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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
2
The article blends biblical quotation with scattered notes on politics and labor. It cites figures and events from early 20th century discourse, mentioning Wilson, Obregon, the Anti Saloon League, and labor leader J. J. Sheppard, weaving ill-fitting fragments into a chaotic editorial collage.
Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen’s birth centenary is noted as a civil war figure, Vancouver marks the Hudson’s Bay Company’s 250th founding anniversary, Arlington National Cemetery opens a new amphitheatre, Walker D. Hines retires as US Railroad Administrator, Akron hosts an Own Your Own Home Builders Show, and a Kansas historical pageant at the University of Kansas portrays the early state struggle for freedom.
A list of historical anniversaries notes 1820 charter for Washington allowing public election of a mayor. It recalls Daniel O Connell’s death in Genoa, Charlotte Cushman’s 1852 farewell in New York, Sage College for Women dedication at Cornell in 1878, John Newland Maffitt Jr awaiting death in 1886, and the 1918 opening of the New York State barge canal connecting NYC with the Great Lakes.
Sir Nadhe Cunard born 69 years ago today, grandchild of Cunard Line founder. Rear Admiral George A. Bick nell born 71 years ago in Batato, New Jersey. Dr Edwin A Alderman born 59 years ago in Wilmington, North Carolina. Coral Urquhart Potter born 61 years ago in New Orleans, once a noted American stage actress.
In an era marked by transportation milestones Air mail service began between Chicago and Cleveland as a wartime commemoration. The note recalls political shifts with the Council of Four pressing Germany to sign the peace treaty as drafted, alongside local ads for dyes and drugstore goods.
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a week of talks with lectures by R A Kent W C Simons and George O Foster after the meeting led by C W Mckeen. The university architecture department joins the American Association of Schools of Architecture. Ministerial Alliance plans a 10 30 am Y M C A meeting with W A Young presenting a postponed paper. Three lectures on American church history begin tomorrow at the center church with colorful views by Has ter Ego Itivon.
Vinland high school will hold graduation exercises Monday evening at the high school building with the address by Dr. Lough of Baker University. Hazel Pratt of the University of Kansas will teach a physical education class in Kansas City. Mrs. Jarn Voorhees of Kansas City visits her parents, Mr and Mrs F C Belle. Paul G Smart in Kansas City for magazine headquarters. Hess Drug Store.
Indian school authorities announce summer farm opportunities for Haskell students. Grades closed early freeing many boys for seasonal tasks. some next month will seek work after July 1. County Home service to be held Sunday afternoon with members meeting at South Park at 3.00. County commissioners convened this morning to address ongoing business.
Church records note a meeting at Mist Nits Geek Abie lay Ds on Mith Street Baptist Church. Details remain fragmentary with unclear dates or participants.
An article notes Hoover’s recognition during a Morning Behe worship service at First Baptist Church where attendees and visitors assembled for praise. The report lists speakers and attendances across services and mentions associated churches and community groups in attendance.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a medal presentation with Herbert Hoover named among the recipients. The text is garbled but suggests a national ceremony and references to medals, pins, and a series of events surrounding the award.
The text recounts a woman’s conversion during a revival at Iver Chapel under Rev. Ray McCullough. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church on probation April 11 and was received fully four months later. She remained devoted to the Ottawa community, balancing family duties and church obligations while undergoing medical care, including an operation at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas.
Lawrence Knights of Pythias announce a special train trip to Topeka Monday night. Officials prepare for a forceful march, with candidates and instructions within the order as the group prepares to depart after the meeting.
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