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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1927

Page

3

Journal World Member Audit and Speed Law Notes

Fragmented, partially readable notice mentions Journal World member audit and a dispute over speed laws and a proposed speed between Kansas City and Denver. It references a biblical verse and an auto racing critique of speeding, urging adoption of aviation-era ideas. The readable text is scattered with garbled phrases and dates.

Bureau OF Siriculations Pert Lawrence Kansas Kansasity Denver

Building on False Hopes in A Kansas Anti Liquor Debate

The Arkansas City Traveler rebuts Kansas City alarmist reports that the Kansas Anti Saloon League is nearly dissolved. It cites ongoing firm policy against liquor interests and notes potential successor groups if needed. It argues county jail labor is a deterrent for bootleggers and delinquents, resisting easy optimism about reform.

Kansas City Kansas Anti-Saloon League Anti-Saloon League Kansas Anti-Labors League Batttle Arkansas City

Byrd Plans Eight Years of Exploration Says AP

Commander Byrd tells the Associated Press he plans to spend eight years in exploration now that he has all the medals. The aviator still shows the same curiosity about what he is seeking and where his expeditions may lead.

Byrd Associated Press

Strange Things Happen Frobaby Editorial Snippet

In a Los Angeles editorial, Ew ing Harbert references General Miles, noting his age and golf fitness, and asks if Miles went to Los Angeles after a pending inquiry. The piece mentions Japan's stand at Geneva, Liberia paying WW debt, and aviation tensions between Chamberlin and Levine amid European weather debates.

Frobaby Los Angeles Charles F. Scott Ewing Harbert Sai Ion Men General Miles California Falls City Neb

Ottawa man in Italy likens Mussolini to Santa Claus

The Howard Courant cites Jack Harris of Ottawa reporting from Italy that Mussolini appears as a mix of Santa Claus Julius Caesar and Rockefeller, with Machiavelli and John Barrymore seasoning the image. A neighboring town tarred its rough streets, and readers suggest adding feathers to ease travel.

Jack Harris Ottawa Italy Mussolini Santa Claus Nayateon Julius Caesar Rockefeller. Foundation Machiavelli John Barrymoore Howard Courant

Whistler in Quenemo Signals Bigger Local Whistle

Quenemo Osage Count resident Hon William Whistler visits the sanctum and predicts a louder whistle than the locomotive. Col Denman known for North Lawrence land title work, promises to document insights for resolving vexed property questions. An excursion to Williamsburg with George Switzer as secretary is discussed. A humorous jibe about bachelor acts precedes a note encouraging Rikers Bitters for weather-related debility.

Wm. Whistler Quenemo Osage Col. Denman Samuel North Lawrence Colt Denmar Turner Williamsburg New York George Switzer Lafyrence Turn Tates Pavers Terribiey Paul Brooks

Carnegie Money Accepted for Lawrence Public Library

Twenty five years ago the Lawrence city council unanimously accepted Andrew Carnegie's offer of 25000 for a public library building with a city maintenance pledge of 2500 annually. They also accepted Mrs Bertha Grosvenor's proposal to provide a suitable site and adopted resolutions thanking her. The library committee includes Councilmen Clark Bennett Newmark Griffin Krum and Garrett.

George March Hill Wilson Esther Eleanor Wilson Estes Park Colo Ed Esterly da Douglas Mich F. H. Hodder Hattie Messler A. C. Mitchell Frank Broeker New Orleans Guy Caynes Carnegie Andrew Carnegie Lawrence Breddt Bertha Grosvenor Clark Bennett Newmark Griffin Krum Garrett

Eightieth birthday of John D Rockefeller celebrated

The eighty birthday anniversary honors John D Rockefeller head of the Rockefeller clan famed for Standard Oil wealth and influence. It notes his control of banks trusts railroads steel and related industries and mentions vast corporate reach and the family fortune. It also reports County Council housing schemes in Dag henham with about ten thousand houses and a growing population.

John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeller United States Standard Oil 0 County Council Dagenham

Madrid economist says Gibraltar currents could yield vast power

Spanish economist Don Emilio Zurano Mu submitted a study to King Alfonso XIII arguing that Atlantic to Mediterranean currents through the Strait of Gibraltar could be converted into electricity. He estimates combined yearly water flows could produce about thirty-six billion horsepower, with the main power near the bay and using the subcurrent as a supplementary source.

Madrid Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean Sea Don Emilio Zurano Mu Alphonse XIII Furano Strait of Gibraltar Atlantis Ocean Zurano Al't Algo Enery Zurana Editeyean East Sea

Miss Jennie Owens Named Local News Editor at Junction City Union

Miss Jennie S Owens, longtime El Dorado Times staffer and author of Fodder, will join Junction City Union as local news editor. A Emporia teacher college graduate, she worked in Roosevelt High and Emporia Gazette, edited The Bulletin, and served in the publications director's office. Her book Fodder on Kansas life has sold out, with a second printing planned.

Estijorio Jennie Owen el Dorado Times Junction | City Union Owen Vin Pera Emporia Weachers Roosevelt High Teachers College Reshman The Bulletin Lat Rvr Director Publicasions Emporia Gazette Miss Son Kansas Charles Hobbs Bunn Helen Flobbs Topeka Helen Hobbs Kansas City Orlando Sample Wichita Gree JeCune Bits John Capner Alexander Trotter George Woodard Seilars A, M. Meckleliand Salt Esther Son Wyoming PL Lauderdale Fix Johnson Wie Baker Zeta Chi Zeta Tau Ale Verity

Plan National Swim Meet Projected for Late August

The National Amateur Athletic Forles projects a national swim meet for late August to showcase top military and college swimming stars. Maj. John L. Gri missioner of athletics leads the planning with the Army I WA and American Legion among organizations to participate.

John L. Grimissioner Athletics I Ten Tank Stars of the Army IWA National Colleciate Athletic Association The American Legion Ay A

Mrs Mark Bristol to accompany husband to China this summer

London AP reports Mrs Mark Bristol wife of the admiral and American High Commissioner in Tar After eight years in Tar After commands will join her husband as he takes charge of the Asiatic fleet in China this summer. She has previously spent years there traveling alone and has been active in the Turkish Society for the Protection of Children.

Mark O Bristol London Ana Mark Tar Ottoman Empire China Nes Ebavk Almerilah

Rhodesia Honors Founder on Birthday Holiday

Rhodesia marks the founder Cecil Rhodes birthday with a holiday while Montreal remembers a major fire that swept through a large district. Journalists gathered in London for the first international press congress since World War I as Vermont celebrates its 150th anniversary with events in Windsor noting the state constitution's adoption on this date.

Rhodesia Cecil Rhodes Montreal Interelational Association of Journalists London International Press’ Congress Vermont Windsor

Baldwin News: Local Events and Obituary Highlights

Baldwin residents welcomed visitors from nearby towns with church gatherings and social events at the Methodist parsonage. Notable items include a lecture by Dr. A. Owen Ryan on Manila’s conditions, a large Sunday school social, and plans for a July musical comedy, Rose Time, at Centenary Hall. Funeral services were held for W. H. Hobbs, detailing his community ties and survivors in Topeka.

Ira Freiburchouse Calvin E. Holman Hiawatha Rose Emma Holman Woman's Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church Denelda Mackenzie Alexander Bruner King's Heralds Scott Morgan Buena Vista Jane Norvine Morgan Union Theological Seminary Manila P. L I. ¢. Baker Percy V. Roberts Beulah Rehey Loveland Colo Margaret Dickinson Minnesota Baldwin James Gowngill Martha Cowgill Aid E. N. Stewart Eric Ruth Ellen Desald Betty Lou Paul Topeka Stewart A T. Hughes Birk Hughes Httle Betty Lyndon Everett Hughes WC. Markham Washington, D.C Pa Perkins G. H. Bretnall Ma Perkins Maurice W. Markham Rose Perkins Mildred Hunt Mademoiselle Jacquiline T Peauxville J. He Campbell Jerry Wilbert Lewis J. Dillingham Jones Tam Props LQ Bei Albert Kileeblat Faulkton S D W. F. Davis Cecil Sanders Little Son Sanders G. F. Sanders Ray Carn Hick Street David Reese Los Angeles Cal Charles Reese Oskaloosa Howard Loy Arlene Lawrence Edsall B.knenp Ninth Street E. J. Bacon Topea State, Bank Gordon B. Thompson A. Lowell Ryan Ryan Philippine Islands Thomas A. Evans W. H. Hobbs O'Cloek CE. Holman M Iss Juanita Hobbs Tope Hobbs Mr. Hobbs

Garth Guthrie and Cree Trade Night Secrecy

Garth Guthrie, an ex war veteran with a scarred past, navigates Cree tensions at Elkyrams while a shaman’s rite sways the native traders. Etienne Savanne and Quarrier guide him through danger as the night reveals a plan to move furs to Elkwan and beyond.

Garth Guthrie Betson's Bay Elkyrams Missionaire War We Divine Lodge Guthrie Etienne Saul Moon Eteenne Guthle Eiienne de Laconte Mei Inge Cordinand Jenie Garth Sealdave le Muyterell

Pilot Renews License First Issued in 1858

Capt Ny AN Jordan of Metropolis Illinois renews his marine engineer license, first issued in 1858, at age 85 claiming status as the oldest river engineer in Illinois and possibly the nation. He began river service at 16 on vessels owned by his stepfather, served as an engineer in the Civil War era mosquito fleet, and later worked on famed river packets Tyrone and Talisman. He no longer pilots but maintains his license and updates every summer.

Ny AN Jordan Metropolis W. A. Dovdan Illinois Mirgissipnt St. Louis Jorde Tennessee Cumberand Ohio Dowk New Orleans Jordan Tyrone

Complexion $0 Improved Friends Ask What She Used

Detroit Michigan January 29 A woman reports great skin improvement after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. She describes years of broken out pimples and embarrassment, noting rapid clearing and pride in recommending the products. She signs as Ai Larg Burnett 6344 Scottor Ave and states Resinol is sold at all drug stores.

Detroit Mich sui_ Resinel Ai Larg Burnett Scottor Ave

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