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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
4
The Journal-World notes Emma Goldman’s Russia observations spark a response. The piece argues she harmed American life and institutions by opposing orderly development, suggesting she might stay abroad given her homesickness and views. No further details provided.
A collage of biblical verses from Psalms 34 1 8 contrasts with late 19th century and early 20th century items. It notes a fall forecast in Mexico Carranza and D Anunzio troops mutiny, hydrogen fuel trials, hatless wealthy Spaniards, and a patent claim to remove alcohol from wine.
Paris milliners argue that the wife of the French President should not accept the $5,000 gift from American milliners. They claim the famous fourteen points offer a craftable idea to transform the sum into a light airy creation, giving value to a previously useless sum.
Enrique Molina, a Chilean professor, describes Americans as economically efficient with a democratic spirit and strong moral religious values. He notes their distaste for pomp and ceremonious manners and calls them a merry, good-natured people at their best.
Emma Goldman expressed strong opinions about the United States while in the country, noting she was homesick for her homeland. The remark reflects her critical view of American society during her visit.
A series of historical birthdays and deaths, including Henry Bergh born 1820 and founder of the animal protection society, August J Evans Wilson born 1835, James Platt Oswego’s first mayor, Judah Benjamin cabinet secretary in Jefferson Davis era, and a note on woman suffrage defeat in Nova Scotia. Also mentions the Cunard liner torpedoed off Ireland and a U S Railroad Wage Commission recommendation in 1918.
Sir Edward Morris born in St. John’s Newfound land g1 years ago today. Dr James Rowland Angell born in Burlington VI 51 years ago today. Rt Rev William R Stearly born in Philadelphia 51 years ago today. Eddie Roush born in Oakland City TN 27 years ago today. Edward Gunboat Smith born in Philadelphia 32 years ago today.
One year ago today the American Legion opened its first national convention in St Louis. A German delegation at Versailles sent the Peace Treaty to Berlin. Humbert the French senator was acquitted of charges of dealings with the enemy.
The report notes the 100th anniversary of Henry Bergh’s birth, the 100th anniversary of the act establishing the U S Botanic Garden in Washington, the Socialist Party’s first presidential nominating convention since 1912 in New York City, Minnesota Republicans meeting in St Paul for a state ticket, a jubilee exhibition at the Met in New York, and a reunion dinner in New York with Ambassadors Jooserand and Herrick as speakers.
A humorous reporter follows a daily office experiment to question passersby about preferred presidential candidates. The piece captures early 20th century party loyalties with mentions of Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson William Jennings Bryan and Herbert Hoover among diverse voter tastes.
Dr Pasticci, a chemist, reports a cheap liquid hydrogen method promising 250 miles per gallon for autos. The idea could power locomotives and ocean steamers. Meanwhile Mr Marihugh opens a shoe repair shop at 343 Indiana and Rankin's Drug Store promotes Fector germicide for sterilizing utensils. Miss Marjorie Forrest visits relatives in Topeka.
Noticeable garbled marketing lines mix fictional products with local shop chatter. Aimed at Straffen's Prog Store and Dunntire's store, the text includes odd offers and misspelled phrases, suggesting an early 20th century advertisement fragment. Miss Gladys Porter mails from Kansas City for the weekend amid medical characters referenced.
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