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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1923

Page

8

Must Make Room for the Gospel Evangelistic Service

A Christian church evangelistic service drew a large male attendance despite rain. Three confessions of faith and several baptisms closed the sermon led by Mr. Emerson. The evangelist preached No Room for Jesus from Luke 2 7 detailing rejection by Herod Sadducees Pharisees and Pilate and betrayal by Judas with emphasis on room for Jesus in life and society.

Christian Church Jesus Mr. Emerson Herod Petitor Miriamne Pilate Judas

What Is A Christian Sermon And Grid-Graph News

A sermon titled What is a Christian will discuss Christ in homes work business and politics urging personal room for Jesus. A Lincoln conference at the church plans to gather workers and others. The Grid-Graph score board will broadcast Kansas football away games at Robinson gym with proceeds supporting University celebrations.

Kansas Robinson Gymnasium Ohio State University Nebraska Missouri Valley Omaha Lins Geamn Lawrence West Point Ohio State Michigan

City Planners Seek 1924 Conference in U S

Willa Reed Messenger American delegate reports strong support for holding the International City and Town Planning Conference in the United States in 1924. He says cable talks with Conference officials indicate near unanimous backing for a U S host, noting the event has previously met in Europe.

New York Associated Press International City and Town Planning Conference United States Willa Reed Messenger America Gothenburg Agen

Grain Thieves Target Grain Cars Across Rail Lines

Canadian railway officials report a thriving theft ring as plugged holes in grain car floors let wheat drain into thieves sacks. The practice, called play thieves, involves boring holes and resealing with cork to hide losses. Winnipes representatives note the growing scale prompts ordered operations and intensified security on shipments of grain.

Winnipes

Methodist Met Evening Meeting Notice

All men of the First Church are earnestly requested to attend Thursday at 7 30 p m for important business. March as chairman official board Harry Emmett president Brotherhood Geo Lowman chairman Unit Men

Methodist First Church March Harry Emmett Brotherhood Geo. Lowman

Seeman Players Present New Musicals at Rowersack Theatre

The Seeman Players, formerly Oh You Wildcat Company, present entirely new musical comedies in conjunction with a feature photoplay daily at the Rowersack Theatre on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The show suggests England is closely linked by waterways with most areas within 45 miles of water communication.

Coming! Seeman Players Oh You Wildcat Company Rowersack Theatre England

State Fire Marshal reconfigures Kansas districts for efficiency

State Fire Marshal Flower E. Scott announced division of Kansas into nine districts with a deputy assigned to each. The plan aims to cut operating costs while improving familiarity with residents through continuous duty in each district. Deputies will remain within their territories unless emergencies require otherwise. Districts cover all points, with routing designed to avoid duplicating territory and enable deputies to know the specific counties and areas they serve.

Topeka Kan Associated Press Flower E. Scott Nccessiity Scott BE. Markwell

California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Quick Laxative Care

An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting laxative for children of all ages. It urges mothers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup to ensure proper dosing and avoid imitations, promising relief from constipation and a healthier tomorrow.

Truggist

Kansas District Election Districts and County Lists

The document lists Kansas election districts and county coverage. District 2 E includes Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami and Wyandotte counties with A. Albin in Columbus, plus several counties. District 3 C H Chilson covers Topeka and surrounding counties. District 4 C B R Ellis includes Atchison and other northern counties. District 5 W K Schlichter covers Topeka and adjacent counties. District 6 J M Dunkin lists central counties. District T W Waggoner covers Wichita area counties. District 8 P A Padgett lists northern counties. District 9 deputy unassigned with listed counties.

Sas City Kan Johnson Leavenworth Linn Miarhi Wyandotte E. A. Albin Columbus Allen Bourbon Chautauqua Cherokee Crawford, Elk, Labette Montgomery Neosho Wilson C. H. Chilson Topeka Anderson, Douglas Franklin, Jefferson Osaze Pottawatomie Shawnee Wabaurnace C. BR. Ellis Holton Woolton T—W. TR Waggoner Wichita Barber Cowley Harper Kingman Reno Sedgwick Sumner

Kansas counties listed in historic roster of towns

A compact ledger of Kansas county names includes Greeley Hamilton Haskell Hodge Kearney Kiowa Lane Meade Morton Ness Pawnee Pratt Rush Scott Seward Stafford Stanton Stevens Wichita reflecting regional place references in a historical column.

Greeley Hamilton Haskell Hodgeman Kearney Kiowa Lane Meade Morton Ness Pawnee Pratt Rush Scott Seward Stafford Stanton Stevens Wichita

Young German Speculators Amass Enormous Wealth

Berlin reports show most automobiles belong to ages twenty to twenty five as youthful speculators seize gambling chances in Germany’s shifting finances. The new rich are mostly young, with fortunes and lavish spendings noted, though risks may fade as currency stabilizes. Raindrops scarcely exceed one eighth of an inch.

Berlin Associated Press Germany

Birth decrease shown in German birth rates report

Germany's birth rate for the second quarter of 1923 shows a decline across 46 cities. In Q2 1922, 75,726 children were born versus 65,924 in 1923. the first quarter tally was 69,630. The rate drops toward the year's low.

Berlin Associated Press Germany

War Period Economies Influence Birth Statistics

The medical weekly notes a firm ratio between dollar rates and birth statistics and predicts a further large decline, commenting on how wartime economics affect demographic trends and family planning amid ongoing conflict.

Medical Weekly

Mortality Drop in Second Quarter Compared to Last Year

The mortality rate for the second quarter is lower this year with 652 446 deaths, versus 54 345 deaths in the same period last year.

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