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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1927

Page

4

Journal-World by World Company Subscriptions Details

The Journal-World lists subscription rates and delivery areas, noting one week and multiweek options with varying advance payments. It outlines mailing terms for within city and outside distances and provides office contact details in Lawrence Kansas plus New York and Chicago representatives.

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Kansas City Law Tax Exemption Sparks Debate

A Kansas City legislative proposal to exempt new industries from taxation draws mock concern and political sparring. The piece notes backers claim help for industry while critics fear reduced federal aid. It references C B Little and Ayers, and comments on House conduct, diplomacy in China, and public safety at grade crossings.

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Old Home Town notes valley and town repairs

About five hundred valentines passed through the post office on Valentine's day. North Lawrence improvements include paint on the Rice residence and repairs. Father Cunninghamt, now in Topeka, rebuilt an addition to the Catholic church. Dr N Simmons of this city elected president of the Catholic Medical Association meeting in Topeka. Dr Howe of this city may locate in western Kansas. Locust Street improvements near the K P depot. Kansas Pacific Railway to relap track with steel rails when weather permits. Old K P machine shops at Bismarck to be moved to Salina and re erected as emigrant housing. Mr Rudolph Sommer returned from the East to join Social Verein ball.

Valetine North Lawrence Father Cunninghamt Topeka N. Simmons Russell Howe Locust Street North Lawrence K.P Kansas Pacific, Raileay, Company K. P Bismarck Salina Rudolph Somer

Masked Valentine Party and Anniversary Dinner

Twenty five years ago Miss Alma Anderson hosted a masked valentine party with guests dropping valentines into a special box. A New Eldridge dinner celebration marked the ninth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Sinclair with six courses served at two tables. Delta Omicron members and dates enjoyed a lively gathering hosted by Warren Henley at his West Lawrence home with prizes to Marjorie Marshall and Warley. Everett Hall hosted a university dance with hosts and guests including Buzzi, Meek Sharrard, Dinsmore Kelly, and Metzer.

Alma Anderson Eldridge Sall William T Sinclair Valeriand McLaughlin Wiliam T. Sinclair Iw. B. Bidene J. Gordon Gibb Malcom Cony Bimes Delta Onicron Society Warren Henley West Lawrence Marjorie Marshall Ar Warley Warstaff Everet Buzzi Meek Sharrard Dinsmore Kelly Metzer J. V Green

Western Pacific railroad head Thomas Schumacher at 65

Thomas M Schumacher the new chairman of the Western Pacific railroad executive committee marked his 65th birthday in Williamsport Pennsylvania He rose from telegraph operator to vice president of Denver and Rio Grande and Western Pacific and later guided leaders at Union Pacific Southern Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Southwestern systems Real Estate Courses Milwaukee February 18 UP notes Wisconsin University extension and Marquette University night school offering building construction and real estate courses during the second semester.

Thomas M. Schumacher Western Pacific Railroad Williamsparty Pa Aver Schur Placher Mississippi Denver & Rio Grande San Francisco Union Southern’ Pacific Chicago Rock ‘Island Pacific Railway Southwestern System Dent Milwaukee Wis University of Wisconsin Extension Division Marquette University

Poor Pa Sees Through My Cancelled Checks

A 1927 Hoosier era snippet depicts a wary daughter recounting her father’s suspicion of a double life after he scrutinizes her cancelled checks. The humorous vignette reflects small town trust and family dynamics of the period.

Muensners Syndicate

Notes on Brownsville and its hopes for growth

The write up discusses Brownsville’s rapid growth potential and the need for millionaire investment to dredge a channel, create better road access, and spark a market revolution. It notes cabbage glut, limited selling avenues, and future prosperity once commerce and dredging arrive, mentioning local hotels, the Chamber of Commerce, and cordial Texan hospitality.

Brownsvijled Point Isabel Srime Brownsville Lawrence Stugard Real Estate Chamber of Commerce

Pay of Nurses Sparks State Board Debate

Letters to the editor criticize a bill to abolish the state nurses board and repeal the nurses registration law. The writer defends nurses salaries, condemns the notion nurses are overpaid, and urges compensation for unpaid care rather than wage cuts, arguing hospitals rely on skilled, dedicated nurses.

Journal-World State Nurses Board Perse Algies Oklahoma

Observances mark landmark anniversaries across nations and fields

The report notes the sixty fifth surrender anniversary at Fort Donelson, the seventy fifth founding anniversary of The Stidebaker Corporation, and James Farrell of United States Steel entering his fifth year. It also highlights the 100th death anniversary of Swiss educator Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi inaugurating in Zurich and the North Atlantic Officials convention in Atlantic City. Prominent educators and religious leaders head to Cincinnati for a three day gathering and Dr Montgomery’s presidential role at Lane Theological Seminary in 1325.

Fort Donelson Stidebaker James 4 Farrell United States Steel Corp Tidn Heinrich Restalozzi Zurich Eas As“sociation North Atla Atlantic Arill Ascemip Cincinnati Montromery Lane Theological Seminary

Broadcast Schedule Highlights Peer Gynt Music Hour

Radio listings show a Thursday evening schedule featuring Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt music suite arranged for broadcasts. Stations nationwide present concerts, organ recitals, orchestras, and dance bands, with times across CST and EST. Notable cities include Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, Dallas, and Los Angeles, detailing program lines and performers.

IEG Edvard Grieg Ibaen Tatee Hall The Troll Wil WSAL Cincinnat WEHH Clearwater Gretta Kavassiy Pega Jade Orchestra de Wertern Stidia Eskimos Gi Wee JBSA K.rcheatra K.rcheatra, St Wee Davenport Mustead WEAF KOA Denver Iwwho Des Moines Land Dante Rogram Loncart WGHP Detroit Tatler Frolic WBAP Fort Worth Azs Arrisburg Ling Qualiette I H Anja Edintette Origan Hartford nTrio Hews Cyman Bing Cantal Theatre Hot Springs WDAF Kansas City School of the Air Orgen Orchesta Los Angeles WHAS Louisville Acy Memphis WMBE Miami Beach L Hance Orchestra W100 Idiyg WHAD Milwaukee Hy West Crew Montreal Beast Szoghen Sorchestra Programia Cyiton New York I—Wakiorl Roli Hlenry Burty Astista Lepes Wiz New York George Olsin Orches Dalhart Robinzon Shannon Studiowarchestra Seles Twin Oaks Orchestra New. York Ok Lihomars WFI Philadelphia Adelpia Wip sMtridge Dance _orchestra KDRA Fearare WWRVA Neypare News ST. Jouis Aysx Schenectady Lanner Syracuse Prorat WGY Nance Cvasiy Organ Springfield Progratis Geleha WRC Washington

Tonganoxie News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Obituaries

Mrs J M Mott and children visited in Rogers Ark before returning home. B A C Williams and son Russell toured north and west states then visited local friends. High school boys’ teams defeated Easton Ks 12 to 41 and 35 to 24 in games. Reading Circle hosted by Mrs Leming with Lincoln program. Funeral services held for Margaret Freeman Sturgis at Prieps church. Rev Nellis led. Several local residents attended funerals, visited Lawrence, and attended various society meetings and church events.

J. M. Mott Jimmié Betty Ann L. R. Freeman Rogers, Ark B. A. C. Williams Russell North West States Easton Tonganoxie Georgia ‘ Ramsaye Henry. Gieb Flora “Carter Law Center George W. Phenieltte Joint N. Briedlick Tonski Alite “Spoor Chapter Act P. O Fred’ Zoellner Frank Zoellner Zoellner Cottonwood Falls Fish Priepds Margaret ‘Freeman Sturgis Ezra Freeman Allan Sturgie Nellis Hubbell Hill Cemetery Foster Laming daugh+ter Carolee Flora ‘Carter Oliver Myers Lawrence Princie Dia Mentz Kansas ‘City Manly Ross Phenicie Ashville W .C. Bridges Bridges Will Ibe M. Phenicie Floyd Ravis Cennes Ind Sis- Merle Ae Miss Pel Kansas City Himpel Freienmouth Miss Alreienmouth Leavenworth Karlas’ Alyng John Tess Jett Otor

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