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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
4
Public notices and advertising rates listed for the Journal-World. Details include weekly and monthly rates within 150 miles, distance pricing, and an Associated Press copyright notice. Addresses and regional representatives noted.
A December 7 1926 district page fragment discusses the Kansas State Ornithology fair and an extract from a 1697 treatise on trees, urging fruit planting to deter theft. It also comments on Mexican diplomacy, Romanian royal welcomes, and American efficiency in train arrivals, closing with a Missouri mule profits court outcome.
An unsigned Forbes excerpt discusses a nation wide contest to enroll loyal workers under either the banner of employers or unions. It argues both sides offer incentives, the outcome depends on workers choosing loyalty to their employers or to union leadership, and warns aggressive labor leadership may push workers toward self interest over workers’ best interests.
The annual re work of the government shipping board reveals persistent losses in shipping operations. Officials aim to privatize profitable vessels and shrink the fleet, while riv er improvements and river carrier plans face deep technical challenges. Cost estimates for Missouri channel work rise as debates push for broader public bread and meat demands amid wartime policy contrasts.
In Lawrence a wedding pledge and estate notices are noted along with a fatal lamp explosion on Ohio Street affecting Mrs. G A Gaston and Mr. Gaston. The Quincy Street fire and school insurance details are reported, with praise for Miss McAllash’s calm conduct. Twenty five years ago, Jean Galiezer arrived from Pueblo, funeral plans for a father, and Elmer Tucker’s return to Kansas football coaching are mentioned.
Theodore Artlip and Miss Minnie Brady were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A P Dugger in Fairbury on Monday December 2. Artlip is a shop merchant in St Joseph and Miss Brady was for years president of Baldwin. The article notes Poehler’s relapse after a carriage accident and other local society items including a studio recital and a Rhode Island Street gathering, plus various real estate transfers in Lawrence.
Rear Admiral Roger Welles, veteran of more than forty years in the U S Navy, retires after reaching the age limit for active service. A native of Connecticut and Annapolis 1884 graduate, he served in the Spanish American War on the Wasp and Enterprise, in the Far East, and as director general of naval intelligence in World War I. He was decorated by the French Belgian and Japanese governments.
Dodge City probate judge uses a rare horn chair from steer heads as the seat from which justice is dispensed. The unusual chair, built in 1898, embodies local frontier history and remains a notable artifact in the courthouse.
A line from a 19th century column notes that an old man teases new neighbors as “well to do” by the few items they hang on the clothesline. The quip hints at social distinctions amid boisterous small town chatter.
A dense listing of December 8 radio programming across U S stations with scheduled time slots and performer notes. Entries include WEAF WEAF and affiliated stations in Buffalo Buffalo WGR and others with recital concerts poems and orchestra performances, listing many cities and programs.
The ornate chair features polished horns with rose, lavender and green tones and wildcat skins on headrest and seat. A silver plate reads Dodse City and the date. Started by women, completed by a hired carpenter, the curio drew much comment at the 1893 World’s Fair.
Topeka December 7 AP Kansas ranked healthiest state in the union due to sanitary standards in restaurants and hotels. Jesse W Greenleaf public service commission member tells the Red Seal convention that life expectancy in Kansas tops the nation with 9.82 years for males and 61.02 years for females. He urges adoption of a national model traffic code and universal caution to reduce motor car fatalities as Kansas leads in health efforts. The gathering of more than 200 restaurant and hotel proprietors continues through tomorrow.
Kansas will be aired Saturday night on WMAQ Chicago Daily News radio, tracing the state’s history from bleeding Kansas to its modern status. The program will feature a collaborative photo essay and a pictorial page showing the University of Kansas campus, the state capitol, farms, and historical scenes. The Journal-World advertises Christmas gift subscriptions and shop offers from local merchants.
Mr. and Mrs. FE Vogel announce the birth of a seven pound son at Memorial hospital. Funeral services for George Rodier, aged seventy nine years, were conducted in Kansas City. Varied local society notes include church meetings, lodge events, and a knoble party with residents and visiting siblings.
A fragment notes Rev and Mrs John Batterson and daughter Eleanor among guests of Mr and Mrs Philip Gabriel for a Thursday dinner, with further details garbled. The item records a social gathering at the Gabriel home and mentions accompanying relatives and friends in attendance.
A fragmented OCR piece mentions an entity named Gabriels within a confusing phrase about "in the in One" and "ati" offering no clear event or date. It reads as an incomplete note or headline fragment with no verifiable subjects or actions.
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