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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1927
Page
4
Advertises weekly and yearly subscription prices for Journal World with mail and carrier options and addresses for representatives. Includes public notices about Associated Press rights, Lawrence Kansas post office entry, and a Bible verse. Contains divorce report about Mrs Chaplin and her husband. Discusses life rafts and sea safety with critique of overwater aviation plans and calls for limits on stunt flights.
Arkansan dwellings along the White River retreat to higher ground after floods drive residents from their homes for a fourth time this year. Local authorities report ongoing recovery and hazard warnings as waters remain volatile.
The Kansas City Star reported a bizarre August day when hail iced a county road near Smith County, stopping a bus and requiring a tractor and snowplow to clear the way. The piece notes record temperature swings and forecasts a summer that defies history.
Jonathan Davis spoke in Topeka predicting Noah Bowman as the next Democratic candidate for governor. The remark suggests Davis allies may oppose Ed T. Hackney, signaling potential splits within Kansas Democrats after earlier talk of unified backing for Hackney.
The Davis interview may boost Republican candidates for governor next year while Democrats fight for the nomination. A north river highway offers no clear advantage over the Lawrence route for Turn runners, who face two cargo captures on Sunday. Douglas County shows a firm stance against rum trade, enforcing state law, and new highways are not meant to aid lawbreakers.
In the old home town a wind storm toppled a fine glass front wardrobe in front of Egrleston's, smashing the large glass panes. Tolls paid at Ferry draw about eighteen dollars on opening day, covering running costs with a small surplus. A new business building rises on Warren Street near Howard and Spencer's, and a three store block is going up on Massachusetts Street opposite Sampson's livery stable. Neff & Register open an agency for Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machines in Poehler's block opposite the market house, with brothers Wood, Neff, and William Register behind the venture. Mr. C. E. Gray plans to move to Lawrence this fall, joining local gas works and business circles. The city council reduces night police salaries by 15 dollars monthly to 45 dollars, a move five officers reportedly disapprove.
Twenty five years ago Pearl Laptad and her sister trip to Colorado Springs while Walter Bell passed through Lawrence. Alfred Buch, recently at Blick's Garden Denver, visits family and will join Willis Wood orchestra this winter. Avery Olney marked his birthday with a party for twelve friends. The Santa Fe railroad plans a new Baldwin depot with city ground for a park and brick station while the old depot becomes a freight facility. Mrs. R W Sparr shows slight improvement. A letter from E Oher says he expects recovery from an accident and possible eyesight loss.
A Civil War correspondent recalls supply lines after Chicamauga and Missionary Ridge. The Union built an eighty mile Nashville to junction with the Tennessee River and warehouses to move supplies. After the delays a battery crew attempted to catch a late train, missing it by miles, only to learn it was wrecked later by rebels.
President Hoover reports a favorable five to six month outlook based on Commerce Department studies. In early 1927 figures, construction and exports rose, while pig iron, textiles, and autos lagged. Employment shifted toward services, with cheap money aiding enterprise. Dr. Augustus O Thomas elected head of World Federation of Education Association.
Fort Riley Kansas hosts a two day rifle and revolver shoot by the Kansas Bankers Association vigilantes on September 12 and 13. R Neill Rahn leads the event with Captains Grow and Ramey assisting. Brig Gen Symmons commands and will also host a horse show at the cavalry riding hall.
The noted bishop of the M E Church South turns 70 today. Also listed is the Prince of Wales preparing to depart Victoria for the east, marking a return journey. An American Gladiolus Society convention and exhibition opens today in Spring held ae, under auspices of the League of Nations the third general eon- we.
Campaign events open in Genève Switzerland as Governor Dennis Murphree and former Governor Theodore Billyy become opposing candidates in the Mississippi gubernatorial run-off. Voter interest rises amid international site hosting and local political engagement.
Lloyd Douglas and daughter Beverly visited Lawrence on Wednesday. Many local families and friends, including the Hugheys, Bingleys, Tornedens, and Davidsons, hosted or visited over the weekend. A birthday party for Fern Brock drew about thirty five attendees. Community events include a Big Springs Farm Bureau meeting and a 4-H club gathering with canning demonstrations, plus a clinic in Lawrence for children.
The biggest society party in Big Springs was hosted last Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. Gharies Wilson and the home of Mrs. A. E. Wilson. Over 750 guests attended, filling all parking spaces in the city and along the road. The event was described as the largest ever, with a guest remark that everybody was there.
Poultry raisers in Washington Kansas register individual brands at the farm bureau office to mark each flock and deter theft. In a separate note, fourteen boys aged 7 to 16 were found trespassing on a Santa Fe right of way. most admitted throwing stones and vandalizing lights, and will be brought to juvenile court.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a Greek mythic scene with Helen, Menelaus, Orestes, Hermione, and Damastor in a family discussion. The text hints at Helen’s unease over a young daughter's love life and a possible late counsel from Merelans, framed as a star-laden curtain call.
Helen urges action to prevent Hermione’s premature marriage to Orestes and seeks to give her life experience and passion. Menelaus questions prudence, love, and the value of youth, while they debate elopement and a test of life before lasting commitment. The scene ends with Helen defining love as life’s fiery, enduring force.
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