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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1920
Page
4
A cluttered page reports on circulation matters and a Kansas audience notice while reflecting on Senate campaign fund investigations. It cites election peculiarities, religious passages, Army service, Armistice Day plans, and wartime price shifts alongside German surrender terms.
A fragment notes the thermometer unreliable this season and mentions the first football game of the season starting today. The week is described as a mix of summer warmth and cooler days.
Testimony before a senate committee said two World War I veteran publications were not controlled by major parties. American Legion Weekly and The Star and Stripe presented different bias patterns, while administration forces discussed influencing the soldier vote for Democrats. Soldiers after service did not align to a party, and the veteran vote remains undecided amid pressures and broader political talk.
The Leavenworthy Times voices concern over so called Mugwump papers failing to stay independent and criticizes their Republican tilt. It argues voters show little pre election interest as campaigns begin and predicts a strong Republican majority for Harding and Coolidge once ballots open.
The notice highlights the centenary of James J Motcomb a Confederate congressman and commissioner to Canada with events tied to World War service eras. It notes anticipated arrivals of wartime veterans contingents and separate gatherings in Seattle for the Ninety‑first Division and a Texas Oklahoma unit. The Second National Encampment of the American Legion and fairs in the Tri‑State area are also mentioned as ongoing or upcoming events.
Fragmentary report notes business uptick amid boycotters named Rushenn Ereliacs and AS83 William 11. Mentions a visit sequence by the new German Emperor and references to impeachment court and governance in Europe. Readable entities include New York and Germany.
A fragmented Lawrence text recalls Richard Cordley and Western street rail plans from the Kansas Pacific depot west to the city bounds. It notes health, a birth announcement, office moves, diphtheria concerns, and local business shifts including Riggs and Nevison and Pearl Perky leaving for Nebraska and a new bank building occupancy.
Fragmented OCR lists several historical figures linked to wartime Britain and politics. Mentions include a Welsh-born figure aged 56, Edward Russell, Fletcher ex-governor of Vermont, Victoria Claflin Woodhull, and women’s suffrage leader, with scattered references to Davenport and the United States presidential race.
The text notes the Grand Duchess Marie Adelgide, ruler of Luxembourg, as she approaches taking the veil after Allied victory ends her pro German ambitions. It places her move in the context of postwar shifts and mentions other distant events and birthdays.
Fragmentary reads mention Lawrence events from twenty five years ago with garbled phrases about residents, local officials, and new affairs. The legible items reference community notes and a sense of historical reflection without clear specifics.
Mercy Otis Warren, born Barnstable Massachusetts, was a pioneer and historian who died in Plymouth Massachusetts on October 19 1814. Felicia Hemans, born Liverpool, died in Dublin May 16 1835. In 1870 Germany began the Verdun investment. The item ends with the murder of Lord Mount- as listed in today’s anniversaries.
Obscure note says Cardwell, a veteran of duty, bought a wall paper sheet at the Journal-World office. Grant's July 4 vigil was witnessed at Wigke burr. Cadwell plans to move to Yawrenes from Winfield to educate his four children.
The date of the annual meeting has been changed to October 2. The revised schedule includes a photo program hour and a special Bible study. Election of officers will be conducted during the convention to be held at Tear Star.
A garbled article describes a burglary attempt focusing on jewelry and a market entrance. The text mentions a suspect or witness window view and possible scorched outcomes, but key names and locations are unreadable.
A local Park fair plans a formal event next week with a designated games day and discussions on fair arrangements. London shops push later trains for reduced-fee travel. A Dublin ball incident saw armed men disrupt guests over attire.
A local note recalls that Mary Chilton, not a Pilgrim Father, was the first to set foot on Plymouth Rock, highlighting a well defined tradition about the Pilgrim Daughters and their role in the landing. The piece references church services and community notices featuring local congregations and ministers in Topeka area streets.
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