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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal World reports on federal aid for Kansas highways amid a legislative debate over accepting it, plus analysis of university enrollment, potential resubmission of pay raises for lawmakers, navy enlistment trends, and a note on maritime rum running near Atlantic City. The piece weaves in religious reflection, earthquake recovery, and civic issues of the era.
The article discusses public fault lines over trade with America, a decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission denying a government loan to the Kansas City Northwestern railroad, and a rehabilitation plan urging local communities to fund revival. General Dawes criticizes political straddlers as tensions persist. California raisin growers face riots and raids over marketing profits with a remark on excess product lingering like yeast.
Charles R Flint, a New York merchant hailed as the Father of Trusts, leads a vast 28th merger valued at 100 million dollars uniting West Virginia coal firms. A longtime organizer of major firms including United States Rubber, American Woolen, American-Hawaiian Steamship, Sloss Sheffield Steel, National Starch and United States Bobbin and Shuttle. Born in Thomaston Missouri, he began as a Brooklyn dock clerk and rose to near consolidation of world electric power interests with Edison opposing.
Today includes a celebration of statehood anniversary and a test flight by the dirigible Los Angeles from Lakehurst to Bermuda. In New Jersey, Mrs. Sara Hyman celebrates her 102nd birthday at home in Woodcliff. Arizona also observes a holiday today.
San Fernando California February 14 The Associated Press reports a new monument to Father Junipero Serra to be unveiled at the San Fernando Mission. The bronze statue by Sally James Farnham stands seven feet tall and shows Serra leading an Indian boy toward Christianity. Serra, born in Majorca, sailed to Mexico then to California, where San Fernando became one of a chain of missions along El Camino Real. San Fernando was named Sept. 8, 1797, as part of the mission system that included San Diego established July 16, 1769.
New London February 14. The Empire Community Settlements group aims to help retired military officers civil servants engineers and other professionals emigrate to dominions as model farming settlers. Plans include two to five acre plots with homes stables and club houses and meals at low rates. After five years settlers may move to a dominion.
A fragment reflects a bold stance on civic strategy suggesting the city could endure losing an outlying ward if broader gains accrue globally, implying willingness to extend assistance despite local setbacks.
The Palmyra Islands 1000 miles south of Hawaii may be deeded to the Pan Pacific union as a neutral refuge if the United States withdraws sovereignty. L Fullard Lee, owner, proposes an independent island under no nation but universal peace protection. The Pan Pacific union will decide after Washington state department input, with Palmyra part of Honolulu ward for local elections.
Farm and Home week at Manhattan drew about 1000 farmers, with many praising the programs. Farmers discuss potato seed treatment, spraying, pruning, and fruit culture, while kitchen and millinery groups expand across fourteen county groups. A big potato train visit is planned for February 9, and efforts to improve poultry care and sun exposure are noted.
In Cape Town Drake, captain of the Orontes, duels with Jake Stevens amid a mob sparked by jealousy over Mary Manning. Drake and a miner defend Stevens as Mary intervenes, a policeman arrives, and the trio’s bond strengthens after the brawl. Drake recounts the clash to Mary as they repair to safety. In Johannesburg, a new university complex worth $5,000,000 is under construction.
An old medical tip recommends a harmless gargle for tonsillitis by dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water and gargling thoroughly. Repeat in two hours if necessary, using genuine Bayer Tablets marked with the Bayer Cross, sold in boxes of twelve for a few cents.
A nook with permeating comfort can be formed by placing a sofa against the fireplace and facing the opposite wall. Add a small rug and bookshelves on the far wall to balance the room and enhance atmosphere.
Montevideo reports Uruguay plans a state autonomous meat packing enterprise to supply cooperatives at cost and export. The project, approved with a $4,000,000 outlay and 6 41% bonds, will be run by a 12 member board with seven government appointees and five from business interests. An Lincoln lecture follows at the Unitarian church Sunday night at 8. Prof Hedder will display Lincoln pictures and discuss his era.
Virdel Lillid of Ottawa and Eth el Beatrice Cartwright of Olathe colored were granted a marriage license by Probate Judge Menger today. Courters Upholstering Refurbishing Repairing ft. Phone 45.
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