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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
2
Citizens face a claimed loss of value during winter due to legal protections in the city. An editorial note questions resource allocation and suggests a choice between competing interests. Also lists historical anniversaries including Champlain, Captain Kidd, and Mary Livermore.
A reader critiques Rev. Evan A. Edwards handling of a rattlesnake incident and the related public response. The letter argues the minister defended by hunting squirrels mirrors broader debates on liberty and propriety, urging careful consideration of temperance and parental rights amid public discourse. J Q Lovejoy.
Nine lines of scripture mixed with modern news items. The text contrasts Psalms 1 1 6 with headlines on freight car shortages gas car shortages and France economic woes. It references President Wilson veto expectations deflation fears and a metaphor about an athlete winded by a sudden shock.
Nebraska managers of General Pershing cancel their option on Chicago rooms and signal the General's retirement from the Republican presidential race. The move is viewed as better treatment than harsher scrutiny and mocks the next President will face.
Lawrence residents complain that occupying squirrels damage homes and crops. They claim the pests threaten birds, which provide beauty and insect control, and worry about rabies turning squirrels into a danger.
The notice lists several notable individuals with birthdays occurring today. Brazil’s President Dr. Epitacio Pessoa born in Parahyba 55 years ago. Actor Douglas Fairbanks born in Denver 37 years ago. Bishop Rt. Rev. Herman Page born in Boston 54 years ago. Dr. Edgar F. Smith born in York Pennsylvania 64 years ago. Ex congressman Edwin Y Webb born in Shelby North Carolina 48 years ago. Brooklyn outfielder Zachary Wheat born in Hamilton Missouri 32 years ago.
Worthington Whittredge born artist Rev Maurice F Burke celebrates 45 years ordained at St. Joseph Bishops Farrelly and Hoban mark 40 years in priesthood. Naval War College to graduate 31 officers at Newport. Indiana Socialists convene in Indianapolis to nominate state ticket. Made in Wisconsin Exposition opens in Milwaukee, promoter of home industry.
A collage summarizes historic shifts such as Canada abolishing hereditary titles and German treaty concessions. It notes Newton West Rowell as a potential Washington envoy, societal shifts in Canada and Britain, and misperceived myths about Georges Carpentier. Also mentions Wanamaker, the King of Italy’s pay, and John Galsworthy’s change in hobbies.
A fragmentary sketch outlines Mr. Cc C Sanderson heading a vast postal region with about 25 000 workers and forty years service as a clerk. It also hints at Dunmire's milk and a stray note about Ben Tillett’s youthful circus travels.
Scouts prepare for the upcoming Jamboree with talks this week to recruit fellows from all troops. Emphasis on gathering names for drawings and promoting troop participation. Notes on center-area events, trophy incentives, and plans to involve non troop fellows. Mentions summer cup thoughts and upcoming hikes, fundraisers, and weekly meetings.
Voters are set to decide on a significant financing package for the Kay Mines Company next month. The vote will determine funding and strategic direction for the firm’s operations and potential future projects.
Fragmentary OCR lists many church names and places including Presbyterian and First Baptist without coherent context. The legible items reference community notices, milk delivery, and local leaders, but no single cohesive event or story emerges.
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