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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1927
Page
4
The piece compiles opinions on pacifism and Angell’s critique of ultra pacifists, contrasting Quaker non resistance with phased peace efforts. It cites a Kansas convict miners strike as an example of limited scope and notes editorials from Oskaloosa and Topeka reflections on university tensions.
The piece argues that Kansas highway aid distribution resembles a checkerboard and requests a study by the next legislature. It suggests the federal highway commission could provide a clear assessment once estimated how the current system performs.
The passage critiques road building as a public service, noting Kansas paving expands mileage but may fail to connect destinations. It references 1928 campaign signals, Seth Wells and William Allen White sparring, a spirit message from the late Wells, and Atchison Globe coverage of Inde Johnson's health and insurance woes tied to his wife's temper.
A Topeka Journal item questions why biographies of notorious train robbers like the De Autremont brothers are not syndicated to warn youth about crime. It suggests publishing a serial on their frightful careers and eventual downfall. A Salina Journal note reports a Newton train stop where a man was jailed then deemed not the suspect. authorities weigh future charges.
Twenty two Princeton College students traveled west on a Sunday excursion aboard the E P, wearing yellow and black badges and dressed to resemble an Indian encounter at each stop. Robie Sands celebrated his kindergarten birthday with a flag decorated ride for friends. The School Board met in special session and certified teachers Abby E. Byrd Anna McCundy Eva A Holmes Alla Barnes H H Howard and A W Smith. Maple worms began damaging trees around town. Harry Potwin injured falling down stairs at Sutliff's shop dislocating his right wrist and cutting his chin. Professors Dinsmore Miller Akar Williams Murray attended the State Teachers Institute in Emporia with others. Friends mourned the loss of baby William Ralph Flinton aged five years three months, funeral by Rev Strong.
Twenty five years ago Lawrence Cuests attended the wedding of Emma White and Arthur McPherson Mills in Topeka. Jena Beard Maude Miller Ely Moore M. Lyons Laura Lyons attended. Mrs James Sullivan hosted luncheon for Denver visitors Kersey Cosley Lottie Embald. Prof F Q Marvin left for Pittsburgh and New York for weeks. Lucy Sonal Olive Brockelsby headed to Colorado for summer. Allie Carroll to St Joe for Burlington rail office job. Fred Bartz in Topeka hospital awaiting another operation. Camera Club hosted Lake View outing with L H Perkins Sam Ellis Pierson.
Mrs. Monroe entertained many young girls yesterday in honor of her niece Miss Mary Murtaugh. Miss Bertha Luckan won the first prize and Miss Mildred McCurdy the consolation prize.
The United States Department of Agriculture offers guidance for selecting motor driven washing machines for rural homes. Emphasizing six key factors space height repair access and safety, the article advises choosing simple sturdy construction ensuring tight movable parts a practical water outlet and a dry safe motor location. It also urges following care directions and cleaning after each use.
Lloyd B. Tenny of the U S Department of Agriculture argued at the Pan American Standardization Conference that cooperative marketing can be improved largely through standardization. He said government standards exist for over fifty farm products and these enable pooling of growers outputs. cotton and wool standards are used internationally along with hay, fruits, vegetables, tobacco and more.
Daria Daudet and secretaries general Lemard were freed from a prison in a hoax claim at L Action Francaise. The release was said to be carried out by Camelois du Rai, royalists of Daudet, aided by an impersonator of Minister Sarraut guiding the director to release the prisoners. The incident follows a libel term for Daudet. Meanwhile Missouri Pacific reports May net income at 415,971, down from 1,310,215. five month total drops to 5,186, with gross revenues at 9,776,659 versus 10,380,269.
The interstate commerce commission orders further hearings into western grain rates at Wichita Kansas on July 11 with Commissioner S presiding. Additional sessions will follow in Minneapolis Chicago and on the Pacific coast with dates to be announced.
Chicoutime Quebec June 27 A P Aviators who spent Sunday flying over the Saguenay region in search of the missing French flier Nungesser and Coli returned last night without success reporting no trace of the missing aviators and indicating further search efforts may follow.
Miss Mary Evelyn Standing spent Monday with her cousin Miss Derik Davis and visited relatives in Lawrence. Miss Bertha Aitchison of San Francisco is here for an extended visit with Mrs. Oscar Cox. Lewis Eastman and family of Kansas City visited the Davises last week. Ladies Aid met in Eudora with hostesses including Mrs Ott and Mrs Cox. Patterson Day services in Eudora welcomed Rev Patterson and his family.
Mrs. Car vil V Hoffman the deputy state warden saved the trouble of non resident fishing licenses for Coolidge and Caryll Hoffmann and guests at the summer White House in Custer state park. Numerous local visits and gatherings are recorded including farm meetings, club events, and travels among residents of Lawrence and surrounding areas.
Garth Guthrie, a Hudson's Bay veteran with a scarred face, returns to Elkwas. He faces Ojibwa threats over Ninda and a tense hunt for caribou with his dog Shot. A confrontation ends with a brutal struggle as Guthrie defends himself and his dog against intimidation.
A fragment from a 19th century column notes Poor Pennsylvania girls laughing at clever remarks while the mother insists they merely tease. The excerpt suggests a light domestic scene with a hint of social humor and family dynamics.
John W. Garrett, reared in Maryland, is noted in finance education and philanthropy and may become U S ambassador to Mexico. His career started in 1901 as secretary of the American legation at The Hague with postings in Berlin Rome and Buenos Aires and roles as minister to the Netherlands and Argentina before wartime service in France and the Washington Conference.
Edmonton reports thousands of acres flooded in Gryndrd area with many families driven from homes. Train service between Peace River and Edmonton cut for 48 hours due to sudden river rise. Officials note cloudbursts in Swanhills may be the cause, 200 miles northeast of Edmonton.
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