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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
4
The piece surveys 1925 issues fromBryan's posthumous speech to aviation defense debates, Irish leadership shifts, and French Morrocan campaigns. It notes press influence, Kansas City memorial moves, and future Congress focus on air power and defense strategy amid republican and communist tensions. It cites police strains and Prohibition enforcement challenges.
Sir David Prain, former director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kaw, receives the Albert Medal for 1925 from the British Society of Arts. His quinine program through cinchona plantations extended drug access worldwide, saving countless lives. A Scot educated at Aberdeen and Indian Medical Service veteran, he directed India’s botanical efforts in Calcutta and at the Botanical Survey.
Twenty five years after the assassination of King Humbert and the accession of the current king, reports note the notable historical event. The Prince of Wales South Africa tour is to end today with His Royal Highness departing Cape Town for South America. Secretary Weeks, recovering from illness, may attend the Essex Republican Club event at Chebgcco Lake, Mass. Hebrews worldwide observe the Tischa B ab Fast at sunset with temple ceremonies marking Jerusalem's ancient fall.
Tokyo reports end May postal savings total 1,127,857,860 yen with 50,657,510 depositors. Compared to April, total deposits fell 3,168,474 yen while depositors rose by 184,932. Current rate is four percent but the Communications Department, with Finance Ministry, considers raising the rate to curb further declines.
A Kansan visiting Idaho writes about Idahoans farming, irrigation, and the Snake River projects. He recalls navigation errors, encounters with locals, and explains irrigation as he travels from Boise to American Falls. He notes the government moving a town for the dam and envisions the coming irrigation expansion across the valley.
The explorers observe a glowing lunar doorway into a cliff, plan a careful night descent, and prepare to depart with gear and guns. They note fires, tribes, and a vast lake as they retreat toward safety and plan to report to London.
A traveler remarks on dam costs and self-sustaining crops, notes Thousand Springs along the Snake River, and describes Idaho's vast sheep herds, dairying potential, and the impact of pheasant predation on crops. The writer promises to procure dairy figures and discusses local wildlife issues near Caldwell.
Final notices on poll taxes were mailed today to citizens who have neglected to pay their tax. unless the poll tax is paid, action will be taken by city officers. The report describes a crowded Queen's Hall gathering for the Zoological Institute inquiry into prehistoric life, with scenes of uproar and injuries during entry.
Wy K Charles of 1428 Tepnessie street reported to city officers this morning that a Goodyear spare tire was stolen from his Ford last night.
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