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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
4
The editorial argues the Victory Medal will mark military service in World War I and related service, explaining its eligibility for American soldiers in Europe, Siberia, the A T C, or cadets at West Point, with emphasis on civilian control of the Navy head and public concern over leadership.
A young St. Joe man killed by police after a pursuit is cited as a cautionary tale about chasing quick big money. The piece contrasts grief for his father and mother with a call to value honest work and reflects on teachers choosing among careers based on economics.
The article argues the University of Kansas will require well over a million dollars for new buildings and equipment to match rising attendance. It notes years of undersized facilities strained by growing enrollments and expanding high school pipelines in Kansas, urging timely expansion to accommodate future students.
Eight million staliare seems huge yet the state will allocate the sum for university equipment in coming years. The move reflects recognition of need and belief Kansas will be able to spend the money and offer youth the opportunities enjoyed by peers in other states.
Des Moines American Legion posts offer a tongue in cheek bill to Congress proposing thirty dollar monthly pay for congressmen, life insurance of ten thousand dollars, dependent allowances, uniforms, rations, tobacco, and third class travel, with a 4:30 reveille and 7 a.m. seating. signed by twenty five ex service men.
Dunmire's advertises milk delivery citywide offering quart and pint bottles in best quality. The note includes a phone number 58. A person named N Smith made a business trip to Kansas City today.
The Feetlichter dramatic club weathered a storm on a motor trip to Ingan s er mr and faced near misses from crashes while returning. They reached the high school grounds where a picnic was held supervised by Leta Harper and Verne. Mrs Rex Wheatley of Arte New Mexico attends a luncheon at Mrs Krevek s home. Mrs Arthur Weaver hosts a bridge luncheon at the Country Club. Quincy Parent Teacher meeting postponed from tomorrow to Monday at 2 or 2 o clock due to class schedules.
Fragmentary notice mentions anniversaries for Steel lon and Henry, references a bed and a Little River practice in Linfin Northwest, notes novelist Nathan el mus died HL, born years earlier, with scattered names like Will and Der. Omits clear dates or details due to damaged text.
This fragment notes birthdays of notable figures including Ter, Baron John W. Garrett, Reginald A. and a church or club association. The text appears garbled with missing context and dates, but identifies individuals tied to New York and Baliamere events and a Boston or Maryland connection.
John Lale Harrineton of Kans Wovil will headline a mass meeting for all university students in veep of Miaryin Hail ing. The event, under Beta Pi and Civil Engineering Society, will exclude graduates from the 1891 institute. Louis Nash Wichita city manager will speak. Samuel W. Moone named general counsel of the Rhamsan City Southern Railroad.
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