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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
4
The Lawrence paper discusses the urge to acquire park land now versus later, praising city leaders and noting the need for future park space. It surveys Kansas City politics, taxes on intangible property, and a proposed oil and mineral tax as part of a broader plan to distribute tax burdens fairly across wealth forms.
Fragmentary OCR text shows taxation issues receiving legislative attention with references to changes over years and the impact on tangible property. The readable fragments indicate debates on orderly tax administration and ongoing reforms affecting owners and assessments.
J Warrington Baldwin, president of Missouri Pacific and newly named Gulf Coast Lines head, celebrates fifty years. A Maryland native and St John�s College and Lehigh University graduate, Baldwin rose from Illinois Central chairman to vice president before joining Missouri Pacific in 1925, later taking executive duties through federal railroad control.
Erasmus Haworth challenges the Journal-World claim of a Holstein four year old as a world record. He cites the Jersey cow Darling Jolly Lassie of Marion Oregon, whose 865 days produced 1141.28 pounds of butterfat, averaging 95.2 pounds monthly for a year, while the Holstein average was 85.5 pounds monthly for ten months.
One hundred years ago today Lafayette was received with great rejoicing on his visit to North Carolina. The text notes ceremonies and public celebration as part of the historic visit.
A Paris dispatch reports Kurds have proclaimed Prince Selim son of former Sultan Abdul Hamid as king of Kurdistan. Local Kurdish troops reportedly joined the rebellion while government forces concentrate in disaffected areas and airplanes bomb Sheik Said’s headquarters. Selim, a cavalry officer in the old Turkish army, was once discussed as Sultan’s successor.
Eight persons attended the monthly eye clinic held yesterday afternoon at city hall under Dr H. Reding. HLS. Dramatic Club announces a production of It Pays to Advertise on March 6.
A long Kansas school page features student writings about Lawrence, KU, and local life. It includes diary style notes on a paper sale, valentine parties, Mount Vernon trip, posters, posters, and a history of George Washington. Team sport scores are listed along with classroom activities and student achievements.
Alden Drake takes command of the clipper Orontes and faces Jake Stevens in a deadly duel of rival loyalties aboard a stormbound voyage toward Batavia. Mary Manning witnesses a violent confrontation as tensions between lovers and captains explode.
London February 26. The Rev. Cyril Brown vicar of Littleover Derby bans undertaker advertisements from parish magazine to brighten the pages. He notes three firms marching the issue risks turning the journal depressing. The notice also lists a Ford 4 door sedan for sale and advertises Butler-Sanderson tire prices. The Dramatic Club presents March 6.
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