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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
4
A partial 1925 newspaper excerpt mentions Associated Press framing and a legal note about republication and news rights. It references Lawrence Kansas, a temple of reflections, and touches on Arctic exploration, Ford ships, and MacMillan’s ships testing ice hulls, with scattered prayers and vacation mood.
Residents face detours as paving sidewalks and new buildings rise on Lawrénce main street. The changes are hailed as improvements, with communities hoping the disruption proves brief and the town becomes easier to live in. In Washington, reports say an agreement on China's role and a European security pact are near, though none fully finalized.
The British settlement keeps miners at work by government bounty to the industry, delaying a full dispute settlement. It is hailed as satisfactory, with the subsidy funded by general taxation and seen as cheaper than a strike. Nine months may bring closer views between miners and owners.
Frank W Ballon a defendant in a District of Columbia evaluator case has served five years as superintendent of Washington public schools He is a New York native with degrees from Columbia Teachers College and Harvard PhD in 1914 He previously reorganized Massachusetts city school systems and headed Boston schools prior to leading Washington schools He has written several books and been active in National Education Association affairs.
Topeka July 21 Kansas claims a climatic edge for its poultry industry with baby chicks thriving in February to May due to abundant sunshine. Kansas State Agricultural College professor L F Payne notes 69 hours of sun in 109 possible, ranking fourth in sun exposure behindArizona Nevada and New Mexico and linking direct sunlight to healthier chicks. Studies by Dr W Ke Hinsha emphasize climate’s role in disease development, while the American Association of Instructors and Investigators in Poultry Husbandry plans to explore sun use and ultraviolet light at its seventh annual meeting at the college August 10 to 11 with Dr J S Hughes and J G Halpin leading discussions.
Summary fragment notes Swiss national independence day and Colorado celebrating a fiftieth year of statehood. Mentions unclear references to Kentucky nominations and various individuals, possibly indicating political events or figures, but text is garbled.
Governor Allen and the Beacon’s growth are highlighted as the paper marks seventeen years of ownership and rising circulation. Editors, gatesmen, and local business details anchor a profile of Wichita life, with anecdotes about musicians, bankers, and travel. Kansas fields, corn and hay prospects frame a bustling morning scene.
A dramatic scene unfolds at London Queen s Hall as a giant winged creature emerges from a packing case to thrill a massive crowd. Professor Challenger leads the spectacle while four travelers are borne aloft amid cheers, then a citywide procession follows through Regent Street to Piccadilly. The ensuing night ends with God Save the King and police and cab clashes as the men are released at Lord Rox ton's chambers.
Local families including Mr and Mrs George White and Mr and Mrs Leroy Elliott dined with Chas Hunsinger. Several trips and visits are recorded with Hecks, Nottinghams, Erwins, and Adams kin visiting Missouri and Kansas City. Pauline Brune at Simmons Hospital recovering from appendicitis. operation performed last Monday. Community members travel to Canon City, Fairyland Park in Kansas City and attend church events with the Ludys and Hills.
A stream of Lawrence shoppers and visitors appears as Arthur Rockhold, John Breithaupt families, and many neighbors are noted visiting, shopping, or calling on relatives in Lawrence and Baldwin. Several residents plan moves to McPherson County, while others motor to nearby cities for visits and Sunday dinners.
Lawrence shoppers noted on Wednesday while Mr and Mrs John Stoebner hosted Carl Plambeck family Sunday. Johnnie Elm visited Kansas City Wednesday. Miss Hattie Schwartz and Katie Oswald left for California. Mrs Henry Schwartz and Edna called on Mrs Guy Deskins Tuesday evening. P Geiss hauled corn to Baldwin Wednesday. No church at Worden Sunday. attendees traveled to Lawrence for Evangelical meeting. Charles Schwartz received cattle from Kansas City Wednesday. Fred Klutz helped drive them home. Little mission group enjoyed a Baldwin Park picnic Tuesday evening. Mrs Ivan Schwartz and Helen Schwartz helped Mrs August Fleer with threshers Tuesday. Frank Lutz and Andrew and Guy Deskins attended Ed Van Hosen funeral last Wednesday. Earl Wineinger visited Baldwin business on Wednesday. Clyde Bajer family and Miss Glenna Montgomery biked to Baldwin Tuesday.
Oak Ridge and family of Kansas City entertained at their sister Mrs Will House dinner and visited mother Mrs N A Green who is in Simmons hospital with rheumatic fever from bad tonsils. Storms damaged lines and a lightning strike burned a tree near the Jellison home. Oak Ridge picnic postponed. Community updates note health improvements and travels, with many locals taking overland trips and a family reunion at the Leonhard home.
Anna Granberger and Florence Murphy host several relatives this week as neighbors recount hospital visits, blood transfusion for Leslie Hall, and a young boy’s death. Elmer Canary and friends return from Fort Snelling training camp. Trips to Colorado and Nebraska noted, plus threshing and threshing helpers at farms in Sunnyside and Mend.
Valley Chapel reports include Charlie Sanders threshing for Hu go Schellhorn Friday afternoon and various visits by Mr and Mrs Ellis Bonds, Mr and Mrs McNees and family, Fred Gray, Neal Banks, and others. churchgoers from Valley Chapel attended Lone Star services while community updates mention hospital care and telephone company complaints in Wakeeney.
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