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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1922
Page
2
Reflections on postwar Asia Minor unrest, rail industry rehiring, and Smyrna relief efforts frame a broader view of American concerns. Water supply algae episodes threaten city filtration as debates over Turkey, prosperity, and peace prompt questions about future military involvement. Sunday racing bans in Kansas City spark local reaction amid new Speedway activities.
Analysis notes public discomfort with graphic violence while Prime Minister Hughes urges League involvement in Near East affairs. The piece argues the League lacks ready machinery to act and may appear powerless next to national powers amid the crisis. It also reports France's Clemenceau preparing to share views in the US, using cables as a communication channel.
Charles F. Murphy rounds out a two decade leadership of the Tammany Hall political machine in New York. From ward henchman to state governor maker he built power by molding city politics and backing the right mayor. The enduring society has weathered many storms and remains a dominant force in New York politics.
A garbled collection of satirical lines and headlines. The text references running an auto, coal prices, Europe’s role, an noiseless pistol, scarecrows replacing lightning rods, an orchestra leader shooting, wealth fantasies, German workers, stolen patrol wagon, Woolworth building nailing talk, American dentistry, barb wire fences for birds, a Boston speeder crash, and Hoover on coal and diamonds.
Charles F. Murphy marks two decades as city boss of Tammy Hall while other civic notes include Rev. Daniel Feehan celebrating 15 years since his consecration as Fall River bishop. The day also notes Key Pittman’s 50th birthday and upcoming political nominating events in New York.
Kansas City reports a world wheat surplus pushing prices lower as England and Canada claim demand, with France buying mainly for futures. Poor rain across the Trans-M Missouri region hurts corn and oats prospects. new-harvest moisture is needed to lift prices while farm equipment purchases rise as hoes numbers grow.
The community debates a high speed record event at a Kansas City speedway drawing about 56,000 paying attendees and thousands more at bulletin boards. Some residents question fast Sabbath travel while others celebrate a record day in local history. Subscriptions arrive from Plant City Florida with readers in Lawrence and nearby communities.
Mrs Wilbur Pine and Mrs Walter Palmateer hosted a Friday afternoon shower for Mrs William H Dunn at 601 Elm Street North Lawrence. Guests enjoyed music and refreshments after the gift presentation separating the busy week included a mill injury and a local church meeting.
The Lawrence National Bank releases its official statement to the comptroller of the currency, showing total assets near two million dollars and deposits of 1.309 million after deducting quarter million in special deposits. Quick assets stand at about one million with cash and sight exchange over half a million. The report is noted as the bank’s largest and best statement to date.
An up to date shopping roundup highlights radio sets from Palmer Tire Co and accessories for cleaning and heating. It also promotes Armstromic tables, Kennedy Plumbing displays, Paterson Hat Shop fall models, Radiant heaters from J. Dodds, Brown's Grocery for picnic supplies, and a sale on A B C electric washing machines from Kansas Electric Utilities Co.
Farmers sold ewes after a wool market collapse, creating a ewe shortage in Douglas County. Breeding stock branded bucks sell slowly despite higher potential rewards. Sheep showing and grants will be held at the Magazines All of Them City Drug.
Mrs Anderson left yesterday for Wichita to attend the Kansas state conference of Social and Public Health Workers, representing the State.
Partial OCR text shows a Douglas County Tuberculosis Association reference and an advertisement for Chocolates by a City Drug store. The readable portions mention local health group activity and a product promotion in the city.
739 Lake Street resident underwent a minor operation yesterday and is at Sitimons Hospital for treatment and recovery.
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