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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1926
Page
5
The snippet presents the Journal-World with rates, staff notes, and wide-ranging editorials. It includes a Henry W. White note, public business opinions from The Leavenworth Times on cloture, the World Court debate, and reflections on cattle farming. Names include William Allen White and figures tied to the paper and Associated Press.
A Colorado congressman proposes awarding medals to members of the Lost Battalion of the 77th Division. The idea follows a controversial debate about recognizing those in the Argonne Forest. The division commander already holds a medal, and officials hinted at either a medal or a court martial as options.
In our old files the piece notes raise of passable exam passmark to sixty five. a Centennial tea party in Topeka draws thousands while local papers apologize for omitted names. reports a shooting in Easton Pa involving George Reeder. social at Bantigst church described as extensive with oysters and merriment. January ice trade forecasts and an Orphilian meeting with names including Osborn Henley Rankin McKee Morgan and others.
Twenty five years ago Lawrence needed a hospital and Dr Bunn tried to establish one with limited success. The daily need remains clear as Capt Tough tends 1900 horses in Bismarck Grove. Maryt Fraizer remains in critical condition and local business moves include Henleys buying Salina Content, relocating offices to Lawrence. A Kansas Day banquet in Topeka lists Lawrence attendees. Judge Harmon is honored in Cincinnati for Ohio Bar ties and service. A misfired suggestion to abolish the state university faces local doubt, while shorthand courses expand at a Business College next Monday.
International Uniform Lesson for January 31 1926 by Rev John F Watts First Baptist Church Lawrence Kansas discusses Jesus feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fishes. The piece notes faith testing, boy’s gift, the miracle shared by all four gospels, thrift and generosity, and Jesus as prophet who feeds with the bread of life.
Lawrence offers reader notes on Prof Roofe's piece about Grecian monasteries. He highlights the Athos volumes by Mr Hasluck at the University library, the Byzantine church style, and the absence of statuary due to iconoclastic beliefs. He explains Greek salutations and pronunciation of Yasou and Heyoea sou.
In Kansas last week 1018 job seekers used six free employment bureaus but fewer than half found work. 138 of them were women. Weather kept outside work nearly at a standstill while most available odd jobs involved coal shoveling snow and basement cleaning. Federal director J H Crawford said success means gaining experience and selling it for profit.
Kansas farmers face disappointing seed corn prospects this year as C Salmon of Kansas State Agricultural College reports an average germination of 85 percent from forty tested lots, with a 41 to 98 percent range. About one third germinated 93 percent or better, while 17 samples were unfit for planting.
Charles H. H. Quier of Winfield Cowley County announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Kansas attorney general. Born on a Cowley County farm near Burden forty years ago and KU Law 1908 graduate, he has practiced in Winfield and Arkansas and served as county prosecutor for three years. His home was damaged by a bomb after his prosecutions. a second attempt failed due to a defective fuse.
Today's events mark Kan sas and McKinley birthday celebrations with Carnation Day wear. Notable remarks honor Gen Charles M Stedman age 85 in Congress. Indiana Republican Editorial Association gathers in Indianapolis with national speakers. New England Ship owners discuss transport issues in Portland Maine. Senate Agriculture panel set to vote on Caraway cotton and grain futures bill. Old Guard centennial celebration in New York features veteran associations. Charleston event promoters consider liquor-free dances. Rees proposes a city dance ordinance. El Dorado radio ordinance aims to require transmitter registration. Reichstag in Berlin votes confidence in Luther cabinet 160 to 140.
Aunt Celimena and McTish untangle a night of smuggling intrigue as Shanghai Line ties, drug trade rattles, and a hidden will force a moral reckoning. Lacy, Connemara, and Pooch reveal their roles in the opium scheme and the Swede’s control over the fifty thousand.
Old age woes addressed with cod liver oil tablets touted as the body builder and youth restorer. Claims include vitamin-rich formula, sugar coating, easy to swallow like candy, and a money back guarantee after an 80 day trial if not helpful. Available at Round Corner Drug Co. and other druggists.
Fragmentary article notes J W Maher of the Catholic church in Fort Scott receiving a long-ago letter from Cardinal Desire Mercier of Belgium. It references Maher teaching philosophy in Bourges and a 20 year old exchange with Louvain. Also mentions Good Roads Kansas and rural school transportation as key for progress.
A vintage ad notes Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold with three doses every three hours. The first dose relieves, the second and third complete the recovery. It claims safety and no quine or opiates, sellers guarantee the product for 35 cents. Millions use it.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold healing emulsion that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote is a premier healing agent for throat troubles and bronchial conditions, with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved when used as directed.
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