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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
3
A church sermon quote exhorts faith and conduct from Thessalonians while a Chicago convention note depicts a looming circus atmosphere. Reports mention an elephant in the arena and speculation on who will lead the victory parade next November.
The excerpt from Bill Nye's History of the United States recalls 1825 when John Quincy Adams was elected president and served one term. It mocks praise of prosperity while noting past electors brought sorrow, war, debt, and bank failures, urging practical sense in education.
Three hunting columns pursue Villa in Chihuahua as exp lore hints at ending a long standing condition that haunts the Mexican government. Yet Mexico faces the risk that a column chasing a fugitive may defect to him and spark a fresh revolution.
More than a hundred seniors graduated from Lawrence High School last night. Promoting from the junior high school, dozens will receive diplomas next day. Next week Dread Training School awards diplomas, followed by University of Kansas ceremonies and Haskell Institute graduations. Lawrence Business College also prepares many for commercial life as part of the year’s end. This milestone marks a major local industry of education with city, state, and national participation.
The remark likening McAdoo to a rabbit stirs painful memories for Kans Democrats. It recalls Senator Thompson using the rabbit as his emblem and his stalled Senate rise. European nations have barred American insurance firms from operating within their borders.
A fragmented excerpt discusses how Americans buying insurance influence U S institutions and how domestic and foreign firms compete for U S business. It argues that policyholders protect American interests and avoid giving power to European interests by keeping American companies in the market.
A tangled look at prohibition divides national and regional views. Kansas stresses enforcement as settled law while California Chicago and New Jersey lean on blame games. The piece notes party lines amid national talk and hints at wider enforcement debates.
An aide team will travel to Atlanta, Georgia to personally notify Eugene Vo Dei of his nomination for the presidency. Due to tepid public interest no large demonstration is planned.
A dated roll lists birthdays of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough and Ville-Joseph Fourche, notes Thea att Trieste and Duane of Livania in office, reports a Presbyterian stance on women in public speaking, and recalls events from 1899 to 1918 including a Canadian cruiser incident, a 200000 women petition, the Raines ballot bill, and the 62nd Republican birthday celebration in Bloomington, Illinois.
A list of observances notes M. Leon Bourgeois born in Paris and English journalist Gilbert Chesterton, both tied to anniversaries today. Commander Alexander Ramsay RN and Prine vieia of Commaupht are referenced with a marriage timing, while Sir William Peterson of McGee University is listed with a 64th birthday.
A year ago today, the last U S Army unit in Italy departed Rome for France. German demands included reduced indemnity and admission to the League of Nations.
Today delegates gather in Colorado Springs for the Colorain Golfonds Ataue association annual convention. The Interstate Commerce Commission fixes hearings on loan applications. The U S Davis Cup team bound for England sails from New York. Atlanta hosts the 71st annual meeting of the NAACP with many delegates expected.
A Denver parade will feature a drum corps, with plans noted by RB Turner and Liens in a local notice. The event is described with several fragmented details about locations and escorts, reflecting readable but garbled OCR text.
The readable fragments touch on a political leader and clashing views about cloning and religion. Phrases reference a presiding figure, parental and paternal themes, and historic religious comparisons. The text is garbled but hints at debates over science, morality, and leadership.
The Bureau of Animal Industry tested several dairy herds near Lawrence last week for tuberculosis. The government tests were made free to owners who agreed to retain their herd and cooperate with the program.
LOIS TOSPRUTEE, in charge of employment for women at the University of 7 Seen TL Ale, seeks Vera applicants for nonnumeric and cleviest work study positions. Notify via phone. fall in next term for pay and experience.
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple church names and figures ranging from Evangelical associations to Baptist and Methodist groups. It mentions pastors, congregations, and events with scattered references to sermons, aid, and projects, but specifics are unreadable.
A Bayonne New Jersey woman says six months of illness with back pain fatigue and headaches kept her from working. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered and recommends it to friends. The ad extols the product as dependable and proven by forty years of popularity.
Sunday School and services announced across multiple churches. Includes baptism, sermons by university professor, and middle and high school youth meetings. Programs feature lectures on early Congregationalism, a Pilgrim in the New World topic, and church community events with evening services and classes.
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