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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1922
Page
2
The Douglas county fair begins tomorrow under sandy, promising conditions with a strong track program unseen in twenty years. The fair board has labored months to ensure smooth operation and a lively presentation for Lawrence and Douglas county residents.
Washington states the United States has no policy beyond protecting American lives and interests in Asia Minor. It notes possible Near Eastern involvement to restore peace, warning against repeating wartime failures like the 1919 arms race and empty aid programs while referencing James M. Cox’s European visit and mixed party reactions.
The text links a campaign to Jim Reed's reelection, cites a Johns Hopkins lecture titled Making Children Perfect, and mentions Bill Hart claiming his ex-wife took three million dollars. It also notes Dempsey of New York in a congressional clash, and reports Ford plant closures leaving over 100,000 unemployed with others soon joining, underscoring widespread protest against high prices and rising costs.
A garbled array of aphorisms and quips from Tom Sims touches on marriage, religion, birth rate, work, sales, theft, lectures, and social mores. It weaves humor with social observation, mentioning court, auto tires, hair restorer, cornet, and coal strike costs in a rapid, fragmented style.
Charles B. Bunnell is named president of the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, opening today in Sitka as the northernmost college in North America. Judge Bunnell, a Bucknell A.M. graduate and longtime Alaska educator, helped secure Congressional action and directed faculty selection and organization.
In Atchison the Grease Hounds topped the Taupe Twilight League by winning 14 games and losing one. Other teams listed include Pirates Butterflies Gypsy Boys and three church teams. Dodge City Kiwanis took the district convention golf roving cup at Topeka with Ottawa second and Kansas City Kansas third. Kansas City Kansas baseball tourney winners defeated El Dorado 7 to 6 in the semi finals. Topeka club beat Jefferson City Missouri to reach the final, with Kansas City hosts sharing the championship. Wakefield wrestling star Allen continues training between farming tasks with persistent holds and body scissors in occasional matches.
Garden City notes show early scrimmaging for the Freshman and Sophomore classes as Southwestern College prepares for the annual in Winfield. Freshmen lead 114 to 93 with 360 girls in the Freshman class, and 93 girls in the Sophomore class equal to the boys. Warren V Woody, new Sterling College coach and former Kansas U player, plans a strong season with ten veterans and new talent. Sterling’s football schedule includes Southwestern at Sterling on Sept 2 and a slate featuring Kansas Wesleyan, Bethany, Friends, Ottawa, and Fairmont.
The New York State primary closes today while the Fasten States Exposition opens in Springfield Massachusetts. The Marion grand jury reconvenes to resume Herrin massacre inquiries. Virginia Republicans meet in Roanoke to nominate against Swanson. Stine College in America’s north opens today. Justice Clarke’s U S Supreme Court era ends today on his 65th birthday. The Cleveland Masonic Temple cornerstone laying gathers national dignitaries. The National Woman’s Activities Exhibit opens in New York City under a women’s professional group. Mrs Clara Phillips goes on trial in Los Angeles for the hammer murder of Mrs Albert Meadows. Charles Ponzi faces a Boston trial under state indictments.
A Cosmopolitan Book review notes that Cappy Ricks remains the central force, repeatedly drawn back into business despite efforts to retire. Kyne’s new book showcases the enduring vigor and appeal of the well known character, with multiple chapters confirming his lasting relevance.
Johnson and Frank Frye were arrested in west Lawrence by Officers Terri Calhoun and Hunter. Johnson faces a weapon carrying charge while Frye is charged with violating the state prohibition law. Trials are scheduled for Friday morning. both men are jailed after failing to post bond. Johnson was said to have a razor and Frye allegedly discarded a half pint bottle containing a small quantity of corn whisky.
The fifty sixth G A R encampment will meet in Des Moines Iowa on September 25 The official train departs Topeka September 24 at 445 pm on the Santa Fe line arriving in Lawrence about eight oclock The round trip fare is 854 valid to October 31 with stopovers for eligible members and families who hold an identification certificate issued by J Churchill adjutant of Washington post Missouri Lump Coal price listed as 9 50 per ton by Derby Grain Co Phong 970
The twenty third annual meeting of the Kansas Conference of Social Work convenes at Central Christian Church in Wichita September 19 with Edward T. DuVine of New York delivering the keynote address. The program features sessions on the Kansas Children's Code Commission and the women's division of the Industrial Court, with noted speakers from national and state organizations.
The Lawrence Public Library began a full lecture series for high schoolers teaching proper library use for school needs. Miss Constant and Miss Carter led five English classes in two sessions today at 10 AM and 1 PM with over a hundred students attending. The third lecture is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Frances Holland and Laura Potts faced a charge of disturbing the peace in police court this morning. Both denied involvement in a fight, with trials set for tomorrow morning. Potts was bonded and released while Holland remained jailed after defaulting on bond. Holland had previously been fined 10 in police court Saturday for drunkenness. Potts claimed they were only jawing, not fighting.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call detailing the condition of all national banks as of Friday September 15. Clarence Henderson paid a $25 fine in police court for resisting an arrest and was released. Cunningham Bedding Co. advertised mattresses and renovations at 124 N.
Camden reports a new flying workshop designed to service air fleets in flight. The craft carries spare parts and tools, allowing repairs without returning to headquarters. A flag-raise marks the milestone, with plans for additional workshops after the initial test.
Mrs Medtitt uker hosts Sunday guests including her cousin CM Reel and aunt Mrs Sash Reed with Mr and Mrs Clarence Reed of Topeka. The Reed siblings, 87 and 83, are the remnants of a once large clan. Other visitors include Lawson of Kansas City and Bob Johnson. Kansas City races draw many. Several locals travel to Topeka for state fair events and relatives visit or stay at various homes around Lawrence.
Topeka report shows 1078 unemployed across four of six district offices last week. Of these, 128 referred to jobs. 1066 help-wanted applications were filed. districts Salina Hutchinson Wichita and towns Topeka and Kansas City reported varying job referrals and unemployment counts.
The First Baptist Church will hold a mid week discussion on church bylaws this winter with an all hands participation goal. A Sunday school exhum et and youth meeting follow. The Baptist state convention is set for October in Hays with details to be announced. A Pig Brotherhood social was postponed to Sept 28. An upcoming Get Acquainted social is planned at Rev Witcraft's home. Weatherwax meetings at First Evangelical progress, with many attendees and altar responses. Eudora Night and Sunday school night are slated, plus a week of evangelist led services and musical programs. The Nanninga party’s Prof T J Miller will perform nightly dances at the fair with many volunteers and a live acts schedule at the Woman's building.
Mrs Guy Bigsby in the women s department announces Pen Jel manufacturers offer a fifteen cent prize for the best glass of each jelly variety made with Pen Jel Premiums are not fully listed Standard Pen Jel recipes appear on packages including two cups water dissolve one packet and boil then add sugar and test the jelly until it shoots from the spoon Additional notes reference coal lumber and stove services in Lexington Missouri and nearby Lawrence stove works
Three people were killed and two injured when an Illinois Traction electric train collided with an automobile three miles west of Edwardsville. One coach was overturned and two cars derailed, though others remained upright. The incident halted service and prompted emergency responses.
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