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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1925
Page
4
A 1925 Lawrence Journal-World page includes assorted items: a note on a Haddam Kan faker tied to Floyd Collins, discussion on air and water defenses debated in Congress, and commentary on spring easing winter, railroad cost trends, and local law enforcement on prohibition enforcement in Lawrence. The column also notes English voting ages and a Commons vote on women’s suffrage.
Forty years after the Washington Monument dedication in Washington D C prominent educators gather in Cincinnati for the National Education Association’s Department of Superintendence meeting. Five thousand invitations signal a Mayflower Hotel opening in Washington costing 11 million dollars. National women’s patriotic groups meet in Washington for a defense conference called by the American Legion Auxiliary. The National Puzzlers League expects its largest convention in Newark New Jersey. The Conference for Progressive Political Action invites farmers workers and others to organize a new third party in Chicago.
Charles S Barrett, a longtime Georgia leader, serves his twentieth year as president of the Farmers Union. A Georgian farmer and former teacher, he helped expand the union from Georgia to other Southern states and earned appointments on federal commissions under multiple presidents. He resides in Union City, Georgia, with farms spanning from the Blue Ridge to Florida.
Semester closing Jan 26 honors were announced at the all junior high assembly in the Liberty Memorial auditorium. Students earned first awards for scholastic standing and activity participation. Notable listings include Home Room 106C Wanda Edmonds and others, with higher chevron counts for extended achievement. Lawrence Masons plan Wichita meetings next week. Senate inquiries task Secretary Hughes on charges of muzzling Hungary’s former president during a U.S. visit.
Miss June Caffery and Miss Mary Drum, Baldwin high school teachers, drove to Lawrence Thursday afternoon. Portia club hosted by Mrs. C. A. Shumway Friday. Anne Kelly of Vinland visiting Baldwin relatives. President and Mrs. Wallace B. Fleming hosted a luncheon with Dr. and Mrs. Alli son, Dr. Holcombe, and Dean Ebright. Lawrence guests dined with the Shumways. Hartleys visited Ottawa friends. Luce Lane to Fort Scott for a short stay. Mrs. Harris and daughter Mary Katherine in Kansas City. Baker University Girls Glee Clubs plan spring tour starting April 5 with chaperone Mrs. Case. Alpha Chi Alumnae met at Mrs. J. H. Campbell’s. reports given, Washington's Birthday refreshments. March meeting with Mrs. H. K. Ebright. Baldwin Golf Club: Campbell elected president, Beil VP, Hartley treas, Neill secretary. directors include Schnebly, Dyer, Wolf. Membership around 35, spring play may boost it. Baldwin electric plant crew advancing on white way project. completion hoped by April 1. May Bruner back in Lawrence after Sunday with parents. visitors Will Johns and J. C. Holmes.
Local residents share weekend visits and routine news. Families like Hicks Spray Weibel and Sunquist attend gatherings. several moves and travels are noted, including Hicks family Kansas City trip and Wilbur family relocation to Arkansas. Betty Mae Shultz had tonsils removed. rural social club met. Brune injured hand while working on a gasoline engine.
St James A M E Church 507 North Seventh Street. H H Dent minister. Sunday school 9 30 a m T R Jackson superintendent. Sermon by pastor 11 a m subject Good Citizenship. Washington's birthday program 2 p m by Sunday school. Centenary M E Church Corner Fourth and Elm streets. Sunday school 10 a m Morning worship 11 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m Preaching 7 30 p m WL Shuler pastor.
Mrs. W. E. Tenney writes from Alexandria Egypt Jan 25 1925 about Constantinople impressions amid postboy changes. She describes the Sea of Mamora Bosphorus Golden Horn old city walls Blue Mosque Basilica Cistern Seraglio Point and modern Turkish life including women in public spaces and evolving nationalism.
On the clipper Orontes patience and pride collide under Captain Drake and the rival Jake Stevens. Mary faces a love triangle as Drake demands an apology while Stevens speaks of long friendship and looming conflict. A miner Mary kissed becomes a focal point amid mounting tensions aboard.
The last poem by Prof William Herbert Carruth titled 4 Posthumous Letter to My Friends was written days before his December death with instructions to send to his former circle. The farewell lines speak of death, the enduring bond of friendship, and the notion of light diffused through time beyond a snuffed candle. A note of affectionate regards closes the letter signed W H Carruth. Business College Notes L B C students hosted a well attended party Thursday night. Dr Edward Hislop spoke to the student body in assembly Friday. Fred Juckhof, a former graduate now CPA with offices in Baltimore and Washington DC, sent a letter. The school orchestra rehearsed Tuesday. Banks Brown, Civil Service examiner, led an exam Saturday. Willard Tonkin, former student, reported to hold a position with Barnett Fuel Co in Kansas City. The Employment bureau received a letter from a local bank.
Marriage licenses issued in Kansas City and surrounding areas include Clarence P. Julian and Dora M. Sargent of Slater Missouri and Charles Miller of Topeka with Sylvia ite tee of Rockford Colorado. Herbert R. Gordon of Eudora and Fay Harmon of Lawrence also received a license. S. M. Henley, former president of a local music company, died from injuries inflicted four years ago by highwaymen after being an invalid since the attack.
A historical remedy advises dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoons of water to make a throat gargle. Gargle thoroughly and repeat after two hours if needed, ensuring the tablets are genuine Bayer with the Bayer Cross in tins of twelve for a few cents.
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