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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1928
Page
4
The Iola Register editorial page faces neglect as Charles F. Scott misses recent issues. Coolidge flood control plans draw mixed reactions, with national opinion split on district funding and federal aid. Lindbergh’s flights spark optimism and warnings about aviation risks and Atlantic crossing debates persist amid early political contests.
A district attorney's report notes prior assurances that the blacklist action did not target the Daughters, while city authorities and physicians report protective results against a potential smallpox outbreak. Precautions already in place may avert trouble with a few more days of effort, as a single premium was found in town.
Old Home Town notes a dollar-darling price for trees and a one dollar dam stake. Cynt J. F. Wooster & Co. to open a new drug store this week in a handsome town fixture. Saloons draw young lads away as changes in business and street work bring uprooting of shade trees near Theodore Poehler's home. A grade dig forces removal of trees, endangering longtime shade.
Twenty five years ago Professor Naismith relocates to 1008 Tenn Street in Ss Weatherby while 1018 Mississippi Street changes hands to a new owner. A colored man named Pease is named tutor in botany, the first such honor for a colored person at the University. Mrs. N. C. Stevens hosts a cordial reception at the Stevens home on Louisiana Street with about 100 guests amid apple blossoms and pink green decor. Mrs. D. P. Usher marks her 85th birthday with a charming afternoon at her Neglected South Ten negate Street residence. Mrs. John G. Haskell entertains a small dinner group for Mrs. Mary Simpson who departs for Keokuk Iowa. Q. Bowman, city’s dye costn superintendent, purchases the Davis property at 1115 Rhode Islands Street. Students’ behavior near Chancellor Strong’s administration included a mild disturbance and pepper incident prompting brief police intervention and class matters around the Junior Prom festivities.
Ten years ago Germans launched furious assaults, forcing the British to fall back to a new line on higher ground. General Haig’s forces defended this line as fresh troops arrived. The Lawrence Hotel is slated to become a city hospital gift from George M. Falley to the Social Service League, with the Post Office after the transfer.
Rev. R. E. Stauffer announced late last night that George M. Falley will donate hotel property to the league for remodeling into a city hospital. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Bechtel will move into the home of Miss Helen Backer. Federation of Women’s Clubs meets in Salina today and tomorrow with Lawrence delegates including Mrs. George Barker Mrs. George Maffel and Miss Helen Backer.
A brief Kansas history capsule notes 1855 governor orders legislature meeting at Pawnee on first Monday in July 1859 governor Medary announces votes for an imitative convention 1874 Anthony A Ward described as a white settler in Shawnee County with ties to the region.
Yoneka April 16 AP spring returns to Kansas with what meteorologist Flora calls the most severe late season freeze. Skies mostly clear and highs near 68. Night temps stay above freezing. Tonight and Tuesday forecast partly cloudy with little moisture. Apple crop escaped major damage but early varieties suffered. Northest counties report above freezing. readings include Concordia 28, Concordia 82, Codre Citys 34a, 137 and Kansas City.
Dr Alexander Wetmore, an assistant secretary of the Smithson Institution, visited in room Snow Hall at 4 30 p m on his way to California after earning fame as an ornithology authority and author. Mrs Wetmore, formerly Miss Fay Holloway, is from 1823 Massachusetts street and attended the University in 1910. Rev Charles A Puls of Trinity Lutheran church tells Bible stories to juniors at several junior high rooms, adapting them for student comprehension and enjoyment.
Undersheriff Bob Rutherford and deputies George Reed Houston Turner Henry Collins and Barry Glahn shot at a waterworks area target range Sunday scoring well in pistol practice session.
A Texas travelogue notes the Missouri Pacific railway reach to Brownsville and a grand depot, plus the Belle Jardin hotel. It highlights Houston as the largest growing city with the Ship Channel, a 14 million endowment for Rice Institute, and Galveston’s sea walls and waterfront development. The piece frames Texas population and industrial promise, urging readers to recognize the state’s vast reach and potential.
A party toured Texas coastal and border towns noting Corpus Christi growth with $4,000,000 building permits and Padre Island access, Galveston and Houston charms, and San Antonio's winter appeal despite a rare norther. They recount hotel stays, a Cadillac rental, and gifts to McReynolds, then visit Laredo, Brownsville, and Paso, promising further notes on Rio Grande Valley farmlands and the Winter Garden.
Real estate transfer records show WH Cadwell and wife of Lawrence transferring lot 6, block 6 in Haskell Place Addition to C We Hyre of Lawrence. Revival meeting at the Free Methodist Church draws full attendance with speaker Rev Archer addressing judgment and uncovering hidden sins. Tonight's sermon titled Nicodemus and others is billed as one of the series’ most important. Marriage licenses issued include Will Tucker and Eleanor Saylor, both of Kansas City, and others: references to Ellen Doody, of ?
Easter Sunday gatherings marked by guests at several Lawrence homes. Names include Freese, Duncan, McNish, Skinner, Barkett, Grosdidier, Warmker, Ziegler, and many neighbors. Funeral details for Mrs. Louisa Ziegler noted. school meeting reelects Lyn Holmes director. Easter programs and local visits fill the week.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild liquid laxative for women, children, and the elderly. It traces the 1875 origins and 1892 drugstore release, claiming vast world sales and urging readers to request a free sample bottle by writing to Monticello.
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