Lawrence Journal-World front page notice 1925
The document shows subscription rates and mailing details for the Journal-World newspaper in Lawrence Kansas dated Tuesday April 21 1925. It lists contact numbers and regional pricing for home delivery within 150 miles and beyond, plus advertising and representative offices in Chicago New York and other locations.
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Massachusetts Street
Pente
Katuas
Nance
Chicago
Lawrence
Kansas
Journal-World
The Raid Survivors Of Quantrill Meeting At University
The article recalls Quantrill's 1863 raid on Lawrence and notes sixty-two years later survivors, now older, will gather at the University. It highlights ongoing interest among old settlers and praises the university for organizing a remembrance honoring pioneers and those who endured the raid.
Michigan bill urges 99 inch hotel bed sheets
A Michigan legislature bill proposes 99 inch bed sheets for hotels and a 12 inch fold over the blanket to protect sleepers. Critics recall Kansas once laughed at a similar seven foot sheet law. Most hotels change sheets daily but not blankets, and the pill aims to shield the sleeper’s face from the blanket.
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Michigan
Kansas
Who Makes Records at Kansas Relays Athletes Honored for Fast Track
Rotary speaker De F. G. Allen praised the Stadium groundskeeper for a fast track and ideal conditions at Saturday's Kansas Relays. He noted athletes and officials delivered top performances, though weather and humidity influenced results, with many world records broken especially in the shorter events.
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de. F. G. Allen
Rotary
Kansas
Hindenburg election could harden European arms drift
The article argues that if Hindenburg wins Germany may again align with the old order, intensifying armament and delaying democratic reform. It notes Europe would bear heavier burdens, while a defeat could leave Europe hard but offer some relief. U S population is projected at 113 million by July, with eight million growth in five years driven by immigrants and native birth.
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Hindenburg
Europe
Germany
Washington
United States
Ottawa University sixty years ingo and celebration notes
Editorial comments celebrate Ottawa Universitys sixty years since its 1869 opening and the joint inauguration of Dr Erdmann Smith as president. The piece praises the universitys historic role in Ottawa, its economic impact, and its value beyond mere assets, highlighting community pride and the I Knew Him When column. Also brief item: Kansas electrical contractors plan a state convention in Topeka on May 23 with about 200 expected.
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Ottawa Univrsity
Roger Williams University
Ottawa University
Tony Jones
Ottawaa University
Erdmann Smith
Ottawa
Ottawa Herald
Topeka
Electrical Contractors of
Kansas
Arthur O .Tucker
Real Estate Boom in Los Angeles Draws Locals and Newcomers
In Los Angeles April 12 1925 a visitor rails at the booming real estate market praising its vigor while lamenting hot air predictions and growth. He notes mobile locals buying land, outsiders joining the rush, and surrounding towns being absorbed into the expanding metropolis. He mentions Catalina island trips, Catalina views, and local social ties before reflecting on Venice and the city’s inflated claims.
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Los Angeles
Los'Angeles
Kansas
Pasadena
Lawrence
Pacific Coast
hSan Francisco
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Miller
Kansas State University
K.U
Iowa
M. G. Manley
Pomon
Sellards
Rob Nesbit
France
Linn Mason
Ike
Hughes
George Chambers
Oskaloosa Independent Passed to Roberts Family Generations
April 16 report notes Oskaloosa Independent enters third generation of the Roberts family in a Kansas paper lineage. Frank H. Roberts, secretary of the state board of administration, announces the transfer alongside two small-town weeklies in Jefferson county. The firm roots date to 1860 under J. W. Roberts, with sons now guiding the McLouth Times and Meriden Messenger.
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Kans
Oskaloosa, Independent
Frank H. Roberts
State Board of Administration
Jefferson ’ County
J. W. Roberts
Frontier
Independent
Roberts Boys
McLouth Times
Meriden Message
Oskaloosa
Meriden
McLouth
F. H
Mr. Roberts
C. W. Roberts
Eugene S. Roberts
Cincinnati
Ohio
Missouri River
Atchison
Kansas
State Agricultural College
Ottawa University Celebrates Sixtieth Founding Anniversary
Ottawa University marks today the sixtieth anniversary of its founding. Senator William Borah and Mrs Borah celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary. The Tariff Commission begins hearings on butter costs abroad and in the United States. Houston hosts the 13th annual Good Roads Association convention and the 21st annual National Highway Association meeting. Ignace Paderewski is to speak at a three day Congress of American Citizens of Polish Descent in Detroit.
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Ottawa University
William
E. Borah
United States ‘Tariff Comission
United States
Houston
United States Good Roads Association
Bank|feed National Highway Associaion
Ignace Paderewski
Congress of
Ita
Detroit
Revival and church notices across a city lineup
Sunday religious notices report revival meetings at the Church of the Brethren led by Rev Kinzie of Ottawa with evening sermons on Jesus Christ the Lighthouse of the World and daily meetings at 7 45 p m. First Methodist honors Rev Edward Hislop with a sermon from Isaiah 40 1 and welcomes ten Haskell Institute women to church. First Baptist details a full week of services deacons Bible study and Music Week plans plus missionary notes. Unitarian pastor discusses cruelty to animals stressing global empathy and the value of kindness. Plymouth Congregational prepares an April Woman’s Missionary Society meeting at 3 pm with Miss Alice Skilton on immigration.
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Kinzie
Ottawa
Lawrence
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward Hislop
Haskell Institute
Chas. E. Davis
Topeka
Borneo
First Baptist Church
Brotherhood
R. C. Moore
R. Q. Brewster
H. W. Keene
Theodore Wiley
E. P. Sisson
Evelyn Strong Clausen
Dr. White
China
Unitarian Church
Backus Sunday
Henry Berg
Hsil
Plymouth Congregational Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Hui Reding
Louisiana Street
Charles M. Sterling
First Evangelical Church
B. F. Lady
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Lady
Christian Endeavor
Dynamo
Philathea
Ludy
John Wannamaker
Philadelphia
B. F. Ludy
First Presbyterian Church
Caryl J. Dodds
Dodds
The
Missionary Society
A. W. Cunningham
Indiana Street
Roth
Beale
Lacy
Leavenworth
Docking
E. A. Bleck
J. H. Mitchell
Clevenger
Topeka Presbytery
The Ascension Theme At Morning Sermon Observed
An morning service reflected on Christ’s ascension with three transfers noted from visible to invisible Christ, local to universal reach, and loose ties to a united church body. Activities included Young People class led offerings, a gift of a Jesus image, and sermons stressing doing God’s will.
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Jesus
Young People’s Department
Church School
Cleland
Young People's Department
The
Temple
Ida Alford
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Foot Relief Ad
An old advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for irritated feet with acid perspiration and odor. It claims immediate drying, rapid relief from soreness and weariness, and urges readers to insist on genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia sold in 25 cent bottles by all druggists.
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Magnesia
Ady
Fae
Attendance in Lawrence Sunday schools by group
Lawrence Council of Religious Education reports total attendance for Sunday schools: white 2774 across children 911 youth 700 adults 883 and colored 198. Ten largest adult classes include First Christian mixed 41 and Methodist women 30. Second Christian church rally raises 155.65 to help pay church debt with remaining about 325 to raise.
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Lawrence
First Methodist
First Presbyterian
First Congregational
First Baptist
West Side
Methodist
Congregational
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Mehi
Second Christian Church
Lyth and
Tenhepsee
Mr. Sims
May Increase Hospital Dues For Topeka Employees
Santa Fe employees vote on May 15 to approve a dues hike for the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Hospital association. Current rates vary by income from 25 cents to 1 dollar per month, with proposed increases to 50 cents, 73 cents, and 1.25 dollars respectively. Also to elect two trustees to the hospital board.
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Topeka
The
Santa Fe
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Hospital Association
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