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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1921
Page
3
The report notes no negative sentiment in August business figures for the F A A. Total for the month reaches 4108650 dollars, indicating steady activity and sales performance across divisions. Adjusted figures show robust demand and stable revenues in the period.
Missouri and Nebraska topped August new business for the Fraternal Aid Union, with $1,108,620 added. Missouri produced $355,400 and Nebraska $209,900, while Pennsylvania, Texas, and Kansas followed. Officials remain optimistic about upcoming months, citing proven plans and stable rates. Woodland Park hosts a September 14 picnic with horse racing, a Lone Star vs Leboup baseball game, and meals both noon and night. Hawthorne home on Sebago Lake to be preserved by a new civic corporation. Mayflower Compact bronze bas relief designed by B Dallin to be installed in Provincetown around November 1. For Beep Shaft Cherokee Lump, call Logan Moore Lumber Co.
James I. Goenour died at his home on North Second Street after a paralytic stroke. He had lived in Lawrence for eleven years and worked at a local junk shop. The body was sent to Topeka for burial today. Tax warrants on personal property were turned over to the sheriff. An unusual record of accumulations noted.
Ford trims car prices further after cutting 140 off a year ago. Last week another 60 off touring cars and 50 off trucks, 100 off sedans and coupes. Touring price now 425 with starter, 35 without. Prices in Detroit plus freight and war tax. May to July sales hit records averaging 106,458 monthly despite reduced wartime workforce. Local agent C W Smith struggles to secure cars for demand.
Andrew J. Andersen was born near Linkoping Sweden on May 25 1988 He immigrated to America in spring 1862 settling at Jim Sinvis later moving to Butler County Kansas and then Douglas County including Lawrence during the Quantrill raid He served 100 days in A 17th Kansas Infantry from July 25 1864 to December 16 1864 He returned to Sweden in 1865 came back to Kansas in 1859 married Margaret McCain at Oskaloosa Jefferson County Kansas June 18 1859 and farmed near Sarcoxie later moving to Lawrence in March 1908 They had six children
Press agent Thomas Francis Heney says the Al G Barnes circus will arrive in Lawrence on Thursday September 15 and is actively acquiring horses locally. He notes many owners visit the grounds to sell animals and that Barnes plans a new act with sixty matched saddled horses cream colored with white manes and tails and black and white spots weighing 900 to 1200 pounds. Owners with suitable horses are urged to bring them to the show grounds by September 15.
A memorial note from Washington Post No 12 recalls Comrade Anderson a charter member and former commander quartermaster and adjutant of Sarcoxie Post. It notes his war service defending the republic and his faithful family, with his wife predeceased him January 30 1915 and his death August 8 1921 aged 83 years 2 months 13 days. Resolution calls for records to reflect the loss and for copies to be sent to the bereaved family.
The Westminster Guild met with Mrs. Almon and returned from a visit to home folks. Mrs. Goddard and Miss Gann spent time in Springfield and Manhattan. Community deaths, school openings, and local society updates fill the week. The city’s largest enrollment in history accompanies a newly improved high school, with staff additions and facility upgrades noted.
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