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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
6
A garbled report notes a trip by D2 and D. Has venhill returning to Lawterre with his zon hobert after a wule journey. Witnesses recall muddy roads and a narrow escape, while Prof Muvenhill comments on the event and the chance nature of the excursion.
Hampered by disability Miske trains for a return against champion Dempsey in the world heavyweight bout. The St Paul fighter argues he is sharper and a tougher foe than two years ago, while betting favors Dempsey as the public favorite.
August police records show 108 detainees in court for drunkenness and related offenses. Seven lighter posts documented thefts. some suspects failed to return, leading to higher tally of local punishments. The report notes ongoing arrests and a trial backlog with several prisoners in the city jail.
Only a few county districts have reported teachers for the opening of school this month. West Fairview and Welcome districts remain without teachers, while Rural High School No. 1 Vinland No. 6 No. 13 Rock Creek No. 30 Welcome No. 39 West Fairview Kryptok Eye Glasrea Lawrence Optical Co. have not reported. County Superintendent Cane notes some have extended contracts.
Generous Saturday rain follows heavy midweek totals as Anderson county families planned a council meeting and a church gathering. The record notes Mrs. Will Postma hosting a children’s party for Florence Lloyd, plus numerous local visits, threshing activity, and farm work continuing despite storms. Community updates include school openings, residents visiting Lawrence, and local weather and social events.
Exports from Widele Country show Texasport in Galveston ranking second among U.S. ports by export value for the fiscal year ending June. Texas shipments reached about 598.2 million dollars, nearly double 1919 and triple 1918, as New York led with 3.33 billion. Other ports posted varied gains, including New Orleans, Savannah, Boston, Norfolk and Newport News, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Mobile, Port Arthur, Wilmington, Portland, Charleston, and Los Angeles with substantial year over year increases.
A report notes Frank in Lawrence making arrangements to admit to the university this year as Parsley plans to join with Mr Parsley for the year. The city commissioners granted the August payroll and meeting now shifts to Tuesday night due to Labor Day. An intruder case at 1011 Tennessee is described with a straw hat found at the scene.
H Stewart returns home from a four month trip through West BR and surrounding areas. The journey included time in several communities and a brief stay in West BR before resuming normal duties.
Adverts claim the product offers the best harmless laxative for children with stomach or bowels upset. It emphasizes the fruity taste and full directions on each bottle, urging buyers to use the name California on the package.
A fragment notes a person in Lawrence with no stated future plans. It remains unknown whether the individual will remain in law or move on. The text provides no further identifying details or context.
Squeeze juice of two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white to make a freckle cream. Massage this fragrant lotion into face neck arms and hands daily and freckles will fade, skin become clear and rosy white. Harmless and non irritated, available from grocers or drug stores.
Mrs. R E Dewrye of Syracuse New York testifies to relief from fainting spells and dizziness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The ad promotes the product as a safe non parrotic remedy made from native roots and herbs to restore normal health during the Change of Life.
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