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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1921
Page
2
Kansas City hosts lectures by Brush on farm incomes and legal violations related to prohibition. Public Utilities Commission to hold June 13 hearing on gas leakage rates and consumer pocket costs. Abilene Reflector notes a public revision meeting tonight at 8:20, with late arrivals admitted after the first period.
Vem notes a phrase stating that something has been up for solution since the armistice was signed, reflecting ongoing postwar discussions or issues referenced in the source. The remark underscores lingering diplomatic or political challenges tied to the armistice era.
In the four year postwar period the allies seek to collect reparations from Germany and damages from the Lusitania sinking. Claimants' representatives urge the state department to obtain payment from proceeds of German ships or property held by the alien property custodian.
Rain all day tested the new pavement as city council committee inspected it for the city. Gutters along the Elridge house flooded due to low grade. A Douglas County Beekeepers Association meeting drew many members to the courthouse Saturday afternoon.
Reprinted from the Lawrence Daily World and the Lawrence Daily Journal. May 8 1896. Burglar George Anderson robbed Eli Cutee and was tried last Tuesday, with a first degree burglary verdict in district court. J P Harris nominated for congress by second district Republicans. Dr E Bumgardner reelected recording secretary of Kansas Homeopathic Medical Society in Topeka. John Tarpy injured eye at wire mill, ferried to Kansas City hospital. Palmer Felt went to Topeka, returning Saturday. Lawrence Creamery receiving about 11 000 pounds milk daily, projected to 13 14 thousand. May 9 1896 Foster from Lawrence High won second in inter-state oratorical contest in Kansas City. B F Smith brought first home grown strawberries. Fred C Penfield leaves KU to join W T Osborn Co. graduate scholarship planned with Lawrence citizens.
In Tipton and nearby towns, barber shops cut prices to ten cents starting May 11 to ease stomach trouble. J D Gibb and others listed among local barbers. In Wichita, German and Austrian immigrants gain US citizenship as war restrictions ease. Pittsburgh reports fall strawberry crop damage in southern Arkansas, rail shipments continue to northern markets. Marysville notes John Lonergan, 81, claims to be the oldest telegraph operator in the area.
Kansas brief reports the thirty fourth annual Kansas Bankers Association convention set for Topeka May 19 and 20, noting it is the thirteenth Topeka gathering since the group organized in 1887 and the last Topeka meet was in 1917. It also mentions Salina dues, chapter plans at Washburn College, violet hunting, auto theft mischief, meat labeling advocacy, a Kansas City hides debacle, and two state officials on sick lists.
George E Bassett receiver reports on the Crawford Theatre Company case stating that since September 16 1919 he took over the property and grew a negligible bank balance to 3917 dollars while clearing 11694 dollars in debts and repair expenses leaving the property more solvent.
Two judgments compel the board of county commissioners to pay part of the registrar or deed office fees to the office holder. The action seeks coverage of costs incurred by the county offices in official duties. Local officials, including the registrar, are involved in the dispute over fee allocations and mandated payments.
An operator with the United States telegraph service reports starting at age 16 and now completing 65 years in the trade. Ottawa-Shippers form the Franklin County Co-Operative Shippers' Association to organize car lot shipments and reduce freight costs.Capitalized at 2500 dollars with 100 charter members including grain hay and livestock producers. S. M. Mitchell serves as president and E. F. Smith as secretary.
Dr D E Esterly of Topeka died at his home following nearly two years of illness. Born December 29, 1866, in Columbus Ohio, he studied at Ohio State University and the University of Kansas, earning Phi Beta Kappa honors. He practiced medicine in Topeka since 1897, married Frances Beard in 1901, and is survived by his wife, Frances M Esterly, son Dana B Esterly, daughter, mother Mrs George M Esterly, and a brother Dr G A Esterly. He held fellowships in surgery and ophthalmology, was a member of the AMA, Rotarian, Mason, Shriner, and belonged to several clubs.
Simon R White died suddenly at his home on Maine Street early yesterday. His wife had died just weeks earlier. no prior illness. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 3 30 PM at United Brethren Church with Rev C J Stark officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The letter examines Kansas cruelty to animals law and a coursing meet dispute. It discusses the County Attorney’s stance, promoters breaking promises, and reactions from local groups including Hurame Society Ministers Alliance Federated Clubs and D. Aj-JK in a town controversy following a controversial event.
Amid calls for action, residents urge united appeals to the state chief executive to prevent such exhibitions. A Church of Christ revival meeting at 10th and N. Y. in Advent Building draws interest with sermons by Mrs. Roody as the weeklong event continues each evening at eight. The Advent church rents the venue, but the event is not run by Advent organizers.
Scrofula catarrh rheumatism and run down conditions yield to Hood's Sarsaparilla, efficient and economical. This patent medicine ad highlights restoring vitality and health with a trusted tonic. Aimed at readers seeking effective remedies for lingering ailments after sickness.
One hundred years ago Napoleon was buried at St Helena Devil’s Punch Bowl. Seventy-five years ago Americans beat Mexicans at Resaca de la Palma. The Crown Prince of Japan begins his official visit to England. The Cincinnati scout cruiser launch postponed to May 23. Detroit hosts a major motor industry conference. Six percent compound interest offers $1600 on $5.10 monthly for eight years from Douglas County Building and Loan Association.
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