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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1920
Page
8
A wide campaign push plans visits to nearly every region of Kansas as speakers prepare to tour. Organizers announce a flood of appearances across major cities and rural areas to build momentum for the candidate.
L E Eppinger and Walter A Johnson list dates for Democrat and Republican speakers across Kansas with Davis and Allen leading, Curtis and Capper on tours, Hoeges sidelined by illness, and women speakers Severske and Funk joining later in October.
Reports from Lawrence note Republican women vow to match men in campaigning. Local events include a church play with Charles Ray and Louise Glaum, a KU address by Congressman E C Little, and a Sunday school banquet in Lone Star. Lecompton School District plans a 13900 bond vote.
Fischer's Laurite shop slashes prices on silk hose and related items. Ladies full-fashioned heavy thread silk hose at 3.25, plain silk 2.25, silk lace and plain silk 1.75. Also featuring American Beauties and new Electric Irons at Kennedy Slumbing Co.
Postponed meeting Near East conference scheduled for October 15 in Topeka has been delayed by action from the New York office of Near East relief. Information was sent yesterday morning by Rev. S. S. Festey of Topeka vice chairman of the Kansas organization. Further information will follow from the Topeka office regarding plans for Near East work in Kansas.
Friends of Lawrence high school athletics complained after a Saturday showing of football players in ragged gear lacking proper protection. Officials note last year’s gear wore out and surplus equipment was largely obsolete. Ottawa city officials visited Lawrence Water Plant to review the filtration facility for proposed upgrades. The delegation included Mayor Walter Peasant, Commissioners Finley Harris, and City Engineer W. J. Myers. Mrs. E. D. Haldeman spent the day in Kansas City.
The fire chief reported eight calls for September to the city commission. Buildings valued at 10300 sustained a loss of 1858 with contents at 2560 damaged. Building inspector’s report shows collections totaling 134.19. Luya bicycle Hanna.
Lawrence Lodge No 6 holds a special communication on Wednesday evening October 13 at 7 o'clock. Work in the first degree for several candidates. Acacia Lodge members and all visiting Masons welcome. C E Birch M W F P Smith Secretary
Elmer Bateson pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined ten pounds by Judge C C Stewart. John Wilcox was found not guilty on the same charge. Bill Zimmerman was fined ten dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail for drunkenness and said he would appeal. Dr Payne resumes general dental practice October 1 thanking patrons. Ruth Kenney spent the day in Hanna as a buyer of a bicycle.
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