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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
4
A Lawrence brief outlines Democratic maneuvers in Hutchinson shaping 1924 hopes with W G McAdoo in focus while Pleasanton editor questions Tom Harley’s record on legislative postage and votes. Reports cover Ireland unrest and Nicaragua revolutions with U S mediation noted.
Dr Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, has been invited by the Council of the League of Nations to act as the American representative on an international committee studying methods of intellectual cooperation. Butler, a historian of education, editors and contributor to journals, has helped shape U S educational ideals and served as a Carnegie Endowment trustee, gaining international recognition among jurists and statesmen.
The centenary of journalist and scholar Richard Grant Whitt is celebrated. President Harding is expected to address the Academy of Political Science in New York on national expenditures. Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League plans active participation at its Milwaukee convention. Sacramento begins a multiweek Days of 49 celebration.
A collage of quips on fashion, manners, and public life includes remarks on hats, suits, and social behavior. It notes West Point pole vaulting at 13 feet and references a British cremation campaign amid mixed commentary on morality and commerce.
Moscow reports the Bolshevik government forecasting a summer revival in foreign trade. German Swedish and other capitalists show growing activity with locomotives and repairs planned. American firms push cash on delivery while Soviets seek a fresh start with old partners.
Kansas faces a forthcoming harvest labor rush with wages dropping about 26 percent from last year. Mohler says western Kansas may pay 2.00 to 3.50 dollars daily with board, while central areas expect up to 3.00 to 4.00 with board. Kansas plans coordinated federal and state employment efforts from Kansas City with offices in Hutchinson Tam peka Salina and Colby to forecast labor needs.
German envoy Dr Otto Wiedfeldt becomes the first German ambassador to Washington since the United States entered the war. He arrives in the capital amid tension as diplomatic ties resume following America’s entry into hostilities.
In Detroit from May 27 to 30 the Polar Bears reunion convenes with delegates from Michigan Wisconsin Illinois Indiana and distant states and foreign countries. General W P Richardson will attend along with J Brooks Nichols Senator Townsend and Governor Groesbeck as talks cover forming a permanent Polar Bear group and a potential women's auxiliary.
Boston reports the 67th annual meeting of the American Axillary Association where Rev Dr Minot Simons says many renounce religion due to superstition and science conflicting ideas. He warns the world is morally confused and calls for rational religious faith. Kansas notes show farm animal losses fell 72 percent over ten years as disease management improves. Graduation ads appear at Johnston’s Chocolates and Rarkin’s Drug Store.
A Lawrence evening showcase by Miss Marthalaugh and Lorena Mack features a doll ballet with Little Flora Underwead and many guests from Kansas City. The program includes Swan dance by Agatha Riley, Little Vamp Caroline Rob House, and ensembles like Dance of the Demons, Gypsy Gaiety, and Dresden Salls with Phi Mu Alpha orchestra.
H G Van Neste reports walking the fort to fort road to Lawrence about thirty times. He notes the county road remains solid with no edge chipping, while city Seventh street paving shows early deterioration. A quarter mile remains to link Lawrence and Tonganoxie with a hard surface as Leavenworth County proceeds beyond Tonganoxie first, delaying Lawrence side completion.
R A Kent of the University spoke at Wakefield high school commencement. Seven teachers serve the school. Wakefield with about 500 residents supports a Smith Hughes agricultural department and, along with Lawrence, is among six in the state with a home economics department. The town voted to raise 3500 by tax for a community house and hopes to raise 1500 more by subscription.
Police officers were told to cite to appear in court air men operating trucks for hire without city licenses. All taxi livers face the same action, though it is believed nearly all taxis already carry the license tag.
Lawrence junior high school will hold a Thursday farewell at 2 15 in the afternoon with a singing program led by Mrs. G A Arnold. Awards for corps leaders blems and semester scholarship honors will be read. Friday teachers will complete reports.
Mr and Mrs Charles N Scrivener and family from Kansas City Missouri motored to Lawrence Sunday and spent the day with Mr and Mrs 18 T McFarland at Hillcrest.
A claim about Russians wearing cattle dominates a discussion on fashion and livestock. The statement suggests Russians exhibit a distinctive attire related to cattle compared with other nations, though it lacks verifiable data and context.
Miss Mabel Reynolds of Perry visits cousins Mrs Ernest Day and Mira Eva Snapp while Eva Snapp and Mabel call on uncle Jon Orander. Families picnic at Brown's Grove after church with W A Courtney Harry Orrick Elzie Wiley Ben Bellig and Alfred Leeman. A E Ow en home at 422 Elm gains white trim. W A Courtney home adds front porch screens. The W A Martin family visits from Junction City. Woodlawn school closes Thursday with a community dinner and PTA program. D J Husted and wife visit son George’s family as harvest time begins. Rev. Topniewell recovers from indigestion.
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