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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1926
Page
4
The item reprints a dated Journal World notice from February 22, 1926. It contains editorial snippets on Prohibition enforcement and federal actions, mentions Gen Joseph and Jacob, and contrasts reactions in Topeka and Hutchinson with ongoing remarks on oil interests and religious missions. It also notes Associated Press republication rights and local postal handling.
The piece honors Washington and the United States, noting his leadership through hard days, the nation’s strong start under his guidance, and its enduring freedom and power. It contrasts past peril with present strength and mentions Tia Juana and criticisms of President Coolidge over coal issues.
The piece laments campus scandals and political distractions as the strike ends. It argues colleges are not breeding grounds for crime, noting student pranks and legal troubles merit less attention than broader societal issues and wartime rhetoric.
The article describes a large Centennial entertainment at Liberty Hall organized by Trinity church ladies. It lists officers mainly Mrs Nevison and Miss Grintnell, and features impersonators like George Washington and Gen Schuyler. Numerous women and men from local schools and the community are noted as participants and hosts during the event.
The snippet lists social entertainments at various homes with professors and fresh men, arrivals from California for a fortnight, students heading to Em poria, changes in dairy and farm ownership, a trip for A D Weaver, and Governor Stanley appointing new regents for the University of Kansas to fill expired terms and vacancies including W C Spangler, A L Ackley, Scott Hopkins, T M Potter and others.
The University of Kansas Men’s Glee Club may perform for President Coolidge in Washington D C after word from Everett Sanders, secretary to the president. Senators Capper and Curtis showed keen interest and the club will confirm exact dates. tickets for their concert next Thursday are selling well with two houses reporting 100 percent support. Ted Owens, last year’s tenor soloist now teaching at Indeerde nca Junior College, will also perform.
The notice lists observances for George NinGton’s 194th birth ann Ghservance week named Better American Week Arbor Day events at Johns Hopkins University semi centennial celebrations The Colorado Industrial Exposition opens in Denver for six days In the Philippines a national day of independence is observed Harding home in Marion Ohio opened as a memorial to the late President Senator Barah to address opposition to World Court entry in Chicago President Coolidge to speak in Washington at the National Education Association convention.
Frank L. Stanton, nearing his seventieth birthday, is celebrated as a prominent southern poet and songwriter. Renowned for works like Georgia Yet and Lak' a Rose, his verse has been widely set to music in England and America, with Governor Walker recently issuing a proclamation in his honor.
The state highway department will hold a three day school for county engineers February 24 25 and 26 at Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. Instructors from five states will cover road building with emphasis on the Kansas program. Speakers include A D Parrell Dean Th from the Agricultural College Walter Vo Rue and many engineers from state and neighboring departments.
Topeka reports farmers busy sowing oats as weather favors drilling. Franklin County lead with early drill as February 12. Clover seed demand rises with abundant sowing planned across southern to northeastern Kansas. Fruit prospects improve with dormant spray and orchards pruning. livestock remain healthy.
Reports from Salina and Holton describe shootings and arrests. Cox of Asp Grove lies in a hospital after being shot in the stomach. Ash Grove agent Fitzhugh is jailed in Lincoln in a connected case. Louis Skishko, a Pottawatomie Indian, is held in Holton in the Dunn farm shooting. Charles F. Waterman announces candidacy for the U S Senate in Colorado.
A forged agreement between Plutarco Calles and labor leader Luis Morones surfaced as the main weapon of a San Antonio junta aiming to topple the Calles government in Mexico. Seven of eight indicted men were under arrest, with bonds set at 2500 dollars. The plan included replacing soldiers with laborers and wrecking trains to mar international confidence, while a nationwide recruitment drive was planned to mount a large expedition.
A blaze tore through an East St. Louis hotel, forcing five guests to flee. Two men are missing, three others injured, including editor Harry Darling and Wallace Calvin. Fire officials say a restaurant was damaged and several guests escaped via rope ladders as rescue crews battled the flames.
Lecompton grade school notes record top marks for Elizabeth Wey and fellow students in grades 1 through 9. Reading duties shift among Mrs Gletin Miss Tod hunter and Mr Smith rooms. Eighth grade completes agriculture outlines and studies dairy. The group debates on law violations and lawfulness. Local families travel to Louisiana and Kansas City. A new Hupmobile sedan is purchased. Free moving pictures postponed due to bad roads. The United Brethren ladies plan a George Washington dinner February 28 in the church basement.
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