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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
5
The page lists subscription rates and delivery details for Journal World and notes about representatives and republication rights. It includes church style quotes, a Bible verse, and a remark on prohibition enforcement in New York as reported by the Dearborn Independent.
The supreme court ruling affects the state board of health and other offices. It may be seen as partisan by Democrats, yet the long term trend could favor Democrats. Kansas, usually not Democratic, may swing back next year with a Democratic governor and Republican senate confirming appointees.
The number of automobile manufacturers surpassing the millionth car and moving to the second million is rising. Ford and Buick reached the milestone earlier, Overland now claims the same, with potential others. Gasoline’s role in modern civilization is a topic future historians may assess.
The Journal-World commends the state board of administration under Governor Davis for ethical service and nonpartisan action. Its recent move to appoint two new University deans follows the head’s recommendations, reflecting that educational factors alone guided the decision, pleasing educators and citizens.
Since Governor Davis announced plans to consider a special legislative session to repeal the industrial court law and save the state 600,000 there has been renewed discussion about the measure and its potential impact.
The inquiry questions potential savings from repealing the industrial court act. The total fund for the court is $80,000 and Judge Crawford notes only $11,400 a year could be saved. Remaining funds would still support mine inspection, the free employment office, the women’s welfare division and other state activities under court jurisdiction. The proposed $100,000 saving remains unresolved.
George Marble of the Fort Scott Tribune praises President Harding on ship subsidy views. Marble says he and his paper did not support Harding but now credit his honesty and sincerity and believe he favors the safest and most economical course for the government.
Charles F. Scott of the Iola Register critiques the push to refocus the Oklahoma Agricultural College toward farm oriented aims. He notes George Wilson as head candidate, arguing the college should serve farming and allied industries and return to its original purpose rather than adopt radical politics.
Editorial writer J. F. Wm. (Bill) Benker urges an immediate vote for him as governor, likening Wall Street to the Wall of China. The Lola Register notes he has few backers and questions the source of his campaign bankroll.
The Hon Arthur Ponsonby, linked to English nobility through family, introduced a bill in the British House of Commons to abolish hereditary titles. Once active in society, his background includes General Sir Henry Ponsonby as father and a grandmother who was Earl Grey’s kin. He shifted from Liberal to a key figure in the Labour party.
In 1908 the figure served as private secretary to Prime Minister Sir H Campbell-Bannerman. Later, during the early World War period, he resigned his parliamentary seat due to unpopularity of his advocacy for peace talks.
A garbled column notes diverse items from June income tax gripes to a Spokane boy swallowing ten dollars. It mentions Shelby hotel men winning a lockout, Chicago egg talks, New Jersey auto and pet restrictions, a South Bend man pleased with his lot, a house built by mistake, barbershop price hints, farmer prospects, a Belgian rail strike ending, a Los Angeles shooting payoff, and political quips about arguing with a policeman.
Today features a Wisconsin graduation ceremony, Armour & Co meat packing talks in Chicago, an Interstate Commerce hearing in Pocatello, a Washington wedding involving Speaker Gillett’s stepdaughter, a New York conference of dancing teachers, Minnesota senatorial primary races, a Newark murder trial, and the International Rotary convention opening in St. Louis with 10000 delegates addressing ethics in business and professions.
The brief item references indshield glass and figures Putin and Matt in a compact update from G E Lumber Go. It notes ongoing discussions or coverage without detailing specific actions or outcomes.
The column notes visits by Clifford Devereaux from Kansas City and E P Caldwell back from directing a pictorial Lawrence edition. Mrs. Henry Albach and Mrs. Ethelz plus babies depart to Chanute to visit relatives. Moses McCall of Lecompton, a Douglas County pioneer, is in town. A worrisome accident reports young Benjamin Carman swallowing cleaning fluid, causing mouth and throat burns but recovery.
The article notes heavy rains have caused cherries to rot on trees. Despite a large crop of fine fruit, the cherries will not keep and must be put up promptly to save them.
From The Republican Journal June 17 1873 the issue lists Lawrence Savings Bank No 52 Mass St with President Andrew Terry Vice President Charles Robinson Cashier Rankin and Assistant Cashier C S Treadway. It also reports a city council meeting debating library space and whether a new bridge would be free or toll with councilmen including Barker Morrow Gleason Dicker Hollister Buchanan Gould Howard Carnes Kimball.
The Kansas Pacific Railway paid off for May yesterday. W N Bangs returned from Denver. On this date Lawrence welcomed a delegation of sixty Illinois editors, making for a gala visit.
Thirty eight carriages met the party at the train and took a drive through the city. This week the regular annual examinations for grade promotions will be held in all city schools. In higher grades the exams will be written, in lower grades they will be oral, conducted by town men rather than teachers, two appointed for each room.
Col S W Eldridge former proprietor of the Eldridge House has bought I S Kalloch's share and will join in management. Mr and Mrs Elliott depart for Michigan and Mr and Mrs Ottman for Denver. Mrs M S Bench leaves for Milwaukee. Andy Snyder injured in a collision on the Kansas City and Northern last Saturday. Ladies Social Circle of Free Congregational society meets tonight at R W Ludington's. A steamboat is under construction at Bruce's yard in North Lawrence and will soon be in water.
Samuel G. Clarke laments flag handling by town leaders on Memorial Day and Flag Day. He notes flags improperly placed above the national colors and urges correct display, care, and proper draping for vertical and horizontal positions by July 4.
C. E. Matthews Lumber Co offers a full range of window glass sizes and types with prompt service. Call 34 for quotes and delivery options.
A traveling railroad museum will operate for four months along New York Central lines from Cleveland. The carload exhibit includes moving pictures of rail growth and farm to consumer product handling with lectures on taxation. It features steam engine models including Mikado 8000 and the 999, plus side trips to smaller agricultural towns with student visits.
London reports criticism of British radio policy for lagging behind France Germany and the United States in global broadcasting. France plans a Pondicherry India station and a Buenos Aires high power station in July with two more South American stations later. Direct links will connect Saint Assise France with Nauen Germany and Long Island New York, enabling reach to India China Japan and the Americas.
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 82 million. A 15 percent dividend is proposed. Iron ore shipments exceeded 5 million tons as ore prices decline from wartime highs. Swedish ore sales to the United States for 1928 are brisk, with orders already five times 1922 shipments. The company operates thirteen ore steamers to the United States and imports American coal.
Mix juice of two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White and shake well to create a quarter pint of complexion cream. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to bleach freckles and blemishes and achieve a clear rosy skin tone.
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