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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1922
Page
4
The clipping offers delivery instructions for Journal World late copies and a misdated Bible verse. It mentions calling the office between times and references Kansas gift coal deal chatter. The text includes awkward OCR errors and stray financial figures.
A noted group from Great Britain and dominions, members of the Silgrave institution, arrive at Lawrence and the University to promote friendship among English speaking peoples. The visit emphasizes international goodwill amid global tensions and seeks stronger cross-border ties.
The tragedy at Smyrna worsens as 75 000 refugees crowd the shore awaiting ships that do not exist. The world remains unprepared while relief funds rise and calls grow for decisive action. Without durable aid and order in the Near East, aid efforts risk futility and future massacres.
Carl R Gray, born 1867 in Arkansas, rose from apprentice telegrapher at age fifteen to chief clerk for Frisco, then president of the Great Northern in 1912, to Western Maryland, and later led the Union Pacific during recent years as head of the railway system. He has been active in railroad administration, including during government operation era.
A jumble of disjointed phrases references faint heart and Judy, promises of love and obedience, a headline about an alleged booze seller, a lucky rail striker, Germany beer output, New Mexico sending a Spaniard's daughter to Congress, bullfighters, a dancer named Wladislau, and Kipling denying criticism of the U S in a talk with a bone and a hank of hair.
Denison marks its golden anniversary as citizens honor the city’s long history. Across the nation events unfold from Saint Maurice’s festival in Austria to a US Legion convention in Alabama with meetings starting today in Montgomery. In Baltimore an aerial convention opens with noted aviators. Atlantic City hosts the annual United States Fisheries Associations convention to discuss industry wide topics.
Organize Athletic League Hutchinson Reno County rural high schools plan an athletic league to foster contests during the school year. County Superintendent S P Rowand invites all high school superintendents to an organization meeting at his office soon.
Preliminary plans and organization for a Cherryvale Rotary Club are perfected as District Governor Geo A. Gurnsey of Independence attends the meeting. Cherryvale members expect to seek a charter after their next gathering.
A demonstration on the Pine farm near North Lawrence shows treating seed before planting yields about 275 bushels per acre with better quality sweet potatoes than untreated seed. Clifford Pine and R W H Rogers report profit and disease-free plants, while noting soil infection risks and wider state implications. The treatment uses corrosive sublimate in 30 gallons of water, with a ten minute soak for sweet potatoes. Information available at the farm bureau office.
In Topeka the looming 1923 legislature faces a stubborn puzzle of merging agricultural livestock and horticultural departments amid fears of excessive political control. The W C T U backs reform, while figures like Lillian Mitchner promote commission-backed laws. Local officials expand duties as national figures shift posts amid scrutiny.
London Sept 22 Scouts in Bedford attended church where Vicar Rev A O Cheney denounced smoking as dirty and urged Sabbath rest, while Lord Amherst praised some leaders who smoked and encouraged Sunday favors. The clash ended with a plan for a future public debate between Peer and Parson to raise funds for church and scouts.
A report describes an intensive campaign by West End drug traffickers in London with methods to deliver cocaine. Tactics include leaving packets on lamp posts and doorsteps, rolling omibus tickets with contents, and disguising packets in match boxes or clothing. A separate local notice invites Dairy Association members to a September meeting at the Chamber of Commerce with Mr Haas present.
California mines in Grass Valley are projected to produce a value of 3,000,000 this year with new development work unlocking area bodies. Experts say the expanded output could total several million dollars annually for the next fifty years, marking a major boost for regional mining and related industries.
Augusta residents face a November ballot on a proposed municipal pool bond issue. The city council gave no firm commitment but indicated they likely favor the project, seeking funds large enough to cover construction of a sizable city pool.
The Diamond Dyes product claims simple directions that let any woman dye or tint faded skirts dresses coats and draperies to look like new. Each package instructs whether material is wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics and guarantees good results even for beginners.
Two English visitors from Parliament will speak at the Friends church Sunday evening October 1 on the subject of peace. The visitors expect to discuss authors and engage with the Lawrence community while sharing perspectives from their parliamentary roles.
Intermediate and Senior meetings at 6 45 Evening worship at 7 45 Ser magn subject The Message to Soxyrna Good organ and chair music at both church services First Christian Church Corner 10th and Ky 930 church school IL Junior church Wi Morning preaching hour Subject Standards of Conduct 7 The Christian Endeavor sessions 8 Evening preaching hour subject Message of Jesus to the World The Sunday school orchestra begins to play promptly at 9 30 It is a treat to hear them The church choir furnishes inspiring music at the church services A hearty welcome is extended to all to attend these services Chas A Richards minister
The United Brethren Church at the corner of 17th and T hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m and preaching by Pastor E McAferty. This is the last Sunday before conference with many new faces in the congregation. A Senior GC meeting is at 7 p.m and another preaching service at 8 p.m. Ninth Street Baptist Church at Yth and Ohio offers 10:30 a.m. prayer meeting led by Deacons and preaching by a select pastor.
The A. M. E. conference pastors report 140 in attendance last Sunday with 150 expected this Sunday at 4 p.m. Forum led by Mr. W. E. Wright, president. 6 p.m. B Y P U L services with Mr Bootwin presiding. Bible hour at 8 p.m. preaching by a top Methodist preacher of the conference. All are invited.
A Saloniki corporation forms with 10 million francs capital to reconstruct areas ruined in 1917 fire. National Bank of Greece funds half, Jewish capitalists supply three and a half million, and local Greek investors provide the rest. In Colusa California rice mills run around the clock to harvest the old crop and prepare for a new season starting in October. Sacramento Valley rice yield this year nears vernal levels and should total about 15 million dollars. Texas reports 5724 manufacturing firms employing 522 workers.
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