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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
4
Lawrence residents note Governor Cox's stance on prohibition while Kansas politics show strong Republican support. The University of Kansas opens a new year with rising attendance and stable faculty salaries. Statewide education reforms and summer vacation debates spark discussions on efficiency and progress.
The text notes Alabama considering a Kan sas like tribunal to resolve coal strike issues and disputes between operators and miners. It highlights a push to adapt the Kansas law and cites Governor Allen's industrial court as a promising tool for labor reform. It contrasts foreign policy with domestic labor efforts and mentions Riga peace terms and Soviet conduct.
The items note Confederate general Van Dorn’s birth anniversary and the 20th anniversary of John Win e company’s formation. Constitution Day and a Victoria Canada Army Navy Veterans convention are listed, plus Republican speakership kickoff events and an immigration address by Senator Harding. A Montfaucon reenactment at Camp Meade closes the roundup.
From the Lawrence Daily Journal September 17 1894 items note low prices for stoees bushels and little prospect of higher. Games son of Mr and Mrs John W Games to coach at Washburn and arrange games. A salt oak communion table presented at Clinton church with silver plate by Alex Marks. Fred Smithmeyer and family expected home from Europe. The Hauber Bros factory is back in operation with six new workers and three more to start soon. Willow Springs Republicans hold a lively meeting to organize a Republican club.
From the Republican Daily Journal September 17 1870 the A T and S F railroad receipts for Ancrast show about 8500 collected from passenger transport, doubling over the prior month Baldwin City Trem The old college building reports a new term with more students than ever.
An item listing several historic anniversaries and births: the 1792 opening of the first Upper Canada legislature at Newark, Sweden's 1809 Finland cession to Russia, Calvin S. Brice born in Denmark and later a US senator from Ohio who died in New York City, Walter Savage Landor born in 1775 and noted poet, and references to a 1888 special commission meeting to inquire into unspecified matters.
Fragmented OCR mentions naval events around the Maine, a 1894 1895 sequence near the Yalu River and a ceremonial site at Vienna. It records distant battles and grand ceremonies but lacks coherent details or dates.
The page notes birthdays of prominent individuals including J. L. Calder of the Priny Coane of Canada, born in Oxford County Ontario, Rt Rev Eawin Warren La rhere suffragan bishop of Arkansas born in Hehway Newfoundland, aged 66, and Sir Alfred Booth of Cunard Steamship Fern aged 38.
One year ago today President Wilson spoke in Frencisco in behalf of the Leaane cf Nations. Cardinal Mercier of Beletam wa presented with the freedom of New Yok City.
The Pe Rican Sun Producers Association replied to a request to join Cuban sugar interests to block refiners from raising prices. It cannot join officially due to federal law, and Porto Rico would limit shipments to non vol. Dr Florence Barrows appears at Barber's Drug Store, 2337 Ride.
Sept 17 report on rural high school development in Kansas. State Superintendent Jesus building outlines rapid growth, with about twenty-five rural high schools operating this fall and several districts planning large capital outlays funded by state support.
In a recent Kansas case the court held banks may refuse service or close an account by notifying the depositor of their balance. The decision distinguishes common carriers from banks in handling patronage and account relations.
A Lawrence school report notes a decline in school age colored children enrolled last year. The current count shows sixty four pupils remaining, indicating reduced attendance compared with prior figures.
Local society members and visitors are listed with brief travel and guest details. Mr and Mrs E T Howard spent the day at the state fair in Topeka. Miss Agnes Laptad and Miss Lorena Mack attended the fair. Ernest Tl Lindley spent yesterday in Topeka. Chicago residents Mr and Mrs R P McKinley and Miss Elizabeth Freizhman visit Lawrence friends. J H Loxman and Mrs Laziere of Salt Lake City left Lawrence for a trip east. J Gordon Gibb to be transported from Kansas City hospital to home with nurse care tomorrow. Baldness advertisement notes Faris and Sage hair product at Round Corner Drug Store.
A lively stage show last night in Lawrence drew a big audience at the Dowersock theater. The performance by a noted group featured Russian dancers and comedian Weener, praised as one of the best commands seen there, with plans for further appearances this season.
Wortan suffered from fever and intestinal upset and followed a doctor’s advice for surgery. A friend recommended Mayris Vonterfil Remedy which reportedly reduced bloating and helped her eat again. The remedy is sold at Rewned Drug Store and other druggists.
The Southern Rice Growers Association formed recently in Beaumont Texas plans to cut prices and expects to handle this year between 6 and 7 million barrels of rice. The group includes about 3 300 members from Texas and Arkansas with roughly 206 000 acres in Texas and 120 000 in Louisiana.
Life imprisonment as a penalty for bank burglary will be advocated in a bill sponsored by the Kansas Pinker Association at the next session, according to W. W. Bewman, secretary, Toneka Kans Sept 17.
Operation Asthange under the Women’s Student government association opens a Book Exchange at the University. A new bungalow offers flower boxes draperies and a sun room with an aim to sell a comfy home experience. Harold C. Constant is to be contacted for viewing after 6 p.m. Play safe by drinking aerated water.
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