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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1921
Page
2
The article discusses Irish peace confidence amid British talks, Porto Rican governance tension, U.S. relations with the League of Nations over the mandate issue, and a Kansas City police crackdown after assaults on a reporter. It notes diplomatic impatience, calls for trained diplomats, and shifts in police practices reflecting rising public concern.
A Fort Scott man with a tooth cavity fills it with a pine tooth then reproduces it in walnut and later from a marble river mussel shell. The improvised prosthetic, while clever, proves impractical for real use and cannot eat oysters.
Reprinted from The Republican Daily Journal. Cherokee coal offered at 22 cents per bushel versus 40 cents a year ago. William Lewis of Kanwaka shows a Sweeting apple, circumference 14 inches, weight 219% ounces. County board met to estimate levies for taxes: county six mills, state three, sinking fund three. total twelve. Methodist state convention meets at the city church. first such gathering in the state.
A Lawrence death report notes W H King, a North Lawrence fisherman, died at his home. A birth is recorded for A D Flintom’s family, a boy weighing twelve pounds. Kanwaka Republicans nominate township officers including Patton as Trustee and Duffee as Treasurer with Stowe and Vincent among officers. Primary results show Jack Parnell edging Newt Oliver by seven votes in the third commissioner district. Sibley fair directors announce Lawrence Day set for Thursday September 17.
The notice highlights Labor Day observances in the United States and Canada, marks Thomas E. Watson's 65th birthday, and reports Virginia negro voters meeting in Richmond to nominate a state ticket while noting the British Trades Union Congress annual meeting amid industrial conditions.
Delegates gather as the General Society of Mayflower Descendants holds its ninth congress in St Louis for four days. Three thousand letter carriers converge in St Louis for their annual convention. State fairs open in Indiana and West Virginia, with Tri-State fairs in Wisconsin and South Dakota. A Masassoit statue is to be unveiled in Plymouth Massachusetts by the National Improved Order of Red Men.
Wellington Kansas readies for a five day jubilee September 5 to 10 marking the fiftieth anniversary of the city. The Wellington Commercial Club sponsors free entertainment prizes livestock grain and fruit exhibits plus a large pageant and pageant training for 500 locals. A golf exhibition pitting Van Elms and Alex Graham highlights Tuesday events along with Old Timers Day Farmers Day and American Legions Day.
The Guardian notes Dr. W. A. Young was unanimously re elected as supreme president for four more years. It describes the Detroit meeting July 12 13 as the most successful lodge gathering, with unions from absorbed societies and a strong claim of solvency and fast growth. It highlights Paramount Studio scale and film industry details tied to Detroit captions and local theaters.
The week of September 4 10 marks Parsmount Week when at least seven thousand theatres across the United States will feature Paramount Pictures exclusively for seven days. Easton Maine to San Diego California Seattle to Key West will see towns nationwide rein in the event as Famous Players Lasky Corporation coordinates the large scale display. Paramount Pictures is produced and distributed by a conglomerate employing over 8800 permanent staff and formed from a union of several large entities.
The Witching Hour a strong will play filmed as a William B D Taylor Regjart special arrives at the Bowersock for Friday and Saturday showings. Eliott Dexter stars as Jack Brookfield with Cecil DeMille veteran status. Dexter’s leading man pedigree bolsters the gripping tale of ethics and deceit.
First Baptist Church resumes Wednesday prayer meetings and Sunday evening services after summer. A Friday supper and watermelon feed is planned, with deacons and committees meeting beforehand. The Sunday school and Young People's cabinet meet Thursday at 7 30. Barker district branch services occur twice monthly. Miss Ora Lee Risk is identified with YWCA. Ninth Street Baptist reports Queen Esther Club and Ladies Auxiliary meetings and pastor G N Jackson attending the National Baptist convention in Chicago.
The University of Kansas extension division promotes package libraries to study current topics. During the last year 6,167 libraries were sent in response to inquiries and outlines were sent to 610 person or organizations. Information access is the main obstacle to topic study.
The Victrola remains premier in sound and reputation year after year with a lineup of artists who trust their work to it. Bell's Music Store urges readers to consider a Victrola when purchasing instruments and records.
The extension division announces a library package program to supply current literature in ready made packages. Citizens may borrow for two weeks free of charge except for postage. Over 1250 subjects are listed with outlines for extended study upon request.
Lawrence dairymen and milk producers oppose the grading method for A B C and D samples. Arthur Fritzel R O Winfrey FW Coulter and others condemn the process while RH A Owen challenges its fairness. The group calls for clarification and voices dissatisfaction with the current system.
Roosevelt leads plan to honor Wilson by establishing the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. Citizens may subscribe to a permanent fund whose income funds merit awards for democracy, public welfare, liberal thought, or peace. National committee includes Dosigo, Cobb, Duggan, Morgenthau, House, and Holt oversees contributions at 130 Nassau Street, New York City.
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