Subscription Rates and Local News Notes 1923
In Lawrence Kansas the June 22 1923 issue lists subscription rates with two or more weeks per week 12 percent in advance and annual options. Also notes Associated Press rights, office contact details, and a Luke 4 40 biblical verse. It mentions Lawrence young men seek military camp applications with Leavenworth as regional camp site and two weeks left to submit.
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Chicago
Hartford - Building
New York
Rankling
P. Alcorn
Marbridge
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Lawrence
Kansas
Journal-World
Cities on Wheels Reflect Travel Boom Beyond Wealthy
Jour nal-World reporters note a growing mix of travelers toward summer. Ford cars loaded with camping gear mark tourists living on the road. Home becomes the parked flivver as they roam the open country seeking education by seeing America through a windshield.
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Journal-World
Fort
America
Weather Shift Delays Spring Across Regions
Weather forecasts early in spring warned of a peculiar season due to sunspots reducing solar heat. Snow would arrive later in northern regions and the warm season delayed. Hudson Bay area sees later spring while the United States endures a persistent heat wave. New England endures intense heat after a cold, prolonged winter.
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Hudson Bay
United States
New England
Rabies Caution in the Midwestern Dog Scene
The piece warns of rabies prevalence in the middle west and urges careful dog control to protect both humans and pets. It stresses shared risk, responsible ownership, and prudence in diagnosing potential rabid signs without overreacting to seasonal dog behavior.
Prompt action under fair presumption of cause
The text urges prompt and effective measures when there is a reasonable belief that a stated cause is driving the trouble. It emphasizes swift assessment and decisive response to address the underlying issue.
Fort Scott Severs Y M C A Over Financial Straits
Fort Scott and Lawrence faced similar Y M C A struggles with debt and dwindling support. The downtown Lawrence Y M C A closed while equipment remains repurposed for community use. The piece argues the Y M C A still serves in universities and larger towns, but the Fort Scott case may offer lessons for the city.
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Fort Scott
Lawrence
University
Kansas Flood Losses Hit Millions in Wheat Damage
The Kansas state board of agriculture says floods will cost millions as Wassunder water floods vast prime farmland. Wheat yield is cut by about five and a half million bushels, while corn prospects are about 18 percent better than last year, offsetting some losses.
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Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Wassunder
Three Day Centennial Fest Opens in Northfield Mass
Northfield Massachusetts marks a three day celebration for its 250th anniversary with pageantry and ceremonies. The event highlights the town's long settlement history and community pride.
Pettigrew Secret Marriage Recalled With Populist Leader Link
The article ties the secret marriage of Richard F. Pettigrew to a former Populist leader once prominent in the 1890s. Pettigrew, raised Republican, left the party in 1896, backed Bryan in 1890 and 1896, opposed U S Philippines acquisition in 1898 99, and later helped frame Dakota's state constitution before representing the state in Congress and the Senate.
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Richard F. Pettigrew
South Dakota
Republican Party
Mr. Pettigrew
Mr. Bryan
Philippines
United States
Wisconsin
Dakota
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Quirky Snippets On Daily Life And Odd Observations
A collage of short opinions and witticisms on travel, gifts, fashion, pests, youth, commerce, and science. Includes remarks on Mexico climates, wedding gifts, dresses as rags, flies, a boy’s bathing suit, collars, and aging gas meters with scattered trivia about camels in ancient America and Martian seasons.
Lawrence Briefs Report Local Health and Tax Actions
Mrs Elizabeth Kuhne improving at her son Georges home 801 Illinois Street. County bonus board returns several applications for correction and notes common errors in affidavits and notary work. County treasurer begins second half tax distribution. Sixth Presbyterian church installs city water in basement with a church supper. Family picnic planned for Woodland Park July 19. County jail prisoner count declines to six regular boarders.
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County
Brotherhood of the Secon Presbyterian Church
Sixth
Maine Street
Woodland Park
American Women Overestimate Strength Warned
A health notice urges women to avoid overexertion and exposure. It attributes common troubles to overtaxed strength and promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy with many women claiming recovery and renewed health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Notice to Real Estate Men on Lot 234 in Lawrence
Mrs. Laura Hayward of 919 Galena Ave Pasadena Cal withdraws Lot No 234 on Louisiana street from all real estate men in Lawrence Walence tiaucaa dated June 18 1923.
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Louisiana Street
Lawrence
Walence
Laura Hayward
Galena Ave
Pasadena
Cal
Local Ads and Notices from Holmes and Lumber Co
An assortment of brief business blurbs includes J. R. Holmes offering insurance at 107 E Seventh with phone 19, Douglas County Cream Co soliciting cream at 112 W Seventh, and satisfaction guaranteed. Fireworks advertised at India Station E 28rd, plus window glass in all sizes from C. E. Matthews Lumber Co with phone 34.
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Douglas County Cream Company
W. 7Th St
C. E. Matthews Lumber Co
Drink Coca Cola from the bottle the sanitary way
A short promotional line urging consumers to drink Coca Cola directly from the bottle to emphasize cleanliness and hygiene. The message emphasizes sanitary drinking habits.
Sunday Services at First Church and Ninth Street Baptist
First Church of Christ, Scientist at 1240 Massachusetts street holds 11 a.m. service with the subject Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Reading room in 731 Massachusetts street opens 2 to 5 daily except Sundays and holidays. Ninth Street Baptist Church at Ohio and Ninth hosts 10:30 a.m. prayer meeting, 11 a.m. sermon The Path to Success, 12:30 p.m. Sunday school, 6 p.m. B P U, 8 p.m. sing song and sermon.
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First Church of Christ
Scientist
Massachusetts Street
Christian Science Reading Room
Ninth Street Baptist Church
9Th
Ohio
G. N. Jackson
Ida Wallace
Kaw Valley Association
P. U
F. Goodwin
St. James A. M. E
Maple Street
J. W. Johnson
North 7Th Street
the Good Samaritan
T.R. Jackson
Allen League
Woman’s Mite Mission Society
St. James
10Th
Delaware
John Howard
Christian Endeavor
Cape
Community Church Services and Schedules Overview
Multiple congregations list sermons, services, and events. St James A M E Church at 643 Maple and Trinity Church Evan Edwards rector hold morning and evening worship with Sunday school and midweek repairs. Plymouth Congregational hosts summer classes and normal services led by Ray A Eusden. St Luke A M E details 9:30 Sunday school and 8 pm sermon. Lutheran services at Odd Fellows Hall feature Matt 5:18 16 and a Fire Escape sermon with union park events.
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Trinity Church
Evan A. Edwards
St. John _Baptist's
Trinity
Holy Communion
Plymouth
Ray A. Eusden
C. A. Preyer
Mitchell
F. C. Weed
James Lawton ‘Bennett
Marvin Memorial
Eusden
Jesus
Union
Southpark
Eliot Porter
Westminster Hall
Odd Fellows Hall
City Hall
M. L. Heerboth
Community church service notices and schedules
Crowds gathered Sunday evening with Rev Bleck delivering a strong message and students from Haskell attending in good order. The notices list church services at First Methodist Episcopal, First Presbyterian, and First Baptist churches with sermon topics, Sunday school times, university league talks, and Union Park services. An advertisement promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with a patient testimonial and store location.
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Bleck
Lawrence
Haskell
John Howard
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Tenth and
Vermont Sts
Edward Hislop
Modern Man
University League
Glendenning
High School League
Alice Bair
South Park
Vacation Bible School Begins at Christian Church
The Vacation Bible School will start sessions at the Christian church next Monday at 9 o'clock in the morning. The note emphasizes creating a positive impression about the program.
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Vacation Bible School
Christian Church
Community Church to Run Tuition-Free City School
Community School, backed by the Christian Church, assumes full responsibility for the school open to all children in the city without tuition. The current faculty includes Mrs. J. S. Stover supervisor and teachers Mrs. J. L. Harris Mrs. F. Badds and Mrs. C. L. Scott with plans for more staff as needed. The Rev C L Sorg will conduct a communion service at Clearfield Church and Miss Glara Schuerman returns from China to speak on missions. First Christian Church hosts a teacher conference an orchestra concert worship communion and evening services. Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9 am for three weeks with strong enrollment prospects.
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The
Christian Church
Q. v.Firm
In- Clearfield
C. L. Sorg
Kansas City
Glara Schuerman
H. M. Schuerman
Worden
Miss Schuerman
China
First Christian Church
Christian Endeavor Societ
Funeral in Linwood for George Brown of Linwood
Mrs Wm Snapp and John Adair attended the funeral of their cousin George Brown who had been ill three weeks. He leaves a wife and daughter Mrs Lenard Orrick and a granddaughter. In attendance were Mr and Mrs Wm Orrick and relatives. The Rendezvous club hosted husbands at the Dicker home on Walnut street with seven tables of Five Hundred. Roy Zimmerman won first and Miss Maurine Popplewell the consolation. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Underwood and others. Miss Ethel Staley of Los Angeles was mentioned.
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Wm. Snapp
John Adair
George Brown
Linwood
Brown
Lenard Orrick
Wm. Orrick
Harris Stats
K. C
Roy I. Bushey
Stats
Bushey
Walter Martin
Topeka
H. J. Martin
Myron Dicker
Walnut Street
John Patchen
Dicker
Roy Zimmerman
Maurine Popplewell
William Underwood
Ralph Dicker
Margaret Best
Justin Fugate
Ethel Staley
Los Angel
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Health
Es and Cal spend two weeks in Lawrence visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs John Watt. Lena Sutton and Susie Cunningham report a pleasant California summer and Cunningham’s improving health. Mrs Albert Fesmire of Lyons street is ill. Mrs James Schroyer and Douglas visit Kansas City for shopping. Mrs Glen Zimmerman on sick list now improved.
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Cal
Lawrence
John Watt
Lena Sutton
Susie Cunningham
California
Miss Cunningham
Albert Fesmire
Lyons Street
James Schroyer
Douglas
Zeno Rogers
Kansas City
Glen Zimmerman
County Teacher Certificate Examinations Scheduled
The county certificate examinations for school teachers will be held at the courthouse on June 29 and 30 under county superintendent O. J. Lane. Questions have been received from the state superintendent of schools at Topeka.
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O. J. Lane
State Superintendent of Schools
Topeka
Three Months Trip For Mr and Mrs Alfred Lawrence
Mr and Mrs Alfred Lawrence and daughter depart Monday for a three month visit in Los Angeles California. They will stay with Mrs Lawrence s sister Mrs Ed Malin during the trip.
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Alfred Lawrence
Los Angeles
Cal
Lawrence
Ed Malin
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