Lawrence notes and political chatter of 1920
Lawrence column reports on election urgency for November voters and a dig at political bosses while noting Mayor MacSwiney’s feeding, Cox’s church outreach, and a plan to trim tree tops. It also covers Haskell Institute gains from Indian Affairs Commissioner Cato Sells visit and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreeck
Lawence
Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
Lawrence
Haskell Institute
Seils
Haskell
Novelist Contemplates Spanking Theme in Interrogative Stance
Irving Batchelier proposes a controversial idea that mothers of bold girls should be spanked, not the girls themselves. He argues writers create provocative situations and vows the duty would fall to men connected to the mothers, though many doubt any reader would follow such guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Batchelier
Ays
Batcheller
United States
Perkins
Bankers urged to aid farmers with crop finance
Eight members urge American Bankers Association to give more thought and assistance to farmers and crop handling. They cite recent sugar support for Cuba as a model and press for stronger farm financing to benefit the United States economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers Association
Cuba
United States
Princeton and leaders begin fall political and educational events
Princeton University marks its 175th anniversary as Dr William Geulehans is formally named president of Bergera College in Kentucky. The American Die Act Association opens a four day New York convention. National figures Marshall Cox Coolidge begin campaigns in Oklahoma New Jersey Virginia and a two day St. Lawrence River hearing starts in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton University
William Geulehans
Berga (Ky
American Die’ Act Association
New York City
Marshall
Oklahoma
James M. Cox
New Jersey
Trenton
Jersey City
Coolidge
Virginia
Richmond
International Joint Commission
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Fifty Years Ago in Lawrence Chronicle
A fragment from the Republican Daily Journal dated October 22, 1879 notes market abundance of coats and furs, reports a well supplied game market, mentions L. & G. items, and states the round house at the point is opened and in use as a brick structure with adequate capacity. It emphasizes a bridge across the river as a road necessity for Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Daily Journal
Round House
Lawrence
Aniversaries and Historic Dates Featured in 18th–20th Century Notes
A compact list highlights events and birthdays from 1720s to 1918 including Peyton Randolph’s death in 1775, Moscow evacuation in 1812, 1696 clergy disputes, the 1882 Philadelphia anniversary, and Wilson awarding Distinguished Service Medals in 1918. The items read like brief commemorative notes from a historical column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troquois
Madeleine de Verdi- Peres
Peyton Randolph
Continental Congress
Hiladelphia
Williamsburg
Moscow
America
General Synod
Hersiefense
I Tolland
East
Vaeges
Philadelphia
Wilson
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence a sprawling recap
A collage of 1890s Lawrence items appears from the Lawrence Daily Journal and the Lawrence Daily World. Notes cover church sessions in North Lawrence, football players from the law school, glee and banjo clubs, and local school attendance along with various European war dispatches and curious science tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence Daily World
Eastern Kansas Congregationalists
North Lawrence
Law School
Birthdays of notable figures marked around anniversaries
Augusta Victoria former Gers yman Empress born at Schloss Dalzig 62 years ago today. Raymond Hitchcock popular real comedy star born at Au Ne Y 50 years ago today. Dr Robert Brace Taylor from Queen's University Ingston Ont born at Cardross 51 years ago today. Sas Alivan represented Hive ae esa of the Tyettth setts district Boston 54 years ago today. Charley Weinert heavy weight pugilist born in Budapest Hungary 25 days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Victoria
Gersyman
Empress
Schloss Dalzig
Raymond Hitchcock
Au- Ne Y
Taday
Robert Brace Taylor
Queen's University
Ingston
Ont
Cardross
Sas Alivan
Hive Ae Esa
Tyettthsetts
Bosioh
Charley Weinert
Dapest
Hungary
Oh Oh Cindy Follies at University Theater Cast of Many
A historical note describes the production Oh Oh Cindy staged at the Bowsysock theatre on December 7 and 26 under University management. It highlights a large cast of students and a vivid Follies chorus with many named performers and dancers in elaborate roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy
Bowsysock
University
Y- W. Clo
Is ‘Epfield
Pierha
Wniversity Tudents
Betis Bradbury
Steve
He Cvily
Phil Dai Dewivale Mordinand Sures
Walter Kiday
Spencer Tran
Kenneth Wythe
Lily
Derothy Tranter
Prise Twinkletaes
Danieer
Tarren Mack
Vaudes
Mark Wa
Big Four
Folly Winks
Ger Trumter
Dorothea Engel
Mary
Betty Mitchell
Mosetlyn Campbell
Tickletoe
Friend
Marguerite "Sime
Yorne Pronough
Pegey Ivens
Martha Thompson
Il Patterson
Janet Atktson
M Jones
Tauline Puls
Mr Smith
Laura Jenkins
Stanley
Billy Engel
GE Son
Whitsed Laming
Chet Mickel
George Hollinge
Horace Miller
Earl Stanton
Charence Swenson
Bud Stearns
Caral Bewlit
Rael Morr
Ebots Bell
Clara Ferguson
Wiand
Katie Straum
Pendleton
Loine Eagle Stubbs
Vera
Launde Dugger
Helen Montgomers
Ise Saltmarsh
Pene Cutter
Louise Holdman
Mirai Finnerty
Marcella Ott
Marguerite Senior
Rob Blackburn
Lauwrence Blum
Jerry Penny
Tinlsen Gilbert
Bud Davidson
Atkinson
Berenice Co
Maria Brown
Mary Engel
Alice Grei
Martha Horton
Helen Sent
Kathie Stewart
Trish
Leki Ps
Tare Yobbs
Helen Shilton
Savaly Willams
Goldie MacDougal
Busan Tandy
Laura Ranchin
Emilie Tenney
Persis Trebwn
Madge Garrett
Katharine Jolly
Lorena Mack
Mihired
Keath
Bive
Marian Brandi
Betty Mitel
Starlight
Lucille DeWoorly
Billvondson
Trene Getto
Gilbert
Betty C Goldmith
Tais Little
Trunt Carne
Mildrene Chiailer
Mary Nell Hamilton
Bother Jane Ders
Ail Creter
Bilven Mee Donald
Ipa
Skilion
Lucille Svan
Elizabeth
Eil Galley
Edith Evan
Evelyn Laster
Ruth Temur
Vivseisres Yates
Alice’ Miller
Licenice Mzers
Virginia Sterling
Va Douglas
Elizabeth Neimeyer
Evangeline Clark
Dorothy Fund
Rath Gress
Virsinia
Jiouise Russell
Do. Margeret
Ince
Nol Tineae Py
Lrtita Russel
Nie
Laura
Norway Records Longest Average Lifespan
Fragmentary sentence discusses Norway having the longest life expectancy. Details unclear due to damaged text.
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Plower
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