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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
4
A notice from the Lawrence Kansas post office states that the Journal World will be sent if not received by 7 p.m. Call the office between 7 and 7:30. The page mixes biblical quotes and a Topeka Journal remark about attitudes toward who pays in typical households.
The piece frames a high stakes struggle over Shanghai as foreign powers watch. It notes Western interests, refugee protection duties, and the danger of western capital and influence in China, with the United States as a cautious bystander weighing protection for Americans amid the anti foreign drive.
The corn borer has reportedly extended its range to 109000 square miles east of the Mississippi and heads westward. A Kansas legislator introduced a resolution disapproving the pest and urging national action for an effective defense, receiving broad support from colleagues.
Legislation before Congress would authorize the Veterans Bureau to issue loans against bonus insurance certificates held by World War I veterans. The measure aims to assist veterans seeking financing via loans, with bankers and veterans benefiting from the proposed authority to protect veterans’ interests. The article notes existing loan options of around $100 on face value and discusses broader implications for veterans and lenders.
Government records hold data banks need for loan checks as regulations push banks to use certificates of ownership. The piece notes identifying veterans is hard, but pending bills could ease veteran troubles. Certificates would aid insurance or cashing at face value after twenty years with interest.
The text argues that Kellogg’s intent toward Mexico in land law disputes is assumed without proof. It notes Congress' view as seeking to give Mexico every chance to settle differences through arbitration, implying public desire to avoid outright breach threats.
The governor states no patronage to criminals in his first term and promises continued firmness in his second term. Jurists report that offenders sentenced in courts can expect to serve at least their minimum terms, reflecting his stance on punishment.
Kansas City Star and Great Bend Tribune weigh in on who writes cigarette laws and from whose viewpoint. They note papers question who has influence as lawmakers move to a new law after women begin using cigarettes, contrasting dealer and press perspectives.
In southwestern county areas surplus wheat sold and hauled to city for sale. A produce dealer bought fifty bushels of hickory nuts for export. Measles disrupt schooling. Gen C W Babcock traveled to Chicago. Joe P Cleveland and B W Coleman planned a lumber yard on the old H Lewis site. they will return with stock in about ten days. Rail changes place S W Eccles and Charles C Hoyt as Kansas Pacific agents. Hoyt arrives from Kansas City with household goods. Harry Robinsons Minstrels played Fraser's Hall to a large audience, praised as first class by local Journal advertising.
Washington dispatch notes Congressman Bowersock leaves for Topeka Wednesday. S J Hunter of the University faculty will present a lecture with live insect pictures. The event, promoting scientific observation, is described as a congenial gathering.
Evans Maude's license filing and marriage mention. Lawrence and Et ta folks travel to Kansas and Central America plans. Fiddlers contest lineup announced with many names. Store blast on South Massachusetts street injures no one, pipes froze and stove exploded.
Three weathered fishermen Frank Jentzen Harvey Freyer and Joe Van Kirk were rescued early today after five days aboard a tug adrift in a large ice floe on Lake Michigan. The Sandmaster rammed through to their side delivering aid and food by air drops had kept them from starvation though exposure was severe. The men appeared to have suffered no serious effects from the ordeal.
Enrollment figures for the second semester at Emporia Teachers College show 1,250 students paid fees by the end of the fourth registration day. Monday saw 74 new enrollments versus 42 on the fourth day last year, reflecting a steady rise in registrar-reported figures across recent semesters.
Retired Major Andrew S. Rowan of the U S Army is remembered for carrying the Garcia message to General Garcia in Cuba during the 1898 war era. The tale links his covert mission to Elbert Hubbard’s famous essay while noting his largely overlooked historical role.
The day features Hiram P. Bell birth anniversary and Georgia congressman noted as former Confederate soldier. Wilhelm II turns 68 at Doorn. Western Canada Livestock Union convenes in Winnipeg for a three day session. 64 year age limit triggers Zalinski’s ee list. Knights of Columbus to meet in Washington on Mexican crisis. Weather permitting, observers may view Saturn occultation by the Moon tonight.
George Bennett traveled Saturday night to Boise City Oklahoma for a position at Citizens Bank. The L. B. C. alumni report strong post graduation demand from business firms across the region. The basketball team will travel Friday night to DeSoto to face a Pla quintet while new classes in shorthand and related subjects resume February 4.
The 1877 entry of Merchants National Bank marked Lawrence’s early financial growth amid a tough era. From a wood sidewalk town to a 1900s hub, the bank expanded from 60k capital to 1.7 million in deposits, with 5,409 accounts and new facilities, under leaders like G W E Griffith and William Docking, sustaining community trust through waves of change.
A jumble of social news covers sales, visits, gatherings, and tasks across Centropolis and Baldwin. Charley Micheal’s butchered meat, woodworking, and family visits mix with missionary meetings, stockholder events, and holiday socializing among the area residents and neighbors.
United Press reports Friday broadcasts of two major events. Verdi’s Il Trovatore from Chicago Civic Opera and performances by Lucrezia Bori Papa Giovanni Martiette Casals and other artists, with stations across the Eastern and Central time zones airing at 9 to 9:30 p m CST.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Milton an John and Charley Gilliland Kirchner and others. The text appears as a garbled roster or note with scattered personal names and surnames, lacking clear event, date, or place context for a fuller summary.
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