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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1921
Page
5
Lawrence edition notes the thirtieth anniversary of the University of Kansas engineering school to be celebrated on Engineers Day April 20. The piece highlights the school as a strong unit since its founding and wonders how alumni worldwide are applying their training in useful work.
The Journal-World urges readers to study Mayor Kreeck's statement on rates and city issues. It portrays him as a strong, attentive leader who has kept Lawrence well governed, despite regional crime pressures. The piece argues opponents’ demands are artificial and advocates a second term. Missouri legislators face a unique notary public constraint.
A city engineer declares a Union Pacific crossing impracticable, leaving guarded grade crossings as the temporary solution. Viaducts remain future hopes as funds are not yet available. The ruling enables paving to link the fort to fort highway, boosting North Lawrence access. Streetcar service expands to Aimem-side after a brief dispute over rights. Local transport improves for the north side. Karl of Austria reportedly visits to gauge interest in reclaiming his throne.
A tribute to John Burroughs lauds his unhurried wisdom and appreciation of simple life. The piece asserts motion pictures can elevate taste without becoming sermon, urging producers to pursue quality while avoiding excessive regulation.
A reader from Ohio objects to being labeled as hicks from Hickville in Harvey's Weekly. The piece notes mistaken assumption that residence east of the Mississippi grants immunity to New York jobs. In other news a restaurant keeper paid a stranger for property later found to be Grant Central Terminal. The Flontsley quartet concert at the University is anticipated by Lawrence residents. French dancing masters face a backlash as Americans fear overexposed dances. Frost harms Kaw Valley potato crop, potato bugs may offer some consolation.
A fragment cites G. K. Chesterton contrasting English juries with American willingness, suggesting culture shapes willingness to act. The Kansas City Star quote implies Americans do not do what they cannot do gladly, sparking reflection on judgment and duty.
Reprinted from the Republican Daily Journal dated March 30 1871 notes Mr L Bullene's return from New York with an extensive and elegant dry goods assortment now arriving daily at his home storefront.
Thirty years ago in Lawrence this brief item mentions a birth at F C Durland’s home a planned May minstrel show with Maud Smetser Grace Colwell Eva Brown and Marie Monroe in end men parts and George Brown as middle man plus Topeka bicycle riders Rob Manley Lute Thrasher and Charlie Elwell.
The Western Union man shaved his mustache and caused whispers of a new leader on his first entry to the officer today. W. R. Stubbs is in the city, having been absent again at Stony Point on Sunday morning and evening.
Topeka date March 30 statistics reveal lawmakers averaged 383.70 per law despite 803 statutes enacted in ten weeks. Total session cost 117,029 set a new record. pay included 2 per diem wage plus 8 per diem for postage and telegraph, with 200 cap for fifty days. Douglas County officers held meetings, speeches and regional planning.
The article lists a series of observances and events including the centenary of the birth of da Hadley, a Red Cross anniversary in Geneva, the American Lumber Congress sessions in Chicago under the National Lumber Manufacturers Association, a consecration date set in Sioux City for Rev Vraneis d, and the burial of Sir James Nile, a noted American inventor, in Arlington with ceremonies. It also mentions a St John New Brunswick boys’ census exercise for civic planning, Vinland high sophomores presenting a program, and a Pie a la mode note.
A lengthy critique of a December survey on Lawrence schools argues the plan to build a new high school is wasteful. It notes high per pupil teaching costs, nonresident tuition for border students, and a debt limit near 4 percent of district property value. The piece warns bond approval could exhaust future tax capacity and calls for fair ward-school housing reconsideration.
Lawrence residents weigh the cost and impact of a proposed Rice school plan. Critics argue non residents would burden taxpayers with about 60.09 dollars per pupil while debt and interest rise. Supporters emphasize prudent finance and preserving library access, warning against hastily approved bonds and costly construction. Merle Thorpe notes local business needs, urging caution before building anew.
Rex Miller of Kansas City Kansas, a 1917 KU graduate and Rhodes scholar, is honored by election to the presidency of the American club of Oxford University in England, per a letter from Ernest Indley son of Chancellor E H y who attends the British institution. Mrs T G Fitch leaves for Tulsa to visit her daughter Mrs Rothwell Banker. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
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