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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1928

Page

2

280 Acre Farm Run by Two Men

Wayne McClure of Manhattan is named Master Farmer for cultivating 280 acres with minimal labor. His operation uses automatic watering and feeding, nine work horses and a tractor, an automatic manure system, a modern poultry plant, and sanitation measures. McClure, a University of Minnesota graduate, stays connected with Illinois and maintains a farm library of 47 agricultural bulletins plus detailed business records guiding expenses and potential reductions. His crop rotation centers on two major cycles and a minor livestock rotation.

Manhattan Sidan Wayne McClure Meure McClure University of Minnesota Hd Experiment Station University of Illinois

Zimmer Harp Trio To Perform At Lawrence High School

The Zimmer Harp Trio, billed as a novelty and praised as Concerts Greatest Novelty, will give a program at the Lawrence High School auditorium Thursday February 2. Miss Zimmer founder and harp soloist notes critics often praise their music and stage presentation, highlighting the trio's three golden harps and coordinated gowns.

Zimmer Lawrence

Deaths and Funerals in Baldwin and nearby areas

Katharine Todd 98 of Baldwin dies at daughter's home in Pomona. Funeral plans to be announced. Survived by daughter Mrs E Hopper. B F Glenn 71 dies at Christ’s Hospital Topeka. Funeral at Glenn M E church Saturday 2 p.m. Rex S W Bertschinger to conduct. burial Maple Grove cemetery. W S Mitchell 40 dies at 1120 New York Street. Services Monday 2 p.m. at Ninth Street Baptist Church with Rev G N Jackson. Masonite order to handle Clinton cemetery burial. Survived by wife two sons Danny 7 Thomas 5 mother Mrs Frances Johnson Mitchall of near Clinton one sister Mrs Perlie Hill Lawrence and four brothers James Mitch ell Topeka John Walter Samuel Mitchell Lawrence.

B. F. Glenn B. F.' Glenn Olstack Glenn Mitchell New York Street Ninth Street Baptist Church Clinton Danny Thomas Frances. Johnson Mitchall Near Perlie Hill Lawrence James Mitchell Topeka John Walter Samuel Mitchell

Ninth grade program at study hall assembly note

A nine-number program was presented during a ninth grade assembly in the junior high study hall this morning. Eleanor Klein Jielda Williams and Dorothy Ann Walker gave readings. Jamita Clark and June Ulm played piano solos. Other performers included Hilda Mae Bushey on banjo Latten Weed on violin and a 9 A glee club song.

Eleanor Klein Jielda Williams Dorothy Ann Walker Jamita’ Clark June Ulm Hilda Mae Bushey Latten, Weed Pape al Ia

Big Stiln Kevin arrested after deputy chase near Fort Riley

A man described as Kevin was arrested near the Cavalry Station at Fort Riley after attempting to flee with barracks bags. Deputies said he was absent without leave from the fort. He was brought to county jail for processing as officers pursue Fort Riley officials.

B.C. Philizappions Fea Lin Kéveesyy Buhursday Evenaut Sps Cavalry Fort Riley Fort Filey

US may become involved in Russian oil dispute

New York Times reports that US government involvement is possible after the United States Shipping Board bought 24 000 tons of Russian oil from Standard Oil of New York. The purchase followed long negotiations and may affect near eastern deliveries and US trade relations with the Soviet. Standard Oil of New York signals readiness to continue trade with the Soviet, despite Shell protests. The issue sparks debate over whether the Shipping Board acted with or without other departments.

New York New York Times United States Standard Oil Company of Royal Dutch Shell Group United States Shipping Board Standard Company the Times Near East Shipping Board Standard of New York Royal Dutch Shell

McNary-Haugen Measure Opposed as Unsafe

Washington Jan 27 AP Sydney Anderson former Minnesota representative spoke as president of the AFLs National Federation. He said the McNary-Haugen bill was unsafe and questioned the bill's soundness while noting the federation handles 73 million barrels of flour yearly and represents 85 percent of the industry. He urged slow action by a Federal Farm Board if needed and supported only economically sound legislation.

Washington A.P McNary-Haugen House Agriculture Committee Sydney Anderson Minnesota The Austlers' National Federation Anderton Federal Farm Board

Trousers Start Fire At Memphis Cotton House

A Memphis cotton company incident left a porter’s trousers on fire after a spark from a stove ignited them. The blaze caused about 3,500 dollars in damage in the sample room. the worker, unaware, walked among samples before realizing the fire.

Memphis Tenn William H. Hulsey Hulsey-White Cotton Company

Tower of Babel rises in Paris Latin Quarter news kiosk

In Paris Jan 26 A P reports a small Babel like tower in the Latin Quarter where a newspaper kiosk displays papers in thirty languages. Students from around the world frequent the stall seeking homeland news while an elderly keeper learns new phrases to aid diverse customers.

Paria Paris Pari PNG Sang

Clock Runs 65 Years Untiring Clock to Retire in Paris

Paris reports the famed clock created by clockmaker De touche for Emperor Napoleon III may retire on a pension after 65 years of faithful service. Since 1893, the Conservatory of Arts and Crafts has used it, sounding the full hour and quarter hours nightly, including 27 strokes at 12:15 a.m. The device has drawn attention for its unusual, laborious chimes.

Paris Stee Detouche Napoleon Conservatory of Arts and Crafts Mance

Danish Crown Prince Betrothal Prompts Royal Wedding Reports

Copenhagen reports a betrothal announce at Stockholm between Danish crown prince Frederick and Swedish princess Ingrid during the week of official festivities. Prince Frederik heads to Stockholm tonight for the approaching events while Cosgrave arrives in Philadelphia for a two day visit. Nations convicted in federal court for conspiring to protect a brewery in 1922 and 1924 under the Volstead act.

Ingrid Sweden Copenhagen Europe Tideyde Today Stockholm Frederick Frederik Cher. Nations Se! Louis Hebker Nations Griesedieck

Weaver Community Party and Socials Highlight Local News

Mr and Mrs Gideon Neis attended the Comrade class party at Kaw Valley with an officer election and social hour. Arthur Strobel made a business trip to Kansas City. Several attendees joined a pie social at Weaver with a large cast of students and community members. The event raised over 24 dollars and featured recitations songs auctions and group activities. Mr and Mrs Jake Strobel hosted guests for a Sunday dinner including Clyde May Eleanor Marilyn and others. Edith and Alice Meuffle attended a basketball game in De Soto and Frances Strobel Carl Sochl er joined Booster Sunday School party at the Hag home.

Giddon Neis Adolph Milley Kaw Valley Gideon’ Neil Eugene McCabrin Emma Schneider Arthur Strobel Kansas City Weaver Frances Strobel Merle Reusch Alice ‘Keuffte John Homer Kurtz Harold Reusch Edith Meuf- Mendtle Carl Bernitz Grist Weaver S Sdng—School Robert Hadl Arletia Wilson Felix Meuliner Ruth Nei Helen Hadi Margaret Spitali Genevive Delene Bowen Alroy Wallace Raymond Bowen Felix Meullner Alice Marie Leroy Wallace Mary Anna Grist Robbert Neis Gretta Spitzli Vernetta Spitzli Heaven Train Loontown Ruby Neis Homer Broer Evabell Kindred Fredian Perkins John Bowen Wilber Olmstead Eleanor Marilyn Newman Carl" Bernitz Grandma Lietz Edith Alice Meuffle DeSoto Carl Sochler Harry Hag Enbitch Eudora Albert Luther I Wilber Henry Trout Pete Edelbrock Chris Meuffle Ide Anne Ewis Grant Edelbrock Topeka Harry Broer Cart Neis Bertha Hadl Louis Hadi Carl Neis Walter Wilson Pearl Strobel Helen Bernitz Lawrence Edith Meuffie Alice Bernitz Wallbridge Ben_Neis Emma_ Wilson Giedon Neis Oscar Lothholz Gne Meuffle Robert Reusch Siewald A. Kohler Prail Neis SI Howard Kohier Wm. Lotholtz Etta. Barricklow Arthur" Eisele Otto Spitzli P. J. Neil Harry Hiss Pearl Knake Anna Mary Grist Mise Ruth Neil George Grist Will | Itz Chifford Chifford Eisele John. Grist Endora Car Neis Ben_ Ness Walter Parker Etta Barristow Pete Belbrock Wn. Spitali J. C.béatleson Jake Wagner Lewie Richtermier Rinehart Paulie Richtermier Frankie Ed. Mistle Hesper Ettia Barricklow Spitzli Charlie Kurtz George Ilin Leslie Pete Delbrock 0. P. Luther Jr A. Luther

Opposition to Pan American reorganization voiced in Havana

Havana sources report Jacobo Varela, president of the Uruguayan delegation, opposing Mexico’s Pan American Union reorganization plan. He argues the change would not increase efficiency but cause disintegration and criticizes the idea of alphabetizing executive personnel among the twenty-one members.

Havana Cuba Mexico Jacobo Varela Pan-American ‘Union Senor Varela Mexi-c. Sug

Johnson Woman Sent to Jail in Car Crash Appeal

Mrs Gladys Johnson 26 appealed a police court sentence of 10 days in jail and 50 dollars fine. Judge Ben Tert added 20 days and dismissed the fine after the appeal. He said an intoxicated woman driving a car is as dangerous as a drunken man and deserves no special consideration. Johnson's car struck and injured a pedestrian.

Kansas City Gladys Johnson Ben ‘Tert Tert Johson

Two Die In Emporia Grade Crossing Crash

Emporia Kansas reports Mrs. Kenneth Stevens and her infant daughter were killed when the Santa Fe California Limited struck their car at a downtown grade crossing. The two boys, Merle seven and Glenn five, were rescued and not fatally injured. The mother died in hospital about an hour after the crash.

Emporia Kas Kenneth Stevens Santa Fe California Limited Merle Glenn Stevens Dairyman

Eudora Socials Highlight Community Gatherings

The article lists a flurry of Sunday dinners and social visits in Eudora and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Albert Luther, 80M i Wilber, Henry Trout, and many Edelbrocks, Meuffles, Spitzlis, and Bernitz families. A brides shower for Bert Hadl and Bertitz of Eudora is noted amid quilting, gifts, and refreshments.

Rock Creek Community Notes of Sunday Visits and Local News

Rock Creek residents and families this week shared visits across Lawrence and surrounding homes. The Hatcher and Schirmer families frequent the area, with Mary Lamb and others hosting and visiting relatives. Community life centers on school, birthdays, corn shucking, and road work near the schoolhouse.

Howard Hallmark Ruth Irene Harry Bouton Sara Ruth Mary Lamb Qee George Schirmer Lawrence Robert Pardee Gale Robert Fred Oral Hatcher George Bryson Neil Hatcher Breaky Charles Alma Adelia W. C. Lamb Westina Deverna Hatcherine H. A. Mc ZI Adelia Lamb Ruth Trene H. “A. McKinzie Russell Hatcher R. G. Brown Globe Alma Lamb Carl Fred Schirmer Sunda Idote Rob Pardee Dewitt Brocker Dim Glenn Tistern Francis McKinzie Kenneth Everett Westina Ao Rob Pardee Russell Rufus -McKinzie Olive Brown H. As. McKinzie Harriman Rufus —McKinzie Oral. Hatcher Perle Heyl H. A. McKinzie Charles Lamb Francis McKinzie Ther McKinzie jRussell Hatcher

Vinland Notes Highlight Community Life and School Events

Vinland reports a busy week with garden and farm news, school exams, debate results, and social visits. Local families including the Hulls, Jamisons, Kirbys, and Deays share activities from wood sawing to cooking class progress, while the cemetery board welcomes a land donation from Topeka.

Local residents attend gatherings and visit neighbors in Baldwin area

Messrs Charley Gilliland and Alvin Johanning drive to Baldwin Monday while Carl and Anna Johanning host visitors. The community notes frequent calls, church circle meetings, butchering gatherings, and a death in Willow Springs as families from Baldwin, Ottawa and nearby townships share meals, prayers, and thanks during midweek and weekend visits.

Charley, Gilliand Alvin Johanning Balan Carl Schwartz Anna . Johanning Ben Larner Baldwin J L. W Haas McMullen Garl Schwartz Ike Montgomery Walte Dyer Charley Kirdhiser Clifford Harry Flory Charley E Lors BP. A Township Hall Edwin Schrieber Albert Schwartz Harry Fhory Charley Kirchner Wrst Charley Kirchner Chilren Joe Lauer Irs Leo Dyer Vista James Richard Robert Els Charley Osher Marie Chester Gibson Aurelia Raymond Ben Gibson Walter ?Ohl Charley Goniland Hazel Glen Dudley Walter Dyer Lucille Thelma Maxine Eva Haas Albert. Schwartz Claude Wells Homer Charley Gilliland Virgil Flory Willow Springs Lawrence Ehurch Garl | Schwartz Conard’ Gastrock Neva Kenneth Hallie Halle Louis Schwartz L. A. Flora Clint Garman Oklahoma U. W Eewin Schrieber Arsa Henry Mohler Flora Herman Piet Donard

Local residents visit and family gatherings noted

Mr and Mrs Anna Murph from near Baldwin call on Mrs Herman Banks on Thursday afternoon. Several families from Lawrence Topeka and surrounding towns visit relatives and help with chores including butchering. Rone Cole Harold Gourney Dorothy Bewermann and others spend time with Banks Clair Hamlin Arm strong and others over the weekend. Mr Carr and family travel to Tonganoxie and to see Shipman Carter grandparents.

Anna Murph Baldwin Herman Banks Bix Mark Skinner Rainer Whitney Newt Hamlin Albert Hamlin Don Clair Mrs. Clair Harry. Carr Harley Armstrong Theodore Armstrong Banks Mr. Banks Mr. Clair Lawrence Harry Carr Tonganoxiée Carr Shipman - Carter

Community Social Visits Span Sunday Through Tuesday

Local residents including Mr and Mrs Richards Mr and Mrs Win ter Mr and Mrs Hamlin and Mrs George Richards engaged in visits with neighbors in Knowledge Topeka and Lecompton events. Household groups in Knowledge extended neighborly calls with Conroy Higgley Hildenbrand and Van Neste family links. Willis Coleman and kin traveled to Topeka for a day with sister Mrs Pruitt and gatherings with the Van Neste club featured Mrs Coleman and her father Willis Coleman senior.

and Riichards M. R Newt. Hamlin George Richards Haymaker Floyd Conroy Mrgs Waneta Armeld Higgley Geoil-Richards Kenneth. Hildenbrand Con‘roy Willis Coleman Topeka R. EB. Schroyer Newt |Hamlin Carter Hamlin Schroyer Odd Fellows Lodge Lecompton Willis-Coleman van Neste Coleman Willis Colleman Bill Coleman Lawrence Harold Slaughter Lorens Newt Hamlin Shipman Carter John Lewis Herman, Banks Leila Barks Don Clair Poromatan Pesip Hastie Klimer Julius Beuermann

California Fig Syrup for Children’s Stomach Ailments

An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a gentle daily laxative for children. It claims to relieve feverish, fussy, or ill children by expelling foul undigested waste and bile from the bowels within hours, and asserts the product is safe, tasty, and sold exclusively by that company.

California Geniitie

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