Acceptable Diligence and Prohibition in Headlines
The 1926 Journal World notes Independent reports on Delaware Valley flood impact and a 10 percent premium for hogs from testing campaigns. It critiques Pennsylvania dry campaign strategy, Anti-Saloon League spending, and Congress campaigning amid national sentiment for prohibition. It mentions Emporia events and Klansmen reacting to coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Valley
Pennsylvania
Anti- Saloon League
Pinchot
Pepper
Ware
Anti-Saloon League
Hidden Klansmen Estimate Scarce In Line of March
A Klan editor claims up to two three or four thousand marchers, a figure deemed flexible for various purposes as observers describe masked participants in a line of march.
Marriage of Albert P Gill and Julia T Oliver recorded
Old Home Town notes report the marriage of Albert P Gill from the Journal Press to Julia T Oliver daughter of Charles Oliver of North Lawrence. Ceremony at the bride’s father’s home officiated by Rev Mr Conry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert P. Gill
Journal Press
Julia T. Oliver
Charles Oliver
North Lawrence
Conry
Journal
Caarli¢ Grovenor
Adelphia
John Buch
Maj
Ransom
Topeka
George Shearer
Board of County Conmntisioners
Poehler
Robert Youngs
Watson
Trinity Church
Henry G. Warren
Major Johnso
State Bank
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Phagephia
Vita
T. D. Thacher
The
Heep
Elias Summerfield
San Juan
Twenty Five Years Ago Fire Safety in Lawrence
A Kansas history note recalls W. T. Myers planning to store 200 pounds of ice for summer comfort while urging Lawrence residents to form fire committees. Water shortage risks emphasize care to prevent fires as the Healer ice mobile appears in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Myers
Lawrence
Iceemobile
Spirit of 1926 Streets Repair Absence. Judge Nevison Leaves
The article notes Judge Nevison presiding briefly before leaving for Spirit Lake Wisconsin. Prof Carrath’s horse ran away injuring someone. a Lutheran Sunday school class presented Clyde Wilson with a framed picture. Various local figures travel to California, Topeka, Salt Lake City, and Atchison for health, family, or reunions, while KU football plans, a captain’s marriage, and a biography of a New York philanthropic staffer who later entered Congress and served in the American Aviation Corps are touched on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew “Rence
Journal-World
Nevison
Spirit
Lake
Carrath
Lutheran Church
Clyde Wilson
Ohio Street
Lawrence
Leslie
FE. M. Robertson
California
Mr. Robertson
Topeka
Nin Graeber
Prehto
Wanston
WLW
Reynalds
New York
Land
Congress
American Aviation Corps
Figrero La Guardia’s maverick path to Congress
Figrero La Guardia, noted for beer making demonstrations that stirred the drys, has served the Fourteenth New York district in the House for years. Born in Italy, he moved with immigrant parents to New York, then west to South Dakota, growing up in a rugged American setting. His linguistic gifts propelled him into diplomacy and later a consular post at Fiume, shaping a diverse career trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figrero la Guardia
Congress
New York
Italy
South Dakota
Fiume
Tal
Independence Day and anniversary events toast in multiple nations
Midnight marks the United States independence observance for the 10th anniversary. Methuen Massachusetts starts a three day 200th incorporation celebration. Frank Kellogg will speak at the Jefferson memorial ceremonies at the University of Virginia. Mexico heats up with a political campaign ahead of nationwide congressional elections. Five thousand Norwegians gather in Camrose Alberta for a four day Norwegian Society of Canada convention. Castleton to build a new high school this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Staes
Methuen
Mass
Frank B. Kellogg
Univers of
Virginia
Mexico
Federal Congress
Sons and Daughters of Norway
Camrose
Alberia
Norwegian Society of Canada
PARDLEE FOLLOWS HIS NOSE REVIEW OF BREUN AND HUXLEY
Heywood Broun reviews Boni and Perlight editions with Gandle Follows His Nose and Two or Three Graces and Other Stories by Aldous Huxley. He notes Breunonian wit and clever spots, though the Gandle tale reads odd and ends abruptly. Huxley’s stories reveal acute character insight and a Grace-like archetype among women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardlee
Heywood Broun
Boni Ant Perlight
Broun
Gandle
Yom
Agath
Flame
Laida
Francile
Breunonian
Breun
New York World
Aldous Huxley
George H. Doran & Co
Huxley
Grace
Beoms and Bohemia in Grace Tale Review
A reader notes Grace as a simple-minded wife drawn into Bohemian affairs with Rodney the artist and later Kingham, highlighting Huxley’s cynical portrait and clever prose. The column also covers Lawrence readers favorites and a new Bruce Barton book The Book Nobody Knows and notes on Beaus Sabreur arrival and other reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Althaneh
Graced
Rodney
Kingham
Bie
Huxley
Justico
Doran & Co
Aldous Huxley
Mr. Mencken
the Slippines
Charlie Chaplin
George H. Doran Company
Huxtey
Hnghland
United States
Bruce Barton
England
Lawrence
Dove's Press
Popular Authors to Return to America and Daily News
Rebecca Benet and Vincent Benet receive fellowships for 1926 27 to pursue writing and historical study in France and Spain. Henry Ford and Samuel Crowth publish a volume “Today and Tomorrow” set for June release, exploring business and society. Kipling submits new collection “Debits and Credits” with seventeen new poems and rare stories for September publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benet
Trize
George Holoran Company
Vincent Benet
Tiger Joy
Gwenhein
France
Spain
Henry Ford
Samuel Crowth
Doubleday, Page & Company
Mr. Ford
Rudyard Kipling
Macmillan and Company
England
United States
State Highway signs manual gifted to City Library
The State Highway Commission published a manual of markers and signs for county routes as a guide to new signage. The book was presented to the City Library and placed in reference files for convenient planning of overland trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Gold Diggers and a Western Stage Hold Up
A Cottonwood Courier story follows Gilson and Hayden as they join a westward trek to Cottonwood with plans to stake a mining claim. A stage coach holdup unfolds near a bank in the camp, exposing a network of bandits and a plot involving Marcus Handy and others, with twists about a Mrs. Deane, Mrs. Barnaby, and Constance. The incident prompts a tense aftermath in the newsroom where a reporter uncovers signals tied to a rival faction and the danger closing in on key figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Cottonwood
Colorado
Robert Gilson
Buack
T Hingden
Robert
Deane
Gilson
Marcus Henly
Journalitg Enterprise
Cotstonwood Courier
Hayden
Jpining
Chey Jean
Barnaby
Vetadligh
Courier Fitlon
Panis
Handy Uiey
Bety
Aed
Caueriaa Progres
Jlield
Constance
Washington Adjourns Amid Campaign Investigation Continued
Fragmented OCR text hints at a Washington scene with Congress adjournment and ongoing campaign probes. References to Marcus and vigilantes appear distorted, suggesting a melodramatic domestic or political tale. Details are unclear but action centers on political inquiry and shifting loyalties.
Bud Hill Life Remembered By Community In Missouri and Kansas
Livingston Hill born in Johnson county Missouri in 1854 died June 15 1926 at his home after a long illness. He moved to Leavenworth county married Martha Truce in 1879 and fathered eleven children eight sons and three daughters. Four sons died in infancy. He was known for his quiet Christian character and work in farming and later as a Union Pacific employee. Survived by widow J E Crandall and sons Charles Edward Leg Bernard and others. daughters Mrs J H Sanders and Mrs Floyd Sample. Relatives filled St Johns church for funeral or last respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Hill
Johnson County
Jefferson County
Leavenworth County
Martha Truce
Bud Hill
Cathalin
St. John's
Union Pacific
Charles E., Leg
Bernard
S. Ed Zimmermnan
J. H. Sanders
Floyd Sample
Also Mentioned on This Page
Journal: World
Simons
Atice
Massachusetts Street
Kansas
Mali
Washington
Emporia
William Allen White
Spirit of
Leavenworth
Salt Lake
Spaml
Atchison
Nea Arly
Meniers
K. U
Algie
Mooze
Washington, Ka
Salt Lake City
Munic
Giitt
Tapertstt
Tietion
Lionides
Helen of
Percival Christopher Wren
Stokes
Mise
Rebecca
B. Stern
America
Yy, Sean
Lynn Stein
Bank of
Catranwand
Jbulinn
iWark
Darran
Tift
John P. Gruder
Pete Mannan
Eward
Taylor
Hutchins
Mare Nining
Hanker
Ami
Janse A
Heflere
Ishal
Os Po
Rey
Jan
Marcus
Kyine Dh
Revheer
Fowler
Sis
Marcus Handy
Pat
Jeys
Cohen
Marena
Warkin
Buck
Crath
Urough
Marcis
Plevin
Yen Oy
Agrin
Eji- Marcus
Vigilams Committee
Tur Marcus
Frigidaire Hals
Shimmons Bros
SWIM
Tonganoxie Pool
Tonganoxiec
Sgidai
Buick
Buick Motor Compan
General Mat Corporacon
Flint
Michigan
Lawrence Tsr
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