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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1924
Page
4
A garbled district page piece touches on a post office notice, Methodist church rulings easing prohibition, Mussolini’s Italy compared to prior leaders, rising wheat legislation concerns, and diverse social observations, including diabetes death tolls and gender roles in politics.
Bishop William A. Quayle, recently retired from the bishopric by his own request, has long shaped Methodist Episcopal reform efforts and earned the nickname epigram preacher. A renowned orator and author, he was born in Parkville Missouri, educated at Baker University, ordained in 1886, and elected bishop in 1908 while serving with the Chicago Methodist clergy.
A brisk slate of events includes the Democratic party’s anticipated candidate selection and celebratory observances marked by British engineering societies noting John Smeaton’s 200th birthday. Milwaukee hosts Baptist leaders for Northern Convention activities as Walla Walla stages a large Pacific Northwest history drama about Lewis and Clark and the first western railroad in 1875.
The Journal-World editor argues Decoration Day should honor Civil War soldiers, noting General Logan's 1868 proclamation. Private graves are often decorated instead of veterans' graves, a misuse the editor urges patriotic groups to correct by reserving the day for soldiers.
The people of Lawrence are not taking advantage of an educational opportunity offered this week by the Better Homes committee, the Lawrence merchants, and Mr Way who donated his new home as a model residence. The home is indeed a model and should be seen and inspected by Lawrence people. The committee and merchants have furnished the dwelling with a designed layout from the dish rag to the grand piano. The accounting details have been watched closely for the house and its features.
A sick farmer lies in bed as rain erodes his soil and yields. Doctors debate cures from poultry to hogs to milder living, but none lift him. A roadside crowd and a tombstone proclaim the grim verdict: Farmer killed by advice.
A county column lists visits among families from Kansas City Lawrence and Topeka. Mrs Johanning’s fiftieth wedding anniversary observed Paola sermon to follow. Iota Phi Phi club hosted at J Farley home with progressive rock and high score to Walter Gerstenberger. Local staff and families attend dinners, tours, and upcoming school changes. Acatia Lodge to hold degree work May 29 at 7 pm.
The Eudora model home week reports 188 visitors on Monday with 90 registered by 8 pm yesterday. Despite a slow start, organizers aim for 500 daily visitors for the remainder of Model Homes Week. Community members attended church events, visits to Lawrence, and local dinners as residents prepare for summer sessions and [unreadable] Yellowstone trip.
Mrs. Mann rebukes Mr. Mann for quarrelling in front of a baby noting a child imitates elders. The piece stresses that a child’s behavior mirrors parental actions and that by age six habits are formed, urging parents to create a positive environment.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Kindred and daughters visit sister in Frédonia Kansas. Many locals visit Lawrence for shopping meals and events. Numerous names appear including Neis Westerhouse Day Brown and Irvin with social visits and youth council reports. The piece notes a ten day Baldwin school in June and a business college term starting June 2.
The Fairview church will host its annual children's day program Sunday at 10 o'clock in the morning. The event invites everyone to attend. Local visitors include Lemar and Wilson families from Wilmore and Quenemo, Kans. Mrs. Latcham also joined from Quenemo. Don Baker and J R Baker hosted a dinner for several guests including the Lemas, Wilsons, and Dolly Atchison of Lawrence who attended Vinland high school.
Geo W E Griffin of Highland Park Los Angeles and his daughter Mrs Osmond are guests at the Eldridge visiting old friends in Lawrence. Griffin long served as a Lawrence banker and helped found a farm loan firm. He started a Highland Park bank whose deposits now exceed 1.5 million despite his ninety years.
A six year truism of stomach trouble is recounted with a testimonial praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract reducing inflammation and curing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Money back guarantee and availability at Round Corner Drug Store and druggists everywhere.
A Glasgow Kentucky woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of pain and weakness. She reports improved appetite, strength, nerves, and ability to work after several bottles, noting relief from a lingering side pain and renewed vitality.
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