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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
4
A 1925 newspaper fragment lists executives and staff for The World. It notes president at 123 Massachusetts Street Taw Kansas and includes Associated Press rights and audit bureau references. The piece also quotes Psalm 37 23 and comments on growing weather for pastures gardens and new hotels.
A fragmented column surveys political talk around Gov. Ma Ferguson of Texas and her supporters, hints at Hindenburg’s presidential bid, and riffs on campaign publicity and public notices. It notes postal rate changes, a cook book tied to marriage licenses, and a civil engineer’s critique of Washington’s early works.
Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, born in Iowa, completes his fiftieth year as president of Stanford University after a decade at the helm. A physician by training, he studied in Munich and Frankfurt and joined Stanford in 1909, later becoming medical school dean and then president.
The World Crier service of KYW provides world news every half hour. Various stations offer concerts, operas, vaudeville bits, and jazz through the night including Mornday’s dinner concert, Vincent Lopez from WDWF at 7 p.m., American Legion program on WHB, The Mikado on WLS at 7:15, Gold Dust Twins on many stations at 7:30, WIP Symphony at 8, Brunswick artists at 9, Carmen with full orchestra at 10, and other musical features from WOAI WEAF WEEI WGR WEAR WJZ KDKA WRC WBZ WGY KOA WMC and WDAF. A travelogue Over the Seven Seas airs from WJZ at 10, and Paul Ieman’s jazz from WPG at 10.
Associated Press notes a growing influx of American travelers to Europe with bookings high for May, June, and July. Steamship lines report strong demand as Britons plan summer returns, while a London season aims to accommodate early arrivals and extended stays. The report mentions marriage licenses in Martin Stout and Ina as well as Ottawa court activities and King George's support for Ellen Perry.
C. B. Finch surveys San Diego as a thriving Pacific coast hub with widening boulevards and a grand park. warships, Coronado Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe development showcase wealth and spectacle. He notes overgrowth risks, predicts price surges, and contrasts with Lawrence’s modest promise, reflecting on border towns, Tia Juana races, and the lush coastal boom.
The national council of the Episcopal church will run rural problem courses at least eight university and college centers this summer. Programs cover rural sociology economies community survey leadership and recreation. Sites include Cornell Estes Park Lancaster University of Wisconsin Michigan State Ohio State Kansas Agricultural College Auburn and more. Courses are interdenominational and extend from July to late July in various locations.
Washington April 18 An Associated Press report says Congress may be asked to authorize 7 to 10 million dollars to build a national gallery of art to house the Smithsonian collection. Senator Smoot of Utah will sponsor the project aiming to place the nation among world art centers and inspire private gifts. A separate police court note lists C Cooper and J Jackson charged with speeding and careless driving with Jackson’s trial set for Thursday. H W Gradfrey forfeits a 33 pound police court fee for failure to appear on jay driving charge. Frank Flack fined ten dollars for speeding.
An American from Moorhead Minnesota named Charles Winter received imprisonment from Swedish judicial authorities. He had traveled in October 1923 with a power of attorney to collect an inheritance for a client. Charged by a rival claimant alleging forgery of the power, Winter was held for 15 days before the client’s signature was proven genuine, after which he was released and the accuser and her attorney faced action.
Ottawa reports 1924 farm land values across Canada remained steady at 87 per acre. British Columbia led provinces with 96 per acre, while other regions ranged from 53 to 24 per acre. The figures cover improved and unimproved land plus farm buildings. Abolitionists ordered an inspection of beauty parlor electrical devices in Chicago.
City schools will reopen tomorrow following a two day Easter break. Seven weeks of instruction remain in the current term and the second six weeks examinations are scheduled in the period ahead.
School authorities are busy verifying seniors' credits as the week progresses. Broadcast your needs are also being handled through a Journal-World Want Ad.
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