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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
4
Clipped items include phone redirection for journal delivery in Lawrence Kansas, biblical quotations, fashion note predicting longer skirts, Portland Oregonian on freak weddings, Mexican debt issues, Labor Day parade reflections, Literary Digest prohibition poll insights, and a report praising higher education in Haskell Institute with Indian students pursuing high school work.
Calls rise for a competent government agency to conduct a full review of the hospitalization system for disabled World War I veterans. Charges of neglect have persisted for over a year despite reforms, with no clear assurance that proper care is consistently provided. The editorial urges thorough investigation to end grounds for criticism and ensure safe, adequate treatment.
More than a hundred ex followers of the bandit Villa have joined an insurgent group. They seek action over peace and may face loot or execution. Their former leader remains content on his ranch under government immunity.
Key Pittman, a ten year U S senator from Nevada, faces renomination in today's primaries. The Mississippi native moved through Seattle and Alaska to Klondike mining, studied with tutors, and built a mining law specialty. He returned to manage Nevada mines near Tonopah and gained wealth and influence before his 1912 election by popular vote and the legislature.
A fragmented column quotes TOM SIMS and various aphorisms about daylight saving strikes hats and hungry cows. It rambles through garbled phrases about a young bride seed catalogs and a Sanscrit word, mixing random observations with stray names.
The Democrats of Texas meet in San Antonio today to ratify the recent primary results and adopt a party platform. Ottawa hosts a conference inviting provinces to discuss unemployment in Canada. A national drive to curb Ku Klux Klan activity plans a Chicago conference with representatives from across the United States.
Betty and Tomah-to discuss desert animals and a humorous donkey guide. A toy gray donkey craft is described with cardboard, cork, and a saddle, ending with a promise of a saddle on Thursday. Copyright 1922, George Matthew Adams.
Canadian gathering opens the five years' Friends meeting in Richmond Ind. as New Hampshire voters choose candidates for Congress governor and other offices. Senator Key Pittman seeks renomination in Nevada while Wisconsin features La Follette and Blame contests. Mississippi holds a second primary to pick a successor to John Sharp Williams with Vardaman and Stephens in the race.
Army City near Camp Funston plans a charter surrender this month. Eight residents live on the townsite, one hospitalized, leaving seven eligible voters in the upcoming special election to dissolve the town.
Henry Cook of Roper, a noted stock and farm product buyer, was killed when the horse he rode slipped on a flat rock. The accident occurred recently as he mounted. He leaves a widow, four daughters and a son.
Readable text notes water intrusion into a boiler room following a heavy rainfall. The report mentions flooding concerns and possible impact on building operations, with no specific location, date, or official statements available in the fragments. Further details are unavailable in the readable excerpt.
Standing in the Cordley school boiler room, officials reported a suspected water leak believed to come from a sewer. A defect report will be prepared for city officials to locate and fix the cause.
Adjutant Frank E. Samuel of the American Legion in Topeka urges War Society of the 89th Division members to pay 1922 dues to fund the second annual reunion set for September 20 22 at Omaha. Dues are 12 dollars yearly and few members have paid. Also available are 89th Division lapel buttons for 75 cents, obtainable through Secretary Samuel at Memorial Building, Topeka.
Public health department restarts regular baby clinics at city hall after a temporary suspension. The first session in weeks is Thursday from 2 to 4 pm. Mothers may bring children under school age from Lawrence or other areas.
The high school distributes copies of Whipple's Rules of How to Study to aid students in forming proper study habits. Administration urges parental cooperation to establish early in the school year the habit of study among pupils.
Miss Massie Cox and Melvin Fletcher traveled to Ottawa this morning to spend a day at the fair, enjoying the exhibits and activities.
Chester Shore, a University student, returns to Lawrence noting severe damage to shop towns. He cites strained merchants who must grant credit to strikers or risk boycott, leaving ads and funds scarce. He recalls initial hostility to National Guardsmen in Horton, now seen socializing with guardsmen on a shop team and with Horton girls. The Morton Headlight Commercial endured a week of military censorship under General Martin.
W A Pine, chairman of the board of education committee on buildings and grounds, announced after surveying Lawrence school buildings that janitors kept facilities in first class condition for opening of school and praised their work during last night’s board meeting.
Lawrence High School will host inter school debates this year contrary to long standing custom. The Debating Club will be re organized this week under the direction of Miss Florence Butler who will coach the participants.
Reporters note several travelers arriving in Lawrence were advised by station agents on certain railroads to avoid travel on Labor Day due to ongoing strike activity. The piece mentions warnings carried by rail lines and includes a quip about tire sales in Lawrence with a reference to Fritz.
Budget day Thursday marks a push at Lawrence High to build a 1400 subscriber list by close of business. Staff will publish weekly instead of every two weeks, signaling higher printing costs and a drive for broad school cooperation. A small stove fire at De Luxe barber shop caused four fire alarms but caused no damage. Walter Baggerly, a 14-year-old from Independence Kansas now in Kansas City vicinity, is missing. His grandmother Mrs. Alice Baggerly appeals to The Salvation Army for help to locate him. Walter is described as small for his age with light hair and blue eyes. Ensign E Miller, Salvation Army, Lawrence Kansas.
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