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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
7
The Shawnee county treasurer struggles with bad checks from taxpayers as residents face the tax gatherer. Readers are urged to wait on the Lord for courage and strength, with a biblical verse quoted. The paper announces subscription rates and service details for the Journal World.
President Harding seeks U S involvement in a world court and gains cautious backing from Senator Borah who says the plan is generally agreeable to the people and the Republican party. The discussion suggests possible support for a measured approach to world stability despite early opposition. Chinch bugs affected Kansas wheat but pests played a minor role this harvest.
Charles F. Scott of the Iola Register critiques the state bank guaranty law while acknowledging its potential if managed by capable officials. The piece argues that success hinges on high standards in the state banking department and warns against laxness or incompetence.
The Kansas Natural Gas Company seeks a rate increase from 35 to 40 cents per thousand, prompting the Public Utilities Commission to consider approving the change. Lawrence citizens hope gas service continues uninterrupted as producers and distributors resolve their dispute.
A local company argues higher gas costs would force price hikes for consumers. The public watches the debate to see how the issue unfolds and its impact on wallets.
About 4000 men in the regular army at World War I onset seek Kansas bonus rights. Proponents argue many enlisted anticipating war. opponents question military status. The piece discusses the fairness of including these veterans in the bonus act and the nation’s wartime preparedness mindset.
Scientists report a sharp drop in New York City birds as carbon monoxide from thousands of car exhausts permeates urban air. Birds once warned miners of gas dangers now face increasing exposure alongside humans as gasoline use rises.
Charles P. Steinmetz, famed in electrical research, foresees a future where science has things so mastered that nobody will need to work. Some people believe him and are willing to wait for the prediction to come true.
A British crew of seventeen reached safety after rowing their life boat 1750 miles from the sinking site in the Indian Ocean. They used a makeshift sail at times but mostly relied on their own arms and teamwork.
The Wichita bank robbery exposed perceived flaws in Kansas Bank Guaranty law. The editorial questions the state backing for depositors, noting certificates are not guaranteed payments and that the fund holds only about $825,000 against roughly $6–7.5 million in outstanding deposits. It cites failed-bank losses, other states' outcomes, and warns the system may shift losses to shareholders and remaining banks.
The spoof column riffs on projects and people from Ralph Madieski to Amundsen relief plans. It jokes about tax, invention, crime, sports, and politics with line after line of satirical quips. It mocks July Fourth dress, fans fined for umpire clashes, moonshine by mail, and global contrasts.
Petitions circulate in Lawrence to call a special election for bond funding to replace Woodlawn school. Officials note the 15 000 plus population necessitates a modern eight room elementary school, given crowded rooms and a building destroyed by fire. Citizens urged to join push for adequate facilities.
Born in Cracow 1861, Modjeski became a leading American bridge designer after naturalizing. He studied in Paris then built famed Mississippi and Oregon river bridges. He and his wife Helena Modjeska are noted for the Philadelphia Camden suspension bridge project with a 1750 foot span.
A jumble of local snippets references a North Carolina mail danger tale, a Chattanooga widow eloping with a younger man, and a city store converting to a drug shop. It also notes a desert water issue, prohibition humor, and calls for community effort to improve Lawrenc e Schools with a Woodlawn school patron’s remark.
Mrs. Mary E. Hammond of Lawrence celebrated her 75th birthday with a June 24 gathering at her sister Julia A. Hammond's Vinland home. Attendees included family members from Willow Springs Baldwin and Pueblo, plus Rev. D. R. Hammond of Buffalo, Kan. F. S. Marshall, son-in-law, was absent due to blood poisoning from a hedge thorn.
In Rome Italy marked the 125th birth anniversary of Count Giacomo Leopardi hailed as the greatest Italian poet since Dante. Sweden hosts Swedish American Week at Gothenburg tercentenary exposition with several thousand Swedes who settled in America returning home for the event. President Harding plans visits in Montana with addresses at Butte this morning and Helena this evening.
Hello to sensible women who trust old fashioned remedies. This ad cites many living witnesses praising Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relieving ailments. It invites readers to ask neighbors about its benefits and to try the product. Fireworks at 13th and Haskell.
The 367 Disciples of Christ churches in Kansas report 71,000 members as of a state headquarters survey. Since the five year plan began three years ago membership has risen by 9,000.
Jess Claybourn of Kansas City says Tanlac rebuilt his strength and weight after years of poor appetite, gas, biliousness, and headaches. He reports constant energy and no pains, and urges others to buy Tanlac from druggists, noting 37 million bottles sold.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills are presented as nature's own remedy for constipation and are advertised as available for sale everywhere.
A man describes severe stomach and liver troubles. He credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with his recovery after five years of illness. The advertisement claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation, alleviating stomach liver and intestinal ailments and promises a money refund. Available at Round Corner Drug Store and druggists everywhere.
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