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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1927
Page
4
The Lawrence newspaper lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery, including one week to one year options. A reader service note assures prompt delivery if a paper is missing. The issue for February 18 1927 includes an editorial line about rain aiding crops and road conditions, with religious quotation by Psalmist.
University circles note the rise of two campus papers The Dove and The Hawk The Dove is liberal and often radical The Hawk aims to be constructive and tolerant The piece also mentions a New York college youth who became a prohibition officer to raid a nightclub after losing $7000 in a fraud scheme
The Topeka Journal urges faster action on railway grade crossings following fatalities near Lawrence. It cites a State Journal editorial linking the killings to lack of regulation and calls the campaign a big task worth several small wins in memory of the recent rail incidents.
The State Journal seeks cooperation with the Journal-World to highlight the grade crossing danger near Lawrence. Detours north of Lawrence, including Williamstown paving, require railroad crossings and increased vigilance. Douglas County officials push road projects using federal funds, aiming to accelerate state highway construction.
A group of legislative members and committee guests visit the university to study its functioning and gather facts, hoping to gain insights for the state. They endure poor weather but look forward to the basketball game and university spirit in the evening.
Mrs J T Rawson to teach singing by note at the Conservatory next Saturday with twelve lessons for 1.00 payable in advance. Rev Mr Lloyd to leave for St Paul Minn to lead First M E Church there after his year ends here. Mrs D A Stauffer visits Salina then returns home. John T Athey, former city resident and surveyor general employee, now post sutler at Fort Sully, Dakota, visits old friends. has traveled the Black Hills warnin g visitors about costs. Policeman Prockelsty returns from rheumatism and ague, ready for duty. North Lawrence hotel cellar excavation begins. Seigerson House moved from Bismarck to become a first class hotel. Credit due to Weltie Sands and Mr Smith for The Cricket on the Hearth. Sands originated the fairytale scene.
The report recalls a 25 year old social night at home of Mr. and Mrs. John Watkins with twenty guests enjoying progressive euchre. Miss Grace Griffiths from Florence visits Lawrence and attends a tea with Miss Lillie B. Loxman hosting later. Col. J. D. Miles returns from Washington as Kansas delegates are seen. Miss Gertrud Davidson heads to Abilene Texas to spend winter with sisters. Arthur Williams hosts a dinner for friends. A small fire damages the change at 1217 Connections Street owned by Afrerzenton. Miss Apphia J. McAllaster, former Law School teacher, dies at her brothers home in Kentucky.
A fragment from a 1957 Poonsters Syndicate column features a rural family scene with a daughter and sister arguing while hinting at a looming departure, reflecting small town tension and humor in a short comic voice.
In a full day’s tour we visited Matamoras across the river, noting saloons, a cemetery mausoleums, and a segregated district. Our driver praises morals of local Mexican women and Matamoras’ shrinking population due to revolutions and emigration. After meals of quail, venison, and other dishes, we observe orderly dining and a large touring party. The Brownsville note suggests speculative growth, a planned Southern Pacific line, and a future movie theatre, with cabbage fields and tall castor beans along the route.
Major-General John Duncan of the Royal Scots, commander of the Shanghai Sense Force, has had a long career as a British Army officer. Born fifty five years ago, he began his service at twenty one after a career spanning the South African War where he earned the Distinguished Service Order and the South African Medal with five clasps. He joined the first British contingents to France in 1914, fought in Gallipoli, and later commanded a division in Egyptian operations.
The notice marks the centenary of Karl Brugsch a renowned Germani authority on Egyptian antiquities and notes Sam’s role in revolution history on the US pension rolls. Oregon observes the 100th anniversary as Henry W Corbett a prominent merchant and state figure is featured in the event list.
National radio guide lists orchestral programs and live performances led by Walter Damrosch across stations including WEAF WGN WSB WBZ and more. Details include time slots central and eastern standard times and featured conductors soloists and orchestras in Chicago Cincinnati New York Detroit and other cities with emphasis on Damrosch’s concert offerings.
The lesson argues for a balance between individual initiative and group church life. It frames Christians as salt and light, conserving good and illuminating the world while partnering with God. It urges deep personal commitment, missionary zeal, and church vitality to guide modern knowledge toward righteous aims.
A compact ad touts St Jacobs Oil Rub for backache lumbago and related pains. It promises instant relief, cooling and penetrating action, claiming effectiveness for years of suffering and conditions like sciatica neuralgia rheumatic pain without burning the skin.
A dense, oblique text blends religious exhortation with questions on the role of church work, unity, and education in Lawrence. It asks readers to define prayer, assess the value of organized religion, and consider smaller versus larger churches, local needs, and potential weekday schooling, while noting a February Army plane goodwill visit and upcoming post events.
A fragmented school event note lists a high school assembly with Karl and Ve ton performing songs, Di thea Simons pave and a short skete by Gray lyn Swarts and Morgan. It mentions a holiday closing and Lawrence opening on Tuesday February eee ington's birthday with unclear details.
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