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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1926
Page
4
The TurkisH reg ton fo states mobilize amid Mussolini’s rising image as a global factor. Observers see Italy Greece tensions and potential imperial ambitions shaping regional moves. Geneva world court talks proceed without US input as Kansas scholar Sieffer earns European study fellowship.
Reports from a Kansas university and town events recount insect collections for a Philadelphia display, new student enrollment, a teachers library, plant specimens, and bird studies. Local happenings include dam debates, social celebrations, a wedding anniversary, a street paving dispute, Swedish American club formation, and a hunting day trip.
A reader praises a Journal-World editorial condemning foreign tongue music aired by KFRU and performances by K A Howl, noting endurance of non English music and calling for editorial stance.
A reader laments American pride and language respect criticizing paying foreign heavy musicians to sing in their own language and Americans attempting foreign songs. The comment urges Americans to stay true to their language and customs.
The high school presents The Boomerang a three act comedy by Winchell Smith and Vietro Mapes set for Friday April 23. Virginia Nelva played by Mary Louise Enley seeks a job as a nurse for Dr. Gerald Sumner portrayed by Phillip Cook who falls for her as the drama unfolds. Tickets went on sale Friday with prices 35 and 50 cents available at the high school or Sound Corner drug store.
Ten years after the Verdun clash French troops captured German trenches on both sides of the Meuse. Other items note Sir Claude de Crespigny entering his 80th year, Frederick hosting a Tee Highway Association convention, and the Girl Scouts national convention opening in St Louis. Also headlines honor Brigadier General Edgar Jadwin’s nomination and a 1748 Concordia Deed for a land title in Pennsylvania.
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, famed for its impact on American music, visits Lawrence during Music Week at the University of Kansas. Architect of the group, Elbert I. Carpenter, is celebrated for his vision and support, building a lasting national artistic influence.
Dr Harry Gordon begins duties as district superintendent in Kansas City district. Funeral sermon in Kincaid for Dr Forsythe. Shakespeare club meets in West Baldwin with readings from Romeo and Juliet. Local youths attend concerts, relays in Lawrence, and Baker University events. Fire incident at Lilian Seatt home. Community sales planned by Derwood Quackenbush.
Monday morning at Will Curtis home Marvin Bond was called Miss Mary Sanders was hired to teach Lone Star school next term Will Curtis hauled corn to the farm for Mrs Mattie Ingram Austin Flory and son Frank Porter Bond and son Everett ground corn at Sanders mill Thursday afternoon John Gibler went to Viniand for eggs to set At the school meeting Friday Fred McKinney was reelected treasurer Lawrence visitors included Austin Flory Frank Esther Mr and Mrs Rudolph Dietz Mrs Charlie Sanders Mrs Porter Bond Opal Mae spent Tuesday with her grandparents August and Mrs Dietz while her parents were in Lawrence Roy Curtis and Marvin Bond
Lawrence visitors and local social events are noted with numerous calls on friends and relatives. Names include Flory Dietz Ulrich Childs Curtis and Sanders among others, plus mentions of a baby clinic and a charity hog sale. Will Johns is reported doing fine at Memorial hospital.
An old ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for sour and acidic stomachs. It claims rapid relief, stronger acid neutralization than baking soda, and gentle bowel cleansing without purging, priced at twenty five cents in drug stores.
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