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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
4
The Journal-World for Monday August 24 1925 presents a moral verse from Ecclesiastes urging youth to remember Creator and keep commandments. A reader question asks what motorists do with money saved from gasoline when a gasoline tax or price surge lowers or raises costs.
The piece argues that European resentment toward U S debt aid reflects a shift from view of Uncle Sam as a generous figure to a criticized lender. It suggests the United States should settle accounts in a way that earns domestic approval and long term national good, not mere European appeasement.
Mrs Minn ie Maddern Fiske, famed actress, prepares a nation wide drive to outlaw steel traps used in the fur industry. Born in New Orleans she rose to stardom in New York noted for Tess of the D Urbervilles and has long battled animal cruelty. She was named by the National League of Women Voters as among the country’s most notable women.
From Our Old Files notes Barnum's Hippodrome will be here next month. Hon E G Ross has moved from Wakarusa to town. Mrs H B Starrett lectured in Topeka on what shall we do for our daughters. Douglas County Normal Institute grows, with forty attendees from seven counties. Dr J Summerfield heads to Little Rock Arkansas today, plus commentary on his visits. Stone for new macadam gutters is being quarried north of the river, fifteen to eighteen inches thick and two feet wide. A dozen to eighty reps of Nebraska newspapers pass through Lawrence en route to Kansas City via the Kan Bay Pacific. Mrs Coulter to receive fall hat assortment Tuesday. ostrich feathers to be colored for fall wear.
Twenty five years ago the First Baptist Church members are urged to attend services at 10 30 Rev R P Russell of Chicago will preach M Newmark returned from Chicago with his daughter Mrs Nettie and her grandmother Mrs Keefer summering at Bay City Michigan Lightning struck in the alley behind John Barbers residence Several telephones rang in town and locals were shocked Fred Soxman leaves Smiths news stand Sept 10 for Pochler Mercantile Co Virginia Petty granted pension eight dollars a month An order for 106 Rough Rider uniforms placed for city county clubs Frank Parent of Abilene Kansas captain of the Kansas baseball team won the westpament tennis at Abilene Return From Colorado Mr and Mrs FM Tidrow heir daughter Eleanor and two children
Hutchinson Aug 25 Associated Press Superintendent E E Frizell denied sole responsibility for fifty four temporary paroles from the state reform school prompting an order that only the state board issue parole. He noted nine paroles by a former superintendent and nineteen by the board and said temporary paroles ease a congested institution with population 611 though cell capacity is 570.
Rumor suggests a resignation from the Federal Trade Commission to clear the way for a Democratic standard bearer. Senator Frank R. Gooding is mentioned as a potential candidate for re election and influence over the plan.
Pleasant Valley community notes from a Tuesday schoolhouse meeting with Miss Smith of Lawrence teaching dress pattern alteration. New members Mrs Crissie Richardson Miss Olive Mian and Mrs A L Holcom welcomed. Local visits and gatherings share a lively social record with neighbors in Vinland Garnet Eudora Lawrence Oskaloosa and Fairview.
Ford announces new line changes for open and enclosed cars with lower steel bodies, larger brakes, and color finishes. Improvements include wider seating, better ventilation, higher radiators, redesigned cowl and bodies, and standard cord tires. No price increase. Production starts September 1 with dealers shown. A separate note reports a bad check writer sought for four hundred fifteen dollars. Richard Elliott fined five dollars for parking without lights after failing to appear.
Spooky books on a shelf rejoice as a girl and family expand her library with new shelves. Old volumes complain of crowding yet celebrate being rearranged with proper space. The tale ends with books finally getting attention and the owner enjoying reading time restored.
In Crater City station saga, engineer Jim and widow Mrs. O'Leary confront a budding attraction as Caroline Dale arrives seeking room and board. Bobby, Jim, and Caroline navigate a comic, romantic tangle amid train schedules and a bustling household.
Baldwin residents report returns from West Virginia and Denver, with many relatives visiting. Edna Barkley resumes in Baldwin after surgery, and Garnett Clark visits from Muskogee. Cars trip to Manhattan for Maurine Smith’s new voice teaching post. Emporia and Chanute visitors noted.
Local society notes list many visitors and guests from Ottawa and nearby towns. Frances Wilson of Iberty Missouri, Gwendelyn Pardee, Helen Garrett, Helen Wagonner of Topeka, and Misses Ehrardt Wallgonner Maurine Smith locally figure among those visiting relatives or preparing to teach. Harold Kennedy’s condition improves. the Sanders family welcomes a nine pound son. A travel update mentions Mrs. Elizabeth Riley and Amy James returning from Lenexa, while Paul Fleming drives them home from New Jersey.
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