Democratic enthusiasm marks opening Journal-World session
A Democratic convention opens with lively enthusiasm and a well received keynote by Senator Harrison. The speech is praised for its clarity and appeal to delegates, with speculation that a Harrison for president boom may emerge if a stalemate continues. A remark on aviation progress notes a cross continental flight in a day and hints at rapid future round trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
McAdoo
Doheny
Mexico
The Non Voters and German Voters Compared
Washin Tawyer notes nearly half of Americans did not vote in 1920 and may repeat this lack of interest. Analysis shows 26.7 million did not vote, versus about 30 million Germans in May elections. An 1804 American silver dollar worth 12 thousand dollars was found in Lancaster Ohio, one of few known copies. Professor Irving discusses pest estimates at around 69 cents versus pre war buying power.
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Washin Tawyer
United States
Germany
Lancaster
Ohio
Irving
Tax burden check shows high national and local levies
A 1922 survey finds that national state and local taxes cost Americans about 7 750 per person per year. The article notes calls for faster improvements and relief from rising tax burdens.
Municipal finance and cotton production shift noted
The article discusses municipal bond usage versus tax levies for improvements, citing Douglas County funding a courthouse and Kaw River bridge by levy. It highlights a global cotton leadership shift with 38.5 million acres in the US and 28 million abroad, plus a Chamber of Commerce tour revealing a Lawrence temperature anomaly and urban curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort‘gage
Douglas Coumt
Kaw River
United States
Seal and Crime Prevention Theme in Edgar Steel Seal Co Form
A historical feature discusses the Edgar Steel Seal Co device praised as tamper evident for containers and safes. It notes its origins in car seals, broader uses, and claims of indestructibility, highlighting its role in crime prevention and property protection. Also mentions local notices on a postmaster’s return from vacation, a quarterly meeting, marriage licenses, and a baby clinic schedule.
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Chicago
Weatherby
North Lawrence youth work and camp plans article
A bustling local note describes boys picking fruit, delivering papers, guarding duty at a camp, and various jobs under the Bureau of Employment. It details pool days for beginners, lifeguards, and planned Rotary Camp trips starting July 10 with later sessions filling up. Examinations for county certificates are announced with dates and subjects.
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Rotary
Hovey Hanna
Harold Hardtaker
Carter
O. J. Lane
Kansas
United States
Road conditions and travel trends noted by city business leaders
The season shows lighter business than last year at this time while Ottawa travel appears to rise due to Red Star trail officials. The Chamber of Commerce serves as the road information hub for tourists with C L Scott, secretary, the point of contact for county and south road updates.
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Ottawa
the Chamber of Commerce
C. L. Scott
Trial of E G Chapman Delayed to July 1 Afternoon
Trial of E G Chapman for speeding on the fort to fort highway is continued to July 1 at 2 pm before Justice B C Manley. The jury panel includes E S Weatherby Craig Kennedy L Scott Clyde Teter J J Tobler and Taylor Petefish. Tomorrow raises various court matters before Judge Hugh Means in district court. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for help and sympathy during illness and death of the wife and mother. Mrs Glen Ellis visits Vinland.
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E. G. Chapman
Fort-To-Fort
B.c.manley
Weatherby
W.se
Craig Kennedy
L. Scott
Clydé Teter
J. J. Tobler
Taylor Petefish
de Benes
Hugh Means
District ‘Court
Baldwin News A Busy Summer Amid Illness Lightning and Travel
Baldwin notes bring word of measles illness among ed Little Lloyd Campbell and Bishop Quayle's treatment at Ensworth hospital. Miss Mary Balch leaves for Harvard summer school in Cambridge, Mass. Quarantine lifts at Potts home after smallpox scare. Dee Potts recounts a lightning strike scene and loss of a radio. Local gatherings include church lectures, Summer School of Theology, and a series of weddings, visits, and a major Kansas Conference session planned for late June.
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Ed Little
Lloyd Campbell
Mary Balch
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Paul Evans
Kansas City
Baldwin
William A. Quayle
Ensworth Hospital
St. Joseph
Dee
Leon Wilgus
Ozark
Wesleyan
Carthage
Frieda Neal
C. S’. Neal
New York
Columbia
Dorothy Wilgus
Miss Neal
Osawatomie
John Maclean
Atchison
Mise Dieudenne Roberts
Eudora
Edwin Abels
Lizzie Robinson
Miss Roberts
Humansville
J. Watson Hannen
I. M. Hargett
Grand ‘Avenue Temple
E. L. Waldorf
Thomas Patterson
San Bernardino
California
Louisa Fischer
C. J. Fisher
Gilbert Gander
Samuel A. Lough
Baker University
Denver ‘University
Martha Allen
Lough
New York City
Europe
Grand Avenue Temple
J. A. Halliday
West Baldwin
H. C. Holter
Ottawa
Summer School of Theology
Everett Aufiter
Lyndon
Jean
S. T. Hughes
G. A. Shike
Joseph, Watson
Carbonsdale
Doneliia MacKensie
Murray
Charles A. Shumway
Jane
Betty-Ann
Shumway
Homer , Hass
Conway Sorings
Arkansas
Verman Minnis
Colorado
Samuel A. Deel
Legion Hall
Benson M. Powell
Trinity Church
Topeka
F. H.flickinger
High Street
Baldwin Lumber Company
Philamathean Club
Tour‘ark
United States
V. W. A.pearce
Redfield
Roberta Milner
Denver
Emma Kinzer
Kappa Sigma House
Washington
Homer Prentice
Virginia
Crosby
Celts Tau Delta House
John Krile
Wellsville
School of Religious Education
Francis L. Geyer
Floyd
Lamar
Colo
B. L Geyer
East St.Louis
Clay Center
Lawson
Hester Wylie
David Lawson
J. A. Hyden
Pueblo
Elizabeth Hancher
Frank
Hardin
Daughters of the King
First Methodist Church
Harriet W. Rubble
Edward Crague
D. Potts
Potts
Dee’si
Richard A. Anderson
Eighth Street
Anderson
Oak Park
E.M. Upton
Merle Weible
Harriet
Harry
Bobby
Coffeyville
Lakes
Minnesota
First Methodist Sunday School
Genevieve Hartley
King’s Heralds
Lawrence
Hannen
Wallace B. Fleming
John Bolton
Thomas A. Evans
Salina
Hutchinson
Wichita
Baker Endowment
Elizabeth, Hunt
Noayla Haunt
Ruth Simmons
Paul Durham
Chester’ Marlin and Sons
James and
Albert
Louise
Americus
Myrle Durham
Kenneth F. McClintic
Soldier
Arlington M. E
J.N. Davies
Drew Theological Seminary
Ernest’ O. Waldorf
Kansas
Waldorf
Paul Maxwell
E. F. Maxwell
Drumof
Waverly
Maxwell
Shokona
Ruth Marquardt
Guardian
Ferner
Stephens
Harold Constant
Local Social Notes and Visits Across Spring Hill
Spring Hill residents host and visit kin and neighbors in a flurry of calls and dinners. Ottawa guests, Lecompton medical calls, and Lawrence shopping trips pepper a weekend full of family gatherings and community events with births and weddings noted in passing.
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Louis McCann
Donald Dixon
Ralph Bright
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George Miller
Omar Hicks
Willard Hodges
Murray Hodge
Tom Rayburn
George
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Pine Bros
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North Lawrence
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Babe Ruths
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Watkins
Mayer
Tidd
Fred Nightingale
E. Chapman
Glen Ellis
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F. E. Deskin
Spring Hill
Roy Deskin
E. Scott
Lillie Boehringer
Ruby
Arthur Wulfkuhle
Clarence
August Kampschroeder
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Len Ice
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A. Nuffer
Opal Miller
Lester Miller
Pearl Gibson
O. A. Bidinger
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Stull
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Roy Gress
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John Rake
C. J. Kraft
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John Stull
Frank Bidinger
L. Ice
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