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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
4
Rates for subscriptions and advertising appear with addresses and contact numbers for the Lawrence Kansas office. The page lists Associated Press membership, editors, and representatives, plus postal dates and office hours. It ends with a movie note and a Bible verse referencing Isaiah.
Sixty-two years after Quantrill’s raid on Lawrence the second Eldridge hotel and the earlier Free State hotel on the same site were destroyed. A new steel and concrete building rises on the historic corner, honoring the past while shaping a lasting civic landmark at Seventh and Massachusetts. Saline and Belleville feud over the Cross Roads title, but both towns resemble the crossroads they claim.
Lawrence faces a $1,100 drop in property valuation, risking a $10,857 shortfall if the city levy remains at last year’s level. The city council weighs keeping levies steady or lowering them while school and state taxes rise, forcing scrutiny of every budget item to avoid impairing city functions. France and Spain break peace talks with the Rif, accelerating their actions as allied forces press tribes. The Soviet navy signals an end to hostilities with assurances of concrete moves.
W E Tenney notes with postive fervor on his world trip that the old rule about sons of able men failing is proven false in America. John Heys Hammond Jr. stands out as he negotiates with Uncle Sam to adapt a giant dirigible for large scale commercial aviation. The younger Hammond, son of financier engineer John Hays Hammond, has focused on teleautematics and wireless control, making several notable inventions.
From old files twenty five years ago this date marks the Quantrill raid anniversary. City council met and canvassed the special election, electing H. B. Richards to the city council. Citizens protest annexation actions by the council. Mrs Ecker injured in a runaway incident. doctors attend. Lawrence W. Boyington of Cornell named football coach for next season. Various local notices include property sale, store transfer, and museum items.
Brigadier General John Hagood, now in charge of North Atlantic coast defenses at Fort Totten, N.Y., has been promoted to major general succeeding Major General Lasswell D. Sturgis. Born June 16, 1873 in Orangeburg, he graduated from West Point in 1896 and has served on the general staff twice. He commanded an artillery brigade during World War I and later held service in the ships lanes, earning the Distinguished Service Medal along with the Legion of Honor and the Crown of Italy.
A family headed to Findlay Ohio plans to settle there after a stay in Kansas City. Mr Rogers is expected to arrive sometime this week.
Mrs Maria Watkins Thomson sister of the late J B Watkins and long time Lake Charles resident died at her home August 6 in her ninety first year. She had visited Lawrence several times and was born March 10 1836 in Punxsutawney Penn. Her husband Professor Thomson a noted engineer and educator held posts at Illinois Iowa and Ames. He helped run the Watkins interests in Calcasieu Parish and irrigation breakthroughs were pioneered by him and J B Watkins.
Bob Wilson, a railroad yard worker in Crater City, faces growing danger as a tramp named Spike threatens with a steel spike while Wilson uncovers a wider web of crime. Amid a town obsessed with railway life and gossip, Wilson braces for the looming revelation as secrets from the yard loom over the creaking rail lines and a looming reward.
Centenary of Robert Gilchrist birth noted as eminent New Jersey law figure and United States senate candidate. New Ipswich NH marks 175th incorporation anniversary. Gerald David Lascelles, Prince Mary’s son and Victoria descendant, is one year old. Washington State Press Association to meet in Spokane for annual convention. American Numismatic Association hosts a major coins exhibit in Detroit. Rankin's Drug Store advertises bed pans and douche pans at 1101 Mass.
A crowded Sunday schedule lists services at First Church of Christ Scientist 1240 Massachusetts, Sevent h Day Adventist at 10th and N Streets, St Luke AME at 6th and N, Ninth Street Baptist at 9th and Ohio, Fifth Street Methodist Episcopal at 10th and Vermont, Salvation Army 729 Vermont, First Christian at 10th and Kentucky, Trinity Lutheran with Rev. Wilhelmson, St Pauls Evangelical 831 Illinois, Free Methodist at 12th and Connecticut, Assembly of God Turner Hall, Union Christian Mission at 7th and Connecticut, Union Chapel at 7th and Connecticut, Church of the Brethren 14th and New Hampshire, Presbyterian Church with Rev Griffith, Centenary M E at 4th and Elm, First Evangelical at 1009 Conn, and related youth and Bible activities all on Sunday and midweek.
Hollywood reports thousands flock to Pacific Coast screen employment agencies since 1917, yet fewer than 16,000 remain steadily employed. The pool includes 300 bald men, 100 one legged men, 50 athletes, 200 gamblers, 12 midgets, glass eaters and more. Extras earn around 3 dollars a day, with higher rates for camera ready performers, gowns, stunts, and costly wardrobes. Women dominate the applicant pool, many with upscale Ward rides and ballroom skills.
The public is welcome at all services as A M Werkenthin teaches. Quarterly Conference is Friday night at 8 o clock with Presiding Elder Sorg or Rev Ludy preaching. Communion Sunday at noon August 30. Union services at 7 45 Sunday evening at South Park. Rev and Mrs Ludy expected home September 1. Christian Endeavor Union of Lawrence meets Sunday night at 6 45 in South Park with Miss Jones from West Side Presbyterian leading. The public is warmly welcomed to the meeting.
An old advertisement promises “Perfect Purification” of the system as a path to health. It urges a thorough Calotabs course, taken weekly for several weeks, to rid chronic ailments. A family package with directions costs 86 cents at any drug store.
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