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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1921
Page
2
The Lawrence basketball team won two games yesterday advancing to the third round of the high school championship. Winfield also reached the third round by forfeit as their opponents did not appear, underscoring that luck cannot be counted on.
The article argues both sides of the Kansas conflict with the Non-Partisan League and Townleyism. It notes the American Legion’s role in opposing the League and the Kansas Defense League formed by Legion members. It discusses statements from Governor Allen on free speech and assembly and suggests Townley leaders may seek to discredit the Legion. The piece mentions Salina as a center of activity and references American financiers and Britain.
The country has not yet taken an official stand on the European settlement. A primary task for Congress's special session is to reveal the United States official attitude toward the treaty and its role in the world.
The attorney for the gas company in mandamus proceedings says patrons might be satisfied to pay higher charges if not for Judge Clyde Reed. Locals see no desire to pay more without better service as price trends look downward. Uppeer Silesia election drama looms with German and Polish factions in Kansas City north end, both seeking influence over a vital industrial area amid tense border mobilizations.
The Soviet government has quelled the revolt and is free to deploy its army for spread of its doctrine of brotherhood. The leadership asserts control and resumes full authority to enforce its policies.
Broad minds needed lauds bankers as Kansas cities grow through enterprise yet questions why public utilities like Telephone Street Railway and Gas face less favorable reception. The Wichita Democrat notes shifting sentiment from distrust of bankers to praise, contrasting mansion and mill expansion with criticism of utility expansion and pricing.
The piece questions The Beacon's price and value, noting seven papers weekly for fifteen cents versus six for ten. It asks if Wichita citizens regret newspaper improvements funded by increased stipends and praises public utilities for city-building enterprise while critiquing banker influence and tolerance in governance.
Reprinted from the Republican Daily Journal dated March 19 1871 describes a Methodist conference in Paola focusing on tobacco use with Rev H D Fister proposing a ban on members admitted to full connection who use tobacco. It also notes plans by Cleveland and French of Chicago for park drawings and tree layouts at South Park or City Mall with extensions through Harcay street, highlighting ornamental designs and landscape plans.
Readable clippings recount Kansas University events with F N Snow bicycle ride and a first female engineering student, plus senior speeches at Lawrence High May 28 29 and a power plant investor from Billings. Also notes on a Bible school invitation and floor care product mention at City Drug Store.
Palm Sunday services planned across Lawrence churches with special music. Lawrence Rotary to send a delegation to Ottawa to install a new club, with delegations from Emporia Chanute Atchison Kansas City Kansas. County and city officials hold routine sessions as the week begins. Measles outbreak affects Willow Springs school. strawberries appear in Lawrence. potato planting to finish next week. Local hires and moves noted among printers and business leaders. a marriage license issued in Kansas City Kansas. forged check case tied to Bismarck Grove. Deputy Sheriff reports Lawrence youths at Lansing prison as four men are delivered from Douglas county court.
L M Wilcox notes Greece's lack of noble titles and aristocracy, explaining the royal children are called King’s Children and the heir is Diadochos meaning successor. Greece has no nobility or upper chamber, with a single popular House of Representatives handling all legislation. March 16 1921.
Sunday services and Palm Sunday programs across St Luke A M E Toa First, First Methodist, Trinity Lutheran and many others detailed. The report lists sermons, choir works, Sunday school times, special music, evangelical gatherings, and invitations to all, with ministers named and venues including Ninth Street, Plymouth, and First Baptist locations.
Sunnyside Kentucky resident Velmer iexprick describes relief from long lasting headaches and nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She weighs 138 pounds and feels in good health, praising the remedy and urging others to publish her testimonial.
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