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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
4
The article surveys varied topics from Jack Dempsey's manager detailing post fight plans after defeating Carpentier to state funding edits. It also covers a proposed Ala aveda naval base removal, Kansas City symphony ambitions, and a Senate peace resolution heading to the House.
Observers note that solving town traffic issues relies on applying a parallel parking system to side streets. The piece discusses evolving municipal logistics and the impact on emergency response.
The Kansas City Star notes a growing number of famous writers and AP reporters will cover the prize fight from multiple perspectives. It mentions nonliterary fans who still want to know the result and hopes the press will not be crowded out of the amphitheatre.
Roused crowds heard Col Wood allege secret government documents while Prof Canfield challenged the claims. The Salina exchange compared to a Lawrence confrontation where Langer presented facts and Townley claimed fairness, drawing public belief.
Lawrence column reports Knights of Pythias elected officers for the upcoming year with J L Bolles as C Willard Brown V C Cy George Kumler Prelate James Kenyon K R and S E B Hopkins M of F Clarence Hall M of E Abe Levy M of A Vic Johnson SC W E Jones C Gy and Dave McClure M of W. Home grown potatoes arrive in good size today and the gas company installs new mains on Quicy street.
The text notes wheat fields near Lawrence turning and harvest coming soon as Pop Cowan plans to introduce Princeton curves in the game tomorrow.
Reprint from the Republican May 26 1871 notes local economy and social updates. It mentions Hickory wood prices and cherry picking by a town woman, plus a state society meeting designating Lawrence as head center. Plans for a 60 by 80 foot meeting house site and construction begin, with rooms, basements, and wings. Attendance at various visits and gatherings around town follows.
Baldwin column reports Kathryn Lane visiting Zeta Tau Alpha friends with Miss Simons. Leonard Briscoe canvasses town while Hazel Beard visits. Hamilton teachers stay with Waring family. The Kansas Conference plans a June graduate theology school in Baldwin with speakers Waldorf Beebe Lough. enrollment two dollars. Several local residents recover from illness, travel to Topeka, or prepare for events as Delta Zeta activity continues and Esther and Mary Murphy plan visits.
Baker community notes detail multiple commencement addresses and baccalaureate sermons by visiting speakers. A glee club concert funds a mission effort while plans unfold for interstate tours and university summer study. Local graduates and staff are highlighted amid weddings, funerals, and athletic events.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Love and children visited Westmoreland and Vernie preached there. Nick Reusch died May 11 with funeral at the Church of Christ and interment at Deuy cemetery. Grange held a Saturday meeting with initiation and a literary program followed by refreshments. Edna Sturdy and Mrs. Al Andrews celebrated birthdays, and several locals hosted visitors from Lawrence and Baldwin.
Prizes awarded in the state high school newspaper contest held by the Kansas State Agricultural College department of industrial journalism. Sixty papers entered across six classes with first second and third prizes. Notable winners include The Thetograph, The Pantograph, The Patriot, and Topeka High World. Also mentions second class winners and various schools across the state. Wool week announced by the Kansas Sheep and Wool Growers Association for early June with plans to ship pooled wool to Chicago.
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