasoline powered transport shapes the era’s civilization.
The Journal-World notes the state board under Governor Davis shows honest intent to serve the public. It highlights the recent appointment of two new deans at the University as a model of education-first policy pleasing educators and citizens.
Gov. Davis considers calling a special session to repeal the industrial court law and save the state about $100,000. He has debated the move in light of budget pressures and potential legal challenges.
A discussion on saving money shows only 80 000 dollars available for the industrial court and suggests repeal would save about 11 400 dollars a year while most funds would still be needed for mine inspection the free employment office and welfare programs under court jurisdiction leaving the 100 000 dollar saving unanswered.
George Marble of the Fort Scott Tribune praises President Harding for his ship subsidy views. Marble says he and his Kansas paper did not support Harding due to concerns about reactionary ties to privilege. He now commends Harding as honest and sincerely aiming for a safe economical policy for the government.
Charles F. Scott of the Iola Register weighs in on George Wilson’s push to reorganize Oklahoma’s Agricultural College. He argues colleges tend to drift from their farmward mission, urging a return to training students for farming and allied industries with practical knowledge.
Editorial mocks J F Wm Bill Rénker urging immediate vote for governor. Compares his rhetoric to the Wall Street menace and the Great Red Dragon route, noting his friends’ silence and questioning the source of his campaign funds.
The Hon Arthur Ponsonby draws attention in Parliament by proposing a bill to end hereditary titles. Though linked to Britain’s titled families, Ponsonby’s lineage includes General Sir Henry Ponsonby and a grandmother descended from Earl Grey. Once a Liberal, he now is a leading Labor figure.
The subject served as private secretary to Prime Minister Sir H Campbell-Bannerman and later resigned his parliamentary seat during World War I due to unpopularity of advocating peace negotiations.
A satirical slice from TOM SIMS SAYS cites a traveling man in New York weather woes, youths mishandling money, a Spokane boy swallowing ten dollars, and various brief notes from commerce and crime. It mentions Dempsey Gib bons outcome, Chicago egg talks, New Jersey judge on auto and woman rights, a South Bend man content with his lot, and a barber’s wage speculation.
Today long list of items includes the University of Wisconsin 70th commencement. Armour & Co. meat packing acquisition hearings resumed in Chicago. Interstate Commerce Commission on Pacific coast rail facilities at Pocatello Idaho. A Washington wedding for Louisa Hoar and Christopher La Farge. 1500 dancing teachers expected for American Conference in New York. Minnesota senatorial primary to fill Nelson’s term with nine Republicans three Farmer Labor and two Democrats. Mrs. John Creighton and husband face Newark trial for arsenic poisoning deaths. Rotary International fourteenth convention opens in St Louis with 10000 delegates debating ethics standards.
C. E. Matthews Lumber Co installs windshield glass for a vehicle, noting completion and service details.
A collection of brief items from Lawrence notes: Clifford Devereaux visits from Kansas City for Sunday. E. P. Caldwell back from Kansas City where he supervises a pictorial edition of Lawrence. Mrs Henry Albach and others plan visits with relatives in Chanute. Moses McCall of Lecompton active in the city. early Douglas County settler and father of Mrs Myers. Benjamin Carman, 18 months, ingested cleaning fluid, causing mouth and throat burns but reported improving.
The Daily Journal reports a large cherry crop ruined by persistent rains. Cherries rot on trees and must be put up quickly to save them while the season’s yield remains high. H. and Clarke were elected treasurer of the populist state central committee at last night’s meeting. Luncheon hosted by Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Robertson praised for decorations of sweet peas and bunting with sweet pea souvenirs for guests.
From The Republican Journal the issue notes an advertisement for Lawrence Savings Bank at 52 Mass St with officers Andrew Terry President Charles Robinson VP John K Rankin Cashier and C S Treadway Asst Cashier It also covers city council debates on library expansion and whether a new bridge should be free or tolled with councilmen present including Barker Morrow Gleason Dicker Hollister Buchanan Gould Howard Carnes Kimball.
In the June 16 1873 issue a reader longs for Matt Shaw's refrigerator to cool hot days and prepare pies for Sunday. The Kansas Pacific Railway paid off for May while W N Bangs returns from Denver and Lawrence hosts a delegation of sixty Illinois editors for a gala visit.
Col S W Eldridge buys I S Kalloch’s share and joins hotel management. Also noted are a city carriage drive after the train, exams in city schools with written tests in high grades and oral in lower grades, and several residents departing for Michigan Denver Milwaukee. Andy Snyder injured in railroad collision. Ladies Social Circle to meet at R W Ludington’s. a steamboat is being built at Bruce’s lumber yard ready to take water.
A letter from Samuel G. Clarke laments flag mishandling on Memorial Day and Flag Day. It urges civic leaders and residents to display the national flag above others, and to care for it properly during draping and daily display ahead of July 4.
Window glass of all sizes available from C E Matthews Lumber Co. Contact number 34 for orders and pricing. Cleanup and delivery options may vary by location. Local customers urged to call to confirm stock.
Twelve professors from the University of Chicago will lead expeditions this summer. Adolph C. Noe will seek coal balls in Illinois and Indiana coal fields, while Stuart Weller heads to Kentucky and E S Bastian to northwestern Canada. Other teams study ore deposits, mountain structures, reptile bones, soil and climate plant relations, and cycad plants.
A traveling railroad museum will operate for four months over the New York Central system highlighting the evolution of railroading in the United States. The exhibit features moving picture cars, tractor-to-consumer farm product paths, tax discussions, and models from early locomotives to the Mikado 8000, with the 999 to provide side trips. School children in each stop will visit, and many rural centers will be served.
London reports critics accuse British authorities of lagging in promoting global radio. France plans a Pondicherry station and a July opening of a high power facility at Buenos Aires. By year end two more South American stations will link with Saint Assise, Nauen, and Long Island for worldwide reach.
Stockholm June 16. Sweden’s Grangesberg Iron Mining and Traffic Company reports a 1922 net profit of about 3.86 million dollars on a total capital of about 32 million. A 15 percent dividend is proposed. Iron ore shipments exceed 5 million tons, with prices only 25 percent above prewar levels. U S orders for 1923 are brisk, five times 1922 shipments. The company operates 13 ore steamers shipping to the United States and brings back American coal.
Mix juice of two lemons with Orchard White. shake for a quarter-pint facial cream. Massage into face neck arms and hands daily to bleach freckles and tan and achieve a clear youthful complexion.
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