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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
4
A fragment from The Journal World dated October 7 1920 provides subscription details and notices. It includes editorial commentary on Mexican politics Roosevelt and Democratic and Republican campaigns, with scattered references to U S political and social issues, and stray notes about government waste and public administration. The text also mentions a Kansas location and a few miscellaneous penalties and notices.
Fragmented OCR text notes George Creel to stump for Democrats amid war support, mentions League of Nations ties and Geneva relocation. Several garbled phrases reference suffrage and reporting duties, with unclear roles and sequence of events.
A campaign dispute unfolds over a note read at a Cox Kansas City meeting. Senator Reed denies writing the note claiming he did not express regret for missing the event. Reed’s earlier remark about the Senate campaign is cited, complicating belief by campaign managers about Reed supporting My. Cas.
The column notes abundant wood at five to six dollars per cord and a thriving wheat season in Kansas. It reports improved surface trials, limited worm damage, Denver Chicago rail through trains on the Kansas Pacific, and daily progress toward Ft. Scott gas works with Farwell’s report showing a seven cubic feet per minute bile flow and an ample daily gas yield for illumination.
A collage of events unfolds across multiple states including an exhibit opening in Maneriaie, a tenth annual meeting of the National Farm Woman’s press, and a Jewish Assembly gathering in Palestine. Officials, committees, and leaders such as Senator Hare and Governor Cox figure in planned speeches and hearings amid a busy national calendar.
A 75 year old complaint in Lawrence details the streets car tracks as nearly impassable to cross. The Democratic central committee of Douglas county votes a resolution advising voters to back the citizens ticket after the party declined to nominate a ticket. News arrives of Rev J Y Lamont Rutherford’s death, a pioneer minister who helped organize the Pimouth Congregational church in Lawrence in 1851.
A fragmented chronicle recalls anniversaries and dates linked to Nova Scotia and historic events. It references Concord, Napoleon, and European figures, with scattered mentions of places like Paris, Boston, Brockport, and Crete. The garbled text mentions unions and congresses, hinting at a broad survey of past events without clear details.
A garbled list notes birthdays for notable figures including Clywins Fl Mervin, head of the United States Weather Bares, born in Pateem Ceunty Ohio, and George PL McLeans from Connecticut. Also mentioned are Lillian yh Mansen of Iowa and other figures with unclear dates.
One year ago today King of Teale enacted peace treaties by royal decree. Neveny voted to make wartime Prohibition permanent. Caluyrhah granted an excessive secretion cure, while Hood's Sareaporiile claimed permanent cure with a remedy.
The Kansas City area reacts to Mr Roosevelt’s talk in City Park last Tuesday. He criticizes the Wilson League of Nations but asserts war requires congressional action. He discusses Harding’s stance on women suffrage and notes contrasts with administration policies. University Daily Kansan reports wide circulation to 35 states and foreign venues. Byron Cohn arrives from Ottawa and Anna Earle with Mrs Earle spend the day in Topeka.
Kansas reaches a record total for farm products and livestock valued at over five hundred million dollars more than last year. Wheat leads with 147 million bushels, contributing to the overall surge as prices remain high. The 1920 state crop totals surpass every previous year, driven by increased production and strong cash prices.
The year shows increase in farm product value led by meat and livestock despite lower prices. Estimated total value for miscellaneous products is 160 million dollars versus 180.6 million in 1919, with quantities nearly unchanged.
The university band awaits a decision after Captain Ho Bifreick proposed changes to restructure the military department band. Members may resign as the plan aims to standardize equipment, attire, and duties, with the band to keep its current status until January 1 when the new arrangement takes effect.
The University Senate at its October 5 meeting expressed sincere sympathy to Chancellor Lindley and family after the death of Mrs. Lindley, mother of Mrs. Kidde Bell. The resolution was to be filed in the minutes and copies sent to the Lindley family and Mrs. C C R Dow, who plans to spend the winter in California with her son Louis Dow and family.
Kansas music contest under Kansas Federation of Music Clubs and National Federation of Music Clubs aims to showcase American teachers and pupils. The state event occurs in Pittsburg during the annual convention from November 30 to December 4. Contestants must meet age and training rules and can request composition lists from State President Mrs William J Lagan. T. O. Smith started a business in City.
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