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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
4
May 10 1921 in Kansas, representatives of allied governments and the United States were present at allied council meetings. The article notes Americans are not there to run legands for others and mentions a time window between 7 and 7 30 PM for a call.
Kansas City launches a drive to raise about $100,000 to entertain delegates at the national American Legion convention planned for October 31. Local officials express pride in hosting the event, while Executive Chairman Brown of the I. W. W. criticizes government actions against supposed real leaders.
The Stillman divorce case began as a triangle but with both sides filing new principals daily the final shape remains unpredictable. Lawyers on both sides keep adding parties and factors, suggesting a complex polygon may emerge by the time a final decision is reached with possible applications of the Einstein theory.
An excerpt discusses foreign born residents in New York feeling targeted by prejudice as they assert themselves in a freer United States. It argues freedom requires respect for others' rights and notes similar tensions in new nations formed after World War I, using the example of P or highlights.
The piece notes veterans and current service members showing renewed interest in National Guard careers as postwar attitudes shift. It argues military service remains honorable and urges reenlistees to set an example for younger men. It also mentions Senator Capper advocating rail investment reforms to aid business and relieve freight costs.
Judge Landis showed leniency in a case involving a 15 year old postal employee who stole a parcel post package. The court’s stance on hiring minors prompts questions about juvenile judgment and morality. The piece also notes university graduates entering teaching face economic and job market shifts, with rising costs spurring pay gains.
A death notice reports the passing of Mrs Wakefield wife of Judge Wakefield in Reno Kansas after illness including dropsy She died suddenly while visiting her son A Saturday exam awarded teaching certificates to numerous educators listed by name.
The Journal-World reports steady circulation growth among paid subscribers. Year to date figures show January 5123, February 5120, March 5149, April 5205, and first week of May 5219, with city Lawrence 2754, suburban 1919, country 563.
Today marks Confederate Memorial Day observances in North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee. The National League of Masonic Clubs opens its annual convention in Washington DC. The Canadian Good Roads Association hosts its eighth convention and exhibition in Halifax. Women voters are expected to play a prominent role in the events.
In today’s New Jersey municipal results John J. McNamara, tied to the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing, is to be freed on his 15 year sentence expiration. The report notes he visited several county schools and that the day included other civic tidbits and local social notes.
Journal-World readers dispute a last Wednesday article claiming the Johnsons were at fault for returning a horse and buggy. The Johnsons say no money was cost, only inconvenience, and the police chief paid the expenses. they assert the horse stood at a public hitching post on Pennsylvania Street and that no city rule was violated. Mr. and Mrs. R Clyde Johnson.
Filifor Journal-World notes the concrete road is only eighteen feet wide and crowded by speeders. Drivers reach 50 to 60 mph and use bright lights that blind oncoming traffic. John Westfall urges parents to chaperone daughters to prevent public disgrace.
Mrs Sutter and daughter visited Charlie Wood's home last Friday evening. Dr I J Pierson, Lawrence veterinarian, was a professional caller in the neighborhood last Saturday. The pie supper at Walnut Grove drew attendees including Messrs Earl Bereiter and Zebbie Van Neste. The Bismark schoolhouse is being torn down to make way for the Superior school. The school board visited Oakridge School for pointers.
A quit smoking aid claims to end cravings by placing No-To-Bac in the mouth. It promises mental and physical improvement, and offers a money back guarantee if tobacco cravings persist.
The report covers a school recitation with names Harry Miller Mildred Leonhard and others present including Margaret Snow Ruby Leonhard and Lawrence Leonhard as well as two years of punctual attendance by Milton Hall. It notes a Kansas trip of Frank Lutz and son and a wheat shipment by Clarence Sheets. Oakridge Birthday club hosted May th at a country home with talks by R O Smith and nutrition expert Mollie Fraser Tome from Kansas State. Members and guests discussed poultry demos landscape plans and a card index for attendees while a two course lunch was served.
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