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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1927
Page
4
Lawrence column notes progress on Kansas roads amid tourists and weather, praising paved stretches and county road improvements. It also mentions a state Supreme Court ousting of a commissioner and recounts Lindbergh era travel, noting passport issues and misadventures of Berlin and Levine.
An old style column examines how candidates win support for a political campaign. It notes that voters respond to doctors' endorsements and public appeal, but stresses the hard campaign road before a candidate is elected. It warns that many with support fail to survive the ballot and that experts doubt some hopefuls' prospects.
A fragmented report notes Lindbergh's bold trailblazing style drawing admiration and envy amid a NY parade incident where a chauffeur nearly toppled his motor car. It mentions a top interview ritual and hints at civic agitators at Topska's state house.
President Hayes backs monetary reform with restoration of the old silver dollar as legal tender and a bi metallic currency. An early Congress act is expected to reestablish the dollar as legal tender for all sums. Captain Mack spoke at the University literary society during Commencement week.
A 25 year old item notes August Hackbarih becomes the new shoemaker at Starkweather's. Mentions Mrs G Grovernor’s violent incident, a physician called, travel updates for C L Rutter and wife, Lizzie Postman’s California return, and local social notes including grocer W Mesennimen purchasing the Dunakin grocery. Also references university inauguration plans and a Lawrence festival with professors Penny Hopkins Preyer, plus club elections and a wedding party.
A nationwide sesquicentennial observance marks the 150th anniversary of the 1793 flag act that set 15 stripes and 15 stars, tracing the flag’s evolution from 13 colonies to 48 states and highlighting its design history linked to Fort McHenry and the Star Spangled Banner. The event honors Col James A Moss’s U S Flag Association and notes notable attendees and performances.
Two aviators identified as Maris and Polette or Moisy departed for Karachi, India, aboard a French assisting aircraft. They jumped clear near dawn after a crash that occurred about four o'clock this morning. Both men escaped unhurt and were aided by nearby responders.
Aaron J Daggett veteran of the 5th Maine Infantry who rose to brigadier general in the Civil War and later served in Cuba the Philippines and China died. He led negro troops at El Caney and commanded US infantry during the Boxer uprising in Peking. Renowned as an ideal pious soldier he never drank smoked or swore.
Today at the United States Military Academy West Point honors its graduates, while Oliven T Young leads a progress issue election in a city. A large New York delegation sails for Stockholm to attend the International Chamber of Commerce meeting. The Pioneer Freighters Association holds its annual reunion in San Antonio. Jerome K Jerome dies in Northampton England. Fred Knapp named Topeka city clerk. Pitcairnsland claimed as cancer free.
The Oread male quartet and the Denny Wren ensemble will broadcast a musical program tomorrow at nine o clock. The quartet includes Woo Dalton tenors Charles W. Thomas Medwin Price and Robert Tatt with bass, presenting a varied program of songs and melodies.
Chicago June 14 AP expulsion from the Board of Trade is the penalty for George J Thompson after a governors panel found him guilty of dishonesty during his supervision of Armour Grain Co The Grain Marketing corporation was deemed defrauded by misrepresentation in wheat dealings and the sentence followed a ruling against Thompson in a case tied to Armour's Rosenbaum interests. Temporary clemency to Leon Daudet reported as cabinet works toward July 14. Lead price forecast suggests substantial rise per AP reporting from Denver.
City commissioners passed a resolution at last night’s regular meeting to re pave the 1300 block on Ohio Street. The measure aims to improve street conditions and traffic flow in the area.
The article recounts anniversaries of flag history including the Congress Flag raised in New York, the Pine Tree Flag adopted by Massachusetts, the Cambridge Flag unfurled by Washington, the Snake Flag adopted by Congress, the Moultrie Flag over Fort Moultrie, and the first state flag raised at Fort Schuyler, with dates spanning 1776 to 1778.
Fragmented OCR text recounts aviation milestones from early 1900s with figures like Orville Wright and Alcock and Brown, then shifts to a note that the Fair Store in Lawrence has been assigned for creditors and is closed for invoicing, mentioning J. H. Cohn and his long-standing business and community role.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a family scene with a daughter in law feeling hurt as she left the table while the writers mention trying to humiliate her. The text appears as a mangled newspaper clipping credited to Suemrera Syndicate.
In a tale of love, duty, and industrial ambition, Garth Guthrie contemplates a future with Ethel Falconer as his brother Charles Dalton Guthrie shapes the Guthrie Steel empire. Amid injuries, separations, and a looming August wedding, Garth seeks work in the fur trade while family plans unfold.
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a physician trusted remedy for indigestion and acid stomach. It claims rapid relief, neutralizes abdominal acids, clears fermentations, and eases waste elimination without purging. Promotes brand as pleasant to take and widely available in 25c and 50c bottles.
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