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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
2
Vague notes show officials at city hall weighing maps while a suspect Randell was jailed yesterday after a sentencing mix up. Waste cleanup expands as interior store reopens with papering and decorating. Tennis notes include Wimbley winning two singles in the Wightman Cup. Urban order enforcers crack down on trash piles, warning residents to keep streets clean.
The University of Fraser plans a second recital this evening in Fraser auditorium. Miss Peabody along with violinist Waldemar-Geltel and sopranos Trend, Shwell will present a concise program of attractive music. The concert aims to start promptly and reflect past successes.
A fragmented report mentions names like Jenomi Colby and Hoskinson amid uncertain references to Democres and Kile with gym and garden themes. The brief hints at a local sports or fitness context but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes. Further readable details are needed to form a factual item.
A garbled report cites Yerrs Bafy declaring he is not a coward amid confusion about Syria and foreign legion ties. The text mentions homesickness among troops and references a gendarme surrender and regional tensions connected to Lemuel REHEL.
Builder-Sanderson Motor Company announces a one week house cleaning sale starting Saturday. The event promises extraordinary selection with all cars mechanically sound and free of defects. Featured brands include Dodge Chevrolet and Ford models. customers urged to visit for special coupons and in-store offers.
The Master Barbers Association, comprising nearly all local barber shops, held a meeting at the hotel barbershop last night. New members were accepted while discussions centered on improving service and professional standards.
In a fragmented account, junior players from Austin, St. Louis, and Washington compete as Bell and others push for leads. The text mentions marriage notices, race events, and a long, unsettled discussion about rankings, schedules, and regional matchups with references to Riley, Karis, and a broader wartime sports scene.
Former prohibition agent K. IM. Updegrafi testified before a liquor traffic committee, saying you could get a drink in any saloon before Pennsylvania presses. He cited whisky sold at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh and described being close to the bottles. The exchange raised questions about club membership and access.
The article describes field pest control methods for chinch bugs, detailing trenching along field edges with dirt loaded toward the trench and applying wet powder. It notes timing of application to keep soil moist and emphasizes keeping moisture before action to prevent bug damage.
Fragmented passage describes University of Kansas enrollment figures and coaching classes but is garbled with nonstandard words. It mentions 199 students and various subjects including basketball and football, but readable facts are minimal and names or dates are not clear.
A long fragmented notice describes an upcoming pageant titled The Spirit of Progress to be staged at the college stadium with 15,000 spectators. It outlines series topics from Civil War to World War, industrial and technological advances, and public speaking by notable figures. Also mentions a prison case and a robbery report.
The article argues that growing German Russian ties may push Britain to seek a financial understanding with Russia. It notes Germany lacks funds for Russian investment due to the Dawes Plan while Britain has ample capital. It warns a Moscow Internationale may hinder Anglo Russian ties, but a London loan to Russia could soon be floated. It also reports on a local meeting of Spanish War Veterans and a car incident involving a speedster.
In Maine near where Fritz German scientist and Gerald Wheeler from the University of Maine dye trees with a new colorant. Birch beech and maple trunks absorb the dye turning lavender yellow blue and orange. The colored wood resists acid and water and can be used for buttons umbrellas and candle sticks. The process involves drilling reservoirs at the base and using gas jets to push dye into the trunk. The technique reportedly does not harm tree growth and may transform the hardwood lumber industry.
The article describes Lieutenant George W. Goddard and other aviators using flash photography to document large explosive devices and aircraft experiments. It details how bright flashes illuminate detonation scales from ten feet to fifty pounds and how city views are temporarily blinded as tests unfold.
Fragmented OCR text mentions bombs, timing, proportions, and spies. It references war, human flaws, taxes, fines, and a crane spies’ remark. Readable facts are sparse but indicate a wartime aviation or espionage context with disjointed phrases.
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