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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
4
A fragment from the Lawrence Journal-World shows subscription rates by carrier including weekly and 12 month terms. It notes Associated Press rights and republication restrictions and advises readers to call if the paper is not received by 7 PM for a replacement copy.
The excerpt blends biblical text Genesis 1 26 to 31 with political and social notes. It mentions Premier Lloyd George, Eamon de Valera, Alexander Howat, Ku Klux Klan activity in Chicago, motor car theft gangs, a murder arrest in Emporia, and university donations and county fair plans. The tone mirrors a mixed editorial and news digest.
The notice previews a county fair starting Tuesday and running through Friday with wide local appeal. Secretary of Labor Davis notes no more unemployed in the nation than in 1914, a fact seen as small comfort to jobless citizens in 1921.
Editorial argues founding a society to perpetuate Wilsonian ideals is ill-timed. It warns that reviving Wilsonism while the former president is still living risks public backlash and politicized opposition, preferring longtime, volunteer influence over a formal foundation.
Reprinted from the Republican Daily Journal Sept 17 1871 reports Deputy County Treasurer Frank D Brooks ill at Eldridge house. Mentions Free State Artillery voting to present the Sacramento and Betsy in Lawrence to aid old settlers. Also notes Morris White peaches from Jefferson county and a marriage license Henry Weyermiller to Augusta Weitemonne.
Superintendent Smith reported citywide school enrollments as of today, listing each building. Central School led with 207 students, followed by New and other campuses, detailing the current enrollment across Lawrence.
The record cites Woodlawn 252 against Lincoln 127 with a total of 2 095 and notes the death of Rowdy a familiar black fire horse from the city fire department after colic. It also reports Thaddeus Dwight Prentice’s fifth birthday party with many guests and lists attendees. Professor Joseph Farrell sailed from London aboard the Sabrinia August 14 and will return home soon after a two week stay.
Today marks Constitution Day the 1787 signing anniversary. Memorials for fallen Americans from the ZR-2 disaster are planned at the Navy Yard Brooklyn. Kansas and Tennessee state fairs open in Hutchinson and Nashville as Maximilian Harden sails from Bremen for a lecture tour. Delegates from many nations attend the Odd Fellows Sovereign Grand Lodge session in Toronto.
Ottawa Kiwanis members plan to attend the Douglas County Fair next Wednesday with wives in tow and several entertainment features at the fair grounds. Lawrence club president Craig Kennedy reported receipt of a letter from LaFe Jones confirming Ottawa plans.
The Sunday school poster contest offers prizes for the best posters on display at the county convention in Eu dora on September 29 and 30. Open to children age 12 and under with prizes of 4 3 2 1 dollars.
The filling station corner of th and Ark. ix open for business Christy and McPheeters, Prop. The notice marks the opening by local businessmen Christy and McPheeters and announces immediate operation from the corner location.
Chicago minister Dr. J. S. Ladd told an Ecumenical Methodist conference in London that modern ministers are trained as salesmen rather than apostles, helping explain widespread pew indifference. He urged revitalizing the church to persuade people of divine heritage and sacrificial service, stressing personal faith and social mission.
Mrs. Frank Gee travels from to Rantoul Alabama to attend the wedding of her son Claude Gee and Miss Mary Craigmite on September 20 in Rantoul. After October 3 the couple will live in Detroit Michigan where Mr. Gee works in the Pittsburg State Glass Co. Christian Church mixer featured University students with a taped program, a banana-eating contest and music by the Filipina orchestra.
Near East Relief asks county chairmen and Sunday schools to collect plain garments and used toys from September 18 to 24. Burlap sacks preferred over boxes, packing guidance mailed to leaders, with bundles shipped to Near East Relief, care C H White Topeka.
The Near East campaign leaders meeting schedule in Topeka was changed from October 19 to Monday October 10. The regular conference will convene at 11 o clock at the Chamber of Commerce with no funds to be solicited or received at any meeting.
Jake Highfill of Kansas City visited his niece Mrs. Claude Harris. Mik Plin White called at Mrs. J. D. Martin’s home Sunday evening. Frank Topping and son Richard spent Tuesday evening with John Garrett. A E Welsh plowed for Charles Lenton Thursday. Pete Pusch spent Sunday with her daughter. Claude Waris family attended a James Childers party Saturday evening. Victor and Perry were jeallers at C E Strachan Thursday. Mrs L D Martin is poorly with asthma. Welsh w Lawrence Tuesday. Ruby and Vernon Harris shopping in.
The clipped items mention travel from Kansas City to visit an aunt named Mrs Barry and family, Mrs Ernest Plattner in Lawrence on business, and a promotional line about a trial to prove quality of work. It notes Singer sewing machines and a phone contact, a shop offering stitching and finger work on fabrics, Eastman Konak films at McCulloch's Drug Store with developing and printing services, and a chocolate ad Say it with Johnstons chocolates carried by Rankin's Drug Store.
For fifty one years millions of women have used Diamond Dyes to revive worn skirts coats stockings and draperies. Buy Diamond Dyes and your material will come out right without streaking spotting fading or running. Tell your druggist the fabric type whether wool silk linen cotton or blends.
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