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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1926
Page
4
A religious quote from Romans expresses faith that all things work for those who love God. The article then notes U S disarmament through budget cuts, with Secretary Davis estimating a reduced army strength of about 4,847 enlisted men next year, implying many units may appear diminished.
The House committee trimmed nearly a million dollars from the budget bureau estimate in the interior department appropriation bill while proposing higher audit fees than the current year. Congress may need to boost figures to cover expenditures. The piece also notes a curiously shifting tone on art and politics, including a court case involving a sculptor in Oklahoma and a perilous look at parliamentary power.
Emporia expresses gratitude as the Gazette voices town appreciation in an editorial praising the new Ta Fel station and the Sanita Fe as a landmark transport link. The piece lauds Kansas progress and unity between industrial and agricultural sectors, noting Topeka and Wichita debates on education and college mergers.
In a regional dispute, Topeka and Wichita face a split over consolidating Congregational schools at Washburn. The Fairmount municipal college proposal failed in Wichita, and if the colleges dissolve, Wichita may not fault Topeka.
Today marks the Twelfth Day also known for removing Christmas decorations. Governor Smith’s biennial address to the New York legislature is anticipated. A joint meeting of the American Forestry Association and the Southern Forestry Congress opens in Richmond. The New Hampshire 140th anniversary of the Provincial Congress and independence observance is noted. French Ambassador Henry Erringer sails to Washington to discuss war debt funding. Roosevelt Pilgrimage Society members gather at Theodore Roosevelt’s grave in Oyster Bay to mark his death anniversary.
Michael J Pupin has become president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is a renowned Columbia University professor. He originated from Hungary and studied in Prague Berlin and at Columbia. His key discoveries include electrical resonance magnetization and propagation in iron with applications in telephony used worldwide.
A reader from St. Petersburg urges changing the city slogan to match rapid growth. The letter notes disturbances on Massachusetts and Seventh streets due to a new five story hotel with a $3.5 million foundation laid last February. It cites building permits totaling twenty four million in 1929 and a postal receipts rise of 474000, with bank lending at 189 million and a 1924 comparison showing gains. The piece argues the Florida land boom sparks wider economic activity.
Austin reports Speaker Lee Satterwhite of the Texas House is sued for $74 in board charges dating almost four years. The long neglected debt highlights concerns over state finances and the speaker’s past push for legislative investigations into money handling.
Fifty years ago Mr. Dolby, a successful Marion township farmer, spoke kindly of improving conditions. Marion residents prepared, music at the chapel with a new piano, and local business notes include Ottman and Potwin making boys clothing. A late night workplace incident and other community updates follow.
Vice President Dawes released a public exchange of ideas on the exportable agricultural surplus with Sir Josiah Stamp and U S farm leaders including George N Peek Chester Day and others. They emphasize focusing on economic principles and avoid tying discussions to specific relief bills while urging non political practical solutions. The dialogue involves figures from Moline Quincy and Sam H Thompson with broader farm group ties and notes Stamp’s comments on substantial agreement among correspondents.
Connemara Moore vanishes from Aunt Celements Connecticut home and becomes entangled in a perilous yacht voyage on Long Island waters. Auntie and Jany Brewster chase the scene aboard a strange vessel as Saltonstall Adams struggles to explain his identity to the enigmatic Sweetie. Amid unclear loyalties, a tense voyage unfolds with overheard plans and hidden motives.
An advertisers sales pitch touts Danderine as a hair thickener and tonic. It promises thicker, shinier, more vibrant hair that appears twice as heavy, with roots strengthened and reduced shedding. The ad asserts immediate, dramatic improvements and promotes a second product.
The Kennard W. T. U. will host a weekday meeting Thursday January 7 at Miss Hannah Champion's home 1235 Rhode Island Street. Members bring sandwiches. In the forenoon plans Pittsburgh relief clothing for families. A prayer and praise session will close.
A drug advertisement touts Zemo as preventing itching and cleansing the skin. It claims relief from irritation pimples blackheads eczema blotches and king worm after the first application. The ad promotes non greasy formula and asks readers to seek a 50 cent small size or a one dollar large bottle from their druggist.
Senator Walsh of Montana proposed in the Senate today an inquiry into the delay in contempt proceedings against the Aluminum Company of America for violations of federal court decrees. The move aims to probe obstruction and ensure enforcement of the court orders.
Instant relief for clogged nostrils and head passages with Elhk Cream Balm. A small amount rubbed in soothes inflamed airways, clears congestion, and restores easy breathing, promising quick relief from cold or catarrh.
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