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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
4
The Journal-World reflects on politics and public mood with notes from former Lawrence citizens, scassa about Russia's youth under state control, and a critical look at German democracy versus monarchist nostalgia. It cites a Fort Scott Tribune item about a stolen cat and a Kaiser pensioner, plus Charles F. Scott correcting a radio claim on foreign mission overhead.
Mr Scott defends his figures claiming each dollar given yields 1.36 spent in the field. He says legacies and contributions from living Christians balance the income and foreign missionary work is aided by wealthy donors. He notes radio progress, the 1912 ragweed war, and public sentiment on the world court while hinting Colonel Mitchell may tour lecturing.
From our old files a report on fast driving on Massachusetts street, a horse carriage collision damaging a wheel, and local moves in state agriculture. George Gaumer returned from Topeka escorting the first Kansas insects installment to Secretary Gray. Maj. Rab Gemmel and wife visited Lawrence briefly. A special program by the Dread Society features declamation and music. Turners celebrate ten years. farce The Saxon School Master and dancing at their hall with 25 cent admission.
Prof Penny buys Passion Play tickets for Pine Arts. Abe Levy and family plan new home at 1106 Kentucky Street. Mrs Carrie Nation visits Lawrence. crowds gather. Robert Kennedy I’s son injured by runaway rider. Miss E M Northen ends classes and signs to teach in Michigan next season. Mrs G Grovenor recovering from grip. Mr and Mrs Burton Savage and daughter move to Lawrence. he will lead the Journal job department.
Letter from O. Gentry complains about a Northwest to Lake View county road being impassable for two weeks, countering a road expert claim that county roads are all in good shape. The letter is addressed to the Journal-World editor.
Des Moines Iowa January 27 Representatives from eleven states attend the corn area conference to press for farm relief legislation. The keynote will be delivered by former Governor Frank C Lowden of Illinois and is expected to outline the plan for an agricultural surplus marketing corporation.
General meeting of the Big Springs Farm Bureau Club held at Mrs Rollins Buck’s new home with officers elected for the year. New president Mrs Rollins Buck and officers include Vice President Howard Henry Secretary Esther Bahnmaier Treasurer Hazel Plateman. Members and guests attend as local news flows include visits from Grove City Pennsylvania and Topeka. A neighbor rescue of a cow from a well near Carl Rake’s home is noted along with various Sunday visits and school updates.
In a moonlit room Connemara and Sweetie confront a hidden fortune. Lacy’s calm, admiring signals push Connemara toward a dangerous reveal as Aunt Celimena collapses in the doorway, ending with a dramatic stairfall.
In Moorelands hall Aunt Celimena oversees a chaotic gathering as Sweetie and Constance Mary clash with Adam Brewster and the family lawyer. The scene hints at hidden motives and explains brewing tensions before the tale resumes in The Dan’s News with Sir William Furse.
Mrs Owen Baughman and Mrs Ted Baughman announce the birth of Raymond Eugene, an eight pound son born January 18. The report notes local visits, road conditions, school contests, and community events including a Junior League, basketball games, and sales. Several residents travel to Lawrence and Quenemo, with reports of illnesses and social gatherings shaping town life.
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is celebrated on his 63rd birthday. In Washington the President and Mrs. Coolidge host a reception tonight for members of Congress and their families at the White House. Ohio Bar Association holds its annual meeting in Cincinnati with a complimentary dinner planned for former U S Attorney General Judson Harmon. Iowa Governor Hamill convenes corn belt governors in Des Moines to discuss a practical farm marketing plan.
Bertha V. Watts filed for divorce in district court against Fran Watts. She alleges extreme cruelty and neglect. The couple married in Franklin County in June 1922.
A Victorian style advertisement urges readers past fifty to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to establish natural bowel regularity without griping or harming the system. It claims the product is harmless and pleasant, selling a 60 cent bottle at pharmacies.
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