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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
4
The Lawrence Kansas scene in September 1921 shows city bids for odd jobs failing to meet the engineer's estimate. Officials say no bids could be legally accepted initially, while a contractor may yet find a way to complete work under current conditions.
The school board settles high school funding by sharing costs among city taxpayers to ease rural burdens. Journal-World endorses the decision as wise but urges legislative action to collect from rural districts the full education cost. A grain freight cut of 5.5 cents per hundred may aid farmers as railroads secured the reduction before the ICC.
The article notes Lawrence aiming for a normal summer period with progress toward normal business activity. It highlights university construction starting this year and its risk at opening, the ongoing building program aiding employment, and the broader impact on local money in circulation as county communities recover.
Local officials announce a summer push to spur economic activity after a sluggish start. Lawrence notes the timing was chosen to kick off revival efforts and cites early gains from the initiative.
Dispatches from West Virginia describe dangerous unrest with attackers carrying rifles and machine guns. The piece argues machine guns are war weapons for government use and warns private possession risks, urging checks on unofficial groups and deadly arms access.
Douglas County issued a notable number of marriage licenses last month with many applicants of mature age. The trend suggests seasoned individuals still valuing matrimony despite the institution facing challenges in recent years.
To Kansas City This is the landlord's busy month again finding one tenant to pay for the coal and the janitor service and five more to pay him the velve Kansas City Star.
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence the Lawrence Daily Journal and Lawrence Daily World reported on Esterly’s donation of a McKinley portrait to Republican headquarters, a new residence on New Jersey Street, Haskell Institute’s record enrollment of 460, and a convention trip by Miss Don Bowersock. Captaincy for Kansas University football and coaching assistance by O Williamson were noted, as well as the tenth anniversary wedding party for Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Moody hosted by the West Lawrence Euchre club with guests A J Anderson, W C Spangler, C J Reterix, W H Pendleton, W H Bently, J A Henley, Wm Bromelsick, and F H Smithmeyer.
Rev May Sage has recovered from his illness and will attend service at the Universalist church next Sabbath morning. Tennessee street opened from Winthrop to Pine, creating a fine drive in front of the town.
The city public schools will open on the 11th inst with a corps of twenty one regular teachers in nine buildings. Two special teachers will cover music and German. A high school department will offer a course fully preparatory to the university freshman year. Superintendent W C Bate oversees the system. Robert Morton’s new frame house on Kentucky street, opposite Shanklin’s, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
H B Pesirs chief supervisor of education in the Fidial service has issued a bulletin stressing prevention of waste as the year’s special topic in Indian schools. Dennis notes a new subject emphasis each year across the service with this topic highlighted for all branches.
The Canadian Importer, believed lost at sea, has been found about 500 miles west of San Francisco. The Canadian Observer is towing her to the nearest port and the government merchant marine office was advised.
The 23rd street viaduct joining Kansas City Kansas and Kansas City Missouri opened with traffic tolls. It runs 1,726 feet, cost 900000 dollars, and carries double streetcar tracks a roadway and a Lifewalk. Also state bank commissioner Foster announced a ruling to allow state banks to pay 4 percent interest on savings accounts, up from 3 percent.
The Senate Finance Committee today decided to rewrite the house tax bill to consolidate all internal revenue laws of the state into a single document. Hair is said to grow abundantly in men working in cold storage, where exposed to subfreezing air can cause premature baldness. The equatorial seas experience squalls and alternating weather patterns.
Salina September 2 a restaurant keeper Hen Ashton who disappeared two months ago was found bound and gagged near his home. He told officers a kidnapper abducted him and confined him in a cave before leaving him beside the road. The report also mentions unrelated items about World War Unknown Warrior wreaths and various miscellaneous notes.
Kansas highway engineer H. W. Watson says $1,000,000 yearly spent on road dragging yields poor returns due to uneven grades and underutilized crews. He urges a full-time crew, better timing after rains, and systematic work to reduce dust and save funds from licensing fees and state aid.
Sunday school drew eighty five attendees and church services were well attended. Rev B A Gessner urged soul inventory in his message. Visits included Ellen Leary, Mrs Rumsey, John Leary in Kansas City, Welding, Arizigh, Sanborn and Herbert Dreher, S T Griffin family, Millar home, Koehler home and others.
Local residents and relatives gathered for meals and visits across Lawrence and nearby towns. The report lists numerous attendees, church attendance, at-home entertainments, and weekend travel among families including Wells, Leary, Deters, Browne, and Day, highlighting social ties and school plans for September.
The First Metherlst Episcopal church will revamp its evening services next Sunday September. Pastor Dr Blyne, back from his summer, will lead both morning and evening worship. The sermon covers life’s experiences and divine links, with two nature pictures Pine and The Crowd based on Percy Bysshe Shelley. Service aims for vigor and inspiration. Valley Fuel Co. and Lawrence Cream Co. ads follow.
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