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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1921
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas March 15 1921 University of Kansas appropriation approved by conference committee will provide means for a big step in advance. The institution must take if Kansas boys and girls are to have the same opportunities for higher education that are provided by other states.
The piece lauds George L. Kreeck as Lawrence's mayor, noting vigorous administration, value for dollars, strong law enforcement, and health and sanitation progress. It praises parks, camping grounds at Clinton Park, and a new health department, while urging support for Kreeck to encourage future devoted public service.
Fragmentary remarks describe Americans who oppose the League’s principle and its leaders. The mob that conducted a recent gathering is said to have struck at the American system based on lawful processes. The overall objectionable features remain, and no rally or decisive support is expected from undecided voters.
Billy Markham warned Saturday that unless bids for hardsurfacing the Santa Fe trail in Douglas County are advertised by April 15, $325,000 in federal aid could be lost. If aid is cut, the road may not be hardsurfaced for a long time. The county has delayed bids amid local opposition to paving costs.
J Ogden Armour pushes cooperation across all production elements to resolve employer and employee differences. He warns that failure may come from groups seeking control rather than genuine cooperation, challenging his concept within the packing operation.
One answer to the question what’s the matter with the movies lies in producers chasing Clara Smith Hannon with big offers if she is acquitted.
The excerpt notes Mt Joy Prison housing Irish prisoners executed for offenses against the crown, highlighting the bitter irony of a place bearing a hopeful name while real sanctions were carried out.
In a March 15 1871 republication the Republican Daily Journal notes certificates awarded at the March 11 examination to F M Shinn F H Ballou Alice Colman Hannah Oliver Lizzie Cone I A Cook Lucie A Robe and Samuel Carson The firemen suits arrive with Head Center hats praised as armor for a fire Pavement blocks began to be laid The wine store moves from Henry street opposite the court house to Sibert's building north of the post office Brick ice cream with shamrock centers for St Patrick's Day events Kaw Valley Creamery Co phone 820 Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for digestion Gustafsons optical services mentioned Herbert Hunter travels to De Soto.
The March 12 Billboard praises Joe Howard's Chin Toy edition at the Majestic theater Chicago noting his sparkling dazzle and strong voice. He performs old favorites and a new song A Smile a Kiss Is All I Want From You. A large bouquet of flowers signals his enduring popularity and local roots as a Lawrence product though raised here by Monksa.
Dorothea Spinney returns to Lawrence for a March 17 performance of Alces tis in Fraser Hall. The artist, praised for restraint and clarity in her dramatic work, arrives amid rising praise from New York and the eastern states. She appears as a guest of the Edward MacDowell fraternity.
The Episcopal Guild hosts an apron and food sale at the University Book Store this Saturday, March 19. Proceeds support church activities and local missions.
A reader named S. S. Weatherby rails at what he views as government meddling in farmers leagues. He condemns attempts to restrict farmers from forming associations and questions civil authority extending into Kansas, urging end to persecution and defense of freedom of opinion and speech.
Mr and Mrs E L Brown occupy a new eight room house with full basement furnace heat and planned electricity and plumbing sleeping porch. Brown, township clerk, built most of it for a low figure. Maple Grove Plot ten acres seeks rental. four proposals received with max offer 100 dollars yearly in advance for five years.
Meetings at the Free Methodist church proceed through the week with strong nightly attendance. Evangelist Du Vall is conducting the revival and the church anticipates results that justify the efforts of this campaign.
Associate Professor W J Eikenberry of education will lecture for the Botany Club on Biology in Modern Life at 7 20 Wednesday evening at the home of Prof W C Stevens in the botany department.
City property offered in trade for a seven passenger six cylinder Continental engine car. Seller guarantees the vehicle is in fine running condition. W. C. Simons, at Journal-World.
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