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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
4
The passage outlines subscription rates and delivery details for the Journal-World, names Chicago and New York representatives, and cites Associated Press rights. It then drifts into a miscellany of world affairs and local notes, including political talk, milk quality debate, and economic insights.
W A White in Emporia Gazette rails at Kansas state auditors for biennial economy crusades. He cites trivial savings and criticizes cutbacks on travel and per diems, arguing auditors lack real policy impact while claiming to save pennies for taxpayers.
The article notes Japan’s reluctance to discuss Far East affairs amid hopes of broader disarmament talks. It also mentions rising Lawrence school enrollment, better August temperatures aiding harvests, and Kansas University offering housing for students. Ford’s rail ambitions grow, with potential future railroad influence discussed. Kansas film board seeks attorney general aid against a censored picture.
Today marks the 200th birthday of Edmund Peekae, father of Virginia’s declaration of independence. Ottawa opens the Central Canada Exhibition, running until September 19. The New Mexico Bankers’ Association holds its annual convention in Santa Fe, with events continuing tomorrow. Maryland conducts a general primary to select candidates for the upcoming fall election.
Five archbishops twenty five bishops and about 500 priests from Cleveland and nearby areas attended the installation of Right Rev Joseph Schrembs as the fifth bishop of the Cleveland diocese in St Johns Cathedral. Archbishop Henry Moeller of Cincinnati presided. Schrembs succeeds John P Farrelly who died in Knoxville Tennessee in February.
Brackett residents and relatives share a Wednesday evening at Mrs Levette's with Cressman en route to Hastings. Notables include Yeomans and Larcom families visiting over the weekend. Pupils from here attend high school while local families plan visits to Topeka Kansas City and Lone Star.
The Senior Bible class of Fairview Sunday school notes the passing of a valued member and expresses sincere condolences. The resolution cites the deceased as one who served and leaves a heritage of fidelity to God and fellowship with the class. It forwards sympathy to the bereaved family and requests publication in the Lawrence Daily Journal World.
In they grave they sleep sweetly by flowers in a small grave. One year since you left us and we miss you Angel child. Our homes are sad and lonely as we remember you and the family signs. The note names Theodore Lurher and relatives in a memorial line.
Douglas county farmers report success using a molasses laced poison oats bait named prison oats. Farm Agent R O Smith sells at cost to farmers, placing the bait in gopher runways. In about ninety percent of tested cases gophers are terminated, with a new shipment due soon per the farm bureau announcement.
The annual gathering of Douglas county old settlers will be at the courthouse on Wednesday September 14. All former residents are invited and asked to bring a basket dinner. Judge C A Smart will speak. Dinner is at 12 30 o clock.
Community notes from Columbia show Mr. and Mrs. Iva Flory and family visiting, multiple minors at the Brohammer and Beeghley homes, Lawrence trips by many residents, haying and store runs, and various Friday through Sunday visits and calls..family and neighbors are engaged in farming tasks, funerals, and social visits across Lawrence and North Lawrence areas.
The Journal-World publishes a recap of Sunday church services and week activities. Listings include First Methodist Episcopal Church Dr S Klyne pastor with morning and evening sermons and films, United Brethren with Sunday School and youth groups, Trinity Church rector Evan Edwards, Centenary Methodist with Bible School and Epworth League, First Church of Christ Scientist Massachusetts Street services and Reading Room hours, First Evangelical with evangelistic plans, First Baptist Church Kentucky Street sermons and Baptism, and Second Presbyterian Corner 6th and Maine worship times and classes.
Several churches announce Sunday School and worship times. Trinity Lutheran at Eleventh and New Hampshire lists 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 morning worship 6:00 social hour 7:00 evening services with a sermon on Obligations of Church Membership. Free Methodist at Corner 12th and Connecticut led by Harlow Lindley offers morning worship and class meetings plus Young People League. Plymouth Congregational notes a second session after summer with University classes and sermons for the young, including a 7:13 evening service. First Unitarian at 42nd and Vermont reports 9:45 Sunday School and 7:00 Young People’s Society. First Presbyterian at Vermont and 9th provides 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 worship with Christian Endeavor at 7:00. First Christian at 10th and Kentucky lists 9:45 classes, 11:00 morning service, 7:00 intermediate and senior Endeavor, and an 8:00 evening service with Rev Frank Richards speaking. St Luke A M E Church notes 9:30 Sunday School, 12:00 sermon, 3:00 Endeavor, 8:00 preaching. Additional notices invite university students and mention music and activities.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church adapts its Sunday program for university students with sermons on Responsibility of Knowledge and The Great Adventure. A film Wanderlust and Glacier Park will be shown. Prof. F Ellis Johnson leads a fall Sunday School class for students. Epworth League and student program start with Looking Forward Religiously led by Edwin F Price.
Principal F H Olney notes a drop in modern language enrollment this year. Some beginners moved to junior high and the new commercial department attracts students. About 200 pupils in senior and junior high schools attend typewriting classes.
Insurance men in Lawrence receive a new rate book from the Kansas fire inspection bureau. The 20 percent term reduction on brick mercantile buildings is withdrawn and some city rates rise due to hazards. Also noted are rate penalties and a class deficiency. no rate reductions are reported. The Royal Arch Knights Templars consistory degree was conferred on many Masons by Dr. J. S. Jenkins and Rev. J. WA Broadnax with a luncheon served by Heroines of Jericho.
A nostalgic testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures stomach trouble after five years of suffering. It asserts a millionaire avoids patent medicines yet suffers similar ailments and would not exchange health with him. The ad promises relief from catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, including appendicitis, with one dose, money back.
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