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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1926
Page
4
A 1926 Lawrence, Kansas page notes a dull Sunday night for youth, the Davis verdict exonerating the former governor and sons, and evolving political discourse. It covers road work in Lyon County, Hindu Muslim tensions in India, a Kansas gold prospect, Abd el Krim, and looming peace talks amid renewed fighting.
The piece lists local officials by ward and posts humorous scenes from the contest, notes the Centen nial grounds fee, and reports Col Campbell becoming Register for the Land Office at Kerwin. It recalls Kansas governors from Robinson to Osborn and asks for portraits of living ex-governors to hang in the capital.
Miss Mayme Headon returns from a death's visit in Claremore Indian Territory guest of sister Ady Shuits frames up a new house on Alabama street. Ehmer Willis takes camera to Lecompton to photograph Lane University views. Lectures on Law and Medical Jurisprudence to begin at the University tomorrow. Mrs W A Stevens and daughters invite for reception on Saturday April 15 at 1121 Louisiana street. Ada serge hosts Terre Haute visitor staying with aunt Mrs Usher. Anna Fischer hosts party next Saturday for Kansas City guest Mrs C A Handsom. Mrs Forrest Savage and Mrs J S Em tery hostesses this afternoon for Ladies Social Circle at Congregational church. Prof W F March of the Commercial club received word from A E Stilhyell Orient Line to study route via Lawrence before any action. Stilhyell would regret leaving Lawrence if necessary to adopt line. Tupher and family as to Lawrence from Temple Quayle are mentioned.
Well liked in Lawrence the pastor elect of Grand Avenue Methodist Church moves from Indianapolis around October 1. Interest grows in establishing the Bible chair at the University by the Woman's Board of Missions in the Christian church. Wallace Clair Payne, arriving tomorrow to begin his work, comes from New York and Evanston. Dr. Payne's first public appearance in Lawrence will be at the city Y M C A meeting Sunday afternoon at seven o'clock.
Dr. Washington Luis Pertira de Souza, elected President of Brazil, hails from Rio and studied law in Sao Paulo, where he later served as Minister of Justice, Mayor, and state president. His term begins November 15, noted for economy and public works including highway construction.
In Washington today hearings on prohibition begin while farm relief sessions continue. The senate weighs Steck-Brookhart certification as the House tackles miscellaneous legislation. Funds for liners and the French Line expansion are under consideration, with the French Line planning to raise about 2.3 million dollars for trans Atlantic service. A Tokyo report notes a new steel invention from iron sand by Yoshimitsu Mima, with preliminary tests described as unusually promising.
B Dodds departed for Washington last evening on court of claims business. In the capital he plans to attend to matters concerning Spanish War veterans and related issues.
Easter programs at First Christian Church and neighboring churches drew strong crowds with 7 baptisms, a 18 person baptism, and a choral Easter cantata. The Unitarian service framed Easter as life and immortality, while Dorcas Society contributed garments and cookies for charity.
The report notes Keep Faith Day events at Trinity Lutheran Church with talks on the denomination’s world work and a Women’s Society social at Mrs H McCurdy’s home. A Sunday Easter program featured cantata Victory Divine with choir, orchestra, and soloists. Dr H F Martin preached at the eleven o’clock service.
The report covers religious talks stressing God and immortality, a well attended musical program, an Easter breakfast for ninety at the high school department, and church announcements. It notes Dr Hislop and Rev Radwin Price as guests, lists Ladies Aid meetings, a General Ladies Aid circle, a spring party at the University Department, and funeral proceedings for F L Vandegrift with Gen Wilder S Metcalf as honorary pallbearer.
Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello proposes avoiding harsh purges and using Syrup Pepsin to restore natural bowel regularity. The remedy is gentle, nongriping, harmless, and palatable for children and adults, with 60 cent bottles advertised in stores selling medicines.
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