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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
4
Readable segments show Kansas City Kansas officials trimming the city budget to curb rising taxes while Lawrence faces February deadline for tax levy decisions. Discussion touches on how to meet indispensable city needs without tax increases amid regional gas rate questions and public budgeting pressures.
The day’s news notes ongoing feuds over pistols and a long running journal crusade. Kemal Pasha divorces his feminist wife, citing the burden of two dictators in one family. The Universal Christian Conference on Life and Work opens in Stockholm with King Gustav V delivering the inaugural address. Gustav, born 1858, ascended the throne in 1907 after King Oscar’s death, and has endeared himself to subjects through concern for their welfare.
Samakov principal Ostrander reports hope for construction of new school buildings on Sofia outskirts to start next spring. The plan follows favorable reports from America and discusses Robert College’s status near Sofia, noting removal unlikely and potential shift to Balkan national character. The Sofia site would serve both boys and girls schools of Samakov.
In Cork Ireland the civic guard chief says the betting craze has seized the city affecting men women and even school pupils. At a hearing three bookmakers were fined 100 dollars each as crowds block streets to discuss form and place bets while many cannot afford to bet.
Tokyo authorities will raise several hundred acres of flood prone land using earth from subway sewer and water main projects. The plan long discussed would reclaim indd land at an estimated 30 million yen with government aid.
The National Negro Business League holds its annual session in Tulsa Oklahoma today. Grand Forks North Dakota is the meeting place for the Northwestern Hotelmen's Association convention. An Institute of Politics at Furman University opens to educate the South on political matters. The 100th anniversary of the Jadines treaty signing at Prairie du Chien is celebrated. The Banks Family reunion is held at the old Fairbanks home, said to be the oldest in the United States.
From our old files fifty years ago Father Deskins upset as Jeff Davis backed out in Illinois Lieut James H Lane passed exam awaiting orders Tramp Topeka claims population 7200 Rhode Island Street new side walks Prentis visits Mennonites Kansas cheese 10–12 cents beans 50 cents per bushel beets out of season 25 cents melons 5–15 cents apples 1.50–2.00 per bushel grapes 10–15 cents peaches 3.00–4.00 per bushel State board of Equalization in session at Topeka.
In Greenwood county fifteen farm bureaus women clubs plan a county fair exhibit August 18 to 20 showing clothing work and card displays on sewing tasks. Allen county Cow Testing Association to reorganize September 1 with dairymen enthusiastic about portable records. Doniphan county home makers clubs schedule two daily demonstrations at the county fair September 1 to 4 including cheese making and a firewood cooker. Pawnee county agent outlines regular office visits on the second Thursday at Burdett, third at Garfield, and fourth at Rozel. Crawford county farmers report unloading 231 tons of soil sweetener this year after not paying freight in 1922, with forecast of 100 more tons. alfalfa yields three tons per acre in two cuttings. Sugar beets yield from one acre in Great Pond after irrigation. Washington county plans a four day farm and town boys camp at Camp Steelaway August 23 to 26 with two dollars cost, for ages eight to eighteen, leaving Washington at 4:30 a.m. August 22. The Universal Christian Conference on Life and Work opens today in Stockholm with delegates. This summary notes regional farm programs and county fair demonstrations with multiple named counties and programs.
Jim Fowler a mail clerk entangles Bob Wilson in a plan to secure a railroad job. They encounter Potts and Spike during a tense yard pursuit over brass journals and a theft accusation, leading to Spike’s capture by detectives and a climactic threat to Bob. The scene blends humor with danger in a rail yard setting as the duo confronts theft and lies.
The De Soto Athenaeum held its August gathering with Mrs Maggie Freeman presiding. Eighteen members answered roll call as discussions covered early De Soto history and pioneer experiences, with papers on The Bible and Job. Guests included Mrs J P Buckingham and Miss M C McCray of Sterling Kansas. September plans were announced.
The first natural gas company in America has operated for over a century and still sells gas from its original wells. Based in Fredonia New York it is run by Republic Light Heat and Power Company of Buffalo.
A vintage health ad urges Purification of the system for health. It claims Calotabs cleanses chronic ailments and restores vitality, recommending a thorough course twice weekly for several weeks. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.
A brief note recalls Fredonia's early gas era when boys startled by escaping gas lit the countryside. The city later drilled nine wells and laid mains, selling natural gas for business. In 1825 General Lafayette visited and was impressed by well lit streets. A stone monument now marks the first gas site's location.
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