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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
8
Thirty nine honor students of a Staten school honored for a single semester. Community must provide best educational facilities. students control their own learning. Reds transport revolt in Hastie. soviet government assures all is well. Bolsheviks praised for revolt, unclear stance on revolt against officials.
The piece reflects on President Harding taking office with broad support and hopes for progress. It cites Dr. Wilcox and Dr. James R. Anden, notes Yale and Harvard ties, and discusses city and university issues in Kansas, Rotary and Kiwanis remarks, and upcoming German responses.
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence reports note macadamizing Adams street from Tennessee to Ohio streets. A jointist conducted street sales Saturday night. A chicken cooking main between Lawrence and Leavenworth for Monday night contest was won by Lawrence after seven fights with four Lawrence victories.
Washington reports the Public Health Service says the flu is unlikely to return this winter and urges vigilance for diphtheria. It advises testing immunity for children and using a new immunization method if not immune, noting 5,000 diphtheria cases in October and more in November.
Warren G. Harding of Ohio will be inaugurated as the 29th President of the United States, with Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts inducted as Vice President. Thomas R. Marshall retires from the vice presidency after long service. Republicans gain control of all federal branches as the 66th Congress ends. The Senate will meet briefly to confirm the cabinet and key appointments. Ride a bicycle for economy.
The article chronicles President Harding and Florence Kling Harding, noting his self image as editor and printer, the scale of appointments, the retirement wave in 1921, and the formal ceremonies at the Willard and Capitol. It lists new senators and the political shifts, highlighting Harding’s pride in his profession and Florence’s poised First Lady presence.
A fragmented narrative outlines President Warren G Harding and Mrs. Harding, noting servants at the White House under a $30,000 yearly budget, shifts in political leadership, and the anticipated revival of formal social functions. It references Coolidge as vice president from Massachusetts, Lodge as likely Senate leader, and Gillett as House speaker, with context on Versailles treaty debates and Prohibition enforcement. The piece also mentions public notices, a charity sale, and a school play.
Snowed in district life features Miss Bessie Young and Mrs Ella Godfrey visiting Mrs George Miller while Charles Winter and Milton Winter host and travel to Scranton to look at sheep. Lawrence visits, dances at Kanwaka hall, and a community club meeting closes with refreshments as neighbors chat and plan work on the schoolhouse road.
A fragmentary note describes a sensational tale involving a notorious figure and his partner, highlighting domestic life themes. The text references a famous film era troupe and hints at a six month marriage, with partial names and unclear details.
The fragment records Sunday interactions among residents including Mrs Grace Musick and family with mentions of Linn, Vita, Leavenworth and Hesper. It notes farewells as the Maness family plans to move and various neighbors visiting or hosting calls in a small community page.
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