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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1926

Page

4

Subscriptions Rates and Notices From Lawrence Kans Journal

A Lawrence Kansas newspaper snippet lists subscription rates and mailing details, plus staff representatives in Chicago and New York. It notes Associated Press rights and publication terms, with a note on home delivery timing and a religious-era quotation.

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Audit study urged to guide Lawrence city finances

Readers urged that the recent city audit be used to reform budgeting and public services in Lawrence. The piece argues for a comprehensive, coordinated review of community business, linking school, city and public programs to the city’s income and debt, with better trialing of future returns.

Lawrence Ine Oily Commission Cach

New York Papers Fight Corn Country Bias On Follies Ban

New York papers argue Emporia bar on the Follies hurts Ness Yorkers, claiming it will block tickets as Emporians head east. The Times notes clever job claims for rural residents but says the ban complicates access to entertainment for city residents.

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Humorous Debate Echoes in New York Prohibition Hearing

The piece discusses defense of public viewing in Emporia and jokes about New York humor during a prohibition hearing in Washington. It notes laughter at senators admitting liquor prices and references crime records of Gerald Chapman and a Kansas City columnist.

Washington Gerald Chapma Kansas City Star Chapman Kansas City

Old Home Town Sign of Spring in Lawrence

Spring signs bloom in Lawrence with new sidewalk work on Rhode Island Street and repairs on Kentuky and Quincy mains. Judge J P Usher notes a small stream on Adams Street. Col H L Moore departs for Trinidad to wind down Moore & Bennett branch. Charles H Gower sells his stake to James H Gow trustee and withdraws from the firm. Fort Scott lecture by Mrs H F Starett and Miss Alice Coleher benefit concert planned here next week.

Snow Yesterda Hanscom Frank Howard Rhode Island Street West Side Quincy H. L. Moore Trinidad Colo Moore & Bennett Charles H. Gower Gower Brothers & Houghtelin Doug County Mills James H. Gow Chas Gower Kentucky H. FE. Starett Fort Scott Alice ‘Coldher Coleher Lawrence

Local notices and society items from the Journal area

Twenty five years ago Webb McCain injured his hand in the elevator at the Journal building this morning. Ground floor work begins on a new metal ceiling in the corner room of the Eldridge building to house Lawrence Drug Co and J P Ross. Judges Whitman and Banks will have offices in the New Divide waiting room. Griges will occupy an office on Gen Wilder Street. A new high school society Delta Omicron Omicron formed. Five young men arrived Saturday with red and white colors. Mr and Mrs James Means moved from Emporia to live here. Hannah Oliver hosted Monty evenings for Ed Copley who departs tomorrow for California. Miss Virgie McCrory hosted a seven-girl luncheon Saturday. Guests included Caroline Armsby Katherine Sellars Esther Wilson Stella Faton Maybelle Way Oliver Gondry and Jeanette Welch. Belle Welch confined at home due to illness. Dr A Prank Kerns, former Lawrence dentist, elected mayor tremillian. J I McClasky of this area celebrated her birthday with a family reunion at home.

Webb McCain Journal Eldridge Lawrence Drug Company J. P. Ross Whitman Land Judge Banks Wilder St Caroline Armsby Katherine Sellars Esther Wilson Stella Faton Maybelle Way Oliver Gondry Jeanette Wa Belle’ Welch Pr. A. Prank Kerns Lawrence Reveral Tremillian J J. I. McClasky Feilo

Today’s Events Mark Historic Birthdays and Milestones

The newspaper notes the 200th birth anniversary of Lewis Morris a New York signer of the Declaration of Independence and recalls the 100th anniversary of a duel between Henry Clay and John Randolph after heated Senate debates. It also mentions greetings to King Albert I of England on his birthday and reports President Coolidge addressing the Pan American Congress in Washington. A statue unveiling for Edward Douglass White in New Orleans is announced and reference is made to the first girls agricultural...

Lewis Morris New York Henry Clay John Randolph Senate King Albert England Coolidge Pan-American Congress Washingon Edward Douglass White U.S Louisiana United States New Orleans Girls’ Agricultural

Opened in Palestine School by International Women’s Unionist

A school in Palestine established by the International Women's Unionist Organization at Nahaial is to be opened today by Lady Sama 1, wife of the former high commissioner, as part of local education efforts. The item notes the event and key organizer.

Palestine International Women's Unionist Organization Nahaial Sama 1

Mary Pickford Fame Backed By Family Background

The piece notes Miss Mary Pickford as the world's most famous woman at thirty three, tracing her rise from Gladys Smith of Toronto to global film stardom. It highlights her family’s profession, early stage work, and rapid success on screen across American and international markets. It also briefly mentions medical clinic attendance and a divorce filing by Lida Kennard against Edward Kennard.

Mary Tuckford Sehance Miss Pickford Smith Gladys Smith Toronto Globe

Organ Recital by Helen Marcell at Frazer Hall

University of Kansas student Helen Marcell presents an organ recital in Frazer Hall with soprano Margaret Drennon and accompanist Louise Miller. The program includes Bach, Franck, Karg Elert, Handel, Vidor, Scott and more.

Helen Marcell School of Fine Arts University of Kansas C. S&s Skilton Iorgan Frazer Hall Margaret. Drennon Louise Miller Bach Franck Mike Drennon

KC Kansas radio Evening Schedule Features City Talk

KEKU At University of Kansas airs tonight with a talk on The National Importance of Cities. Folded program includes student music by Helen Stockwell and Lorene Grant, a short radio playlet, campus news bulletins, and an address by Mrs. A H Ree broadcast from Memorial Hall in Topeka to the Kansas Branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.

brewdast_ly KEKU Kansas Rez- Bureau Tis P School of Fine Arts Helen Stockwell Lorene Grant Allen Crafton Department of Speech and Dramatic Art A. H. Ree Philadelphia National Congress of Parents and Teachers Memorial Hall Topeka

Lawrence Gets Factory Loaned For Thuntile Tile Plant

Lawrence Duntile Company opens a cement building tile works at 846 East 1Sth street. Dr W C McConnell and son Howard McConnell own and manage, with J H Bagley and W H Dian-Mir Co of Holland, Mich providing equipment. The tile product is a strong low absorption cement tile claimed to be cheaper than brick.

East 1Sth Street W. CL. McConnell Howard McConnell Lawrence Duntile Company J. H. Bagley W. H. Dian - Mir Co Holland, Mich

Real Estate Transfers and Local House Building News

Real estate transfers include Charles F Daniels and wife to Sarah J Melton for Lot 19 in Sinclair’s addition with $9300 consideration. Miriam Hughes Childress and M F E Honn hold undivided halves of several lots on Elm Street in Baldwin for $500. John I Beck and wife sell strip in Earl’s addition for $1. John F Beck and wife sell another strip in Earl’s addition for $1. Dairy specialist J W Linn of Manhattan, with county agent HL Col Glazier, plans a Leavenworth county contesting association. Bond, a former farmer, is building a cottage at 830 Rhode Island Street and aims to reach Lawrence soon.

Charles. EF. Daniels Sarah J. Melton Sinclair Miriam BR Hughes- Childress M. FE. Honn Atv Undivider Elm Coet Baldwin John I. Beck Luella B. Beck J. W. Linn Manhattan Lawrence HL. Col Glazier Leavenworth County Bond Late Star Rhode Island Street Lawrenice

Elks Install Officers After Meeting on Vermont Street

Newly elected Elks officers were installed at last evening's meeting in club rooms on Vermont street. F. W. McDonald was exalted ruler, C. A. Hunter leading knight, J. R. Good loyal knight, C. G. Carl lecturing knight, C. W. Carman secretary, G. W. Kuhne treasurer, Ernest Seidel trustee, Emil Hartig tyler, Gene Glahn esquire, William Underwood inner guard, and C. F. H. Tucker chaplain. Refreshments followed the ceremony as about 140 members attended.

The Elks Lodge Vermont Street F. W. McDonald C. A. Hunter J.R. Good C. G.iCarl C. W. Carman G. W. Kuhne Ernest Seidel Emil. Hartig Tyler Gene Glahn Esquire William Underwood C. FH. Tucker

Easter Guests and Society News in Baldwin Area

Baldwin residents enjoy Easter visits from family and friends including Misses Eustacia and Florence Bennett and others. Local events feature the Ballwin AAUW meeting with a play Over The Wall and social refreshments.

Easter Services And Community Notes Highlight Baker News

Easter Sunday at First Methodist featured a dramatic Easter story and choral music as Rev. John Maclean preached on The Message of Easter. Nearby, M Hutchins, a Baldwin resident aged about ninety, died after a short illness. Community events included a tote for Ginling College, a charity fete at the old T. C. Hall, recitals at Emporia Teachers College, and local social activities with neighbors and families sharing reports from Knowledge Hill and surrounding towns.

Ering Ethlen Stewart Helen’ Moorhead Louise Korff Esther Bronston Theodore Bunyan Franl W F.H. Hutchins Baldwin Sway M. Hutchins Mr. Hutchins First Methodist Church Negle Hunt Osborne G. F. Hale George Struble Thon A. Evans Drury Brow Kraft H. K Louis A. Rowland Manney Frank TF. Sidles Warren John Maclean Grace Huey Sa G. B. Bretratt Koworfly League Frank Hobble Pierce and Franks Jr F Oreign Society We P Williams T. C Yauslin Baker Warel'dd

Mrs T M Duncan Dies Near Paola After Illness

Mrs T M Duncan, known to Douglas county residents, died at her Paola home February 20 after poisoning and other complications from eating oysters. Surviving are her husband T A Duncan and four children Grace Davee Orrin Duncan N Duncan J Duncan, plus nine grandchildren and two sisters. Services were held at the Presbyterian church with burial in Paola Cemetery.

T. M. Duncan Douglas County Paola Duncan Ve. Raglan Nancy Cordelia Higbee L. B. Higbee Wi Hall T. al. van Orrin N. Duncan A. M. Duncan Grace L. Davee Mr .Duncan Thy Kansas City Douglas Ordell Weronga Cod J. McCarthy Delavan Presbyterian’ Church James DePree Paolies Ctory Wallace John Mek John Ran George Bridenbacher Robert Stewart Elmore Fleming

Prohibition hearing and farm relief on Washington agenda

Scrambled brief notes show a Prohibition hearing and farm relief items in the Congress agenda. A Steck Brookhart contest lingers before the Senate while the House handles laylation program and a Queer Accident Newton reference appears amid scattered names and stray phrases. The garbled text includes Gates of Ainley Kerr struck on the leg by a hoard curtain and snow blocking a train near Emporia, with partial names and fragments.

House Steck-Brookhart Senate Hart Newton. Kapri Au Gates Ainley Kerr Trai Tommn Emporia Gates Hove

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