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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1922
Page
2
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a city, merchants, and urgency but lacks coherent details. Names, dates, places, and concrete actions are not discernible, leaving only scattered phrases about importance and anxiety.
A report from Sydney dated October 31 outlines proposed liquor traffic changes modeled on Victoria. The plan requires a majority of electors in a state referendum to approve, imposing a levy on liquor purchases and raising the age to 21 for purchases. Travelers would be exempt, licensing courts would regulate sales, and beer and stout alcohol limits and aging rules are specified.
A long list of local names, visits, and Sunday gatherings from a Lawrence area community. The report mentions Mrs. Henry Robe, Mary Perne, Fred Desay, W. Ji est, Lavranc, and many Breithaupts and Selzers hosting and visiting neighbors. Sunday school class honored Ma chial Heitaian with a sweater after a meeting.
A fragmented political ad declares a candidacy bid and endorses county ticket placements. It mentions Hesey and Kraus on the ticket and notes Kraus’s poor health and inability to continue, while Revamier T Yiave is described as a long-time county resident and former sheriff.
Fragmentary wording notes lingering doubt over a medicine endorsed by many ministers of the wastel and sold by a trader. The language suggests skepticism about its efficacy and provenance amid scattered phrases.
Fragmentary wartime style note describes several departed persons including Selzer, Puaden Koon, and Mrs. npeskwa visiting over Sunday and Monday. Seliter staying to assist in work while Deckwa remains unable to render aid due to a wound heating and lack of hand dexterity.
Mrs. Carl Neis attended a funeral for Mr. and Mrs. Ratenberg who died in an auto accident. Many neighbors and relatives share visits, shop, and chores in Lawrence and Eudora areas. Activities include schooling updates, hay loading, corn husking, and quilt making with Ladies Aid participation.
An Army Board report on recent civilian conferences outlines key points for future draft rules. It favors classifying enlisted personnel by occupation to speed assignments and base classifications on civilian training, beginning at local boards, with pools for limited service and occupational specialists.
A local note highlights a Piggly Wiggly sale with emphasis on unusually low prices and potential money saved for shoppers. The brief urges taking advantage of the deal to cut costs.
Topeka reports a 12.2 percent rise in Kansas tractors from 19 347 to 21 715 on March 1 1922, marking eight and a halffold gain since 1915. Sedgwick leads county gains, while Grant has the fewest with 20 tractors. Sumner remains top county in total tractors.
The 1921 county report shows Dickinson losing 102, and Atchison losing 47, while overall declines are described as slight for most counties. The text notes only 18 counties reporting decreases with little variation, reflecting a restrained deficit pattern across the region.
St Louis hosts the thirteenth annual convention of the National Association of Practical Engineers. John M. Jung of Milwaukee serves as president. An exhibit of refrigerating appliances accompanies the meeting with sessions on operating engineers in cold storage ice making ice cream and related refrigeration uses. Discussions cover cooling congested water testing ammonia labor needs for plants air cooling by mechanical refrigeration and ice freezing processes.
Pittsburg naturalization officers report 53 residents have filed for citizenship. The applications will be reviewed by the district court next month.
The article notes that before electricity, the aurora borealis was mysterious and believed to be supernatural in origin. It reflects historical views on natural phenomena and the shift after electrical science advanced understanding.
Matthews Lumber and Coal advertises Paris Semi-Anthracite coal for sale at 15.00 per ton. Phone number provided as 34. Local merchant promotes fuel product for heating needs.
A government release from the department of agriculture cites 58 900 poor meters in sight tied to recent figures. Officials say the data reflect ongoing aid programs and rural development plans amid budget considerations and regional needs.
An old style advertises Cascirets as a gentle laxative for adults and children. It promises prompt relief from sickness dizziness upset dull head sour stomach and gas with one or two tablets. The box is priced at 10 cents and is said to taste like candy.
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