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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
2
Grounds at 11th Street to 6th Mass to Grounds parade begins near 2 and 8 pm with 1000 performers animals elephants horses riders and dancers. Doors open 1 and 7 pm tickets at downtown office and Round Corner drugs store. Trains depart after midnight for Topeka over Santa Fe line.
Local theater in Lawrence closed briefly for fall season prep while renovation continues. Lawrence Chamber secretary GC LW Scott returns from vacation in Brainerd Minnesota after reporting a 18 fish haul on lakes. KU alumnus Fred Ellsworth releases a university facts pamphlet. Kansas Pioneer bronze statue moved near Fraser Hall as gym floor work finishes. Wheat on local market falls. farmers hold grain for higher prices. Prohibition enforcement plans prelude a national notice to Masons events. Lawrence Masonic lodge set funeral arrangements. Robbery suspect in Gerald Kapman case remains at large as flood toll rises in Japan with several drownings.
In Reed's crash a motorcycle and car swerved to avoid a collision. Reed suffered a broken leg and a shattered elbow as debris fell on him. Joe County officers note a streak of bad luck affecting locals, with prior incidents cited by Deputy Sheriff Rob Roford.
Flood waters from heavy rains west of Hays receded Sunday with Big Creek back in its banks. Some houses were moved by rushing water and bridges out. In Seguin area eleven large barns were wrecked by wind and fields of corn washed out. Meanwhile Dupont declares quarterly dividend of 1 per share plus extra 1, payable Sept 15 to holders of record Sept 2. American Flier Detail: Lieut Col Kerwood and Capt Papin arrive at Casablanca squadron HQ after volunteering for service against Moro rebels.
The listing notes the Varsity Theatre closing for a pesdecorations period with showings of The Lady with Lewis Stone and Nita Naldi, Oh Doctor with Reginald Denny, and Hearts and Spurs with Buck Jones. A garden note mentions Mrs. H. Giffin of 400 Minors Street growing sunflowers from seed, reaching heights of twelve to sixteen feet.
A fragment from a May note in Pittsburgh Pa recounts a caller praising Resinck Ointment after initial doubts. The short message claims the product finally helped where others failed.
Several defendants faced speeding charges with fines of 10 dollars for Kir, Husted, Drafalik, and others. Spalsbury pleaded guilty, Judge Stewart banned driving for 60 days for contempt. Mason excused from the bar, Williams Downs and McKinzie fined 3 dollars for leaving cars without lights. Marshall fined 10 dollars for disturbing the peace. Howard Cheney not guilty, trial set for Saturday. Morris not guilty, trial next Monday. Coker and Trine to return Saturday. Warrants issued for those absent. Artistic photos by Lienopee Studio at 829 Mass. St. }
Captain Dougherty a Civil War veteran and elder in the Presbyterian church died about ten years ago in Platte County Missouri. He served in Company B 3rd Missouri Infantry and was a personal friend of Sit ting Bull. Surviving are son John D Dougherty daughter Mrs C C Courtney grand daughter Mrs Roger Martin and grandson Lawrence Dougherty.
L Hy Hansam of Emporia and Beatrice Gook of Lawrence appear in a local health and programs notice. Special lecturers will be provided.
An advertisement encourages mothers to give McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to thin children. It claims rapid weight gain, health benefits, and compares tablets favorably to classic cod liver oil. The copy notes availability from The Round Corner Drug Co and local druggists.
In memory of Abbie Bigsby Crowder who died August 16 1931. Mentions thoughts of her sister Belle Kline and references to portraits by Thompson Studio 829 Mass. The text reflects a graveyard memory with lines about tears and silence as loved ones remember the deceased.
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