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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
3
Hollywood actors and directors have long staged presidents in films. Lincoln, Roosevelt, Grant, and Wilson appear in many productions, with Forrestal and others depicted by various actors. The piece lists numerous actors who have portrayed presidents and notes a Calvin Coolidge portrayal as yet unseen.
Early estimates by the agriculture department indicate this year's wheat harvest will be smaller than prior projections. A government official returned from a briefing at the White House and noted that updated figures show the crop may fall short of earlier forecasts due to weather and other factors.
A nitroglycerin truck exploded on a main highway five miles from Butler. Four quarts of nitroglycerine were spilled, three nearby houses were destroyed, and fifteen more damaged. One man, Victor Cuxan, was killed at the scene. several others were wounded. Local responders contained the blast area as investigations began.
A man named Pars Os ald Adam Tytan died by his own action in a failed attempt at a special party. The incident began after his collapse near his third story apartment window. The event touched the community as details of his motive and location spread among local residents.
An agricultural note highlights walnut lumber demand and marketing, chicken roosts to deter ticks, dairy cattle breed selection, and gradual calf weaning guidance. It emphasizes practical farm practices across eastern and southern states, with focus on efficient management and livestock care.
Fragmented OCR mentions Joly C. Heads and Swonger Jr who ran Jonathan Davis campaign, noting a recent role as president of the Tala chamber of commerce. A garbled ad references McNish’s Soda Water and Barber’s Drag Store with insistence on pure products.
German industrial workers announce plans for a tour series in Berlin to explore travel opportunities. They state they see no reason why vacation travel should be discouraged and outline possible destinations and dates for the visits.
A fragmentary local column notes social trends and leisure plans among the well off, including travel to Riviera and France, with references to weekend visits, hospital births, and club activities. Entries mention Mrs. Bidinger visiting May Deskin, Alvin Kampschroder in Baldin, and Helen Kampschroder's daughter born at Memorial hospital, plus Royal Neighbors meeting in Belvair with nine new members. Bonnie Buchheim attends a Sanelix school convention in Kansas City as delegate.
A long list of local social events and greetings at the Walter home and nearby residences. Attendees include the Murphy, Wulfkihie, Borgert, Unger, Bidinger, and Deskin families, with encounters at churches, Sunday visits, and plans for Children's Day and a church dedication program. Details on upcoming Evangelical church events and arrivals of Rev Burgert are noted.
Health boosting tablets claim to replace cod liver oil for underweight children. An example notes a 9 year old gaining 12 pounds in months. Advertises 60 tablets at 60 cents with money back if not satisfied. urges readers to demand McCoy's and avoid substitutes at druggists.
Church event planned for the near future. Mrs W C Wulfkuble Wil ma and Mrs Albert Hildenbrand spent Monday and Tuesday in Mopoka at the George Hildenbrand home canning cherries. Visitors at the Mary Lavin home last week included Mrs Wm Damn Sr Mb and Mrs George Hottle and son from Needles California. Ms Anna Roller of Topeka Mrs Ed Tee and Mr and Mrs Conn me Mel and Mrs Rick Murphy and Mary Lavin and Willie visited Wiliamstown last Sunday. They also called at the Cummings home in the evening. Large assortment of the fest swimming and bathing. Jers Rankin's Drug Store 1101 Mass. Ady. Poultry and stock tamed Stere-Ady.
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