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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
4
The article questions whether Mexico's new government forms from Carranza's capture or his fall. It notes prices may peak but still require consumer vigilance. It references a Kansas City election contest alleging fraud in ninety one precincts and discusses a Toledo liquor Poison Booze war and shifts in anti alcohol policy.
The Haskell Institute plans the annual commencement program featuring a performance of Hiawatha by a cast of Indian boys and girls. Their cultural insight and authentic portrayal are seen as a distinct strength over white actors. Lawrence residents anticipate a strong audience for the townspeople’s benefit show.
Fragmentary quotation notes a lowered moral tone caused by war. It cites unrest in labor, breaking of contracts, and money-driven excess as manifestations of broader social change. The fragment hints at provocative speculation without conclusive claims.
An editorial laments public service corruption and urges self improvement as antidotes to wartime social strain. It describes a Kansas campus moral critique and discusses a National Republican Committee fund drive in Allen County, detailing dinners, local contributions, and finance practices.
A reader protests a newspaper item alleging Mr. Bleck killed a rattlesnake while squirrel hunting. The writer asserts Bleck did not shoot any squirrels and that his companion John Clevenl yer killed the snake. The letter asks for correction and explains Bleck’s character and past pet-squirrel story.
Today several events are listed including the Mecklenburg Declaration anniversary and an international public health conference in Brussels. Maryland Democrats hold a state convention in Baltimore to name delegates, and a Masonic temple dedication occurs in Hattiesburg. The Presbyterian Church in the United States begins sessions in Philadelphia and the Pan American Aeronautical Congress opens in Atlantic City. The Texas legislature meets to consider eradicating the pink boll weevil, and London hosts the Royal Military Tournament for charity. Milk from Dunmire’s is advertised with contact phone 58.
A compilation of dates noting deaths birthplaces and anniversaries from 1820 through 1918. Entries include John Swinburne death in York harbor and Clara Josephine Schmurrmann 1819 birth, the 1268 National Republican convention in Chicago, and Scotland’sAutonomy campaign launched in Edinburgh.
Todays births feature Antoinette L Blarkwell the first woman ordained to the ministry in the United States born in Henrietta New York. Other birthdays include Thornwell Haynes a United States minister born in Grindell Shorlz South Carolina years ago, and Emile Berliner the American inventor born in Germany years ago.
The French Chamber of Deputies passes a bill granting full suffrage to women, while President Wilson asks Congress to repeal wartime prohibition in its application to wines and beer.
Miss Povis Keita Novel, pianist, will give a graduating recital in Fraser Hall on Friday at 8:20 pm. She will be assisted by Alexander Gatewood, tenor, with a program including Handel Andante con Vurcedoni and Beethoven Pathetique.
Loyalties and plans described for a luncheon at Myers Hall with Rev. Hackton as principal speaker during the current school year. A prior talk by Rev. Hackton drew a crowd at the 2 MLC last week. A local publisher notes the inter-church movement faces snags but aligns with the idea that salvation comes through the church.
Two young men visited Li Mass street to view Clark s tailor made samples. They learned patterns priced at 45 dollars and then chose suits for 35 dollars each. After wearing one suit six times one man offered 20 90 dollars for the 45 dollar suit. The note invites customers to ask Sam G Clark about wear and workmanship and compliments his low prices compared to ready to wear. Also a plug for Dunmire bottled milk and phone number.
Henry McCurdy of Lawrence as editor elect of the University Daily Kansan for the next term. Ruppenthal, Rasell and Deane Malott chosen for journalism, galvesticsing omianiaer, and circulation minister roles. Geneva Tanter named editor in chief with Walter Heren and Herbert Little among the staff editors and editors of sport and alumni.
City groups plan a combined concert at Robinson Gym featuring the band orchestra and two glee clubs. Dean Butler will sell tickets Thursday evening with proceeds shared among four organizations for a preserve fund. Reserved seats available at Lcum Corner Drug Store and the Business Office.
The annual exhibit of home economic work at Lawrence high school will be shown in one domestic science and art room on the second floor of the manual buildings. It opens Friday May 21 from 2 to 6. A cordial invitation is extended to all school patrons and townspeople to visit.
Twenty two of twenty five graduates in the business department will take civil service exams on June 3 and 4. Three have already accepted positions at Palmer Wire Company after visiting its new store and equipped repair shop.
A city milk delivery ad promotes quart and pint bottles of best quality with Dunmre's phone 58. The snippet also mentions arsenate of death for tree pests and cites Rankin's Drug Store.
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