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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
5
Mrs Ate Dime and Mrs Petty hosted guests while Mrs Culp welcomed a sister. Mrs John Heim from Baldwin returned home after visiting daughter Mrs Harold Bogle in Kangas City. Lawrence saw several residents spend the day in town.
Six guests attended a line party after dinner at the Bowersock. Local guests reported a small gathering with casual social activity and informal celebration.
A list of Lawrence residents including Miss Lucile Prince Miss Linnie Sheets and Miss Carrie Hunsinger attended or prepared for the state teachers association meeting in Topeka. Other locals traveled to Ottawa Kansas City and Topeka for events and visits. Major Roy A Hill of the S A services noted among the readers.
Local items report Lawrence activities including the University Club annual meeting on Friday with officers elected, polls open 5 to 8, and an annual periodical auction. Also noted are Ralph Ellis as mining editor and other Lawrence arrivals and events at Haskell Institute and area schools.
Berlin rent increases have jumped from 125 percent above the prewar figure to 350 percent of that amount, reflecting a sharp housing cost surge. The report notes ongoing adjustments in the postwar economy and housing market pressures within the city.
Post Coal Co lists coal price of 10.50 dollars per ton delivered. Contact phone 631 for orders and delivery details.
In five years the negro population of Detroit has increased sixfold, rising by about 600 percent as reported, reflecting significant demographic change in the city.
Washington Oct 18 Wide spread instruction in fire prevention methods among the general public is the aim of the three day annual Railway Fire Prevention Association meeting. In 1921 U S fire losses reached 485 million dollars with nearly 15 000 deaths and over 16 000 injuries. 90 percent due to carelessness and lack of education about hazards. The campaign is backed by insurers, the Commerce Department and many railroads as part of Fire Prevention Week observances. A London hotel porter faced a theft loss of 15000 tied to an automobile incident. Episcopalians planned a food sale at Wiedemanns Sat Oct 21. No police report session was held this morning.
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