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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
3
A chaotic jumble of biblical text and early 20th century war and politics references. Mentions Liberty bonds, bank robbers, Kaiser movements, Wood alcohol, Walter D. Hines, President Wilson, Colonel House, the Anti-Saloon League, General Obregon, and Florida Supreme Court.
A retrospective notes Edith Cavell’s body returned to England from Belgium a year ago. The item lists early air mail service between Chicago and Cleveland and mentions price items at local drug stores including Putnam Fadeless Dyes and Johnson’s Shaving Cream Soap.
J L Sheppard of Ft Scott says the industrial court law aims to fairly settle capital and labor disputes, protect workers from strike losses, and reduce reliance on strikes. If the law fails, it should be amended rather than repealed to advance social interests.
Today notable events unfold across North America. Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen’s birth centenary is observed, Vancouver marks Hudson Bay Company legacy, and Arlington National Cemetery welcomes a grand amphitheatre dedication. Walker D. Ilines retires as head of the Railroad Administration. Akron hosts a Builders’ Show promoting home ownership. Kansas University stages a pageant on state independence.
The item lists historical milestones and obituaries tied to dates: 1820 charter granting mayoral elections in Washington. 1984 death of Daniel OConnell in Genoa. 1852 Charlotte Cushman’s farewell in New York. 1873 Sage College for Women dedication at Cornell. 1886 John Newland Maffitt Jr. death. 1918 opening of the State barge canal linking New York City with the Great Lakes.
Sir Bache Cunard born 69 years ago today, grandson of Cunard Line founder. Rear Admiral George A. Bicknell born 74 years ago today in Batato North Dakota. Dr Edwin A. Alderman, president of the University of Virginia, born 59 years ago today in Wilmington North Carolina. Coya Urquhart Potter, stage actress born in New Orleans 81 years ago today.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend the report meeting next Tuesday. Chairman C. W. Mckeon will present the trip, with talks by R. A. Kent WY OC Simons and George QO Poster. Afterward the Fair association officers and department superintendents will meet.
Prof Godwin Goldsmith announces the university architecture department has joined the American Association of the School of Architecture, becoming the fourteenth university to gain admission after attending a national convention in Washington DC. The Ministerial Alliance schedules a 10 30 am UMLC meeting with President W A Young of the Fraternal Aid Union set to deliver a postponed pansy reading.
Vinland high school hosts commencement Monday evening with address by Dr. Baker University. Miss Hazel Tipend of University of Kansas to teach class of principals and teachers in physical education. Mrs. J R Van Voorhees and Mr Belle plan to visit Kansas City. Paul G Snart attends magazine headquarters.
The Lie Congregation church announces a series of three lectures beginning tomorrow on early American church history focusing on Congregationalists. The stereoptic views titled The Pilgrim Leaving the Gand of Lighkers, The Pilgrim Villas in the New World, and Theatine Howse will accompany the talks. The lectures are described as unusually entertaining and will be illustrated by graphic views. All are invited to attend.
Some Haskell grades failed last week freeing several boys for summer farm work in Douglas County. Indian school authorities announced the program and will direct interested youths after July 1. A meeting at the county home is scheduled at 3 o'clock with attendees urged to call for information.
County commissioners met this morning to address routine board business and consider poultry remedy issues presented by local vendors City Drug Store and Legea.
A garbled OCR listing several area churches including First Baptist, St Pauls Whig, First Christian, Vermandois, and Trinity Church notes upcoming services. Mentions free meals and gatherings at various times, with scattered references to pastors and evangelistic events across multiple parishes.
A local feature recounts a community celebration with personal recollections and the impact of illness on a family. It notes discussions among residents about health tests and future plans, highlighting a young woman’s past operation and ongoing concerns about medical care.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places in a worn context. It references people such as Millis Pinatas and a Shoye Pre sey with scattered phrases about illness and conditions. Overall content is garbled with no coherent event or report.
Fragmentary notes describe Trinity Lutheran and Servite discussions at a Congregational Church site. Mentions worship services, school, and community activities. No clear dates or outcomes available.
The text records a troubled recovery process after a revival led by Rev. Ray McCullough. It mentions conversion, probation, and a hospital stay, with family and friends listed among those affected by the events and ambiguities in the account.
Fragmentary notes describe a planned warning to Topeka Moneus during a night meeting. Mentions of thrusts toward Page rank and union tensions hint at internal maneuvering and leadership dynamics within idls of Dythiae.
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