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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
4
A local Leavenworth Tribune opinion piece mocks mysticism and emphasizes the necessity of science for daily life and modern printing. It contrasts scientific progress with anti intellectual rhetoric and notes the paper’s move to a new building to print more news.
Fragmented and garbled text discusses Sir Brad Tart and British figures, a court note on a bank and wealth, Senator Capper in Boston weighing industrial tariffs, and Hoover’s stance on wheat pricing. The piece links colonial-era humor with contemporary trade debates and farm interests amid unclear details.
Fragmentary report mentions rubber industry pricing, wheat bushels, and consumer costs. It cites Kansas prison conditions under Governor Paulen and Davis era figures, and notes a $20,000 bank robbery in Kansas City with possible crowd response.
Horton received intel yesterday of her cay in Washington D C Summerfield went to Leavenworth yesterday Wonder if he will follow his brother in Arkansas H H Ludington went to Ottawa yesterday Mr Walter Careuth has been at work for a year at the dunction Citizen paper at home in the city Band of Hope children held a festival at Templars hall with about 100 attendees Meals served by Gladys Frank Lou Coryelle and others later games and novelties included a galvanic battery demonstration Two boys collected a nickel from a basin of water in a prank Alcohol fueled celebration followed R C Tasker moved County Treasurer to County Clerk position Prof Jackson left Kalloch in San Francisco for another job
Five years ago at a Take View Club House incident a rider attacked occupants of a carriage causing broken bones and injuries while others escaped unhurt. Mentions Misses Griffin and Mary Ritzi hosting events, a winter picnic at Ed Stimpson's home for seventy five guests, and plans of Judge Norton and Nater to relocate to California. Also notes deaths of Mrs Mary J McCullagh and Simpson Hollister in Lawrence, with brief biographical praise.
A masquerade ball is planned at Mr Elmer Browns residence this evening with guests enjoying the festive mood Mrs Bigger hosted a small blinds event at her home Saturday evening which proved unusually enjoyable for attendees.
A Baldwin wedding gathers many local and out of town guests as Miss Louisa Talbo witnesses the ceremony of Miss Ethlyn Stewart and the groom, with Mr. Cargile of Arkansas as the bridegroom. The article details the wedding party, attire, and reception, plus lists numerous attendees from across Kansas and neighboring states.
Connemara Moore aboard a secretive yacht faces a storm and coded signals as she and companions navigate toward Hempstead Harbor. Tensions rise over a planned escape while MegTish and crew debate roles, with Sweetie revealing herself as a witty observer in a tangled plot.
Prof Talbot, a Wisconsin trained engineer noted for his wide renown, led construction studies at a university and advised on durable materials for public works. He headed the United States War Department construction department in World War II era efforts.
Today closes the first period of the twentieth century with various meetings and observances. The American Library Association holds a three day session in Chicago. The Alpha Delta Phi fraternity holds its ninety fourth general convention in Philadelphia. At midnight the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is expected to ring as the new year and the 140th independence birthday are ushered in, broadcast to millions nationwide. Methodist youth workers and specialists from many denominations convene for a national gathering.
Fragmented dispatch notes a four day session in Birmingham and Sund erland censorship shifts. Mentions Ty Alemphis event for Young People of the South, decade old entries and scattered regional items.
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