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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1921
Page
2
Kansas City bank deposits grew by 9 million dollars in July and August. Liquidity improved as frozen credits appeared to thaw. The notice appears in a Lawrence Kansas paper dated September 12, 1921 and includes Associated Press attribution and postal details.
A threatened New York garment workers strike is said to push women to wear shorter skirts longer. An Oklahoma governor blocks a German American group aiming to foster the German language, signaling tensions around wartime loyalty and cultural expression.
After a long silence, Pat Coney is back in the news as news of a high marriage spreads happiness statewide. Communities send congratulations to the veteran friend from the Grand Army.
The report notes beer in Germany again costs at prewar levels, with the mark valued at under one cent, prompting calculations of true costs. China has served notice to the United States demanding a seat in the disarmament conference, signaling sustained interest in global arms negotiations.
A Texas resident remarks on how a man’s chin gesture signals threat or promise, noting that the hip pocket still serves its purpose in Texas. The comment frames body language as a cultural touchstone in regional expectations.
The text notes the appointment of Hughes, Root, Lodge and Under-wood as official American representatives to the disarmament courtress. It suggests confidence that there will be less backlash than at the Paris peace gathering.
A Boston Common stunt to attract attention highlighted regional economic distress. The act sparked discussion about unemployment conditions in the East versus other parts of the United States, underscoring broader national concerns.
A Kentucky convention reports unanimous action to curb amusements, aiming to steer youth away from modern entertainments and align youth culture with church ideals. The effort emphasizes restoring traditional values and courting older churchgoers.
The race program for the Douglas County fair at Woodland Park lists events across September 20 21 22 and 28 with a schedule mirroring early Bismarck fair days. Lawrence notes the carded program has not changed from prior plan and reflects historic racing patterns at the fair.
The report notes a persistent shortage of household help in Lig Zork City due to young men avoiding backbreaking work and young women being employed elsewhere. Employment bureaus have abandoned efforts to supply help under these longstanding conditions.
The effort to establish the Kansas Military Academy in Lawrence gained early momentum as board members chamber of commerce and election officials became active. Strong encouragement followed the project announcement, crystallizing the plan and drawing organization backing for the institution.
A community vote or discussion promotes a rapid addition to school interests, arguing that swift action will benefit education, infrastructure, and local growth. Support emphasizes enhanced programs, facilities, and broader opportunities for students and residents alike.
Ireland accepts invitation from England to participate in a peace conference. The main hope rests on Lloyd George achieving the aims of his long effort and guiding the talks toward a satisfactory outcome.
Governor Allen has intervened in the issue of state expenditures raised by the Kansas auditor of state. A conference of heads of boards, commissions, and institutions has been called to determine which expenditures may be deemed unnecessary and to outline controls.
A Michigan college professor has created a special carburetor that uses wasted heat and gasoline energy to achieve about forty miles per gallon. If practical, the inventor may also gain substantial personal fortune from his device.
Editorial notes that despite new weapons the battleship remains supreme and necessary as the backbone of national defense. The joint army and navy board, citing Pershing, argues aircraft and submarines add risk but do not render battleships obsolete. War–minded nations will continue building dreadnoughts until war ideas fade, the piece contends, urging disarmament talks to push toward obsolescence of war and naval craft.
A Capital excerpt explains there is no lockout in Topeka as printers choose to work forty-four hours while employers push forty-eight. Journeymen left their jobs and were replaced by others eager for full time. Printers not seeking overtime remain within forty-four hours. employers run forty-eight. The piece argues both sides have what they wanted.
Fifty years ago in Lawrence the Eastern bakery sold 1,300 loaves on Saturday and ran out by eight oclock with 1,000 more sold the previous day. The University board of regents met to plan added room for classes until the north wing is finished, choosing the Unitarian church site. Schweitzer and Goodrich bought a three mile north potato crop from Gaskill and Barley consisting of 1,500 bushels of fine potatoes.
A fragment notes seven acres with a yield over 200 bushels per acre, indicating exceptionally productive cultivation. The placeholder text lacks context on crop type, geography, or dates, but implies a remarkable harvest per acre.
Lawrence era brief notes recount Eva M Hoadley marrying Charles A Becker last evening at seven o clock in the Episcopal church. Also reported is the death of R G Jamison at half past five last evening after a period of feebleness. Jamison helped organize a state bank in 1872 and the Merchants Bank in 1877, later cashiering the Merchants National Bank until his retirement in January.
Harding spoke to veterans of the 5th division at his oceanside stop in Atlantic City. He urged former servicemen to help solve peacetime problems, pledging full support for wounded and disabled soldiers. The president praised wartime efforts at the Meuse and urged continued service to sustain America’s peace and opportunity.
Topeka reports S D Pipes an expert with the revision commission notes the volume of useless words in statutes. He cites boilerplate phrases such as all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act be and the same are hereby repealed and urges simplification to clearer concise language.
Geneva Sept 12 Dr Welling ton Koo president of the council of the league writes to French premier Briand urging earliest possible settlement of the mandate question between the allies and the United States. He notes the Cunha note from Brazil last June asking an understanding with the United States and stresses prompt recognition to fix the status of the important territories involved.
At the Pan American Postal Congress a plenary session approved an article allowing the United States to apply a 2-cent postage to all South and Central American countries. The principle permits each nation to set its foreign postal rates within a maximum of five cents in American gold.
Government employees with occupations from scientists to charwomen attended the opening in New Orleans of the fifth annual convention of the National Federation of Federal Employees.
Griffin Coal Co lists a car of Leavenworth coal on track with a contact phone 88 for follow up and arrangements.
Telegram reports in California hearing on Madalynne Ober chain related to J. Belton Kennedy death. Mrs Oberchain predicts Arthur C Burch will reconcile with his former wife if acquitted. Burch arrested as Mrs ben vham i was detained. Alice Gale Quayle, daughter of Bishop W A Quayle, had an alibi piece from Burch in Douglas county district court weeks ago.
Plymouth Congregational Church schedules a Wednesday evening Fall Supper at 6 30 in the Parish House where activity plans will be announced. Sunday services begin a new youth addresses series on Biblical aims and right steps with related university mixers and a Junior organization for ages 12 and up. The next Communion will occur in October with new members received.
The church drew a good audience for the evening service and unveiled a new organ. Mrs. Paul Rankin played a notable registration last night. The Woman's Society will meet Thursday at 2 30 at 733 Tenn street. The Senior BY P U plans a Friday student mixer at the church. Trustees authorize rewiring to improve auditorium lighting. Pastor Rev Frank Jennings maintains regular office hours Tuesday to Friday mornings.
Atchison rejects a $500 yearly salary hike for Rev. W O Shank citing needs of the hungry and cold. Lyons notes many local craftsmen own cars amid a housing build with eight employee cars parked. Pratt reports the state hatcheries to distribute semi annual fish harvest to rivers and lakes. El Dorado cuts huckster license to 12 50 monthly, others pay per day. Coffeyville notes shale plant reopens with about fifty workers. Hutchinson district offers free school transport for Turon rural high students over three miles from school. Camp Funston wrecking proceeds after auction while Hutchinson invites 565 editors to Kansas State Fair. Topeka moves Kansas Endeavors HQ to Topeka. Local case in Wichita concerns dry law enforcement. Hutchinson reports flour production nearing 200 000 barrels.
August proved a banner month for local mills with every mill operating near full capacity. The revival of a 24 hour day in mills stems from depleted flour stocks nationwide. Mills expect capacity operation to continue through October and probably November.
The Kaw Valley Creamery touts a robust demand for its cream, signaling steady sales and favorable market conditions for dairy products. The note emphasizes ongoing customer interest and consistent supply to meet it.
D. B. Brown failed to appear in police court this morning on a speeding charge, resulting in the forfeiture of his bond set at 10 dollars. Dixon closing out large stock of sewing machines at Brookey's Stove Store offering special prices on cigars by the box at City Drug.
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