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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
4
A Topeka Journal draft notes a shifting Kansas political climate as farmers rally against Crimmins, while Behrens withdraws from a gubernatorial bid. The piece comments on voters’ habit of backing theories, predicts upcoming races, and hints at shifts in higher education funding and Oklahoma college changes. The Pennsylvanian probe highlights that politics is costly, with Republicans spending about 200 thousand dollars.
The article notes Washburn gains in influence as a new era begins for the Topeka college. It states the Tacno African controversy plebiscite between Chile and Peru is now deemed impossible. Generals Pershing and Lassiter claim Chile blocked U.S. supervision. Chilean reaction labels the statements partisan, with corroborating evidence cited.
The article reports a committee appointed to draft plans for the county fair next Thursday, Judge Usher returning from St Louis, and a prize contest with contestants and judges named. It also notes a management change at The Standard with E Ross and Moore taking over editorial duties and confirms Democratic alignment.
Our Pet P eeve is unwell and expected to recover in a few days. Miss Alveada Lawrence hosts friends tomorrow at her Ohio street home. The Fedora club plans a river launch ride this evening. Invitations for a Tuesday afternoon at Edith Haskell’s home are issued by Ada Faxon. Prof Blackmar begins work on a Louisiana street residence with construction starting next week. Howell and Wilbur’s locomobile is due late month, boosting Lawrence’s auto count to five. Otts Nervhy and Carl Fisher plan an outing near Tongan. H E Ober and wife travel to Kansas City for a Shriner ball. Mrs Tanner’s new house rises in the 1190 block of Louisiana street, to be finished this week. A social gathering honors M and bride at their New York and Handec k corner home.
A reader praises law schools for teaching common sense and urges jurists to lean on legal training beyond mere street wisdom. They criticize jury errors in murder cases, defend justice court work for common folk, and advocate for aspirants to serve as Police Justice and Justice of the Peace, urging voters to value educated judgment.
A review of John Francis story The Successful by Page & Co. traces Bagley’s spoiled upbringing and careless ambition. Websterne, sheltered by sister Anne, slides into work at Cyclops Company, pursues pleasure, fails to promote, and clashes with Sally Barnsdale who becomes his fiancée under strained circumstances. Sally’s sacrifices and Bagley’s mounting debts reveal the fragile marriage as health and finances falter.
A book review discusses John Barrymore's Confessions of an Actor noting the actor’s self effacing tone and family ties with Ethel and Lionel Barrymore, plus his varied career and possible alternate paths. It also covers Sooby Dick film notes and a University effort to publish a 500 title mimeographed reading list to guide student reading choices.
A long catalog lists book selections for fourth and fifth grade pupils. It includes titles by Carroll, Kipling, MacDonald, Barrie, and others, with authors such as Orton, Thomsen, and Ghosh. The note references a Joseph Conrad memorial planned for Bishopstourne and mentions The Book of the Month selections by a club committee.
An early 20th century Cottonwood segment recalls a crowded club scene where a hold up by a knife man triggers panic and a planned lynching. The narrator notes a rising mob, identifies the aggressor’s escape, and watches the crowd press for rough justice as a leader calls for a rope.
A tense scene erupts in a camp theater as a confrontation over a rope and a prisoner ends with a marshal ordering restraint. A gunshot and a wrestler-like brawl leave one man wounded while the crowd shifts from fear to casual postures, and a looming mystery figure remains.
Characters Tim Hut Buck Huffaker and Talbot discuss local leadership and a possible claim sale as an unnamed figure, Bill, reemerges. The scene shifts to a quieter corner of the Black Jack while Buck tests a claim and Talbot shows eagerness to bargain.
The annual K Book will be ready for distribution among students this fall. Published by the YM CoA and the Y A of the Eriv Franksberg with joint editors Margaret Bratt. Robert Mire and Ann laurels Miller serve as business managers.
A historical ad promotes Moone's Emerald Oil claiming rapid reduction of varicose veins and cure of eczema and skin ailments. The copy touts home use with daily applications, notes strong healing properties, and urges readers to obtain a bottle from any pharmacy or druggist.
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