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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1925
Page
4
Subscriptions and rates for the Journal-World include weekly carrier and annual mail options. The piece references addresses, representatives, and telephones, plus a Bible quote and local commentary about domestic harmony and a Topeka Globe story on a family reunion.
Citizens watch a younger generation practice governance at the city hall as boys tread the boards of a civic exercise. The piece reflects on how today’s youth grow into tomorrow’s men and leaders, with the process described as a real test of public responsibility. The narrative links this to broader events, noting the era’s political currents around Hindenburg and German steel helmet symbolism.
The text surveys a jumble of topics from a student heckling Kansas corn culture with a tombstone drawing to Lady Astor and British politics. It notes American Congressmen and foreign currency shifts, mentioning Wilhelm Gulbertson moving to a new post and a dull tariff environment.
The Fort Shott Tribune notes the German president elect Paul von Hindenburg will wield limited direct legislative power but strong indirect influence, shaping treaties and top officials, with authority to dissolve the reichstag and even assume dictatorial powers in extreme peril. European prospects hinge on his stance as frost threatens Kansaya gardens and reparations, with prohibition enforcement costing fifty six million dollars yearly, about 40 rents per person.
Hiram Percy Maxim of Hartford Conn is elected president of the first International Radio Congress meeting in Paris. He comes from a famed inventor family, renowned for firearms and the maxim silencer. Born in Brooklyn in 1869 he trained as an electrical engineer and later formed his own company to manufacture his inventions.
Prince Hirohito marks his twenty fifth year as regent of Japan. In Memphis the Tennessee Federation of Women's Clubs holds its annual convention. The Methodist Episcopal Church South Board of Church Extension meets in Louisville. The Pan American Union hosts the second Pan American Conference of Women with delegates from twenty one republics in Washington.
Louisville April 29 The Maryland Public Service Commission engineer H Carl Wolfe told the American Water Works association that discriminatory and excessive taxation of light water gas traction and telephone utilities places an extra burden on customers. He argued utilities cannot cover tax costs by shifting them to customers and that taxes should reflect similar property tax standards without undervalued assessments. He urged equal tax treatment for public utilities and other property.
Washington April 29 Associated Press Aviation has created a new science in topographic maps for air navigation. The army air service uses strips from the geological survey showing terrain height water bodies and major roads and rail lines. Strip maps span routes from New York to Belleville Illinois to San Antonio Texas and Boston to Southern New England with coverage extending toward Chicago and San Diego parts of the South.
April 29 report from Topeka quotes state livestock sanitary commissioner Joseph H. Mercer on hog population shifting west as dairy expansion in eastern Kansas feeds corn to cattle. He notes fewer than 500000 hogs now, with a goal of one to two million, explaining price swings come from market overreaction and timing rather than actual supply.
The Dutch Mills society prompts the government to halt windmill demolitions and seeks restoration of carillon concerts and famous bells after industrial threats. In Plymouth, Mrs. Lloyd George reports a pearl necklace valued at 5000 dollars missing from a voyage from Algeciras.
Ambassador Rafael Sanchez Aballi of Cuba who accompanies Cuba’s president elect Gerardo Machado will become the next Cuban ambassador to the United States, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic relations as the new Cuban leadership takes office.
Mrs. Pearl Jameson of Denver visits the Omicron chapter of Baker University while Edward Schowengerdt plans a Wednesday voice recital in Centenary hall with Miss Genevieve Haskin as pianist. A chicken dinner fundraiser at the American Legion hall supports the Relief Corps delegates to Salina May 22 23 14. The Faculty Club banquet featured May Woodland Birds and a dramatic club performance at The Little Theater. Commencement activities outlined for Baker include a breakfast May 30 and a final chapel service with Rev. Gordon B. Thompson as speaker.
Historical notes recount the 1861 pre emption patent to William Qaven for 160 acres near LeRoy Kansas under the old law requiring 30 months residence. Lincoln's signature appears via W V Stoddard. The Topeka land office opened 1861 and was among Kansas earliest, transferring vast acreage to settlers amid frontier conditions.
London reports the giant R-101 airship, planned to fly between England and India, will be stainless steel with two decks and capacity for 146 passengers. Smoking will be allowed in a designated room as engines use heavy gas oil. keel laying is planned for July with flights anticipated in 1926.
April 28 report from Berlin details a squad of special police with white armbands on duty to aid foreigners. Each member must speak three languages to handle diverse inquiries across the city.
Leeds England April 28 Associated Press reports a new Leeds Civic Theater planned to feature intelligent drama with free admission. Promoters expect five winter productions and aim for widespread community support funded by collections after each performance.
Lady Barker of Batwell Court manages one of England's largest stock farms near Chessington. She is the estate owner and stock superintendent, with Barwell Court housing white fantail pigeons once from Abdul Hamid and Percheron horses gifted to Sir Francis Barker by M Clemenceau. Arkansas City children deposit 3505 in school savings banks totaling 2654 deposits.
Alumni plan an annual luncheon and business meeting followed by a varsity game. Evening plays, reunions, and Sunday services led by Ex Governor Henry Allen and Bishop Waldorf mark a full weekend, culminating in commencement day with a speech by Bishop Francis McConnell and a graduating luncheon. W C A waffles fund a national convention delegate.
Scented wooden decoys used in parts of South Africa trap deadly tsetse flies causing sleeping sickness. The flies cling to flesh-scented dummies and are killed. In London, April 28, officials seek to curb elopements and marriages by village constables requiring consent from a superior officer before marriage.
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