Lawrence Journal World 1926 Notes and Market Roundup
Local page features subscription details and editorials on national greatness and farm policy. Reports from Lawrence Chamber of Commerce trips, Topeka and Kansas City trade delegations, and commentary on congressional records accuracy. Douglas County livestock counts show fewer animals but more dogs. Question raised: is Kansas preparing to trade places with Arkansas?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADF Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
Lawrence
Kansas City
Douglas County
Kansas
Arkansas
Primary Campaign Tidbits and Local Tax Increases Mentioned
In Kansas, a state charter board question concerns how candidates would vote on Ku Klux Klan charter applications, amid a heated primary climate. Reports note open letters, veiled accusations, and evolving rhetoric as campaigns move toward August. Local tax assessments show Bruden and Bourbon counties near targets, with Douglas county just over 25,000 and Bourbon at 16,000 plus a narrow margin.
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Viuyre
Ir li
Kane
Shrest
Ro Ong
State Bank
State Charter Board
Ku Whixs Klan
Kaniysas
Brurden ‘County
Douglas County
Bourbon County
Hume
Farmers oppose price fixing in Ohio stance at Washington
An Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Ohio State Grange representative spoke at a National Industries Council dinner in Washington. He argued against government subsidies and price fixing, urging private enterprise guidance, tailored credit, and minimal public interference while stressing the need for practical farm relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ohio Farm Buresa Federation
Ohio State] Grange
National | Industries Council
Washington
Ohio
England
Editorial comment on farm relief endorsements
The Iola Register notes Secretary Melton refuses to endorse farm relief measures and is not a congressional candidate. It cites Vice President Dawes backing a farm relief bill and asks what he is running for. The Topeka State Journal answers that Dawes seeks the presidency of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Iola Register Seye
Congress
Dawes
Lawrence Journal-World
United States
Topeka State Journal
Local Notes From Lawrence Fifty Years Ago
The column reports on Lawrence area events including Cy Haskell & Co.’s strong business run and party activity. Junior member John Alder becomes a father. Casey’s rag shop floor collapsed, no injuries. Mrs G W Piper travels to Sheridan Iowa for her mother’s illness. Dr Cowen returns from the south. Prentice of Kansas City Journal of Commerce visits. Lloyd returns from Baltimore. Hayes Wheeler club forms with a meeting chaired by James Crew. City editors act as secretaries. committee forms to organize a permanent club report due Saturday. Will lecture by Dr W Lawrence at Head Center Grange near Lawrence schoolhouse. O’Brien of the Soutinses-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Fir Jot PD
Cy Haskell & Co
Congo
Kansas
John Alder
Casey
Rlore
ceHa
G. W. Piper
iSheridan
Towa
Cowen
Woodward & Co.’s
C. T. KK. Prentice
Kansas City Journal of Commerce
Kansas Pacific
Lloyd
Baltimore
Hayes
James Crew
Grew
Capt
Hampton
Emery
Cramer
Messrs
Lefebvre
Ellis
W. Lawrence
Head Center
Lawrence School
O'Brien
Soutinses
Local Notes From Town And County In Brief
A stream of small items from town includes donations from Mr. John A. Gaston and others, plans for a new home for the poor in Lawrence, and reminders of Williamstown’s cyclone anniversary. Local happenings mention a wedding set for Wednesday, Topeka trip by T. J. Sweeney, police detaining four armed tramps, and Boer fighters alleged on a Union Pacific train. Socials at the Eldridge House, Robins Hood club gathering, and Mrs. Farnham’s visit feature lightly. George Leonard buys the circulating Magazine library and a student leaves for Topeka to enter Stormont Hospital as a nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Id Hurd
Atchison
Elba Panes
M. Venerkle
Lawrence
Williamstown
T. N. Crowder
Petter
Carl Cronemeyer
Venia Stout
Tonganoxie
T. J. Sweeney
Topeka
Democraic
Democratic State Central Committee
Union Pacific
Arnstic Africa
Tyrenr Ve
Eldridge House
Robin Hood Club
George R. Gould
Fred Easter
Walters
Wilhelimi
George Leonard
Stormont Hospital
Samuel E Winslow Named Head of New Mediation Board
Samuel E Winslow a former Massachusetts congressman and longtime Republican figure is named to head the new mediation board under the Watson Parker railroad act. He is renowned as the world’s leading manufacturer of roller and ice skates with Worcester business ties and a model scientific farm nearby. He was an intimate friend of President Harding and remains close to Coolidge. Net profits and livestock figures follow in separate notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Winslow
New Board of Mediation
Watson- Parker
Massachusetts
Bay State
Winslow
Winslows
Harvard
Worcester
Harding
Coolidge
German referendum on ex rulers property in Germany
United Press reports a national referendum to decide confiscation of former German regents properties valued between 200 and 400 million dollars. The measure, drafted by socialists and communists, would fund welfare and repay inflation victims, with opponents including Nationalists and center parties urging turnout and caution.
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Berlin
United Press
Germany
Hohenzoller
Pys
Ormer
Socia
Communists
Btresemanns Parks Party
Democratic Party
Fascisti
English scientists abandon Mars contact effort after 20 years
London reports English science has shelved the long pursuit of direct communication with Mars after more than two decades. Royal Astronomical Society officials say practical work now centers on stellar temperature studies, with little prospect of interplanetary dialogue. Life on Mars may exist but communication remains doubtful, while public notions have been misled by sensational reports.
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London
A.p.j
Mare
Mars
Royal Astronomical Society
United Press
Tronemiers
Taly
Kansas Legion eyes 21 500 member goal by July
The Kansas American Legion aims to raise its membership to 21 500 by July 1 as Donald W. Stewart, chairman of the department membership committee, reports progress toward the target. He expects a net increase of 5 500 members from last year with district chairs aiding the final drive in Topeka Kansas City and other cities. top posts listed include Wichita and Hutchinson with memberships around <numbers> and Third District leading with over 3 009 members.
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Ine
Kansas
American Legions
Donald W. Stewart
Department
Stewart
Frank Gilleece
Topeka
Thomas ‘Finigan
Ka City
J Ha
Independence
Third Ict
Prince of Wales Birthdays and Notable Events Around World
The Prince of Wales turns 32 as his father and Edward VII milestones echo past weddings. Clarence Eddy, famed American organist, reaches 75. Sweden’s royal visit to Chicago prompts grand Biedermeier events. The US Junior Chamber opens in Jacksonville as 15,000 join the Philadelphia Sesquicentennial musical America. President Coolidge and Premier Briand visit Oxford for an honorary degree. Byrd to receive Hubbard Gold Medal from the Geographical Society.
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Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Clarence Eddy
American Organ
Philadelphia
BEC
Chicago
Sweden
United States Junior Chamber of
North Pole
Hard E. Byrd
Hubbard Geld
Giographical Society
Colidge
Coal in the Philippines a growing resource
Washington reports a Commerce Department survey finds vast coal fields in the Philippine Islands with more than 68 million tons of coal in reserves. Most is lignite while anthracite output rises to about 60,609 tons yearly. five years ago production was 39,000 tons.
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Washington
Pia
Philippine Islands
Commierce Department
Philippines
Cottonwood Gold Diggings Tale of Crime and Turmoil
A Western chapter recalls Robert Gilson and Buck Marden in Cottonwood Colorado during the early seventies. They encounter a hold up and a wary young woman named Abs Deane as Marcus Handy and Chris McGrath navigate a camp of gamblers. Curtis recounts a bank money misdeal and a tense aftermath with the town marshal, Conway, as trust and danger unfold amid brewing conflict and a precarious search for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Cottonwood
Marcus Mandy
Bargaly
Olson
Chris Mer
Chad
Deane Kneins
Marcus Ing
Lanion
Marcus
Trand
Seb
Maceus
Curtis
Che
Cartoaywood
Blovk Fk
THT
Nots
Tredgely
Tye
le Fasc
Rieke
Bresk
Curis
Chris McGrath
Chris
Marcus Hite
Anil
Grath
Ciimtes
Cory
Mr. Curtis
Gerling
Addres
S$ Conway
Honda
Fiat
Starkheldier
Mr. Curnig
Rales
McGrath
Bris McGrath
Fragmented Courier Office Scene Reveals Tension
A distressed scene unfolds as a reentering figure confronts unseen pressure. The narrator recalls a dramatic past while a key character remains tense, staring in silence as the valedictory tragedy unfolds.
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices in 1926
Real estate transfers listed include John C. Emick, J. D. Bowersock to Nickie A. Bell, and Sophia Hoyt through Raymond A. Hoyt with various lot dimensions and nominal sums. Additional entries reference a loan or deed details, with other transfers and a note on a 1926 heating plant bid for Central Junior High. A Washington item notes farm legislation before the Senate and insurance case involving Myra Ranes, plus local shop advertisements and a notice from the Board of Education and Kruse Art Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Emick
University
J. D. Bowersock
Nickie A. Bell
S. E
Board of Education
Mre. C
Esterly
Purification of the Systemic Health Promise Calotabs
Physicians endorse cleansing the body with Calotabs to purge chronic ailments and restore vitality. A thorough course twice weekly over several weeks purifies the system, with a family package offered for 35 cents.
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Journal-World
SY the World Company
Simmons
Massachusetts Street
Kanzeas
Millenia
A. B. Reuter
Hartford
New York
Stankita P. Aléarn
Martridge
Associated Press
Nnitiet
Iso
Focal News
Posc
Alanne
Jean L
House
Senate
Anthony
W.P. Lambertson
Tern
John A. Gaston
Black Hills
Wichita
Henry J. Graber
Here
Huggins
Lowell
Kansas Legion
Hope
Charlie Meekston
Louhrlegs
St Monway
SP Conway
Leigow
Sames
Wusiawa
Fritz
Dhar
Courier Office
Tyne
St Conway
Maris
Raymond A. Hoyt
Sophia Hoyt
N. W
Consid
Charles Lobingier
N. E
NNE
T. R. Stuart
Varmont
Lan
Ars
Iya Storm Ranes
M. R. Storm
Seamess Life Insurance Company
Myra Ranes
Kruse Art Store
Mass
Ady
General Motors
Shimmons Bros
Tonganoxie, Kansas
Kansas Municipal
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