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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1922
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR of a Lawrence Kansas page from 1922 includes postal notice language, a brief Bible quote, and scattered references to audits and circulation, with stray mentions of Detroit product price drop and road-building discussion. Contains no cohesive event. appears as a mixed clipping with notices and commentary.
A newspaper headline caused confusion by readers who thought it referred to golf, until it was clarified as about a rhinoceros. The piece notes prior debates over goat gland transfers and mentions theft reports in Chicago affecting public perception.
The Kansas college president states the institution is not a matrimonial bureau yet notes that students often hold the deciding voice in such matters. The co educational college faces scrutiny as the president pursues his policy despite student influence.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a Georgia election preview noting candidates for Isen ator claim a loyal 50,000 followers as the backbone of Watsons political strength. The count today may show whether the loyal fifty thousand split four ways or coalesced behind a new favorite.
French forces have been sent into Adrianople to restore order as Greeks flee from the impending Turkish occupation. The developing crisis underscores instability in the Near East and questions the viability of the armistice, with many unresolved factors shaping the future actions of the major powers.
Fragmentary report notes a new shipping company with substantial capital forming in Newport News to engage in trans-Atlantic passenger service. Details are unclear but the venture is described as a subsidy-backed effort with multiple investors.
The readable parts suggest confusion or fear about a present danger. The fragment mentions an appearance or event connected to a diss shberhoss word and illness, but the exact subject remains obscured.
An obscure captioned fragment discusses a Jules Verne moon flight concept as a potential model for a future record breaking feat. It weighs feasibility and hints at speculative progress toward wingless ascent using a projectile as inspiration.
SE injects a new issue demanding a new deal in pie making. He argues pies should be square instead of round to reduce corrugated crust on each piece, sparking debate over standard shapes and usability. His stance emphasizes efficiency and portion control in public discourse on culinary design.
The article notes Professor Arthur T. Hadley, former Yale president for nearly two decades and now emeritus, as a leading potential candidate for the presidency of the University of California. It details his brilliant scholarly career, Yale A B at age 20, LL D honors from Yale Harvard Columbia Johns Hopkins and other universities, and roles in labor statistics and Oxford lectures.
A sanitized OCR fragment presents a jumble of phrases about movies, social behavior, flowers, and odd captions. It mentions an Ohio farmer killing wolves that preyed on hogs and a Kentucky farmer whipping two aviators who landed in his field. The tone resembles a scattered historical column with stray aphorisms and celebrity references.
The fourth session of the General Council of the International Labor Organization, created by the League of Nations, opens at Geneva today. The event coincides with previews of the three day national convention in New York City on economics in industry hosted by the Society of Industrial Engineers. The day also notes various commemorations and gatherings connected to currents in industry and labor.
A fragmentary notice touts Me Jones as a great actor, with high calibre presentations. It mentions his season at Princess Phentre New York and Bastin Philas, praising his realism and impact on the stage as one of the world’s finest actors.
University committees finalize events for the big homecoming when Kansas hosts Nebraska on November 11 in Lawrence. Legion plans stadium dedication, parade and participation by many groups, while Dad's Day and Rotary club efforts mobilize alumni and visitors for the weekend events and noon luncheon.
In New York, October debates focus on whether liquor aboard foreign vessels falls under the eighteenth amendment and national prohibition. Attorneys argue the presence of liquor on sea stores may be within reach of enforcement, raising questions about scope and enforceability.
The annual Grange convention will be held in Wichita from November 10 to 24 marking the first national meeting in Kansas in forty seven years. Douglas County events include a Saturday meeting in Lawrence to select delegates for the state convention at Leavenworth in December. Railroads offer a reduced round trip rate for Wichita travel with required identification certificates. National lecturer Cy Bassing of Franklin County will speak. the Grange is the oldest farm organization with about one million members.
A man claiming ministry experience solicits Lawrence churches to buy space in a church directory. He asks twelve dollars per church for twelve locations, claiming a Topeka directory cost over $800. Lawrence churches could face $860 total for thirty listings, yet local churches already own frames for existing directories. Critics deem the new plan extravagant and unnecessary.
More than a hundred essays from high school pupils in thirty seven Kansas cities were submitted for the first of four contests by the League of Kansas Municipalities and the Municipal Reference Bureau at the University of Kansas. Secretary John G. Stutz said winners will be announced in the November issue of Kansas Municipalities, with contestants listed by city including Dodge City Great Bend Topeka and Pittsburg among others.
Milan report describes the Italian Grand Prix at Monza where Senator Silvio Crespi of the Italian Automobile Club praises the Rimini track as best. A driver averaged 91.1 mph in ideal conditions, while Strasbourg failed to exceed 80 mph. Signor Rint is noted for cement roadwork followed by tar.
A fragmented sentence notes that women are too apt to overestimate their strength and take unnecessary chances when feeling well, leading to pain and risk.
A large crowd of University of Kansas faculty members and alumni will travel to Topeka next Friday for the KU alumni banquet in connection with the Kansas State Teachers Association convention. More than sixty faculty will attend in the Topeka Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7th and Quincy. Tickets are $1.00 and available at the State House near the registration desk. Dr Frank Strong will serve as toastmaster and W J Miller of Topeka will arrange speakers.
Figures comparing school levies in ten Kansas towns from 7,000 to Lawrence size show Lawrence enforcing 14.6 mills, with others reaching up to 15.25 mills. Despite a new high school project, Lawrence’s levy remains a solid average. Towns listed include Lawrence, Emporia, Independence, Arkansas City, Chanute, Ottawa, Newdon, Winfield, Wellington and Manhattan, with Chanute posting the lowest levy at 12.5 mills.
Limited tickets available for football, basketball and other student activities at Round Corner Drug Store. Downtown fans are offered admission to 40 events for $8 total, with a spa rate of $28 for separate events. A wise buyer is advised.
A high school pep assembly was held after the fourth period at the Manual building this morning. Excitement for the Lawrence-Argen tine football game tomorrow at the stadium was stirred. Mrs H Reding attends a district conference in Kansas City. Bargain ad notes Woolworth's sale and Rankin's Drug Store offering hot water bottles and fountain syringes.
Post Coal Company offers Best Kansas Lump Coal at $10.50 per ton delivered. Car of Old Ben Christopher coal on track. Griffin Coal Company listed with phone 881. Razors Barber’s Drugstore and Gistafson Watch Repairs referenced in city notices.
A university room hosts a comic possum surprise as sisters gasp at a wrapped package. Mavis O'Brien of Florence and Raymond Ferguson of Topeka wed at 4 30 pm with Rev Bleck officiating. Ferguson works for International Harvester Co. of Topeka. The Alpha Gamma Delta house hosts the ceremony and reception.
A car from the Griffin Coal Company named Old Ben Christopher is on track awaiting handling. Contact phone line shows 88 for further inquiry.
Woolworth's promotes a three day fall sale running Thursday through Saturday with the slogan Why Pay More. Customers are invited to shop for discounted merchandise across departments.
North Lawrence items report Ewing injured lightly delivering groceries. Woodlawn holds top honors as best first grade school baseball team after beating New York 3 to 0. Court ney Bratton leads the team. Upcoming events include a Woodlawn girls’ feast and a foot social at North Lawrence Christian church with Mr. and Mrs. Dunn hosting.
Lincoln school reports nineteen students on the honor roll for the six weeks. Miss Dilliard, principal, says the school is doing mighty fine work. Names include Franklin Silvers Ernestine Waters Aileen Anderson Ralph Augustus Richard Augustus Alta Waters Edward Kennard and Luviga Porry among others in first through sixth grades.
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