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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1922
Page
4
Merchants in Lawrence set a special monthly bargain day for next week as shoppers in a broad trade area begin watching for the event. The period emphasizes sales across various goods as customers anticipate the offers.
An Indianapolis era opinion critiques Klan terror tactics as incompatible with American life. It argues secrecy and extra legal rule threaten democracy, praising Governor Allen's stance against the Klan and urging adherence to official government authority.
Col. Charles H. Browne of the 137th Infantry returned to Horton after months on duty due to the railroad strike. He wrote an editorial in his Horton paper urging shopmen to return to work. The editor’s stance drew a mass meeting of shopmen who adopted rationing against his editorial, though observers including labor men noted the Colonel spoke with good intent for local interests.
The article discusses chapters that cover the months immediately before the great war, noting American readers see the former Kaiser in a less favorable light. It portrays Wilhelm II as defensively trying to shift blame, insisting he ruled with a single aim to serve his people.
The speaker notes Germany's nearly perfect fighting machine in the summer of 1914 while admitting no nation had such prowess, despite a forecast of imminent attack. The remark underscores fears and reassessments of military power on the eve of broad conflict.
The article explains Great Britain's refusal to cooperate with Secretary Hughes on a three mile limit for searches. It notes that the ocean cannot be drained beyond three miles, and that Canada and Britain influence U S enforcement. Despite rejection, American dry laws remain enforceable, though more difficult and time consuming.
From New Orleans comes news that the American Legion will not drop its campaign for adjusted compensation. Some federal employees still receive war time bonuses in addition to regular salaries, and ex servicemen see little logic in denying themselves a bonus while the government has admitted the principle in affairs with non military employees.
The French emissary to the Turks downplays British military influence in steering a peaceful Near East policy. He may believe his own role was pivotal, but unless the Turk fears force more than words, the world will see little real change since last year.
M Franklin Bouillon a frequent name in Near East dispatches. He drafted the Angora treaty blamed for current difficulties and has held roles as journalist war correspondent in the Soudan, Le Radical chief editor, Chamber deputy since 1910, Foreign Affairs Commission and Budget member, and Foreign Missions minister in Painleve cabinet. He led an inter Allied Parliament effort during the war and in 1918 visited the United States on a special mission.
A collage of aphorisms and humor cites airmen saying they stayed up long hours, remarks on prices, elections, and society. It includes satirical lines about marriage for money, monkey gland operations, Bonar Law, Ireland policing America, and women’s spending power. The text also notes no change in the Shopping News plan and an October edition following September lines.
Plans by Jefferson Post of the American Legion to convert Douglas Park in Louisville into an American Legion park with a country club for members, rent free use of the property, and tracks preserved for horsemen. The 123 acres and buildings transfer to the Legion, with renovations including a trout pond, tennis and handball courts, a baseball diamond, a nine hole golf course, a potential trap range, and a remodeled dining room into a dancing pavilion.
The article lists notable observances and meetings across the globe. Charles A. Dana’s death anniversary is marked alongside the first Atlantic wireless despatch anniversary. The Reichstag convenes before a presidential election. Seven Georgia primary candidates seek the US Senate seat. Episcopal diocese organization meeting in South Carolina. Schwab and others address Massachusetts industry convention in Boston. Maritime Law conference in Brussels gathers national representatives. Lutheran church convention opens in Buffalo with 1000 delegates from 40 states and six Canadian provinces.
Advertising committee asks merchants in Shopping News to prepare their display copy so it is ready for publication by Wednesday October 18.
The Lincoln play at Bowersock theatre impressed Lawrence crowds with Frank McGlynn delivering a remarkable Abraham Lincoln. The production featured 36 speaking parts with faithful depictions of Grant Lee and Mrs Lincoln and showcased dramatic scenes from Lincoln’s life including the cabinet, Grant’s headquarters, and the Ford’s Theatre finale.
After the final curtain the crowd departed quietly with none of the usual chatter about the Ding. The event marked an impressive peak in Lawrence's theatrical season.
A letter condemns modernism and restricted religious instruction as dangerous to youths. It cites a poster showing a driver and train, laments forbidding religious talk in schools, and recalls experiences teaching abroad while stressing the need for Bible-based life and morality.
The Munson Steamship head urged an amendment to the Volstead act after cancellations by ships under dry rules. He warned weakening the act jeopardizes postwar gains and warned the act’s global significance. A Curfew tale underscores the duty to uphold prohibition.
Advertising committee of Shopping News asks merchants to select their particular Special so it may be in the hands of the approval committee Tuesday evening.
Old Ben's car named Christopher is moved on track owned by Griffin Coal Company. Gustafson Repair Shops service watches nearby, with contact listed as Phone 88.
Plymouth Congregational Church held a Sunday evening service in its auditorium to install officers for the High School and Junior societies. Notables include Miss Sarah Cleland and Francis Gregory as superintendents, Lucille Evans as president, and Dinsmore Wood as Junior superintendent. The article notes progress on a new organ and announces upcoming events including a Prudential Board meeting, the Eastern Association fall conference in Kansas City, and the church’s annual meeting set for December 6 to fill vacancies.
The Security Benefit association sold the National Hotel in Topeka to a New York chain for conversion into a store and office building. It plans a $200000 office, with work to start before cold weather. Topeka considers a community chest funded by a Civic Club Round Table plan, aiming to end charity drives except the annual chest event. University of Kansas extension division offers Topeka citizens university credit courses with visiting instructors from Lawrence. A Boy Scouts of America meeting and picnic, over 300 in attendance, occurred last Saturday. W A Biby, state chairman of Near East Relief, spoke of scouts’ feats in Armenia Greece and Turkey during the Turkish invasion, noting Smyrna.
Announcement from the Eastern lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad says summer track work and ballasting were shut down earlier than usual because flat cars are needed to haul coal and material. Despite this, the roadbed's condition is reported better than in previous years.
Tokio reports Japanese tea exports to the United States from the start of the year through August total 16 million pounds, rising by about six million pounds over the same period last year, signaling a strong trade expansion in the current year.
A weekly Bavarian editor announced he will accept subscriptions in kind. On May 2, a three months' subscription could be paid with six pounds of flour, a pound of butter, or two dozen fresh eggs, reflecting a barter approach as no food is provided to him.
The regular Monday morning assembly at Lawrence High School will be directed by the school's press club. An assembly committee has been formed to supply programs, aiming to have offerings provided by various school organizations.
Bratton was fined five dollars for operating a car with no lights after dark. Co. OG. Wickersham was fined five dollars for allowing his car to remain in the street overnight.
J Breithaupt notified police last night that a fur collar overcoat was taken from his room at 631 Vermont Street. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
A terse note indicates plans to hold a special event on Tuesday evening. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the reference suggests an organized gathering or meeting scheduled for that time.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a vehicle linked to Old Ben Christopter with a Griffin Cowl in Griffin Cowl Ca and a phone reference 83S. The readable text lacks clear event, date, or structured details for a full news item.
Cherokee Colorado and Kaw Valley Fuel Co are referenced in connection with a coaled exit 219 near Spi dra Lump Coal. The note highlights place names and a specific exit point tied to the fuel operation with brief, non-graphic context.
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