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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

4

Publication rights notice and contact details

The Journal World distribution notes credit to the Associated Press and states exclusive republication rights. It lists contact numbers for office calls and evening delivery options at 7 to 7 30. There is a note about second class matter and post office information in Lawrence Kansas.

Blicago A. R. Keator Hartford York Franklin P. Alcorn Marbridge Associated Press Cated Press Pine Pheloca Howe Audit Bureau of Circulations Postoffice Lawrence Kansas

Tax fairness and anti tax amendment opinion from Lawrence Journal-World

The Lawrence Journal-World editorial argues against the tax amendment on constitutional grounds. It warns against double taxation on real estate and mortgages and favors equal property taxation regardless of political administration.

Tax amendment talks spark debate on land ownership

Two letters favoring a tax amendment appear in the Journal-World, from William Allen White and R. A. Willis of Riley County. They contrast land ownership and farming practice, question who is a land hog, and discuss how taxation might affect farmers, landowners, and property taxes across Minnesota and Kansas.

Journal-World William Allen White R. A. Willis Riley County White Phyan

Trafalgar Day and Bard Nelson Victory Observed Nationwide

Today marks Trafalgar Day and the 115th anniversary of Bard Nelsons naval victory with observances across the British Empire. The Southern Textiles Association opens its convention in Greenville South Carolina representing the cotton industry. A Canada education conference in Ottawa will discuss technical education reforms. Calvin Coolidge races through North Carolina on the eve of a Charlotte speech.

Bard Nelson British Empire Southern Textiles Association South Greenville S.C Canada Ottawa Calvin I. Coolidge Eany North Carolina Charlotte

1 Tonay's Anniversaries and Notable Dates

A listing of historical anniversaries and notable events from 1805 to 1890 including Nelson's Trafalgar victory, births of actors Carleton and Mather, Carleton's poem homage, and telegraphic links Paris to Adelaide plus the Armada memorial unveiling at Plymouth.

Trafalgar Lord Nelson France Spain Mrrs George H Albert Tilbury Canada Charleston W. Ya Sicily Naples Sardinia London

Notable births and historic events marked today

Today marks birthdays of Sir William Christie former Astronomer Royal and Relah H Catheron Republican candidate for Senate from Arizona with others noted. The piece recalls a past U S House vote on a national budget system and a visit to Lincoln's tomb in Springfield, Illinois.

Williem Christie Great Britain Relah H. Catheron United States Sen ‘Tor Arizona Las Burns Jendan James Lukens McCowanl U. S. House of Representatives Lincoln Springfield

Fifty Years Ago in Lawrence University Notes

From the Republican Daily Journal October 21 1870 students continue to arrive from across the state and country for the University Kansas City sends a delegation Vermont street schoolhouse is rising clothing is cheap wood sells under $20 a cord contractors lose five weeks due to rain delays and delays from the heavens.

Republican Daily Journal Yong Kansas Ciy Vermont Street Lawrence

Fire damages Eclipse hay press plant in Lawrence

Fire damage to the Eclipse hay press company plant totaled about 5000 dollars from a Sunday blaze. Meanwhile work on the Bowersock mill continued as expected with rebuilding taking longer than anticipated and not yet in running order.

Lawrence Daily Journal Lawrnce Daily World Eclipse Hay Press Company Bowersock

Food Prices Decline in September Report

Washington reports September retail food prices fell by about 2 percent per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Potatoes and sugar declined, while eggs pork and oranges rose, with eggs up to 22 percent. Wholesale quotes fell 5 percent, outpacing the 2 percent retail drop.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Hundred Million Dollar Foreign Trade Corp Approved

Washington October 20 approval was given to expand a hundred million dollar corporation to finance the nation s foreign trade. The move authorized Hawes to convene bankers and businessmen to form the new corporation under the Bridge Law as proposed in the commerce and merchant marine committee report.

Washington American Hawker's Association Dent Hawes Spocration

University Y M C A Luncheon Speaker Addresses Charity Drive

Rev Bh A Edwards of the Episcopal church spoke at the University Y M C A noonday luncheon on the application of generosity to Lee. The event closed a large financial drive to fund current year work with more than 5 000 dollars expected to be raised by many workers.

University Bh. A. Edwards Episcopal Church Lee

King Alexander of Greece Reported Alive in Athens

Athens reports King Alexander is still living with improving condition after a pneumonia scare. Dispatches note lung congestion remained but no official claim of death, while sources in Washington and Athens discuss latest medical updates amid uncertainty. Some text remains garbled but the key fact is the king’s status update and ongoing illness.

Athens Alexander Louvid Washington Greece

Thrift Campaign Urged by Bankers

The American Bankers Association committee on Public and Private Thrift proposed a three year nationwide thrift campaign to reach families with no bank account. Government officials would practice utmost economy to cut federal spending, and small savers would be the main source of financing normal growth, as tax policies hinder large wealth investment.

Washington Get American Bankers’ Association

Immigrant Appeals Target Westward Migration

Immigrant groups from across the United States press to divert new arrivals from expanding cities to rural farms. Commissioner Wallis replies immigration powers cannot force destinations, while Detroit and Chamber of Commerce delegates urge migrants to leave for northern Michigan and unoccupied farms.

New York United States Z. Irrants Wallis Ellis Island Chamber of Commerce of Detroit Michigan Canada AsLousiang Emi Wallis de Germissioner

PEGGIE O’NEILL RECOVERED FROM POISONING ATTEMPT

London reports actress Peggie O’Neill has returned to her east end stage role after an illness blamed on a suspected poison attempt. She says an anonymous box of chocolates was sent to her dressing room. tests showed arsenic and strychnine in the confection.

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Book Review of Bright and White Youth Diaries

A diary style review praises a book titled Brite and F hy envy Shite from Cosmep Book Corporation New York. It notes opening a door to youth and highlights the narrator's early teen perspective and candid memories. The piece contrasts the author with prodigies and mentions Beany Pewt Henry and Bel Tole as characters.

Cosmep! Book Corporation New York Adi Chile Beany Henry Bel Tole

Savings plan gains favor with Worcester workers

The Worcester Industrial Savings Plan aims to deduct weekly amounts from wages, with shop committees to promote thrift and bank designation. Foremen support and simple, flexible operation are key, as experience shows manager belief and worker backing drive success. local Salvation Army event to follow with pie auction.

Ovlsie Theroughi John K. Tinsley Worcester Worcester Industrial Savings Plan Ferris Tinsley Tinsley Aly Ab

South Africa Trade Shifts Boosts American Goods

The article notes South Africa increasingly imports American machinery and woods, with estimates showing 85 to 90 percent of farming machinery from the United States. It cites Brown of an engineering firm and discusses postwar competition and changing import patterns between American and British suppliers.

Cincinnati. O Southien Mace Om: L. 1 Browh Brown South Africa America

Fire Protection Quiet Calls for Archived Papers

Notice requests residents to bring papers magazines and other valuables to protect from fire. Prompt pickup offered with contact numbers 209 and 404 for arrangements.

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