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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
8
A hastily assembled survey notes lingering moral and material effects of the war, with forecasts on global recovery and farming challenges in the western states. It mentions economist estimates, industrial trends, and a Kansas City correspondent on risks in crop experimentation amid postwar readjustment.
Scientists note that cross breeding of flowers by florists to increase size and color of blossoms has been linked to a loss of perfume in blooms. Of 306 violet varieties only thirteen emit fragrance, suggesting perfume is conserved only as needed for fertilization and propagation. The article mentions J P Morgan’s liquor collection, including Napoleon’s brandy and a 1795 cognac, proposed as exhibits of what was once deemed essential to health and happiness.
The Hon. John Oliver, Liberal premier since 1918, hails from Derbyshire England and came to Canada as a boy. A farmer with extensive holdings in the west, he served in the provincial assembly from 1900 to 1909, returned in 1916, joined the ministry of C. H. Brewster, and is noted for intensive industry and strong party loyalty.
Topeka Kansas June 20 The Kanisan delegation sails tomorrow evening for New York as 100 percent support for native son Davis runs through the camp. Lee Eppinger First district delegate notes strong Davis sentiment with potential support for McAdoo if deadlock occurs. The delegation will cast 20 votes with eight at large and district alternates, traveling in special coaches with a Chicago Niagara Falls stop, reaching New York Monday morning.
Captain Leonard H. Tuttle, 88, dies after a three day illness from pneumonia at his Pell City Alabama home. Born Blue Lick Indiana in 1835, he served in the 2nd Infantry and fought at Perryville Stone River Nashville and Franklin. A lifelong abolitionist and prohibitionist, he lived in Kansas and Indiana before settling in Lawrence and later Eden St. Clair County Alabama. He leaves a widow, two sons, three daughters, twenty one grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. He was remembered for his devout service at jail visits and his gentle, steady faith.
Y arnold Stull Ordhay Miles visits his brother in Denver while oil drillers on Frank Walkable farm drill 206 feet, new engine installed as crowds watch. Several residents travel to Barker county to visit relatives and attend social visits. Community members attend gatherings at O A Bidinger home and other houses. A newborn and travel updates mix with local sporting results as Worden baseball defeats Stull. continuous notes describe visits, travel, and local events around Stull and surrounding towns.
considerAble damage reported as strong winds tore down trees and wrecked roofs. Residents including Mrs Annie Wiles of Perry and families visiting homes along with roadwork progress on the county road were noted. Several locals such as Mr and Mrs Lou Lawson and Ruth Wulfkuhle were mentioned in social visits and everyday activities around Twin Mound and Topeka areas.
Frank McCauley aged 80 of Emporia Kansas died at 10 30 this morning in a local hotel. He was known as the oldest traveling salesman in Kansas and had been coming to Junction City for 50 years. He represented a wholesale dry goods house.
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