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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1926
Page
4
In Fort Scott townspeople pledge broad backing for the coming war. Subscriptions to the budget cover debts and fund improvements, signaling approval of ongoing Y.M.C.A. work for the boys and the community.
A Kansas City student led effort pushes to clean up liquor conditions among youth. The initiative rests with students, backed by parents, and aims to curb risky behavior while drawing on the community’s sense of responsibility. The piece notes youth and older generations must continually evaluate conduct standards.
Three parties directly or indirectly involved in the litigation over the Jackman company's plan to use Lawrence streets and alleys are the city the Jackman company and the Kansas Electric Power Company. Citizens focus on protecting the city's interests while officials guard rights to avoid any loss. Governor Paulen’s pardons policy strengthens state enforcement, shaping prison practice and reducing expectations of easy release.
The article critiques evidence standards in trials, notes state intervention limits after sentencing, and discusses Governor Paulen and Secretary Hoover amid a tense rubber market. It highlights Hoover’s claims and American capital projects in the Far East, while rubber producers push to shape current markets and sustain leadership despite falling prices.
From our old files fifty years ago the Kansas Nation extols Rohe the Lawrence sign painter known for rapid, accurate work and humorous signs with wide reach. It notes Be Lucey and H Taylor returning from California, Poehler to lecture in German, and the Vermont street school banner race. It also mentions an air powered streetcar trial in Paris moving 200 horses worth of work for ten dollars per hour.
News from Lawrence reports Fred L. Morris severely but not fatally injured by a wagon in Kansas City. Topeka artists Maude Miller and Burd teach a wood workshop, while Conductor Plunkett slow to reach Santa Fe events in Kansas. J D Treton returns from Cameron with a teacher daughter. Univ extension lecture by Prof. Dunlan held at Lawrence High School. Mayme Allen recovers from flu. Chalkleys host reception January 30. Oscar H. Techler named local treasurer of American Cotton Co. in Houston, adding to his traffic manager role.
The city considers shifting from a present commission-manager plan to an aldermanic system. In New Orleans the National Association of Real Estate Boards opens its three day mid winter meeting. In New Jersey Governor Moore and officials to be inducted. In Richmond Colonel Hanford MacNider to speak at the Virginia State War Memorial cornerstone ceremony.
Dr. W H Phelps editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate cautions that teaching the world to dance is a giant task and that the night automobile attracts more girls to immorality than dancing. He notes shifting views but warns dance remains dangerous and cites athletic dept funding as an evil byproduct.
The Broadway Temple project inspires church builders in Minnesota, Ohio, and Missouri to pattern new structures after the 24 storey temple under construction for the Methodist Episcopal church. Business leaders and clergy from Minneapolis visited to study the design with plans to erect similar churches in their towns. The Ohio project commission oversees the design, while the building includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, bowling alleys, pool tables, and social work facilities.
Dr Davi Starr Jonsan, celebrating a birthday anniversary, is chancellor emeritus of Leland Stanford University and from 1891 to 1973 was active head of Stanford. The Stanford family funded the university. Earlier he taught at Cornell and led Indiana University before becoming a noted advocate for arbitration. He has written many books and supported peace efforts worldwide. In 1924 he won a 900 prize for best wartime-avoiding plan from the World Federation of Education Associations. Herbert announces Republican bid for secretary of state. G T Powell reports his Ford coupe stolen from Massachusetts street last evening near o'clock.
Pleasant Valley closed the fourth month of school with an average attendance of 16 and two new pupils Mildred and Dorothy Archdale from Minnesota. January lists show diligent students and new officers elected for the second term: Gordon Davis president, Evelyn Shark vice president, Opal Richardson treasurer. Local residents and families from Lawrence Drexel Holloway and Minnesota were noted in social visits and moves, including Arthur Archdale family occupying Pendleton place and Mrs Wyckoff, daughter of Archdale, staying with them.
Linwood weekly roundup reports visits from relatives in Oklahoma Kansas City and Missouri plus local social events. Attendees at the annual harvest dance in K P Hall number about one hundred with speeches by local leaders including Mayor W Wy Gordon of Kansas. The Curtis Garage saw a break in a door panel during a suspected robbery attempt but no losses. Linwood High beat De Soto 25 to 6 in basketball as De Soto’s team edged ahead late.
Ring Carrington visits David Lacey’s farm on Long Island and finds Connemara Moore with Aunt Celmina. A mysterious young woman from a yacht engagement party to Bing or Salt Adams sparks a wild, perilous night for all.
In 1924 25 style dialogue the scene follows Connemara Lacy and Bing as they hurry toward a beach hideout seeking fifty thousand dollars tied to a smuggling case. Connemara denies engagement with Bing while hinting at past feelings, and Lacy probes her loyalty and love amid mounting tension.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a reliable bowel regulator for babies and children. It urges asking a druggist for genuine bottles with printed directions. The copy warns to say California to avoid imitation syrups.
An old advertisement suggests a harmless aspirin gargle using two Bayer tablets dissolved in four tablespoonfuls of water. Gargle thoroughly and repeat every two hours if needed. Emphasizes using genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, sold in tins of twelve for a small price.
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