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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1921
Page
4
The passage blends a KJV like dialog from John with commentary on religious themes and a string of light or humorous notes about California wine, a Massachusetts minister, Irish peace prospects, French unemployment, Kansas crime checks, and a July crop outlook. The items are disjointed, reflecting a scanned newspaper fragment.
Appeal to Southern Baptists asks a ban on luxuries to meet denominational pledges. If pledges can be met, church people across the country will supply food. Fifth Avenue garment makers in New York threaten a strike over a wage cut, possibly delaying long skirts. Threats of wearers may have more effect than those of the maker.
Lawrence businessmen who heard the proposed terms between the city and the light company believe the agreement would yield a superior lighting system. City commissioners led by public utilities head Mr. Cleland have worked to secure a satisfactory price and terms, and indications show they have achieved an agreement.
A first autumnal storm brings rain and near freezing temperatures to Montana signaling winter. Across the nation wage disputes follow Judge Landis ruling in Chicago as workers strike rather than accept terms. Russia receives its first American aid food parcels while U S troops quell unrest in West Virginia mine fields. Secretary Hughes drafts a Yap mandate settlement with Japan, recognizing U S cable rights and turning over a former German line. Hughes as diplomat may be energetic though not a presidential contender.
Samuel H Barker, financial editor of the Philadelphia North American, spoke at the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks annual convention in Philadelphia. He argued publicity in banking can reduce suspicion and mystery, disclose losses, and showcase American banking’s achievements, building character and trust.
A banker’s essay extols publicity as essential to banking growth, arguing it opens new fields, reaches tens of millions, and creates opportunities beyond present aims. It stresses publicity’ s power to educate clients about services and to lay groundwork for future achievements.
Letter to the Journal-World voices concern over rising rents and leases in Lawrence. The correspondent predicts empty buildings, business failures, and tenants treated harshly for missed payments, arguing leases often protect landlords more than tenants and that flashy financing offers worsen outcomes for new ventures.
Poem notes Kansas youngsters arriving from western prairies villages and cities like Kansas City and Wichita. It praises their smiles, beauty, and the steady stream of dollars their fathers mail as they pass through the town from late summer into June. The refrain hopes God watches over them as they depart homeward.
The article notes the governor’s strong reaction to the Non-Partisan League, criticizing mob influence and urging Kiwanians to confront the farmers. It views the situation as escalating and unresolved.
Weatherby argues that non-partisan league aims raise political questions not coercion and should be debated as evolving constitutional concepts. He notes farmers support cooperative buying, acknowledges possible conflicts with business practices and laws, and suggests constitutional amendments could be required.
America sails from Boston for a 20 day farewell voyage ending in Annapolis after half a century in private hands. The schooner yacht will stop at coastal ports and yacht clubs that helped arrange its transfer to the Navy, closing a chapter in its storied cup history.
Prepare for big business by laying in reserve stock and energy at The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Enjoy ten tennis courts golf links and saddle horses with the American plan and modern conveniences. Rates and literature available upon request.
Minois Franklin County reports a lump on track at Logan Moore Lor Co. The notice urges readers to buy fall clothes early from Schulz the Tailor and promotes bicycle travel for economy.
Famous statistician Roger W. Babson argues unemployment remains high but the crisis in business has likely passed. He notes winter employment will stay weak while data and plans for spring campaigns shape recovery, and predicts gradual improvement in volume of trade through next year with modest growth in industrial stocks.
King Boris of Bulgaria declares that peace and work guide his reign and promise future prosperity. He notes neighboring tensions, says Bulgarians seek defense only to protect against outsiders, and praises American interest in Balkan issues. He highlights gratitude for American support and cultural exchanges.
John W former ambassador to England told the American Bar Association that Englishmen rely less on courts for relief than Americans noting their personal rights. He offered random observations on England's legal organization and justice administration. The item also advertises fountain pens at Banking Drug Store with all makes.
The International Woman Preachers Association will hold a four day convention in Chicago starting September 11 1911. The group is non denominational with members across nearly every state and foreign nations. The final general session will feature the theme Motherhood and the Ministry. Victoria Pooth Clibborn Demarest of Chicago, a granddaughter of General William Booth, represents three generations of mother preachers.
Several city churches missed the Journal-World deadline for yesterday’s notice. Church of the Strethren at 14th and New Hampshire lists Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 and 7 with sermons on Christianity and striving for perfection by R A Yoder. Kansas City speakers join North Lawrence Christian church morning and evening. Salvation Army schedule includesHoliness 11 am, Sunday school 2 pm, Youth 6:15 pm, evening 8 pm with midweek public meetings led by Ensign and Mrs Houlet. phone 638.
An attractive program is planned for tomorrow evening at 7 45 at the Baptist church. Mrs Paul Rankin will perform four organ numbers at the start and the quartet choir will sing. Miss Isabel Gilmore teaches English at Central Junior High in Kansas City and is home for the weekend. Mrs G W Vining and grandchildren Edna and Mary Beart arrived to visit Mrs J W Beard. Ted Lander left for Lake View this morning to spend the weekend hunting.
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