Building Permits Show Substantial Home Repair Activity
Figures compiled from the report indicate no slowdown in home building with repairs and remodeling starting early in the year. Fifteen days of April saw permits for building work estimated at $14,000, including concrete garage at 123 Louisiana street for $325, residence at 1510 Massachusetts street for $5,000, garage at 746 Maine streets for $400, duplex remodeling at 309 East Eleventh street for $500, remodel of 536 Locust street for $700, 1045 Pennsylvania street for $1,450, store building at 828 Maine street for $450, residence on West Sixth street for $2,500, and a planned completion by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.B. Sisson
Louisiana Street
C. G. Perkins
Massachusetts Street
Henry Kaiser
Maine Streets
Q. Flory
East Eleventh Street
John H.mills
Locust
Frazell
Maine ‘Street
C.W. Baker
West Sixth Street
Local Notes From OsKaloosa and Surrounding Area
Mrs Ida Smith tends her sick mother in OsKaloosa while Ben Meredith’s illness is noted. Remy Thorp traveled to Sioux City to help settle his late brother’s estate. Arthur Jones will teach No 10 school this winter at 75 dollars per month plus home boarding, aiding his widowed mother and sisters. May basket night and crossings mudding. Miss Helen Decker visits from Oxankie. Miss Fern Brock aims for a state certificate in two more years. De Luxe theater showed A Certain Rich Man last Saturday. roof work at Atmos Leech’s bungalow promises a modern home. George Ried visited from Fall City over Sunday.
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Ben Meredith
Ida Smith
Iis
Remy.Thorp
Sioux City
Arthur Jones
New Rock Road
Iloan
Decker
Fern Brock
Helen Decker
Oxankie
Sher
George ‘Ried
Fall City
Neb
George Sharp
Warden Codding
Presbyterian, Missionary Society
Miss Carter
State ‘Christian
Glee Club
Dehlia Larner
Viola Waugh
Spuds
Kenneth Chapman
Biff Parkins
Dorothy Smith
Claire ‘Jones
Nog
Billie Brad
Tessie Wellman
Virginia_ Davis
Belden
Marjorie Hemus
Washburn
Gachic
Larner
Mildred
Mother Blackvoe
Vic’ Shrader
Jennie Davis
Saerama
Langston
Meriden
Clyde
R. T. Phinney
Phinney
Prank. Simmons
Lucy Baines
Jeanette Jacquemin
Clarence Barnes
Asa Judy
Louise Richards
Topeka
Lucy Raines
Ruth ,Patrickk
Helen ‘Coleman
Williamstown
Ghas
Va Avral
Kansas City
Otto Bolis
Reed Alexander
Clyde Bliss
Roland Clark
Clark Sunny
Elizabeth Cater
James Eubank
Wm. Irvin
K. C. Kan
Katheryn
K. C. University
Irvin
Joe Sowers
Harveyville
Eubank-Hans
Warren Riggen
Charles Decker
Virginia Davis
Eubank Hans Wedding and County Meet Notes
Town events include the Eubank Hans wedding at two thirty in Atchison county with an arch of greens and lilies and a reception. The county Democrats plan a May 13 mass meeting. A county grade track meet looms with many schools sending delegates and the high school commencement set for May 17 followed by May Day on May 18.
Local Social Roundup of Weekends and Visits
A sequence of brief social notes records frequent Sunday visits and Saturday gatherings among the Abe, Campbell, Wells, Flory, Postma, Shuler, Deay, Dewy, and related families in Lawrence area. Names such as Mr Claude Wells and Miss Shultz appear, with multiple callers to the Dewey, Flory, and Peterson households and funeral attendance noted for an aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Ree
Ira Ant
Dave & Kesler
Elwood
Deay
Stella Dewy
Roy Shuler
John Churchbaugh
Floyd
Leslie
Art
Campbell’s
Claude’ Wells
Clarence Campbell
Donna
Lvin
Lawrencé
Clauda
Wells
Dan
Flory
S. tWvir
Jand
Harve Flory
Harold
Ezra Shulers
Noah
Shuler
Sylvia
Will Wingert
Jy Mondo
Will Boehle
Edd Saunders
Miss Shultz
Lawrence
Will. Roser
Frank Dewi
Art Campbell
Will Churchbaugh
Amos Fplory
Kansas Meteorological Station April 1922 Summary
The KU Meteorological Station reports April 1922 temperatures near normals with a monthly mean of 56.3 F. The high was 82 F on the 6th and the low 31 F on the 5th and 18th. Frost occurred on the 5th. fruit endured minimal damage. Rain fell on 14 days totaling 5.58 inches, above the April norm, with rain every day from the 5th onward. Cloudiness averaged 72.8 percent of possible sunshine, wind averaged 262 miles daily. highest gust 28 mph on the 5th. שונות
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Meteorological Station
Reward Offered for Thief of Fur Robe in Powell Case
A $45 reward is posted by Grant Township CPA with O T Powell for the arrest and conviction of the thief who took a fur lap robe from O T Powell between April 25 and 29, 1922. P S Sterling is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
O.T. Powell
O. T. Powell
P. S.sterding
Sunday Specials at Kaw Valley Creamery
The ad lists brick ice cream with two layers vanilla and strawberry and plain brick flavors banana nut vanilla strawberry chocolate honey dew maple nut brown bread. Sherbets include pineapple and cherry. Kaw Valley Creamery offers contact by phone 820.
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Kaw Valley Creamery
Kaw
Valley Creamery
Willow Springs Social Roundup At Frank Deay’s
West Willow Springs notes show Clarence Campbell Art Campbell Noah Shuler and Frank Deay visiting at various residences Wednesday Thursday and Friday. The Wingerts Mabel Donna Florence Laurie Postma Lloyd Beeghley Dan Flory and Pleasant Grove visitors are listed with Sunday gatherings at Frank Deay's and school activity ending Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence ,Campbell
Will Postma
Art Campbell
Noah Shuler
Frank Deay
Ike Thomas
al van Hosen
Pleasant Grove
Sylvia
Frank Marshall
Florence
Laurie
Postma
Lloyd Beeghley
Will Beehle
Dan Flory
Obituary of John W Knowles Pioneer of Richland Kansas
John William Knowles born May 17 1852 in Miami County Indiana died at home near Richland Kansas April 28 1922 after a stroke. He married Martha Banks April 20 1879 and left one son William and sister Mrs Julia Crosby of Colorado. A lifelong UB member and devout prohibitionist he enjoyed visits despite years of illness. Rev Herrick preached the funeral at Richland U B church. He rests in Richland cemetery as pioneers of the plains pass on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Knowles
Miami County
Indiana
Richland
Kansas
Martha Bankson
William
Julia Crosby
Colorado
Chapman
Mr. Herrick
Richland U.B
Knowles
Foundation Builders Remain Submissive to Will of Him
In solemn reflection we honor those who laid the groundwork and mourn their loss, pledging to build upon the foundation while submitting to the will of Him who doeth all things well.
Rural teachers reelected and new appointment reports
Ethel Kincred is reelected as teacher in district No. 6 for the next year and Lena Sutton elected to teach No. 12, reports reaching the county superintendent. A dealer long in electrical supplies says orders for radio apparatus exceed 1,000,000 dollars in the last two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kincred
Lena Sutton
Britain’s Rail Unions Agree to Amalgamate
A virtual agreement is reached to merge the two largest British unions, the railwaymen and transport workers, forming a combined membership of about 1.5 million workers. The plan brings together the Railwaymen and Transport Workers unions under a single umbrella. The move aims to consolidate bargaining power across the rail and transport sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railwaymen and Transport Workers
Superstition Links Spider Timing to Luck in Japan
A belief from Japan holds that a spider dropping from the ceiling in the morning brings pleasure, while a nighttime drop is considered very unlucky. The note reflects traditional folklore associating spiders with omens and mood based on the hour of the spider's descent.
British Columbia Iron Ore Stocks Not Yet Tapped
An estimate puts BC iron ore resources at 40,225,000 tons, considered among the best and largely untapped, signaling significant yet unrealized potential for the province’s mining sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Lawrence Business College Summer School Session
The Lawrence Business College announces it will hold classes throughout the summer season, keeping its doors open for students seeking continued instruction and potential new enrollments amid the adjustment to the academic calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lawrence Business College
India’s Population Largely Working in Agriculture
About eighty-five percent of India's people are engaged in agriculture, reflecting the rural structure and dependence on farming. The figure underscores the sector's central role in livelihoods and the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Best Potatoes Promoted by Call 23 at Gibson Mill
A local promotion invites customers to call 23 for Gibson Mill sponsored best potatoes. The notice highlights a contest style invitation and venue, with a focus on potato quality and availability. No further details provided.
Prisoner crowd in Douglas county jail raises spring tally
The jail crowd holds twenty prisoners confined in the Douglas county jail, an unusually high spring figure, as the winter average is typically lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Kaw Valley Creamery Flavor List Short Note
Vanilla and strawberry. Plain brick banana nut. Vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, honey brew, maple nut, brown bread. Sherbet pineapple and cherry. Kaw Valley Creamery. Phone 820.
Enrolling the Lawrence Business College for bread and butter education
A brief notice notes the enrollment emphasis at Lawrence Business College focusing on practical, career ready training in commerce and domestic skills. The item highlights the program’s aim to prepare students for everyday employment and economic self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Business College
Vinland Cook Book Available at Journal-World Office
Advert reads the Vinland Cook Book may be obtained at the Journal-World office for $1. Velie cars and Kluss are listed with a contact phone of 391.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinland
Journal-World Office
Velie Cars
Kluss
Vinland Cook Book Offers Local Recipes for Sale
Vinland community cooks contribute tested recipes to the Vinland Cook Book priced at $1, available at the Journal-World office. Proceeds benefit the Kaw Valley Creamery as part of a home institution effort in Kansas City market pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Mississippi
Vinland
Journal- World
Lawrence Business College training pays dividends for life
If you are employed during the day you can take a course in the Business College by correspondence. Inland Cook Books may be ob Lawence Business College training pays dividends for life. Call 23 Gibson Mill for the best tabla potatoes. The best silverware made Yourex Gustafson For your parties Lawrence Sanitary Ice Cream the differ Buy a Bicycle Hanna
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Business College
Lawrence
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