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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
4
Local page includes subscription details for Journal World of Lawrence Kansas. Also notes Em poria Gazette critique of postcard images and a Santa Fe station newsstand item. Mentions religious verse and a Chamber of Commerce possible inquiry into postcard accuracy.
A Plymouth church, Brooklyn, has chosen its fourth pastor since its 1847 founding. Dr James Stanley Durkee of Howard University succeeds Dr Newell Dwight Hillis, continuing a line from Henry Ward Beecher. The article notes Beecher’s legacy, Hillis’s Beecher memorials, and the church’s role in American history while touching on tax policy debates and other distant international notes.
Uncle Sam ends the fiscal year with a surplus around 377 million dollars, enough to chip away at the national debt. Congress readiness to quit prompts a rush of local bills, while in Spain opposition to Primo de Rivera gathers strength as the dictator relies on the army.
A 50 year ago column reports a women’s history circle meeting before summer adjournment to study the last century, with essays by Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Barnes, and others. It notes Judge Hendry’s recovery, Yeagiey’s departure, Poehler’s resignation from the county board, and Fourth of July events to be hosted by Rev. Spring and W. C. Ransom.
The article notes the 150th anniversaries of Garfield's assassination and New Jersey independence, a Philadelphia meeting of the Daughters of the Revolution, New York Christian Endeavor convention at Saratoga, and a Delaware River bridge opening between Philadelphia and Camden with next week’s dedication. Weymouth hosts a visit by Percy A'Court and town officials for its 150th independence anniversary. It states silk used in British army regimental colors can cost over fifteen dollars a yard.
Wichita writer John OC Lockwood, once of Wichita now in St Joseph, recalls Custers Massacre from notes and correspondence. Av Addson Bone has compiled a book arguing Custer and his officers fell at the first volley, casting doubt on popular traditions and detailing Lockerwoods eyewitness impressions.
Senator Menier known as the chocolate king of France sold Anticosti Island in the Gulf of St Lawrence for 180 000 300 francs. The purchase was made by his grandfather Emile Menier and later inherited from Henri Menier who acquired it in 1896 as a game preserve. The island was timbered at sale and the heirs held little interest, fetching a handsome profit.
Mrs Emily Newell Blair of Joplin known for war work and Democratic party leadership explains her early politics rooted in family discussions. She edited The Missouri Women, led suffrage efforts, served in Washington during WWI, and wrote the official history of the Council of National Defense Women’s Committee. Now in her second term as a vice chair of the DNC, she mobilizes party women while raising two children.
County Clerk E C Bussing announces 1927 hunting licenses are ready for purchase along with licenses for cooks and other permits. Last year’s licenses expired July 1 and state law requires hunting or trapping to be licensed. Fishing licenses required for more than two hooks or trot lines with over 25 hooks. available at Green Brothers Jaedick e s Achning s Cutters Evans Auto At Euders Pilla s department store and Minna s hardware in Baldwin. Geneva July 1 AP American naval delegation to the preparatory disarmament commission declines the sub committee report and will present a minority report to the plenary military committee. Junction City Paving costs total 1800 with bond issue chosen to fund the work.
Discussion by Rev. Gerrit Snyder analyzes Exodus 1 14 as the central text for the July 4 1926 International Uniform Sunday School lesson. The article traces the origin of the term Exodus and the deliverance story, noting biblical themes of liberty and salvation and citing archaeological findings from 1881 onward that align with the Bible narrative. It highlights the call to value family life, and references Pharaohs and Ramses discoveries as corroborating historical context.
In early Colorado days The Youth Rides West follows Robert Gilson a miner as bandits derail a stagecoach and rob the Cottonwood bank stirring townwide tension. Gilson meets Marcus Handy a journalist while ominous threats and a looming lynching press the camp toward upheaval.
Predictions by Clarence G Badger and Herbert Brannan foresee rapid progress in motion picture production. Quick transportation will enable shoots in authentic locations such as homes stores and mines while real settings replace artificial sets. Studios will be established in major cities and the process will emphasize design and planning in quiet, secluded spaces.
Gilbert K. Fitzpatrick transfers to John Fitzpatrick an inter est in portions of sections 21 and 22 in township 12 range 18 for $1. WE Spalding and wife sell tract 2 in Spalding's subdivision to H Hoike for $1. J W Miller and wife transfer Joe Shlock 4 Hastrel Place for land and other consideration. The Peoples State Bank transfers Lot 149 on New Jersey street to Stephen Dimery for $1 and other consideration.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Cairo reports the Egyptian earthquake Saturday night more serious than initially believed. One hundred ten killed and 66 injured, with 4,238 houses damaged or destroyed, casualties centered in Fayoum. UpTown Grocery Stores will be closed all day Monday, July 5.
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