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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1927
Page
4
The page reports on press notices, cigarette law debate in Kansas, bank news involving Charlie Chaplin, beef competition wins at a Denver stock show, and ongoing Democratic primary speculation for the presidency. It cites tax stamps, tax rates, and mentions Kansas and New York entities in a single mixed layout.
Say William Allen White returns from New York denouncing poison laws and tax fights. The piece rails at anti alcohol fears, praises government pressure, and lampoons senators and editorial responses while highlighting national debates on taxes and economies and a Geneva conference backdrop.
A Kansas editorial notes a New Year exchange about Liberty and a lost magazine moment in a shop quieted by an electric outage. It discusses Concordia’s 15 year old football size versus Glen Elder’s Arthur Pratt, a high school sophomore at 175 pounds and six feet, suggesting rural growth may one day solve Kansas University’s football challenge.
Fifty years ago fifty U.S. Cavalry recruits left Philadelphia for the Black Hills aboard the K. P. B. lecture by Prof. Bardwall on the Moon drew crowds at the University. A Pinckney street schoolhouse fire caused a near panic but caused no damage. Mr. and Mrs. Piatt, longtime Douglas County residents, left for Covington Kentucky. Prof. James Hedowland of Chicago visited Lawrence to present a Mark Twain program and a series of readings. In Linwood, Senator Harris may buy back his farm. a coast down Quincy Street incident sparked tame sporting chatter. Community socials, Topeka travel notes, and local notices filled the period.
A fragmented mix reports on political shifts in Italy and America, wartime leadership, and a centennial tribute. It mentions Paul Donner, a potential ministerial path, and the 1921 finance post. It also notes John A. Broadus’s centennial greeting, a National Council of Jewish Women meeting in New York, and a cotton industry style show.
Real estate transfer records show J I Edap and wife transferring property to Pearl Tamick for $1. The Great Southwest Tractor Implement and Road Show dates, March 4 and 5, were selected for Dodge City. About fifteen ideal dealers will exhibit tractors and equipment, with E E Beck as association president overseeing the show.
WEAF and other stations reveal a dense, alphabetized program grid noting orchestras, pianists, and singers with times, places, and stations such as WEAF NEW YORK WHA, WPG ST. LANTICY, and CINCINNATI WKRC. The fragment catalogs daily shows, dance bands, operatic numbers, and theater programs across regions.
A Kansas writers group dating from 1904 celebrates a twenty third anniversary with an all day gathering at Hotel Bay y x6 University in Topeka. Officers include president Morehouse Wichita and treasurer Patric Salantas. Members span from Belleville to Lawrence with names linked to Topeka. The club grew from a small circle to over 400 writers statewide by 1927.
A January afternoon gathering hosted by Dr. Carl Kelly and Mrs. Melly featured Mas Buchheit greeting attendees. The party celebrated Pat Kelly’s fourth birthday with a white birthday cake and assorted desserts as guests enjoyed coffee and music after a weather and illness report.
An old time Castoria advertisement touts the remedy for infant ailments including constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea claiming forty years of use and a soothing effect on the stomach and bowels. It emphasizes natural sleep aiding ingredients and parental reassurance for babies and children.
Five individuals seek quick relief from bad breath using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The sugar coated tablets are taken for breath issues and claim to stimulate bowel and liver action, cleansing the system. They warn against dangerous overuse and emphasize safe, pleasant taste.
Fragmentary community notes mention Harold sixth grade work ethic and high averages, family names Armstrong Purigan and others, a Pleas e alley visit by Mrs Jene aldridge club, upcoming school meeting at the home of Dir s Girard, and Mrs J C Miller owner of a famous M01 ranch in Oklahoma.
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