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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1923
Page
4
The text notes Governor Davis is reported to have recovered his health almost completely, suggesting the partisan truce in Kansas since midsummer may end. It hints the governor's illness had created cautious political behavior among leaders. The piece reflects press notices and subscription details from the Journal-World in Lawrence, Kansas, circa 1923.
A bystander in Kansas reads a German report noting industrial magnates push longer workdays while reparations are discussed. The piece argues rulers, not citizens, would bear costs, and predicts rising auto theft linked to insurance hikes. It highlights France and Ruhr tensions and warns of slow reform.
Lloyd George publicly endorses Secretary Hughes plan for a disinterested nations commission to assess Germany's ability to pay reparations, but the move has no binding effect on Britain. A Washington dispatch says the U.S. government is aware and that the Hughes proposal will not be pursued again. The offer remains open for interested nations to accept when ready.
Geologists mark California oil fields as a prime example of resource waste caused by boomers and promoters. They urge conservation for the present and future, noting a century hence the implications and potential losses.
A London observer notes that Americans find striking the Londoner’s generally friendly stance toward the police, contrasting expectations with local behavior. The piece suggests a calm, cooperative dynamic between citizens and law enforcement in early 20th century London life.
An old British piece notes police are civil public servants under cabinet oversight. force is reserved for extreme crowd control and rarely used, with clubs kept for emergencies. A Curzon anecdote about noisy sleep in France contrasts royal manners with public service expectations. A Burmese king tale and a Welsh tongue twister offer light humor.
The remark suggests White believes the era has an excess of filling stations. It is understood his objection stems not from their abundance but from other grounds.
The Oklahoma legislature faces a complex special session with impeachment proceedings against Governor Walton. A proposed constitutional amendment to allow legislative sessions is tied to Walton’s actions on the state agricultural college. Allegations of pardons and a growing state scandal fuel tensions amid martial law concerns and the invisible empire.
Carl R Gray, president of the Union Pacific since 1919, argues that railroad consolidation can be achieved without sacrificing competitive service and may improve it. His career spans telegraph operator to top executive roles at Santa Fe, Spokane Portland Seattle, Great Northern, Western Maryland, and leadership during wartime transport administration.
A garbled collection of stray notes and jokes covers a Toupee shortage, cow insurance in Texas, government ship sales, school footwear, hoarders, salmon shipwrecks near Alaska, cotton plans in Argentina, boll weevils traveling, old-fashioned boys, a Syracuse arrest for horse theft, egg theft near Rye Indiana, tax cuts in Majesto California, a Portland man with wedding rings, Stockton school-building efforts, wind- and politics-themed mishaps in Fort Worth Texas, a Birmingham shooting, a Ferndale cougar sighting, U S banana consumption, earthquakes and rail warnings, and France fearing trouble. tone mirrors a busy, reactionary slice of a late-era paper.
Atlantic City October 8 The Merchandising Transportation Committee of the American Electric Railway Association urges liberal advertising including rings radishes rides or any goods to move sales. In three years the association notes a tenfold rise in companies advertising though many still do not. Public utilities are under advertised. Advertising through print is growing rapidly in the electric railway industry. The report states the trend and impact on sales.
Companies increasingly use advertising including newspapers with about 300 firms. Three years ago one tenth used advertising. Public Utilities Advertising Association leaders urge utility firms to raise ad budgets toward a meaningful share of annual gross revenue. Small dailies and weeklies along inter urban routes are often looked upon as minor markets.
China marks republic anniversary while the United States notes two cent postage. Cuba observes the ten years war anniversary. Dr Rudyard Kipling is to be installed rector at St Andrews University with Nova Scotia premier E H Armstrong as guest. Brown University plans ceremonies for Jesse H Metcalf Memorial Laboratory dedication. Canada’s College of Arms organizes Halifax exercises for Charles W proclamation as King of Virginia dated October 10 1649.
Kansas City reports virtually all major U S agricultural groups will attend the seventeenth annual International Farm Congress in session from tomorrow through Friday. Delegations from governors, federal and state departments, colleges, and prominent farmers will discuss the agricultural outlook, marketing, tariffs, and legislation. The congress may be renamed the American Farm Congress with plans for addresses by Harry C. Wallace and Herbert Hoover.
Independence hosts the fortieth annual meeting of the Topeka branch of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. About 500 delegates from Oklahoma Nebraska Colorado and Kansas attend with visiting bishops and spouses including Bishop Mead Stuntz and Waldorf. The four day program opens Oct 11 with an address by Wallace B. Fleming and a memorial service for deceased missionaries. The week includes a birthday party marking the society’s founding.
Kansas City reports John Fields of Oklahoma warns at the International Farms Congress that removing cowless, sawless and henless farms could rebuild a sound agricultural system. He cites 1920 census figures showing a million cattleless farms, over a million livestock-less farms, and more than half a million henless farms, urging focus on practical farming and avoidance of misleading campaigns. He criticizes broad campaigns and urges official and informal programs to aid those who farm for living. He notes Topeka missionaries bound for foreign fields and mentions Bargains in Sponges and Cham.
Ministers and elders from over 300 churches meet in Wichita for the 60th anniversary Synod of Kansas Presbyterian Church. Sessions in First Presbyterian unfold Thursday evening through Monday afternoon with leaders including Drury Hill Fisher as moderator and Dr J C Everett as clerk.
The Topeka branch lists officers including Mrs. Benson M. Powell as vice president and Mrs. Jd Laxton as treasurer. Other leaders include Mrs. Ho BY Wolfe of Wichita as superintendent of junior work and Mrs. Jesse Fisher of Har- E as literature secretary.
Ed reports nine specific disqualifications cited by the state compensation board as grounds for appeals. The article notes eleven appeals and outlines disallowance criteria such as nonresidence, prior service not eligible, duplicate claims, and other listed disqualifications.
Funeral services for Tom D Johnston of Wintiell Unity student will be held Friday at 9 am at Rumsey Funeral Home. His body was recovered in the Kaw river near Madora. law students and Phi Alpha Theta members will attend. C S Shimmons died yesterday. funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Rumsey Brothers Funeral Home.
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