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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
2
In a Kansas Senate hearing atmosphere, lawmakers pressed for immediate review of foreign debt settlements. Senators criticized British and Italian deals as favoring international lenders, while framing France and Italy as key players. Economic costs to U.S. taxpayers and potential long term impacts were argued amid partisan lines.
Alfred Wilson 21 of Darker is jailed in Topeka awaiting a preliminary hearing on grand larceny charges after attempting to cash 8199 worth of travelers checks and stealing 210 from T Chandler’s home on 1680 Ward Avenue. Chandler, a traveling salesman, said Wilson had been living like a family member and could have taken the checks from the safe. A state warrant was filed by Laverenice. Sheriff Cummings transported Wilson to Topeka.
Company A of the RO T C battalion at the University of Kan Mis will sponsor the first banquet of the school year at the Masoni temple tonight at 730 o'clock. Cadet Captain Walker acts as toastmaster. Col TaVan Schaick of the gen service will speak on aims behind Americas entry to World War I. He holds a medal with its citation for valor. Major J Organ and WLW Davis will give short talks and the TC tL sing follows.
Mrs. T. I D Funne chairs a Christmas charity drive in Lawrence to collect fruit, oil, and cash donations for the needy. Collectors visit homes in eligible districts and contact numbers are provided for contributions. The effort aims to raise funds and goods before Christmas Day for distribution to about one mile radius of the city hall.
Three day program at the University of Kansas for waterworks and sewage plant superintendents drew a record thirty five visitors. The day featured a two hour lab from 9 to 11, a 1 39 pm address by Dr C A McGuire, and talks on plant control and public confidence in utilities. A dinner and a film titled A Modern Moses were planned for this evening.
Milan reports Queen Margherita restored a six piece carpet found at the Quirinal palace. The piece, identified by Arthur Upham Pope as an early Persian carpet by Ghiyas-ed-Din, was lent to Brera Gallery and then to the Poldi-Pezzajozi Museum. The carpet features hunting and geometric designs in deep red blue and greens.
The third dose of diphtheria antitoxin will be given to eligible children the week of January 4, per school nurse perger. The schedule will continue past the date. A total of 618 units were administered last week. A Christmas discount is offered on Business College scholarships. Miss Fla Story is new operator at Hess Drug Store Beauty Shoppe.
Mrs J D Claybrook of Austin head of the State Democratic Women’s Association told Dallas county Democrats that Texas women will not back Ferguson for a second term regardless of party. The stance marks the first official move by the Democratic Women to oppose Ferguson. Other groups including the Women’s Christian Temperance Union also denounced her administration.
KFRU will broadcast Thursday evening programs from the University of Kansas station featuring talks by Mrs. Co. B. Tpanulor and Registrar Gen. O. Foster. Included are musical numbers from the School, solos by Irene Peabody and Minna Dorn, and trios under the theme The K U Christmas Tradition. O Holy Night and Sleep Holy Babe are among pieces performed.
A 15 inch pipe tore open unleashing dirt and stones in multiple directions during an early morning incident. Leah Cates struck a suspect on the wrist and cried for help. Miri Rea, 23, cleared of stealing an overcoat but found to have violated parole. John Panick, after robbing another man, was arrested. he took 1.10. Police linked evidence to a large auto theft ring and rearrested John Lavin, 25.
The purchase of the Hayhook ranch in Son Panhandle from the merman and the Loan Company of onver by George Theis and Son SLta of Wichita for 400 was confirmed here today by Theis. Theis denied authorship of a statement claiming he had methaned the Matador property. The Hayhook ranch comprises 2007 acres.
Sam Dick, 83, Wellington pioneer and Civil War veteran, died suddenly at his home. He moved to Kansas from Kentucky in the 1870s. The item notes his long-standing residence and civil service, with a brief line about a separate college scholarship ad and a European superstition about animals speaking at Christmas.
Lawrence shoppers and visitors are listed at multiple homes over a week. Names include Mrs Will Ulrich Mrs Homer Flory Mr and Mrs Austin Flory Frank Esther Mr and Mrs George Miller Alva Ruby Jelitha Newton Jimmie Childs and many others attending dinners calls and gatherings at Lon Childs Eldon Ulrich and nearby homes. The county Farmers Union meeting is noted at Prospect on the 12th.
Otto Mohler threshing kafir corn for Henry Young and Tom Featherston on Thursday and Friday. John Dillos and Lora visited Mrs. Charles Baghelor and Fay on Thursday. Khigere hauled kafir corn to Lahwrenee for Henry Young on Thursday and Friday. Asa Postnia and Vera called at the George Markler home. Pearl Johnson and Tom Dilton were in Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. TD Brown, Laurel and Bessie, and Mr. and Mrs. Menry Young were in Lawrence Saturday afternoon. Those who called at Ray Shuler’s home Sunday were Ezra Shuler and Edith Shuler of Centropolis, Gladys Brubaker, Lara, Pearl Wilson and Emmet Adams of Lawrence. Perle Johnson and family spent Saturday night and Sunday at the George Dilan home. Oscar Wilson was in Lawrence Saturday and purchased a new Ford coupe. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Sherfy and
The page lists numerous village social visits and church events. Names include Clarence Hoover Clyde Hoover and families at Lecompton Latta Star Overkrook Lawrence and Valley Chapel activities. Rev Burns of Lyndon began meetings at Valley Chapel with locals attending dinners and gatherings.
Doctors now treat colds and flu with Catatahs, a refined calomel compound tabet. One or two Calotahs at bedtime with water cleanse the system overnight without salts or nausea and restore appetite next morning. Family packs with full directions sell for 86 cents at drug stores.
A garbled note recalls Mr and Mrs Sooty Markley and Mary Katherine. Ellis Bond and Mrs William Pnd gond Rev Burns were present. the text hints at a day gathering with references to repertory and John Hagen still improving.
Time dispatches describe a surge of young legislators claiming influence as a new generation enters state and national halls. The report notes multiple rising figures connected to Butler and Kentucky figures in a shifting political landscape.
The Plymouth hamlet publishes a mix of veteran residents and political notes. Mentions of Harreld and Thatcher as Republicans arise, with reference to Kentucky’s past stance on slavery and connections to national figures, including Col. John C. Ry and the president’s father.
Fragmentary text lists 83 men and women with ages from eighty to well over. mentions population estimates and a named elder, but the passage is incomplete and lacks coherent context or clear events.
A Brooklyn reader shares relief from indigestion after taking Carter's Little Liver Pills. The letter credits the remedy with restoring appetite and general ease, claiming safe, gentle relief without adverse effects and recommending it for diverse ailments.
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