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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1924

Page

4

Lawrence Journal World Rates and Addresses in 7 PM Call Back

The record shows contact details and subscription rates for the Lawrence Journal-World including weekly and yearly mail options. It lists Chicago and New York representatives, Associated Press affiliation, and the post office delivery instruction to call for missed papers. It requests readers to report non receipt by 7 p.m. and provides a return call process.

Wee Simons Panaene Ofice Massachusetts Street Law ‘Rence Kanass Ken Chicago A.R. Beater Hartford York Frankin P. Alcorn Marbridge Associated Press J. Néwa Postoffice Lawrence Kansas Journal-World

Daily News Thrill: Martin and Mechanic Safe After Icy Flight

Refuge in prayer and scripture frame a tense Chicago report as Major Martin and his mechanic vanished in the icy wastes. After more than ten days a newsflash confirms they are safe, a tale readers will note with heightened attention.

Daily News Martin

Beaten Kansas City 5 Star oratorical winner of Greek parentage

The Kansas City 5 Star oratorical contest crowned a young American of Greek parentage as winner. The article notes a blend of heritage and environment shaping oratory, with conjecture linking the speaker to ancient rhetoricians and Kansas City's enduring map status. It cites a unbeatable lead by the winner over rivals and reflects on broader foreign relations debates and cautious congressional actions.

Kansas City 5 Star Kansas

Many Well Wishers in Legion Child Welfare Meeting

The American Legion orphan's home event in Lawrence gathers support beyond Kansas. A Kansan and two sons have spurred state Legion efforts for child welfare, with widespread interest from many well wishers in tonight's discussion. The era is noted for rapid knowledge dissemination and the living art of applying it.

American Legion Orphans’ Home Lawrence Kansas

Who Is Falling Down Congress in Low Opinion

The piece argues Congress is held in low esteem by many, with public frustration tied to recent months of action. It questions whether the people are failing to support Congress and notes farmer aid as the next major issue Congress has pledged to address.

Congress

Heiress Ends Marriage Attempt in Payment to Count

A reported American heiress paid $100,000 in American money to rid herself of an Austrian count. The move follows similar experiences of other heiresses, suggesting she may not have overpaid for her experience.

Shey

Duke of Devonshire Key Noble Leader and Landholder

The Duke of Devonshire heads one of Britain’s wealthiest families with 186,009 acres including mining property. He owns Devonshire House Piccadilly London Chatsworth and estate seats in Derbyshire Yorkshire and Ireland. He served in Parliament from 1891 to 1908 and held treasury posts before governing Canada from 1916 to 1919.

Duke of Devonshire Britain Ireland Devonshire House Hardwicke Hall Derbyshire Bolton Abbey Yorkshire Compton Place Eastbourne Lismore Castle Devonshire House Piccadilly London Chatworth Hardwicke Chatsworth House of Commons His Majesty's Household Treasury Canada Ottawa

National Outdoor Life Exposition Opens in Chicago

Greetings to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts as he enters his 75th year. The second National Outdoor Life Exposition opens in Chicago for a week. Washington hosts the annual conference of the American Association of Museums. Director Hines presides at the opening of the Veterans Bureau Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Henry] Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Chicago Washington American Association of Museums Hines Veterans Bureau Hospital Northampton Mass

Motorists' Mishaps In Lawrence Cause Several Crashes

Three collisions occurred in Lawrence yesterday as motorists, including Heinrian A. Week of Topeka and B. Kangieser of Lawrence, were involved at Sixth and Tennessee Streets. The Lawrence car suffered heavy damage. Another crash on East Thirteenth Street involved Raymond Sanders and Ben Meinhart, breaking a front wheel on Meinhart's auto. James Newhouse struck a light near Massachusetts Street, snapping the shade of a pole. Also noted, Mathilde McCormick Qzer, daughter of Harold F. McCormick and granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, welcomed a daughter born in Paris. relatives were notified.

Heinrien A Topeka B. Kangieser Lawrence Sixth Tennessee Raymond Sanders Ben Meinhart East Thirteenth Street Meinhart James Newhouse Massachusetts Mathilde McCormick Chicago Mathilde. McCormick Ozer Harold F. McCormick John D. Rockefeller Max Qoser London Paris Chicago Journal Tony

No Licenses Saturday Highlights Slow May Marriages

For the first time in many months no marriage licenses were issued on a Saturday by Judge Menger. The scarcity of May marriages worries him as only a few licenses have been requested since the first of the month. Nearby Compton schools set to close this week with closing exercises next Monday amid nine month term completions next week.

Menger Lecaompton Compton

Elected Not Qualified E B Roadhouse Declared Ineligible

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled probate judge E B Roadhouse ineligible for Osborne County due to failure to complete additional naturalization papers beyond his first. Elected November 1922, Roadhouse faced challenge from J F Irey who claimed Roadhouse was not a Kansas citizen. The decision upholds district court ruling tied to an optional amendment restricting suffrage and holding public office.

Topeka E. B. Roadhouse Osborne County Supreme Court Roadhouse J. F. Irey Kansas Canada

Fruit Growers Meet in Douglas County Horticultural Society

The Douglas County Horticultural Society gathered at the Chamber of Commerce for a basket lunch and program on ten acre plots. State secretary C S Whitney was expected but did not arrive. A round table discussion covered asparagus rhubarb culture sweet potato culture and more fruits with B F Smith presiding.

Douglas County, Horticultural Society Chamber of Commerce C. S. Whitney Kansas Horticultural Society B. F. “Smith Society

Gov Davis orders inquiry into state fee remittances

Topeka May 10 Governor Davis announced a general investigation to determine whether county clerks promptly remit state fees they collect. The probe focuses on the turnover of collections from hunting and other state licenses and related remittances.

Topeka Kan J. M. Davis Nto

Republicans Reach Farm Relief Bill Decision in House

Republican leaders reached a definite decision to have the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill considered in this session. They assured supporters it would be brought to the House either the last week of May or the first week of the following month.

Washington House Congress

Miss Caldwell's Recital at Fraser Hall Delights Large Audience

Miss Monita Caldwell pianist and pupil of Prof Iliff Garrison gave her graduating recital in Fraser hall before a large responsive audience. She displayed outstanding musical talent with a fluent technique in Chopin and Schumann works. Doris Groves violinist joined with several short pieces. Helen Marcell accompanied Groves and Garrison provided orchestral parts to the Schumann Concerto. Caldwell received many floral tributes.

Monita Caldwell Iliff Garrison Fraser Hall Caldwell School of Fine Arts Sheshas Miss Caldwell Doris Groves Helen Marcell Groves Prof Garrison Schumann Miss Caldwell J

Good Manners Tea Etiquette and Bond News

A fragmented note discusses hosting social teas as friendly gatherings, contrasting formal church attire with casual, welcoming manners. Mentions someone named Ay nes out on bond in a terse closing line.

Bond

President of Gas Company Charged With False Representation

Wichita May 10 John Jaynes president of the Kan Gas and Petroleum company is at liberty on 812500 bond after arrest on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly obtained 65000 from the defunct American State Bank while claiming his holdings were worth over 1 billion. A preliminary hearing was set for May 22. St Paul May 10 Public utilities must maintain adequate investigation systems to protect health and welfare, per US circuit court of appeals ruling reversing a lower court in a personal injury case against the Ka.

Wichita John Jaynes the _ Kan Gas and Petrolecom Liberty Jaynes American State Bank Gas,and Petroleum Company Carl J. Peterson State Bank St. Paul Mirm United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Sermons and Services Highlight Week Across Churches

First Baptist Church reports a strong morning sermon by Dean R. A. Schwegler and a notable Mu Phi Epsilon sacred concert at evening service. Mother and Daughter banquet is planned with tickets available. KU class events and officer installations feature in the church calendar. Trinity Lutheran observes Mother’s Day with a large congregation and music by Mildred Reuter. Unitarian service reflects on courage and faith in Job, while Stated Brethren and various church activities fill the week, including open-air meetings and a Wednesday prayer gathering. First Presbyterian notes theological themes from Isaiah and catechism on omnipotence and presence.

First Baptist Church R. A. Schwegler Mu_ Phi Epsilon K. U Edgar Clark Marjorie White Rebecca MacCain Wade Pierce Rosemary Ketcham Trinity Lutheran Church Mildred Reuter Luther League E. C. Schaake Aid Society

Fables Emphasize Health Habits For Growing Child

A doctor advises Mr Mann that a newborn's body is sound but habits will shape health and mind. Start early with regular feeding, sleep, play, exercise, and baths. Prevent bad habits like excessive crying or thumb sucking as discipline begins at the start.

Mann

Mother's Day Sermon and Church Notes at First Christian Church

Dr Bleck leads a Mother's Day sermon on God’s understanding and forgiveness as many young men attend. The quarterly communion is next Sunday, with the session meeting beforehand for new members. Midweek Acts study ends this week. Intermediate Christian Endeavor held a picnic at Martins Grove. W A Dill elected Sunday school superintendent. board meeting Wednesday night followed by executive committee of Brotherhood. Mrs Anderson of United Christian Missionary Society to speak next Sunday. Attendance strong in services. Sunday school collected 80 dollars. Silk flag presented to Parker family and to the Cosmopolitan Club of the University with house mother Mrs Brooks. fine spirit noted.

Brethren Snyder Memorial Lillian Doctor Bleck Bleck Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society Martin’s Grove W. A. Dill Anderson United Christian Missionary Society First Christian Church R-W Parker and Family Barker, Avenue Bro. Ledoux Brooks

Sunday School Attendance Records Rise at Lawrence Churches

Lawrence Council of Religious Education reports Easter Sunday attendance near a record, with 224 youths at the Methodist Sunday school, a high school program noted. Adult attendance has risen steadily, now about 250 more than earlier, Methodist leading with Christian Church close behind.

Methodist Sunday School Christian Church

Vacation Bible School aims for 250 in attendance

Last Sunday church attendance figures show white and colored totals with 3 064 overall. Ten churches lead by Methodist and Christian groups with Centenary ME and Lutheran also in the top ranks. An early notice invites parents to enroll children in the Vacation Bible School with no fees and a goal of 250 attendees.

Methodist Christian Plymouth Presbyterian Luthern Frieds Bible

Place Rug Squarely Aligns With Room Lines

A note on interior arrangement advises placing a small rug between two large ones parallel to them in the space. Also mentioned are Almond Cream Lotion for chapped hands and a local drug store Rankin's Drug Store at 1101 Mass and a dressmaking and tailoring service by Mrs. Nielsen with phone 1891.

Ng Gene Ryal Rankin’s Drug Store Mass

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