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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1926
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas Journal World page notes a daily devotional titled The Way of Blessing with a Moses quote and a citation from ex-wife objections to a marriage involving Leggy Hopkins. The piece frames social commentary through marital questions and personal experience.
Athletes from a dozen states competed at Stadium Field in a weekend Kansas Relays event. The article notes rapid improvements, close finishes often decided by fractions of a second, and discussions on training, intercollegiate pressure, and the quest to understand ultimate human speed. It also touches on political commentary about farm relief and prohibition policy shaping public debate.
A Kansas state bankers meeting convenes in Topeka to decide how to react to the Supreme Court ruling allowing banks to withdraw from the state guaranty act on six months notice. The issue affects both failed bank depositors and depositors in surviving banks, with economic and political implications.
The Coffeyville Journal defends the New Eldridge hotel in Lawrence, arguing it meets local needs and that optimism about hotel ventures is common after new openings. It contrasts Lawrence with other towns and notes Coffeyville’s own hotel thrives without vast profits, urging cautious judgments on hotel schemes.
Bohemian born immigrant physician turned anthropologist Ales Hudlickay has earned the Huxley Memorial Medal of the Royal Anthropological Institute for his study of primitive man. He pursued anthropology in Paris, conducted fieldwork worldwide, and served as curator of the United States National Museum of Anthropology while writing extensively.
The text notes the anniversary of the Lexington engagement and American Forest Week observances. It mentions the 45th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting in Washington and United States Steel Corporation stockholders’ annual meeting in Hopoken. An American delegation attends the Rome opening of the International Institute of Agriculture General Assembly.
J. H. Crawford, director in Kansas for the federal free employment service, reports labor demand is light even on farms. Recent rains and snow storms slowed industry and farming, with building trades hit hard by bad weather.
Forty five words summarize a Lawrence Kansas column recounting Oread school roll of honor with students May Savage Nellie Grover etc and noting a local appointment of exDeputy Sheriff Win Campbell as Deputy US Marshal. It includes patents issued to Kansans week ending March 28 and remarks about a former editor in Lawrence, plus 25 years ago notes on hedge, awning changes, church parlors event, a wedding, postal department salary changes and local contest results.
Minister Alfred O U Greys led Plymouth Congregational Church in morning and evening services. A sacred musical program by Miss Holt preceded the sermon on Foundations, arguing Christian foundations lie in God's mind revealed, with each era adding interpretation and inquiry. The minister pledged personal initiative and fidelity to individuality as core to his ministry.
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover argues that a stabilized Europe will sustain and expand American exports. He says trade grows from world prosperity, not conquest, and calls for better selling practices, longer view policies, and continued American investment in education, science, and efficiency to maintain a share of global trade.
The Plymouth Church crowd welcomed Mr Grey and his family as the new minister. Next Sunday’s sermon title is The Meaning of Manhood. The People’s Society meets at 3 in the Parish House with high school and junior high students invited. The church plans no major changes without careful thought and consultation.
A Unitarian sermon urged religion to aid the developed mind and heart of man rather than rely on supernatural means. Rev. Chas. A. Richard spoke at First Christian on truth, freedom, and harmony in the heart, while Rev. Edward Hislop and Rev. Richards exchanged pulpits. United Brethren recalled the home as the foundation of church and state.
An appeal urges the reader to tell a friend to take McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to gain weight and improve appearance. It promises five pounds in 30 days, with a refund if unmet, and cites a testimonial of 15 pounds in six weeks.
The Christian Endeavor Society held a well attended meeting with an inspiring discussion on Sabbath observance. A practical sermon titled Little Foxes followed by a pastor's talk. Regular Semi Annual business meeting announced for progress reports. White School District 61 elects C N Stallard treasurer for three years and hires Hazel Charles as teacher as patrons approve $1800 for expenses.
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