Lawrence Papers Report Campaign and World News 1920
Lawrence, Kans, Oct 23 1920 The paper notes Democratic campaign activity in Kansas with Sam Amidon of Wichita visiting Lawrence. It mentions an indictment of a large packing firm on 127 counts and discusses Coolidge and Cox campaign stance. The section reports mood on prices and a Chicago gathering of editors discussing Harding.
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Ais Etsys
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansag
Sam Amidon
Wichita
Smoke Screen and Election Debate How Harding Coolidge Appeal
Wartime policy and domestic critique clash as the author argues Wilson blocked progress and the nation faces a smoke screen over the League of Nations. The piece支持 Cox and calls for Harding Coolidge victory to secure domestic reform and world peace without surrendering U.S. rights.
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Pest
United States
Wilson
Paris
League
England
Cox
Harding
Coolidge
Today’s anniversaries span Elizabeth Pepys birth and 1669 death
In 1640 Elizabeth Pepys, wife of the diarist Samuel Pepys, is noted as born and died in London on November 10, 1669. Also mentioned are scattered items: L es Spverineae of New Brunswick moving from St John to Fredericton, a 1826 reference to Thalia towers in New York and a note on a silver coinage order, and 1918 events about the British House of Commons approving a reform for women’s parliamentary sitting rights.
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Elizabeth Pepys
Samuel Penps
London
New Brunswick
St. John
Fredericton
Thalia Towers
New New York
America
Britishiouse of Commons
Fragmentary British era notes and local ads blend
Readable items note birthdays and titles such as a 76 year old bishop, a New York barbershop crew, and a Spanish king arrival, interwoven with anarchist references and a chocolate tasting tease. Local ads urge tire sales and store promotions with scattered product names and prices.
Fifty Years Ago in Lawrence
From the Republican Daily Journal of October 24 1870 our enterprising townsman Mr E A Smith received yesterday consignment of full blood imported Jerseys consisting of one bull six cows and a calf. They were secured at a very expense the lot costing 2000 EB A Smith was father of Orlie M Smith and longtime stock farm operator on the California road west of the city A new water power flour mill is going up at Oswego to be finished in about three months.
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Republican Daily
California Road
Oswego
Lawrence 1895 notes on sidewalks skating and trade
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence a new flatstone sidewalk was begun along the opera house block with planned extension around the south side. A revival of roller skating was eyed for winter. Local notices mention W R Smith visiting from Washington, potato and apple markets, and various business and ad items including tire company references and local doctors.
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Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence Daily Journal
J. D. Bowersock
Opera House
Lawrence
W. R. Smith
Lecompton Sun
Washington
Virginia
Smith
Topeka
Pictures at Church to Show Moving Pictures Sunday
The First Methodist Church installs a new moving picture apparatus for services. Not a theatre, the church will use film to enhance worship with a sermon by Dr S S Klyne on God's Out of Doors, featuring a one reel Bruce Scene and a National Geographic reel The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes about Alaska’s volcanic valley.
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Methodist Methodist
Hia
Sid Dr. S. S. Klyne
Pr Kione Wil
Bruce Scenie
National Geographic Society
Alaska
National Geographic Magazine
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Dias
Eudora Republicans Hold Meeting Tonight
Republicans of Douglas County plan a weekly meeting at Eudora tonight. Ton Harley and other local candidates will speak. Publicans of Finlorne have been urging participation while local residents await the gathering.
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Fom Harley
Douglis
Fudera Tonicht
Hich
Ton Harley
Elon
Thane
Masonic Reunion Opens Monday With Grand Pageant
Detailed procession of officers and scene changes outlines a Masonic reunion to begin Monday. The program lists dignitaries including Abraham Jabareel Master Stone Squarer William Kingsbury Adlai Lapidary and Arthur Huddleston. musical selections Chopin Mendelssohn and a concert of ritual plays. A reception led by Rufus Melvin follows the afternoon ceremonies with multiple degrees and stage tableaux scheduled through the day.
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B. Abraham
Jabareel
William F. Kingsbury
Adlai
Arithur E. Huddleston
Chopin
Mendelssohn
Edna Haseltine
Rufus E. Melvin
West Courtyard
Kim Solomon
Rufus BE
Melvin
King Hiram
W. E. Craig Kennedy
Herbert Thompson
King’s Guard
Den-Hur
Edwin E. Alexander
Ben-Dekar
Dudley C. Asher
Ben-Hested
Roy E. Bushes Ter-Aminadah
Harold C. Constant
Edue Ahilud
Edward K. Crim
Ben-Géber
John T. Dunkley
I Music
Salo
Altitsen
William J. Downing
Franklin P. Smith
Edwin H. Varnum
Ross H. Clayton
Raleigh R. Hicksons
Hall of Judgment
King Solomon
Harold D. Bunlick
William P. Spicer
Adoniram
Frank Rowland
Tsador
William M. Icenhower
Firebud
Walter H. Varnum
Ashishar
Ranah
Abner
Dora Helmick
Sermrce
Personal travel notes mix of visits and greetings
A jumble of names and movements as individuals travel to nearby cities, attend events, and visit relatives. Durlend, J H Kerb, Claude Gee, Mr and Mrs Yeank Give, and others are noted visiting places like Serempton, Uolten, Kites City, and Detroit while attending meetings, initiations, or visiting family.
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Ottawa
Claude Gee
Detroit
Michigan
Yeank
Mijers
Kansas City
FL Re Id. Morgan
Hutchinson
Lawrence
Johan McKenzie
C Co
60Th
U.S. Taf
Tanner Ievant
Quis
France
McKenzie
Bryant
Argonne
Chicago
California
Peace is Wanted in South America by Chile
Senator Elidoro Yanez told The Associated Press that Chile seeks friendly solutions with Peru over Tacna and Arica and supports Bolivian port access, though Peru opposes plebiscite terms and Bolivian hopes for a sea outlet. He notes the 1904 treaty ceded Antofagasta to Chile, and Bolivian unrest since La Paz revolt complicates relations.
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Santiago
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
Elidoro Yanez
Associated Press
Respondent
Tacna
Avica
la Paz
Yanez
Hps
United States
League of Nations
Antofagasta
la Taz
Gutierrez Gueria
Janta de Gubernie
Tacna Sil Ariesare
Foreign Department
War period major identified in Ohio Valley death case
An unidentified corpse found between Weirton and Ada ria West Virginia has been identified as Yeank Scantani of Lewisville Kentucky, a former major in the US army and war attaches to the American commission. Police and war risk agents say he was fatally lured to a lonely spot and murdered. The case involves notes and letters found on the body and follows a history of military service including world war attachments and gassing.
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Washington
Barly
Aoman
Weirton
Adaxaria
West Virginia
War Risk Insurance
Yeank Scantani
Lewisville
Kentucky
United States Army
American Commission To
Tes
Major Seartland
Watertown
Frank M. Parently
Arin
Alexe Ginix
United Stat
Italy
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Guba
Canal Sane
Varied Church Notices Across Town Seated for Sunday Services
A jumble of local church listings outlines Sunday worship times and ministers. Reads like a compiled church page with Episcopal, Methodist, Christian Church, Unitarian, and other congregations naming pastors, locations, and service hours, inviting all to attend.
Community church notices and events listed
A dense page lists multiple church services and events across Ninth Street Baptist, Second Presbyterian, First Baptist, and Christian churches. It notes sermon topics, Sunday school times, young people activities, evenings, and special programs, with dates around October and November.
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Ninth Street Baptist
Ohio Streets
G. N
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Asaiah
Nahi Eraters
Abraham
Edim
Arken
Calvin Coolidge
Santry
Bureau of Statistics
Wash- Linton
Billy Morgan
Arkansas
Louisiana
Harding Sy
Rille
Imanidcratic
Morran
Ing
Busi
Reate
Great Britain
Aeaf Thanet
William Ya
Robert Oe
Alfonso
Spain
Spepialon
Imee M. Ador
Tor
Rankin
jDrug
Barne
Coldfield Tire
Barney Oldfield
Tive le
Call Ter Tire & Battery Co
Mal Rao
Reolin
Steve
Orclup
Dick Blox
First Methodist Church
Eudora
C. P. Meeteng
Everett True
Biggs * Boggs Company
Yemow
I Am
Georges
Masonic Reunion
McNish
Pirsne
St McCulloch
Make Wareham
Manhattan
Fred Jaedicke
South America
WAT Risk Bureau
Frank Scanland
The
Army
Clifford Manter
Denver
Ad Manter
Oldfield
Carter Tire & Battery Co
Mass
Church of the
Trinity Luthera Min
New Hampshire
Megins
Take Weteh
Sindy
Ars
Syanna
Ervien
Episcopal Church
Temlop
Cynsnanien
Jan Chorehont
Uh Strerts
Pester
Wistor
Suniity
Wlegsar
Lermediate
Indy Ehuss
Firet Christian Church
Lee Neinister
AL Gorvtcus
Howelock
Unitarian Church
Vance Wadhama
Young Peoples
Xir
Howard McKenzie
Arke Mohler
B. Lawson
Christian Endewor
Christ
Masaachusetta
Mary
Chriathin
Li Aifies
Troy Three
Tiernean
St. Luke
New Fork
Snuth
Oh A
Spirit” Society
Rose Spear Wat
Thirks
D. D
Uhih
Ure
First Baptist Church
Prk
Clemnings
Forrest EL
Second Christian Church
Lawrence Lodge No
C. E. Birch
P. Smith
N. F
Carter Tire & Pottery Co
Uke Lawmreess College
Bexin
Gustafson
Hompson Photo Studio
C—civist
A_universal Brotherhood
Church of Christ
Trinity Lutheran Church
Perkins & Co
Comelin
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