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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
4
A clipped notice explains Associated Press copyright and republication rights for Lawrence Journal material. It notes second class matter status, postal handling, and deadlines for notices while quoting President Wilson on Americanism and anti American sentiment in a brief editorial context.
Sick Howat warning voters about voting against Governor Allen while Howe? reads stumping appeal. Howat’s stump appearance aims to clarify the issue and bolster Allen's candidacy amid a reform climate. The piece notes rival Cox and district references shaping local political dynamics.
Scattered OCR text hints at a county road project funded by federal aid and state participation. References imply a constitutional amendment could shift costs and a plan to extend a road capacity, with mentions of Cuba and national government involvement.
In the Fifty Years Ago column, an article recalls pride in building progress at the University of Kansas. It notes Lawrence’s support as a necessary home for the university, compares past and present equipment, and argues for more facilities to relieve congestion and keep Kansas ahead of nearby states.
Editorial notes Chancellor Lindley as a strong head for Kansas University, stressing broad university duties beyond youth instruction and praising his vigor for reform. It predicts donor and legislative support and frames the university’s growth as tied to leadership and public backing. Governor Coolidge’s New York visit and a Venezuelan national holiday are also mentioned.
The 1870 Republican Daily Journal notes Kansas and Lawrence shared pride in the University of Kansas as Mount Oread rose. It praises the vast masonry, machinery, and workforce, comparing the new building to Chicago and Ivy League peers, and lauds Kansas brains and energy behind the project.
Reprinted from Lawrence Daily Journal and Lawrence Daily World dated October 25 1805. A flyer about Plymenta Congregations decorating with cherry blossoms and First Methodist church being rated with bitter flowers.
The Czechoslovak Republic marks its national independence aay today with celebrations across embassies and communities. Veteran Jae Joseph Nor, aged 80, from Wir and war service, is noted among observers.
Voters at Lathes Picnics and gatherings in Pall es County and Lawrence hear Republicans outline a full slate for every office. Aimed at broad turnout the party promotes active outreach by mail and newspapers. Candidate list includes States senator Charles supreme court Henry F Mason governor John Dawson lieutenant governor Charles Huffman state treasurer L J Pettit and others.
In Douglas County this fall Democrats drew bigger crowds in Lawrence than Republicans, with speakers like C A Bowman, Franklin D Roosevelt, and Jonathan M Davis visiting multiple times. A notable rally at the Santa Fe depot featured W W Rose and Judge Ira Rothberger, while ticket listings show several county officials and candidates, reflecting a robust campaign presence across the area.
A Republican trustee candidate, Howard of Wakerass township, born and long-time resident, is seen as the likely choice to shift the township from several years of Democratic leadership. Bir Tow, a practical man with farming knowledge, previously assisted at Lawrence Brick & Woolen Mill, gaining useful experience despite unclear details.
A fragmented annals item lists events from Norway Sweden and America including a 1632 birth in Kilmenock and a 1851 Bowery Theatre appearance. It references a 18th century cotton price stabilization scheme in Macon Georgia, and mentions a murder event tied to a mayoral assassination amid an earthquake and loom destruction.
Githe Grosvenor, president of the National Geographic Society, born in Constantinople. Joseph F Hanselman, Jesuits leader in America, born Brooklyn. Richard Folsom Cleveland, son of Grover Cleveland, born Princeton. Herbert Parsons, New York politician, born New York City. Joseph W Felk, former Missouri governor, born Browns Tennessee.
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