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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1919

Page

2

Cattlemen Seek Washington Talks to Stabilize Prices

A Kansas livestock delegation led by former Governor W KR Stubbs and Kansas Livestock Association secretary J H Mercer heads to Washington to press for market stability. They argue food administration policy worsens cattle prices, threatening production and future demand, as farmers demand assurance of profits after high feed and pasture costs. Also a call for jobs at Boener Brothers Cigar Factory offers women and girls steady work.

Topeka Kansas W KR. Stubbs Lawrence J. H. Mercer Kansas Livestock Association Washington Food Administration Eldim Mercer Boener Brothers Cigar Factory Adv

WILL VISIT VERMONT J Flintom Stops in Lawrence on Way from California

W J Flintom returned today from Clair California where he spent three months visiting with his daughter Mrs E P Sample wife of Eee Sample of California. Mr Flin is a newspaper man of 54 years experience. He intends to visit several days in Lawrence and Kan City. Next Friday Mr Flintom starts for Vermont where he will the home of his boyhood. In California he attended a reunion of Kansans at Sycamore near Pasadena with over two thousand Kansans present.

J. Flintom Lawrence California Sycamore Neer Pasadena

Women and Transit Fares Led to Fines in Ascot

London reports show a magistrate at Ascot fining Miss Lillian Ascot ten dollars for not paying a railway fare with the remark that women are the worst offenders in fraud against railway companies. The item also notes various brief ads and miscellaneous clippings from London, Kaiser headlines, a German POW escape, wool imports, and other notices.

London Ascot Lillian Ascot London and North Western Railway

Sorority Announces The Dela sseler New Pit

A sorority announces The Dela sseler as a new pit and notes lavish spending by Mrs. Code EF TONS and others, with references to Rev and fadley among the cited parents.

Sorority Mrs. Code Rev Fadley

Baldwin News Briefs From Chapel Decor and Local Events

Regular morning chapel exercises were held in the newly decorated Centennary chapel by college students. The main floor now features new opera chairs and refreshed walls with fresh varnish. Main seating holds about 500. The high school football team announced two game dates, October 3 against Waverly and another with Wellsville, as coaches Webllborn and Captain Hil direct the squad with Jasper Griffin aiding training. Mrs. Arthur McPheeters’ Baldwin stock won four prizes at the State Fair, including two firsts and two seconds, with Speckled Sussex entries. Mrs. McPheeters plans to enter fowls in the inter-state fair in Kansas City. Mrs. Herbert Pardee and Nette Pardee of Kansas City visited, then returned home after a brief stay with Warle Williams and family. Charles N. Bailey and Mrs. Bailey left for Shawnee, Oklahoma, due to the death of Mrs. Thomas Waldrop, a cousin. Miss Jane McCarter of Topeka visited Goodwin friends over the weekend. Five Masons were in green in some event.

Centennary Waverly Wellsville John Webllborn Hil Jasper Griffin Hakiwin High School Baldwin Ickens Arthur McPheegers Lopeka

Obituary for syn lacile Woodward in Douglas County Kansas

Syn lacile Woodward daughter of Albert Th and Grace J Woodward born September 20 1801 in Marion township Douglas county Kansas died September 18 18L9 in Vachlo Colorado aged 17 years 11 months 60 days She leaves a mother and a grandfather Jd o R Woodward many friends joined Friends Church Easter Sunday 1914 She was a devoted worker among the young folks of the community came to Lawrence to live in 110 with her mother since then She was cheerful and happiest when helping others After her father died in 1010 she cared for her mother and grandfather who she cherished She left Lawrence four months ago for Colorado seeking health but passed away before recovery The obituary notes her devout life and family ties.

Syn Lacile Woodward Albert Th Grace J. Woodward Marion Township Douglas County Kansas Vachlo Colorado Jd O R. Woodward Friends Church Lawrence

Enrolment Growth at Local High Schools Surges

Readable school data shows Quincy Woodlawn and Lincoln Heights leading growth in enrollment as the second week of school closes. Total high school enrollment stands at 666 with increases across Wirg, Lincoln and nearby institutions amid rising population and interest in education.

Quincy, Woodlawn Lincnly

Local society notes and cinema price rise at Varsity and Roversock

Several Kansas City and Lawrence residents visit kin in California and Kansas City. Updates note Mrs J P Coffman and daughter returning to Lawrence, Miss Rose Segenaum in Kansas City, and various trips by Mrs H J Cooper and others. The Varsity and Roversock Theatres raise admission from 15 and 27 cents to 25 and 20 cents due to higher film costs and labor. Management explains higher raw film costs and cotton, with no change to film quality and continued pursuit of premier pictures.

Kaixe Ty and Dowersuck Theatres Leony Varsity Roversock Lloyd Ware New York City

Undertaker profiteering probe widens in Topeka case

Assistant Attorney General Clifford Matson cites evidence of a local undertaker profits combine, with testimonies indicating profits up to 160 percent. Investigation will press on as officials pursue the case. Meanwhile the Prince of Wales and party travel across Canada, to spend most of today at Revelstoke before reaching the Pacific coast.

Topeka Clifford Matson H.C Son Matson Prince of Wales Canada Revelstoke

Lecompton Barbecue Draws Distant Crowd

In Lecompton a large turnout attended a community barbecue with "100 pounds of choice beef" and other dishes drawing thousands of parents. Displays showcased local school districts including a model of a schoolhouse and samples of wool. The event featured food and exhibits from Wax Worth, Wood Valley, and Stony, with emphasis on district displays and agricultural products.

Lecompton Filenn Uteenwood

Adoptions at Pinckney School Highlight Compassion

Fragmentary OCR shows Pinckney School adopting a child, with guardianship by Cernaine and Pineknes factions. Mention includes yearly funds and frames, and a letter from sixth graders to the adopted child. Names appear garbled but indicate a local school humane adoption effort.

Albertine Cernaine Sion Berry

Corpus Christi Funds Russian Rehab Support Scaled

Officials estimate total funds for a rehab project may reach five thousand dollars as they review assets and contributions from multiple parties. The report cites regional figures and notes ongoing efforts to secure additional support from local and national sources.

Record year at KU shows enrollment rise across schools

The university reports higher enrollment this year with gains in several colleges. The School of Engineering and the School of Fine Arts show notable increases, while Medicine and Pharmacy see substantial student presence. A ceremony and community discussion expected at the Law and Education divisions.

Jeno Unive Feltewi Ihe Colrae Ays Sehwol School of Fine Arte Vasi School of Law School of Medicine Geduate School of Tharmacy Rivery School School of Firineerimg Shases An Tar School of Medicing Resedake Ftr Lawrence Tyberge

Examining Dates From Lane County Superintendent

The Lane County superintendent announced examination dates this morning. Details indicate the district will proceed with scheduling after review and confirmation by state authorities.

Examington Lane County Tron

Kidnapers Special Trial Day Opens in Douglas

In Douglas Arizona the Kidnapers Special brings 174 residents from Twinbee for a deportation trial. Defendants attend court locally and prepare a defense with attorney Frank Carley and ex‑attorney John Williams noted among participants as the case proceeds.

Douglas, Ariz Tvinbee Douglng PSL7 Bisher kKroun Promis Vestat Lonutiel Frank Carley Johu Williams Tieepee

Monument Unveiling in Quebec Honors Sir George Cartier

In Quebec this afternoon a ceremonial unveiling marks the monument to Sir George Etienne Cartier, the noted Canadian statesman. Festivities include balms and prayers as speakers reflect on Cartier’s legacy and contributions to Confederation.

Quebec George Etienne Cartier

Forbears of the Seal and Its Curious Behavior

A curious observation notes that fur seals fear water when on land, fearing drowning due to their fat. Once pushed to swim, they quickly forget how to walk and lapse into aquatic habits, revealing a strange land-to-sea behavior pattern.

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