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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
4
An unclear excerpt from a press source discusses people opposed to war and the value of human life. It mentions examining highway waste as a constructive activity and references historical context and quotes about folly and caution. The fragment is garbled and lacks clear details.
A Lawrence reader recalls historic Kansas orchards and argues favorable soil and climate remain for future plantings. The piece contrasts California farming methods with Kansas care, notes past orchard decline, and references Henry Ford and agricultural education trends while musing on meteor risks and science in farming.
Readers discuss changes to poll tax exemptions and aging eligibility. Articles note repeated calls for reform, with citizens expressing frustration at rising ages and continued tax burdens. References highlight political tension and past proposals while reflecting local sentiment on tax policy.
Maj Gen Sir Frederick Maurice, renowned British army officer and WWI director of military operations, arrives in America to deliver a series of lectures on Armament Problems at Williams College Institute of Politics. His long career includes rapid promotions, service in the Tirad campaign, South African War honors, and a 1915 Companion of the Bath appointment. he is noted as a prolific writer and fearless military critic.
Dr Thomas G Hinkle of Baldwin Kansas has issued Split Ear A Battling Coyote a prairie wolf tale set near Fort Riley. The review notes its appeal to adults and youths through vivid natural setting and well known local characters. It highlights Hinkles background and related juvenile titles.
A fragmented line recalls the death anniversary of Andrew Johnson, former United States president, noting a fifty year remembrance and a terse historical reference. The garbled entry hints at a calendar marker or commemorative note from a past edition.
A tense meeting features Dr Illingworth and Professor Challenger clashing with Professor Summerlee. Amid interruptions the chairman moves to thank Summerlee and end the session. Challenger defends the expedition while Illingworth and critics press for evidence and caution against sensational claims. The crowd reacts with laughter, jeers, and expulsions as the debate continues.
Topeka July 30. Dairymen from Kansas joining groups from Oklahoma Missouri and Texas began a tour of Wisconsin dairy farms the leading milk producing state in the Union. J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture explained the purpose of the tour was to bring southwest ideas for further development of the dairying industry Cooperative marketing will be studied thoroughly by the visitors.
Kansas dairy men, traveling by special train, will tour Wisconsin states including Eau Claire, Barron, Chippewa, and Monroe counties before inspecting the state capitol in Madison and the University of Wisconsin agriculture college. They seek to learn co operative marketing and dairy methods, with demonstrations for farmers, civic groups, and breeders. The delegation will travel through Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin by auto for four northern Wisconsin counties famed for milk and cheese.
A vintage ad copy touts Resinol Ointment as pure and harmless for cuts scratches and burns in homes with children. It claims it prevents infection and speeds healing, noting it does not smart or sting even on raw irritated skin.
The national white Leghorn show announced by Tri-State Pet Stock Association will be held in Parsons Kansas starting November 24. It marks the first time the event travels to many central states and is expected to draw numerous exhibitors and birds from across the region.
A local event features a display of thousands of birds at the city show with a notable line of attractive stationery visible at Rankin's Drug Store, located at 1102 Mass.
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