Population of Lawrence Surpasses Sixteen Thousand in 1927
The Journal World survey shows Lawrence's 1927 population at 16,193, up from 12,456 in 1920, a 30 percent rise. The figures, based on local statistics, reflect births, deaths, annexations, school enrollment, youth counts, water services, and regulatory estimates by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
Feature ‘Bureau
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Citywrence Chamber of
Methodist Church
Why the Chimes Rang at First Methodist Church
A Har vard No 47 Workshop production Why the Chimes Rang will be presented by the high school department of the church school at the First Methodist church at 7 30 o clock tomorrow evening Miss Nancy Longenecker directs and Harry Emmett handles the lighting The cast includes Hoger Mareug Richardson Bertel disappearance? Rich 3fan Courtier Hesber Rich Lady Sage and a Young Girl plus Angels and Church Chore two scenes enact a religious tableaux
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Church School
First Methodist Church
Nancy ‘Longenecker
Harry Emmett
Mareug H Richardson Sleen
Bertel
Gressen Karper
Ri Rich
Hesber
Local post office nears end of Christmas rush
Clerks and workers report the mail room nearly clear as the office closes for the day. Parcel handling and stamp sales have slowed recently, with only two toys of parcel post addressed at the Lawrence office today.
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Pac
Albgut
Workmen Busy Pouring Forms for Auditorium Floor
Large crew to pour concrete for the balcony at the university auditorium. Carpenters and bricklayers worked on forms as warm weather returns, after a brief delay from a cold snap. The Lawrence firm held a Christmas observance with gifts for longtime employees and a thrift club report presented by the treasurer.
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Hill
Cigs
Lawrence Fer Mig
F Clayton
L. V. Dale
Lulu Fheer
Frank Frazier
William Hartenstine
Jessie Bratton
James Ev
FE. Vane
Shrattan
Prosp
Robert
Eavy
Metropoli- Company
Aew
Ee E . Nes
Juniversity
Becaus
Cataract Cure Discussion at Expo York
Report on May events at Expo York highlighting cataract cure research. Notes suggest York research leaders like Dr Dani igal Kirby and Mrs Keith Ca lyéron Esty presenting during newspaper lectures. Mentions eye surgery progress, comparison to other body parts, and ongoing study by Dr Alexis Carrol era Rockefeller Institute connections.
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Expo York
New “York
American Todayi Tit Research
Dm. Wheeler
Ecuniversity
Lectares
Danigal Kirby
Keith Calyéron
Esty
Alexis Carrol
Rockefeller Institute
Davidson Takes Post as Junction High Gym Duties Leader
Davidson to teach at Junction Junior High, joining Kansas football program as center on the varsity for three years. He will oversee gymnasium duties and related activities in January.
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Davidson
Wis Davidson
Kansas
Iran
Junction
Poultry Show Set With 500 Exhibitors At Kaw Valley Armory
About 500 exhibitors are expected at the Kaw Valley Poultry Show to be staged at the Armory building on 740 Street. Exhibitors from Missouri and other states will display American class birds for egg and meat production with prizes and new coop installations. The event includes a Monday lighter judging, new uniform coops, electric lighting, and awards to be mailed by Wednesday afternoon.
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Missouri
MG Siesipnt
Fey
Rat City
Ted Heats Armory
Becaus
D. Loderidge
Lees Summit
Ee Egsick
Sai
Kansas Electric Power
Erican Poultry Associati
Christmas Gift Drive At Elks Lodge Armory
A Christmas gift program at the Elks Lodge on Vermont Street entertained about 240 children. Morning events at the Armory featured Pastor C.G. Puls who spoke about the season and helped present gifts.
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Elks Lodge
Armory
Vermont
A. Puls
Thian Church
Santa Claus visit sparks talk of municipal projects
A fragmented, OCR-like text references Santa Claus and a municipal stocking event, plus mentions of a swim pool, hotel section, Woodland Park, traffic regulation on Setts Street, and a city auditor board. The scattered items imply planning and improvement proposals amid vague civic details.
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Santa Claus
Wintermoor
N. Pal
Glenn E
Charlton
Sibdann
Yoodland Park
Lawrence
Marcel Cohn
Enraie Warmiines
Auditorboa
Floyd
Rankin
Santa Claus in Lawrence Visits Warm Hearts in Cold Night
Santa Claus climbed from a feather bed and went out into Lawrence streets to hand out presents to about a thousand children. He stayed in his warm dress, talking with kids and old folks as the city felt the winter, and the crowd cheered the jolly figure who kept his youthful spark.
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Santa’ Claus
Santa ‘Claus
Lawrence
Santa
Pacific ‘Station
Ponce ‘de Leon
Ponte Dé Leon
Christmas at Capital: White House hosts festive event
A garlanded Washington celebration lit the capital as President Coolidge opened the Christmas season with a White House event. The Blue Room trees glowed while a choir of fifty voices performed for a group of prominent guests and invited cheer.
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Capi
Chriss
White House
I Coolidge
Washington
Tiemin
Choi
Atte Warler
Plan Scout Rally Promises Unity for Lawrence Troop
Boy Scouts of Lawrence plan a Scout Rally Thursday evening at a church. Each Scout is expected to participate as a pal of a fellow Scout in the rally. Honors to be earned include badges tied to participation and service during the event.
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Boy Scouts of
Lawrence
Willshe
Gue Ckinson
Be MM
Boe
Yasvetl
McDermott Convicted in Canton Case
Canton Ohio report notes Patrick Bug and Henry Harter involved as prosecutors-elect in a county garage trial. Details are scarce. the fragment references a conviction and ongoing legal actions with local officials and a barrel of gas mentioned in the context.
Reconstruction of the Registrar's Report Reveals Engineering Plans
A fragment suggests a registrar's report linked to the School of Engineering. It mentions reviews and revisit the strategized plans for engineering reform overseen by the Chancellor. Names, dates, or places are unreadable in the text.
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Ittai Teth
Bla Kisther At coe are mong student madd game
Fragmented text suggests a school or student game event with unclear names and details. No clear date, place, or participants could be confirmed. The readable fragments hint at a student gathering or competition but lack concrete facts to summarize meaningfully.
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