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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas Gazette item references the biblical tithes in Numbers and contrasts it with Egypts pursuit of freedom from Britain. It notes the danger of freeing murderers of a British general and implies that true freedom requires lawful governance rather than violent acts.
The article debates whether the tax will yield meaningful highway improvements. It notes Kansas lacks a state system for permanent roads and questions if the four million increase will be worth it. It mentions rain shortages and a misfired promotional plan in Atlanta.
Clyde Blair, respected Chilocco administrator, leaves to join Indian service at Haskell. The move is seen as a promotion and a return to his roots in Kansas. Arkansas City and Chilocco families express both congratulations and regret. Blair’s prior work at Chilocco and education at the University of Kansas frame this transition.
Mrs W L G Soule returns from Colorado while Leavenworth city tax figures show real estate 1 856 116 personal 512 791 banks 188 beos and building and savings associations 49642. Local items mention anniversaries classes and addresses at Oread Literary Society events. news includes a Centennial badge craze and river conditions. Frances Sisson chosen organist at M church. Dr Hodges signs new office. A C Myron ships horses to Denver. William Fisher on Santa Fe furlough.
The Chamber of Deputies approved Briand's government amid a fragile, hand to mouth stability in France. A disapproval could have toppled the premier and cabinet, and future votes of no confidence remain possible. The piece notes fragile parliamentary support and parallels with U.S. politics. It also mentions Who's Who omissions, a parliamentary record quirk, and a taxed gasoline fund topping four million dollars for public treasury needs.
Miss Elmira Noyes returned to Portsmouth after wintering with Mr and Mrs H L Raymond. Boener Bros purchase the Less Chemical building and will move out on the first of the month and offer their cigar business and fixtures at a low price. Prof and Mrs A T Walker host a luncheon for Dr Paul Shorey of Chicago University during commence ment week. A small reception honours Archdeacon Crawford of the Episcopal Church. Miss Katherine Eberhart entertained in honor of Misses Dora and Grace Fisher of Leavenworth visiting for Commencement at KUL. Board of Education met and appointed teachers for city schools including High School staff: Marcia Wood and others. Central, Pinck ...
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous female and male names linked to places such as New York, Woodlawn, Lincoln, and FLO. The text names individuals like Nelle Morris, Jessie Cooper, Grace Poff, Mary Dillard, Ida Dorset, Ada Faxon, Clara Wallace, Julia, Hattie Eck, Bertha Watson, and Ozella Anderson among others, suggesting a compiled roster or directory segment without clear context or dates.
A bomb exploded at the door of the American Legation in Montevideo on June 4, causing some damage but injuring no one. The incident follows a recent blast before the U S embassy in Buenos Aires linked to agitators over Sacco and Vanzetti.
Louis Brandeis marks ten years on the Supreme Court as an associate justice while a hundred fifty years have passed since the English fleet’s Charleston arrival. An aviation meet in Flint Michigan opens for three days, and Pershing to present the silver loving cup at the National Oratorical Contest in Washington. Ohio mayors convene in Cleveland to back a state plan amendment for August primaries. A Kitchener memorial unveiling at Marwick Head observes the Hampshire sinking anniversary. Kansas Municipalities League to revise Burlington ordinances. John G. Stutz cites a recently signed contract.
A June 1926 International Uniform Sunday School Lesson by Rev. Bet Lucis discusses Jacob the younger son’s rise, birthright buyings, deception, and his Peniel transformation to Israel. It links the reconciliation with Esau to forgiveness through God’s grace, citing Luther and revival stories as moral illustrations.
Sunday gatherings and family visits populate Washington Creek and nearby towns as the article lists names like Bernite Edelbrock Postma and Dillon, with trips to Lawrence and Wichita and a note on Mesopotamian history claiming explorers locate the lost city of Opis. The piece also mentions the Sandersen Motor Co ad.
The Topeka bulletin reports a statewide cool morning with temperatures below 60 degrees. Goodland records a low of 48 as dawn breaks across Kansas in the June 4 AP dispatch.
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