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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1924
Page
8
A 1924 sermon notes the Kingdom of God is within, then pivots to finance. It contrasts modern savings with past perceptions, cites a nine billion dollar auto expenditure, and questions what tax and policy bills might achieve under Coolidge era reforms.
The university honors convocation yesterday showcased students who have been diligent, countering complaints that modern students focus only on athletics. The event aimed to prove the student body’s commitment to academic achievement and to reflect well on the institution.
Bishop Joseph F Berry, presiding bishop of the Met Episcopal General Springfield, Massachusetts, marks his twentieth year in episcopal service. A Methodist preacher since age 14, he began preaching at 16 and joined the Detroit conference. He led Mt. Clemens in Michigan, edited the Michigan Christian Advocate, moved to Chicago as editor of the Epworth Herald, and was elected bishop in 1904.
The NFPA holds its annual session in Atlantic City today as members gather for standard setting, safety discussions, and industry updates. Political primary voting occurs today for party nominations, while the National Conference of Labor Women begins its annual meeting in London. Additionally, ten busts of notable Americans are to be added to the university collection, honoring figures such as Hamilton and Jefferson.
Fragmentary text mentions Billy Sunday and illness with Sunday labeled as ill. No clear event, date, or location readable. Preserve as a brief clerical fragment noting illness in reference to Billy Sunday.
An evangelist in Memphis Tennessee fell ill from food poisoning after a reported attack. The incident prompted medical attention and raised concerns about safety. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine the cause and any linked dangers.
W D Diflon Colman born March 45 1855 in Douglas County. He farmed there most of his life and built a stone house with walls not tight yet could run a hand through. Wife Lenora Evans died last December and daughter Helen aids in the home.
Washington moves to declare agriculture a basic industry and urges the interstate commerce commission to lower rates on agricultural products to ease movement and prevent industry collapse. Senator Smith of Dem. chair, and Senator Cummins note the measure is a new policy guiding rate making and calling the commission to act promptly.
In North Lawrence the Moon family and relatives observed Mother's Day at G. J. Moon home. Visitors included Dave Flarity and family from Kansas Cuy Ira Moon and family Lawrence and other relatives from Ottawa and Topeka. Additional callers came from Lawrence with the Hill family and others visited on Eighth street as church service time approached.
Bertha Pieratt and family visited Kansas City while Mrs Etta Pay's home hosted guests. Wm Dunn and friends drove to town Sunday. Mr Morgan, father of the Mor ran Brothers, returned from Florida to be with family this summer. Sunday school drew 126 attendees with hopes for 150 next week. Bible Reading Club finished Genesis Exodus and will start Leviticus tonight. Mrs Fred Bolen and son arrived for an extended visit with the A J Martin family.
Washington May 12 Senator Wheeler testified before the senate committee investigating his Montana indictment. Chairman Barah said hearings would conclude with his testimony. Wheeler denied any payment or formal involvement with Campbell over oil permits and said he never replied to Campbell’s letter. He stated the $4000 cited as a legal fee related to state court litigation, not interior department permit matters.
Members of the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met at Mrs S Gilmore's Kaw Valley home with 24 members 17 guests and 25 children present A social program by children followed by refreshments Afterward plans were set for next week at the church community room and for an May 21 visit to Mrs George Gatlin in Lawrence Local social notes include remodeling at the Schubert home Shrine dance attendees Odd Fellows and Rebekah events at Lothholz opera house May 16 and 17 and a Rebekah initiation. several Lawrence visits and hospital recovery notes conclude the column.
A homely vignette on infant weighing stresses weekly checks from birth to one year, with standard targets for boy and girl weights, anticipated gains, and end-of-year doubling and trebling of birth weight. It includes a church board update, local council notes, and a stream of community notices about meetings, visits, and family news.
Mr and Mrs C G Kraft and Duane spent last Sunday at the Kraft home in Greenwood Valley. Mrs Ice and Mrs Ralph Ice visited the Gress home. Len Ice visits daughter in Pleasant Grove. Miss Schutz of Franklin called at O A Bidinger's. Otto Busch was a Perry visitor. Geo Moss and Georgene visited Overbrook. Harley Armstrong hauled hay for S Buchheim. Beth Lehroyer Cole closed her second year of teaching at Yarnold with a community dinner and cafeteria-style serving.
Ben W. Hooper of Newport Tennessee was reelected chairman of the United States railroad labor board on motion of former Governor Edwin P. Morrow of Kentucky, a public member. G. W. Hanger of Virginia was reelected vice chairman.
Guidance advises placing an upright piano with its back against a convenient wall to maximize daylight from behind and to the left. Positioning the piano across a corner wastes space and feels awkward. Market Basket Friday noted.
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