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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1927
Page
4
A Lawrence Journal World page discusses propaganda from Washington and Britain, noting historical shifts in wartime messaging, including Washington's birthday observance and the World War propaganda era. Commentary covers political doubts about McNary Hagam bill, farm relief hopes, and regional political climates in Kansas.
Lawrence daily notes a Washington's Birthday holiday with no paper issued tomorrow. Local items include Freddie Devereux returning from St Louis, store renovations on Massachusetts Street, a near fire at the Young Men’s Social Club, and regional travel and railroad sale news. A young man injured by horses in North Lawrence is treated. Phil Psi House quarantined for scarlet fever. several local residents attend Masonic meetings and return from Fort Scott.
A brief note honors Lieut. Gen. Sir Robert Baden-Powell on a birthday, praising his role as founder of the Boy Scout movement in 1908 and his wartime feats such as Mafeking’s 217 day defense with 700 men. The piece notes his shift from war triumphs to guiding youth through scouting. It also mentions a real estate transfer in Lawrence and a local drugstore advert.
Mrs Monroe and Smith Annie and Mary Monroe will attend a large reception for Mrs Evans Lewis in Topeka. William McLaughlin entertained eight friends at a dinner at the New Bridge last night. the occasion was pleasant. Mrs Savage is moving into a new home on Louisiana Street. Mrs B R Wiley will host a small informal gathering tonight. Out of town guests for the Rough Rider party include Gertrude Saterlee Ruby Barnett Waterman Steen Lawrence Blodgett Loring Crutch er of Kansas City and Will Miller of Osage City.
Report of police involvement following the tearing down of a small church and a larger structure nicknamed "the big one" as local tensions flare. Residents describe confusion while authorities secure the site and survey damage.
The clipped notes mention Edgerton residents and relatives visiting Kansas University students over the weekend. Names include Opal Browning Roberta Housman Mack. Smith and Mrs J B Blevins are cited with weekend visits, plus a hospital update on Claire Hamilton and plans to move her home. References to trips to Independence and Excelsior Springs appear among social updates.
Linwood high school notes list Miss Mary Catherine Frederick and cousin in Ladora and Bonner Springs visitors, Mrs. Mildred Wilson and children from Versailles, Mr. and Mrs. Browning hosting, and several locals traveling or ill. Community roundup includes basketball results Eudora beat Linwood 2 12, Linwood 18 4 in final, plus social visits by Heywood, King, Schapley, and Dickinson. Minor injuries, hospital notes, and a minstrel show plan accompany the updates.
United Press reports a denseFebruary radio schedule with WJZ WEAF and WMCA network listings. Cities across the United States show programs from orchestras, choirs, dance bands, and studio recitals, with times in EST and CST.
An old advertisement recommends gargling two Bayer aspirin tablets dissolved in four fablespoonfuls of water for tonsillitis or sore throat. It suggests repeating every two hours if needed and cautions to use genuine Bayer aspirin with the Bayer cross, sold in tin boxes.
Fragmentary notes indicate Stafford officials planning court construction near a river location with references to nearby streets and civic projects. Details are unclear but emphasize legal and municipal framing for a new courthouse or related facility.
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