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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
4
A Fragment from a Journal-World page dated Friday January 28 1927 notes a religious verse Job 38 36 and comments that after hearing Douglas Malloch many men decide an old story is not so bad if well told The piece preserves the era tone and includes publication boilerplate and circulation instructions PMID 1927 Journal-World item
The Ottawa Herald urges Franklin county to accept state highway authority following a supreme court ruling and begin road construction. It notes preference for four miles south of Ottawa as the only road meeting federal earthwork standards, questioning why Northward improvements weren’t pursued. A Emporia ragpicker who died, leaving 2000 to needy children, is cited as a Christian spirit example.
The notes compare the Charlie Chaplins situation to rising tensions in Nicaragua and Mexico, highlighting growing complexity across multiple regions and the challenges involved.
The article notes Senator Borah consistently aligns with the opposing governments in major U S foreign policy clashes, citing Russia Mexico Nicaragua and China as cases. It suggests he would be a fit for a New Thought Patriotic League with a slogan praising the idea that the United States is always wrong in disputes with foreign powers.
Mexican spokesmen in the United States deny that Mexico has anything to arbitrate with the United States over land laws. They claim President Calles did not speak the line and that the statement came from an official close to him. Observers see a possible smoke screen from the Mexican side amid current tensions.
Fragmentary newspaper text notes shifting ground after Prince Carol left his country. It contrasts importance of succession stability with royal exile, citing his former tutor as authority. Mentions rumors of his governable abilities and a cautious official stance on Romania’s royal line.
A fragment mentions British usage and London origin in a terse historical line. The garbled text hints at England reducing or altering a call or demand, but details and context remain unclear in this OCR fragment.
Fragmentary notes describe debates on concessions and negotiations with the United States. The text hints at expectations that current terms may endure until new arrangements take effect, with references to binding conditions and possible shifts in stance.
Opponents in the Kansas legislature argue the proposed law aims to strip the governor of pardoning authority, risking pressure on district judges and undermining lawful remedies. They warn executives swayed by hysteria or venality could distort justice, while supporters say the power exists to correct injustices caused by routine law.
Lawrence editor thanks Drs Husen and Hart for his daughter Gertrude's recovery from a severe St Vitus dance attack leaving her speechless for two weeks. Charles Matteron leaves Kansas Pacific Express to work in Denver. Turn-Verein hosts a sacred concert at Turner's Hall honoring its 11th anniversary with invited guests. Mr. Lane returns from Southwestern Kansas then heads east briefly. Pennsylvania Dutch colony seeks Kansas farmland in Douglas County with advice from local real estate dealers. Tramps who were removing city rack pile escaped the prison yard by leaping the fence.
Theo Gardner competes in a fiddlers con test Hour tonight Mrs Wee Carter hosts twenty four friends Saturday on Kentucky street whist prizes awarded to Stanley Learnard and Mrs J R Greenlees social guests include Miss Marie Morris and Miss Clara Barton associates Mr Sears assists Red Cross reading trip to Augusta Sedgwick Wichita and Topeka new high school teacher Coppidge appointed to Ottawa high school Karl Fischer to open a shoe store in Blackwell Oklahoma Winifred Newmark hosts Fedora boys gathering
Centenary observance remembers Coleman Sellers American engineer and inventor. Foresters from across the United States gather in New Haven for the 52nd annual American Forestry Association meeting. Capitol discussions include co operation of employers and employees and South African parliament measures. National crime commission holds conference in Chicago with mayors prosecutors and police chiefs. Dr and Mrs Bailey wintering in Pass Christian Mississippi at the Miramar Hotel until February 7. Caled Colgate vegetable soap ad.
A brief humorous note reports that Ma was in fine spirits last night and caused laughter at her club by mispronouncing a big word, highlighting her witty tease and public persona.
Reports list Porter Bond Charlie Sanders Austin Flory Marvini Bond Cal Ward Jim Anderson Bert Flory Frank Flory Will Curtis and son Ray visiting Lawrence. Several Florys Ulrich and Bond family members appear in daily visits and Farm Bureau activities. Social calls include Miss Esther Flory joining Bert Flory, Mrs. Will Curtis leading textile demos, and a birthday gathering hosted at Lillie Ulrichs with a noon cafeteria dinner.
United Press compiled listing of early 1930s US radio programs with station calls and programming blocks across major markets. includes symphonies, piano solos, hotel concerts, news and dance orchestras, with times and station identifiers such as WEAF New York and WABC affiliates.
A fragmented schedule lists soprano Florence Austral and pianist Alexander Brailowsky with WEAF and other stations. It shows concert programs across cities such as New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and more, noting time slots and station frequencies in EST and CST. The cluttered OCR includes numerous city codes, program notes, and references to church services, concerts, and recitals.
A compact study of Jesus facing three temptations in the wilderness. It argues that temptations arise to test appetites ambition and presumption and that true victory comes from adhering to God's will and relying on prudent judgment rather than flashy acts or shortcuts. The piece urges young readers to seek divine guidance while using reason and effort in life decisions.
Miss Bondfield, a leading British labor figure, travels on a speaking tour of America. Daughter of a lace designer, she faced early hardship and left school at fourteen to work as a store clerk before moving to London. She then pursued reforms for workers and rose to top roles in the trade union movement and labor policy discussions.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Messer and Rose spent Sunday at the Stull home with Mr Lee injured in a Saturday car accident. Roy Hegeman of Lawrence attended the Ed Deay home Sunday afternoon. Sandy Williams helped Daggett chop wood in recent days. Ernest Seidel and Paul Kasold of Lawrence visited August Boehle Sunday afternoon. Carl Peterson Roscoe and Betty Lois Peterson visited Sunday.
Bee f agenaers Boshla visited Lawibace on Tuesday in a brief local note. The fragment mentions a visitor and a place but lacks clear context or names.
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