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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1927

Page

4

CIGARETTE POLICY PROMPTS LAWRENCE DEBATE

A Kansas newspaper discusses a pending state bill to regulate cigarette sales, licensing dealers, and taxing consumers. It weighs enforcement, minor-use concerns, and potential price effects, drawing on local opinions and expert quotes. The piece contrasts practical policy shifts with sentimental views and cites public sentiment favoring prohibition of sales to minors.

Senate House of Representatives Lawrence Mitra Achamber W. GT. U Journal- World

Topeka law changes curb lobbyists and protect lawmakers

Kansas legislators pass rules to limit distributing circulars at desks and to excuse from further rounds any lobbyist who insults a member. The measure promotes polite conduct, shifts desk space to members for personal papers, and aims to reduce harassment while protecting lawmakers from hostile outreach.

Topeka Toneke

Old Home Town Notes and Local Updates

Copiee lovers in force Yeatersly. Miss Crearatt takes Parke School post. Miss Ogdph of Kansas City in town. E G Devereux resigns as superintendent of St Louis Lawrence and Western RR. Clerk B D Palmer raised on Needer farm reports about 2000 litres wheat, awaiting best price. Little Frank Thompson injured coasting on University Hill. treated at home by Drs Huson and Hart and slowly recovering.

Craratt Fifth Ward Parke School Mise Woodward Mids Fisher North Lascrence Miss Crearatt Jessi Ogdph Kansas City Towm E. G. Devereux St. Louis, Lawrence and Western Railroad Httle Frank Thompson Thompson University Hill Huson Hart

Whist Party Attendees and Local Happenings In Lawrence

Miss Edna Gifford hosts a whist party in honor of Miss Russell Miss Goodman of Kansas City Pettijorm and Miss Bruner of Olathe will visit Mrs Edwin B Schall. George Shetts resigns from WWI Spalding's store. Lawrence Gun Club sets January 10 big sparrow hunt to protect crops. heads counted February 1. Season in Lawrence praised as Way Down East at Spry House. villain hissed by crowd. Esperanto recognized in Moscow telegraph offices and on Russian stamps.

Edna Gifford Shonor Russell Natok Lawrence H. GB Asher Bill Wilson Escond Paola

Kansas resources and markets outlined by Dean Walker

Dean Walker of the University of Kansas School of Engineering, with Kansas Chamber of Commerce support, presented a budgetary report on state resources and markets. He urged a statewide study to identify local supplies, industrial centers, and natural deposits to boost agricultural and industrial development, noting Kansas City as a key outlet for products and calling for wider information campaigns.

Topeka Kansas PF Walker University of Kansas School of Engineer Kansas Association of Inercial Secretaries Dean Walker United States

Governor Paulen Signature Not Enough for Law

The report explains that a governor's signature alone does not make a bill a law. It requires approval by the lieutenant governor, presiding over the senate, the secretary of the senate, the speaker of the house, and the clerk of the house who record all actions in their chambers. The article cites Topeka dated January.

Paulen Senate House Hdusa Theo Chamber Topeka

Samuel Harden Church Named Carnegie Leader and Author

Samuel Harden Church has been selected to succeed Elijin Root as president of the Carnegie Institute and a Carnegie Corporation executive. Born in Missouri and educated in public schools, he is a prolific author on Peilroading history and Oliver Cromwell, with honorary degrees from Pittsburgh institutions and Yale.

Samuel*Harden Church Elijin Root Carnegie Corporation New York Carnegie Institute Piharith Peilroading Pennsylvania Hhe Pittsburgh Oliver Cromwell Hell Durin American Defense Society Church Missouri Institutions of Learning Yale“ Universitys

Today’s Events and Centenaries Across Nations

The page lists observances and commemorations including the Festival of Saint Agnes and centennials for figures such as Thomas C. Fletcher and John A. Stevens. It notes Lenin’s death anniversary, forthcoming New York Bar Association meeting speakers, and the 122nd Motor Boat Show at Grand Central Palace with speedboats and engines on display. A ad promotes Anna’s Drug Store for magazines.

St. Agnes As.c. Fletcher Missouri Ohn A. Stevens Russia Nicolai Lenin New York State Bar Association Toy of New York Gith Grand Central ‘Palace New York Anna's Drug Store 1101 Mass Ady

Fragmentary line hints at diary like note

Fragmentary OCR reads as a confused snippet with phrases about Ma keeping trips, a toy, and a doctor. Lacks clear subjects or events. Unable to determine concrete person, place, or outcome from the legible text.

Radio listing notes 1923 programs and concerts across cities

A dense catalog of 1920s radio programs and concert schedules across multiple stations and cities. It lists WEAF WEAP WABC WOR WJZ and others with segments for dance music, orchestras, Hofmann and Ann Mack appearances, Sunday programs, and clock-based timings across Newark Boston Schenectady Philadelphia and more.

Newarkwiz New York Boston “Symphony WSB WEAP Atlantic City TWBAL Baltimore WRAL WEEL Doston Cadfian WEAF Bridgeport Bing Hn WR Buffalo Josef Hofmann Ann Mack Kyw Chicago WLS Detroit Reba NEW Copiel Cantina Secital Tait Juorchestra San Francisco Symphony Sone Ca Orcheticsa Ce Eera Orchestra Adelphia abeArt WFL Philadelphia Josef’ Hofmann Hiladele Hat Pittsburgh Nantisy Church WRC Washington

Saturday Radio Listings and Concert Highlights

United Press summary of a dense January radio schedule with numerous station identifiers, times, and musical programs. Notable entries include orchestral pieces like Tchaikovsky and Bach, symphonies, dance suites, and light entertainment from cities such as Chicago Cleveland Dallas Hartford and Fort Worth. The dense ledger notes bands, programs, schedules, and commercial promos across multiple stations including WEAF WABC WTAM and KF.

Goluima Ceara Ceaser Central Standard K. A Kyw Chicago Shierco Congress Cary WMAQ Cleveland Gill EAF Dallas Texas Fort Worth Azs Hartford J Z. Lang Hwo Promran WEAF Niebthawk Angeles

Letters to the Editor on Self Control and Road Worthiness

The writer criticizes Behn Lindsey for offering no new code and urges greater self control among both sexes. They warn that diluting moral standards harms society, discuss roads and safety, and advise careful investment in municipal bonds and road bonds while cautioning the small investor to check earnings and debt levels.

Journal- World Behn ‘Lindsey Lindsey Hatire Goél Sorell

Reservations for ninth American Legion convention to Paris

Indianapolis January 21 Reservations for the ninth annual American Legion convention to be held in Paris France next September were announced. Kansas Legionnaires headed for France include Rhoda Island, Topeka and Lawrence with reservations urged as soon as possible. Quotas assigned to war states are filling rapidly and housing in Paris has limited accommodation. A folder with full travel instructions is available by writing to the Convention Committee National Headquarters The American Legion Indianapolis Indiana.

Indianapolis Ind Paris France Samuel’ P. Mayer Rhoda Stat “Lawrence, Kan Kansas Legionnaires Ohio Okea Royal Mail New York Ak ‘Cherieee Earnest A. Ryan Topeka Department “France Legion Elder N. Honal National Heer the American Legion Indiana

Exports Rise for Kangagi Region in Late 1920 Quarter

Washington reports Kangagi exports in the last three months of 1920 valued at 8,292.39 dollars, up 279,794 from 1925 levels. Wheat flour led the list with 2,544,944 dollars, followed by lard, ham and shoulders, gasoline, eggs, pork products, canned meats, hides, seeds, soap, vehicles, chemicals and other goods in the period.

Washington Kangagi Department of Commierce Kansas

Get Rich Quick Schemes Warned By Banking Group

Topeka January 2 AP report warns against get rich quick schemes and speculative stocks. Emporia banker president of the State Bankers Association issued a Safe Investment Day message calling for prudent investments in stocks and bonds. The statement stresses caution amid volatile markets and urges investors to seek solid, transparent opportunities.

Topeka AP al Warnine Emporia s.-Bankers” ‘Association Tate Anas

Prayer and the Lesson on Divine Will from Rev Watts

Rev John F. Watts of First Baptist Church delivers a Sunday message on prayer and divine will. He links Jesus in Gethsemane to daily prayer, urging seekers to align with God’s will and to practice ongoing communion, even amid life’s demands and distractions.

Christian Life International John F. Watts First Baptist Church Lawrences Pete

Fragmented Voice of a Forgotten Prayer Verse

The text provides cryptic lines about spiritual needs and prayers, mentioning love and ancestry. It references Ruskin and a sense of inescapable sensations, presenting fragmented phrases that hint at a poem or reflective prose from a historic print.

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