Journal World 1927 subscription page and editorial notes
The Lawrence Journal-World 1927 issue includes subscription rates, office contact details, and advertising notes. It also features a column with moralizing Bible quotes and an editorial discussion on royalty and liquor trade. The piece references King Jegger and a joke about firearms in the liquor industry and notes Charles Lindbergh’s invitation to non stop flight to Mexico by Mexican president Calles. The tone mixes local information with opinion and humorous commentary.
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Convention Week Show Attracts Nation’s Attention
Voters expect a president candidate showdown in Kansas City as Republicans and Democrats choose their nominees amid a large national spectacle. The American Legion event, bands, parades, and hotel-room chatter will frame the political drama with crowds, cigars, and heated debates shaping the quadrennial contest.
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Kansas City
Frarring
Wiienet
Kaneds City
American Legion
Kangas
Mann
Che
Local government shifts raise road authority debates
The text notes a gradual transfer of highway and maintenance powers from counties to townships as part of broader efforts toward home rule. It describes a contested process with support and opposition shaping the pace of devolution and local governance.
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Pip Ting
Lome
Iova
Local self-government and centralization in public duties
An essay argues against overcentralization as states and the federal government assume duties. It warns that shifting tasks risks citizens neglecting responsibilities, leaving them free to pursue livelihoods and amusements while distant authorities handle matters. The piece urges jealous protection of local self-government and accountability.
Reed heads committee on Smith and Ware cases
In turning over the Smith and Ware cases to the committee head ed by Senator Reed, the senator gave Missouri’s candidate for the presidency a notable service. While rivals spend heavily to stay visible, Reed’s move keeps the candidate’s name before the public and on front pages. He could hardly avoid publicity, despite any reluctance.
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Smith
Old Home Town Ferry Reopens as Ice Clears
Local notes describe a bustling day as ferry service resumes after ice breaks. crowds fill streets from bridge to park while merchants report busy, cheerful shops. Billy Wiedemann sells a batch of toy candies rivaling eastern makers. H H Carpenter debuts a novel street lamp design with revolving gas jets. Kansas items include Lawrence license filings and a Kansas fruit exhibit, plus I A Coleman’s eastern trip return with medals and a modest surplus to cover expenses.
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Billy Wiedemann
H. H. Carpenter
Hew Hat Store
Theodore Gardner
Tt. W. Ludington and Co
Jeves
Indiana
Kansas
Daniel
E. Dagkin
Emma
Lawrence
John W. Deal
Mettie
Kirkpatrick
High Waymire
Maggie Adgiph
I. A. Coleman
Lfrui
Local notes from Kazsa to Pendleton and Beaver events
I Years Ago Will Kilworth visited Kazsa yesterday where he acted a person in a bank. Titus will go to Rock Ark today to place the M. C. A there. A new floor is being laid in the Pendleton produce store and the baths renovated. Miss Kate Brags hosted the Innes store group at her Kentucky street home. Announcement of Miss Martha Eberhardt’s marriage to a Beaver man. Roosevelt memory at the 1884 Republican convention with Tucker’s early impressions and later support for Roosevelt. Mrs Sam Filis left for Fremont Nebraska. Mr and Mrs William Kennedy travel to California tomorrow.
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Will Kilworth
Kazsa
Titus
Ark
Toiay
Pendleton
Kate Brags
Ierke
Innes
Kentucky Street
Martha
Eberhardt
Beaver
Eurtaya
Roosevelt
Tucker Isaty
Sheo
Arul
New York
Edmunds
Fucke
Elaine
Tucker
Sam Filis
Yeateniay
Fremont
Nebr
William ‘Kenneday
California
Ten Years Ago Jerusalem Under British Rule
A historical note recalls Jerusalem coming under British control after long Muslim dominance, marking a turning point in religious and regional history. In other events, a taxi collision near Monk barn injured Colin Hurt, and a water main break on Kaw Bridges left Barsted North Lawrence without water, causing damage and disruption.
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R H. Cohn
Monk Barn
Matthew? Lumble Co
Colin
North Lawrence
Kaw ‘Tives
Skyscrapers Rise in Money Center on Value and Delay
The New York skyline in Manhattan’s financial district undergoes rapid change as six major skyscrapers, including the Chase National Bank and Equitable Trust, rise on prime Wall Street plots. Estimated investments exceed 100 million dollars, elevating towers to 38 stories and transforming Lower Broadway and Nassau Street with iconic forms and looming bank occupancy. The tallest towers will surpass adjacent structures, reshaping the city’s tallest skyline landmarks.
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New York&(ap
Financial District
Nowy
Wall Street
Broadway
Chase National Bank
Nassau, Pine and Cedar Streets
United States
Bank of New York and Trust Company
Wall’ Street
William Street
Walli Streets
National City
Broad
Beaver Streets
International Telephone
New York
Equitable ‘Feast Company
Ex-Sultan Mohami of Turkey Plans Marriage After Abdication
An elderly man living in Switzerland finds happiness after upheaval and deposition from his throne. The ex-sultan Mohami, once ruler during World War I, survived reports of his death at San Remo and now prepares to wed Mile Juliette Leveon, a Frenchwoman. Mohammed’s reign ended in 1922 when Kemal Pasha led the Turkish Republic creation.
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Switzerland
Mohami
Turkey
San Remo
Hizb Daliph
Mile
Juliette Leveon
Mohammed
Avith
Kemal Pasha
Teneth anniversary of the British victory celebrated in Jerusalem
The Governor-General of Canada Viscountess Willingdon will conclude their visit to Washington and begin the return to Ottawa. Jerusalem marks the tenth anniversary of the British victory led by Field Marshal Lord Allenby as troops enter the city. Washington hosts a statue unveiling in Richmond for Christopher Coldahus. New England farmers gather in Boston for the second Farm Marketing Conference. Italy revises automobile tax rules, with unique local levies noted in Trento, challenging hoteliers.
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Governor-Geneal of
Canada
Viscountess Willingdon
Washington
Ottawa
Jerusalem Teray
New England
TAKE POLL OF LEGION ON PROHIBITION QUESTION
New York AP describes a nationwide poll of American Legion members on the prohibition issue. National commander Edward Sprford says the poll will run through May 15 with meetings open nationwide for discussion. He notes the eighteenth amendment was not approved by a popular vote.
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New York
American Legion
Edward EB. Spafford
New York Department
Sovant
Te Sithro
Spaftard
America
American toy supply reassures Christmas shoppers in twinkling market text
Washington reports that American factories expand toy output after wartime disruption. Despite strong domestic production, foreign makers still serve the US market. Germany's Christmas tree ornaments lead imports, while total toy imports reach 271,518 dollars in the period, down from 462,650 last year.
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Washington
Amerad
Germany
Japan
France
United States
Was Destined for Hero Paris Heralds Fo ch Fate
Paris reports recount Allied command story about Ferdinand Foch destined for greatness as a hero. A veteran officer recalls a moment in France thirty five years ago when M Loucheur was presented to Foch by a riding companion who predicted he would win Alsace Lorraine back for France and become a key military leader.
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Roland
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Iz Foch
Alsace
This Date Kansas History Chronicle Fragment
Fragmentary text mentions Lawrence officers and force, opposition by John Brown to a treaty, and a 04 bid asset near Fa Veet. Names appear garbled. no clear event, date, or organized narrative present.
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Lawrence
Jehn Grown
Mnees
Cnfernor Key
Swreia
Fa Veet
Guilty Verdict Returned in Walters Murder Case
A Montgomery County court convicted Reginald E. Walters of murder without capital punishment. The incident occurred near Boonsboro last July 26 when Walters shot his chief, R. Stover, during a dispute over alleged improper relations with Walters's wife. Walters testified self defense, claiming Stover reached for a weapon.
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Hagerstown
Kington County
Stover
Stolle
Graham elected president of agriculture commissioners group
William A. Graham of North Carolina was elected president of the National Association of Commissioners in Agriculture at the Chicago meeting. He is a strong advocate for diversified crops in the South to combat cotton overproduction and promote farming resilience. The Mina han House, moved from Chicago to San Jose in 1819, was torn down to make way for a gasoline station despite its storied journey.
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Williard
A. Graham
Raleigh
William A. Graham
North Carolina
National Association of Commissionersn Agriculture
Chicago
Arne A. Burke
San Jose
Gal
New Orleans
Cape Horn
San Francisco
Jose
Local Social Notes From Tecembe Evening at Freer
A collection of brief social entries from the Tecembe area recount visits and gatherings. Names include Miss Bretha Posten, Mr. Arnold Boting, Mrs. Lizzie Howard, Miss Francis Lewis, Messrs James and Johnny Geore, Robert Clan from Modek, and Mrs. Alice Ingle. Events feature Sunday callers, guests in Lawrence and Topeka, insurance visits, and weekend visits among families such as the Baxters and Gorrills. Charles Baxter and Irene Baster wed in Topeka. community offers congratulations.
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Barker
Bare
Gorrill
Virginia
Thuareday Wities
Alice. Ingle
JE. Eldridge
Josephine
L. R. Bryan
Ernest Richards
Pauline
Co. A Richards
John Taylor
Lecompton
Spe
J . M. Harrison
Leo Rose
Edythe Ransdell
Galen Nare
Lawrence
Job. Wiggins
Ambrose Bigsby
Ora.May
Kansas City
Charles Baxter
Ransdeil
Charles~ Baxter
Irene Baster
Walla Walla
Wash
Topeka
Baxter
M. Gentry
Memorial Hospital
Frances Lewis
Ivas
Mildred
Genevieve
Lewis
Blanch Shelbey
Mike Shelly
A. Richards
C. BP. LeHue
Bill Schrover
Christ Hospital
Marsall Gorrill
Helen “Harshberger
Lake View Lab
M. R. Winter
Howter
Sy Niay
Charles ‘Baxte
Be Wiggins
Grover Rothwell
Caer
Tongan Fe
Gertrude Rothwell
Social roundups and visits in Kaw Valley area notices
Iva Bell and Alice Marie Kind spent Sunday entertaining Arletta Wil sort. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gus Koehler and family, plus Carl Koehler and the Thoraday clan. Abard Mrs Clarence Cooper hosted overnight guests from Mt Verner Mo. Many locals attended church bazaar in Budora and visited friends in Lawrence and Belleview.
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Gus. Koehler
Harry BreCabein
Bobby Gene
Kaw Valley
Carl Koehler
Chris Meuffle
Pete Edelbrock
Clarence Cooper
Mt. Verner
Mas
Christyhe Thoraday
Cooper
Missouri
Minnie Keardes
Ant
Mers
Charlie Kurtz
Otto Abels
Martin Abel
June Louise
Marthia
Belleview
Floyd Broers
Annettia
Minnie Abel
Abel
James Krayhrill
Toneka
Giedon Neis
Floyd Broer
Fred Meis Sr
Eudora
Walter" Wilson
L. Had
Ben Neis
Joe Strobe
George Brott
Fostie Kindred
Carl Neis
Orville
Glen Wilson
Walter Parker
Robert Reusch
An d
Ant M Otto Snith
W. M. Spitzli
John Boyen
Otto Abel
Roscoe
Lawrence
Alice
Edith Meutfle
Verner
George Breer
Oklahoma
Preer
Wichita
Fern River
Delene
Gerevive Bowen
Ene Schuk
Rankin’s Drug Store
No Diversion at Scientists Gathering in Nashville
Baltimore AP reports that scientists at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Nashville plan little entertainment. Dr Burton Livington, secretary, says scientists pursue work in play and sport alike, linking fishing, hunting, and nature study to science, while pigeons pilfer spoons during the event.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Nashville
Deneath
Burton E. “Livington
Pilfer
Birds Make Heavy Nest From Iron and Scraps
London AP reports a firm’s iron and steel merchants were puzzled by thefts of bicycle spokes, j-iron fragments, and small sheet metal pieces from their yard. Detectives watched as the thieves used the metal to build a nest. The nest stood 16 inches high and weighed 22 pounds.
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London
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Rebecca Scott Leads Evangelistic Chamber Meeting
Rebecca Scott, superintendent of evangelistic work, led the session with devotional readings and Scripture texts. Rev Cehries Puls of Trinity Lutheran quoted Genesis 25 describing Rebecca as a farsighted woman, likening the W C T U ladies to her. He praised foresight in civic duty, and recounted Abraham sending a servant to find a wife for Isaac. The Toledo-side discussion urged church involvement to keep members safe, with prize talks about Bible study and youth engagement.
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Rebecca Scott
Cehries Puls
Trinity Lutheranl Church
Rebecca
Haing
Nijnt
Kansas
Akranany
Isaac
Abraham
Sarah
Sargh
Ksau
Momen
Rankle
Geneva
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