This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1926
Page
4
The Journal World prints a collection of editorials and letters touching on Prohibition, law enforcement, national sentiment, and the role of criticism in progress. It discusses international calm, the U.S. world court, and reactions to British troop withdrawals, urging sober self-criticism and steady civic improvement in Kansas and beyond.
A university lecturer described the Russian Soviet system as run by a Communist party with about 700000 members. She argued experts manage government while ordinary citizens cede public affairs to them, prompting questions about who actually runs the state.
An affirmative view of Sinclair Lewis recent visit is noted as turning public opinion toward the disclosed matters. The article highlights that many persons found it possible to state an American perspective over a negative one. Names such as Lawrence and Rey Oak are mentioned in connection with the event.
The Fort Scott Tribune reflects on the local Y M C A support, noting $13,000 raised by Fort Scott men and women and comparing conditions in Lawrence and Iola. It explains how a booming smelting town created YMCA need, then population shifts reduced its role, leading to building transfer to the First Baptist Church and its conversion to a religious and social facility.
Thirty years ago the Roentgen ray was announced while Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is noted fifty years later for Frankenstein. Washington College of Law celebrates Founders Day in D C with speaker William Book. The Zeppeli n raid anniversary and a 1‑day Farm Organizations meeting in Washington, and a Topeka docket on a bank examiner conspiracy case are also listed.
A damaged page reports a burglary on Massachusetts street with three dollars taken from a drawer. Fire alarms followed by a chaotic early morning scene disrupted by panicked crowds as flames were spotted in Clark's livery stable hay loft on New Hampshire street. Jake Mulger and others helped save the building. Incendiary motive noted in the report. Funeral plans for Mrs. finishing remarks incomplete.
Sunday funeral for Mrs. Anderson's son from West Lawrence residence with Rev. Phillips of Leavenworth and Rev. Trimper officiating. Krum visits Lawrence and tours vaudeville act with J. Lane of New York. A new De Soto bank to open with C. K. Dow cashier and Hadley and Taylor Mercantile involved. Douglas county poor commissioner bill under consideration in legislature. Elite Lawrence reception hosted by Mrs. Hy Chalkley and others with Virginia McCrory serving, Edith Biffle and Maude Smelter among guests. B. Sewster named basketball manager at university. university enrollment passes 1100.
Luther Burbank, famed plant cultivator, preached at a Congregational church in San Francisco. He articulated a personal philosophy of universal love and criticized a God who would condemn people to hell, urging Bible reading guided by faith and reason rather than theological prejudice.
Washington reports federal collections tied to prohibition enforcement declined from 680 975 in 1923 to 640 142 in 1924 with funds from taxes penalties and fines. Narcotic act receipts rose slightly to 1 050 291, while gas leak fire claims caused multiple deaths in Cambridge Belmont.
Gen. W. H. Sears writes from Florida about travels since November 12 visiting many towns and sites. He recalls Belleview school memories, Penry and Whaley families, and a youth marked by poverty, communal generosity, and shared farms.
A Kansas church report shows the First Christian Church hosting a Kansas Day program with a Fort Worth choir, a Last Supper tableau, and a candlelight service. The Sun day School surpassed 500 in attendance, and February and Lincoln Birthday events are planned. First Baptist notes include sermons, choir solos, and trustee meetings, with pastor led studies and evangelism sessions.
Andrew Fernseth is portrayed as a powerful, forgeful union figure. He chaired from the West Coast with San Francisco as headquarters and played a key role in passing the seamen's law through Congress. His wartime efforts aided mobilization of marine reserves, prioritizing national welfare over personal gain.
Botanists state that no flower can be truly black, noting that perceived darkness results from light absorption and dyeing limits. Researchers explain colors arise from pigments and light reflections, with true jet black petals not observed in nature.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.