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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
4
Historic clipping notes petitions by Kansas City Kansas and Missouri telephone companies asking rate increases as wartime price controls ease. The piece also mentions gas supply changes, police reform talk in Kansas City, and various regional economic tidbits including bank protection schemes in Chicago and cotton and tobacco markets in the South.
The passage discusses wage parity for one worker and unchanged forty eight hour weeks for others in a Coffeyville shop. It notes Lawrence students seeking work to cover university expenses and praises General Pershing defending patriotism against claims unions aided the war effort.
Amos Pinchot conveys the Irish side of the dispute, stating Ireland fights not for terms or new status but for liberty and the right to govern itself. He argues Americans must understand Ireland’s cause and its demand for freedom in a history of English conquest and suffering.
This editorial argues Ireland must seek full independence rather than accept a limited settlement offered by Lloyd George. It recalls historical pleas for liberty from Spenser to Arnold, contrasts Ireland’s struggle with America’s path to independence, and warns that accepting a sham autonomy could invite further British aggression while urging U.S. public opinion to support Ireland’s cause.
The rise in cotton prices unsettles Lawrence traders with price quotations withdrawn and a lack of appetite from manufacturers and jobbers for futures. Some expect a 24 percent advance if current trends continue as telegrams flood Lawrence about investment at present prices and potential further gains.
Governor Allen urged business groups to oppose the Nonpartisan League as Kiwanis members from Ottawa, Lawrence, Independence, Atchison and Kaw City toured Topeka. A Chamber of Commerce welcome, charter presentation by Lt. Gov. Chase, and banquet featured speakers from multiple clubs and local leaders.
Today features the Feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and multiple jubilees. Catholic leaders including Rt. Rev. Edward J. O'Dea and Rev. Theophile Meerschaert mark silver and 30 year bishopric anniversaries. Concurrently Denver hosts a Nations Association of Purchasing Agents meeting and prominent industry figures gather in Fresno for a convention.
It is suggested that those desiring a choice of seats send their orders early to ensure availability and preferred seating.
Kansas City buyers pressure Kaw Valley Creamery for cream and butter as pasturage and fly pest damage cut milk output. G. R. Shultz expects improvement with stock moved to feed. frost may ease flies and pasture strain as shortages persist. Butterfly fists, City Drug.
Painters and decorators finish at the Varsity after ten days of work, reopening for the winter season. The house is neatly refinished and pleasing. Beginning tomorrow the Bower sock and Varsity will be open. Professors and students are invited to contact Prof. Hekking for model work for life and portrait classes. Immediate lumber delivery and lamp on track details provided by Logan Moore Lumber Co.
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