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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1928
Page
4
From Russia come bizarre tales about the Italian Arctic expedition. Reports hint that desperate survivors may resort to cannibalism. Italy says it will fully lead the investigation, aiming to prevent an international inquiry, while Soviet sources suggest motives to control the probe.
Lawrence Chamber promotes a big farm day as the Santa Fe lime and legume train stops in town. The Erie exhibit stresses soil rebuilding and alfalfa growth in Kansas, aiming to aid Douglas county farmers and community prosperity. A Washington letter notes potential federal flood protection aid for the Arkansas river valley, but Ark City Traveler critiques the timeline.
Historic turmoil follows the president elects assassination with rapid charges against the Catholic church. Authorities say church leaders cooperate with police, while the government seeks stability and a provisional arrangement to avert renewed anarchy. Governor Smith’s speech remains a tightly guarded secret. Chinese Nationalist flag briefly flies over Chefoo then is removed after the garrison resents conversions.
An editorial notes that foreign observers in China may view a single national government as a dream. It then discusses Goacha Hargiss's idea of turning students into athletes at Kansas, criticizing old athletic recruitment and praising a merit-based approach while cautioning about risks of misapplied university garnish in dangerous contexts.
In the old town fifty five years ago, a new bank building boasted over 600 feet of lightning rods and tin spouts grounded for protection. Postal cards were rising in use with millions ordered, while local improvements on Warren street included a new brick district schoolhouse and several new homes. Also noted was C Willemsen moving to St. Louis from Hartman Katzung Co. farewell. Twenty five years ago reports include travel, relocations, illness recovery, oil stock sales, and land trades around Cole Camp and Garnett.
1861 first Kansas battery organized. 1864 Indians raid Fort Larned. 1867 Silver and Son withdraws from statehouse contract. Bozert and Babcock take over.
Betsy Ann and Chris Greene prepare for a 20 mile race on the Ohio River from Cincinnati to New Richmond. Crowds of 100s, planes overhead, and flood conditions push full steam ahead with all locks open. Officials supervise to prevent ramming as crews anticipate a close contest.
Letter writer John C. Evans argues for harsher penalties for drunk driving after recounting a fatal crash caused by a weaving car. He urges law officers to focus sympathy on law abiding motorists and calls for one year imprisonment for first offences and five years for second offences.
Long list of visitors and relatives gathered in Eudora spanning Alpine Texas and St. Louis Missouri to Lawrence Kansas City and Omaha. Guests included Ray Milburn family, Otto Roseman circle, Leda Paul jazz study in Kansas City, various Sommers and Zillner clans, and Rev. Theo Hauck among others. Activities ranged from picnics at Brown's Grove to bridge games and church trips with multiple family reunions and health updates.
Mrs Ralph Terrell Mrs John Kasberger and daughter Mildred helped Mrs Vern Kasberger cook for threshers Monday of last week. Several visitors from Lawrence and De Soto join community events as families travel for visits and dinners. Henry Grob of Elyria Ohio visits Lawrence friends while Roger Stanley purchases a new sedan. The Irvin Wotan family and others on the sick list receive attention. Ed Grob and family travel to Lawrence with Henry Grob in tow.
A vintage advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as fast relief for indigestion sour stomach and gas. It claims it neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than bicarbonate of soda, clears bowels gently and is pleasant to take. Available 25 and 50 cent bottles. Trade mark details included.
Community social items list visits and outings across Eudora and nearby towns. Attendees include Raymond Stanley Ramona and Robert Dale at a Wednesday showing of Ramona in amin. Mrs Tom Bird travels to Kansas City for a sibling operation. Neis, Rodewalds host a League meeting. Ralph Votan family with Irvin Volaw. Mildred Kasberger visits Lawrence. Hesper Farm Bureau met July 32 with reed work lesson by Elizabeth Randle. Raymond Stanley loses a shorthorn cow in a straw hole accident. various households hosted and traveled for events and chores.
Mr and Mrs Joe Zillmer and Bay by from Lawrence were supper guests at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs John Kasberger Sunday evening.
Edson R Shawnee Oklahoma argues that newspaper advertising revives dying businesses and sustains active ones amid fierce competition. He asserts that only ads bring tangible demand, while nonadvertising firms gain reputations as fading electric lights. The piece promotes display ads as the strongest order-getting tool, citing a furniture sale at Metzler's Adv.
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