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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
4
A 1924 notice cites a proverb about fire and lists a Democratic platform claim. It argues the party has proved its inability to govern itself and is at war with itself, noting the omitted word Republican, with view to the convention's trend.
The obituary recalls Congressman Little who died on the fiftieth anniversary of the Adobe Walls siege, notes his Kansas University days as an athlete and writer, and highlights his poems in Sunflowers 1888. It cites his college literary circle and a magazine-piece history of Adobe Walls.
The passage argues the death of Representative Little heightens concern over weak GOP primary contenders in the Second district. It urges preserving capable longtime leaders, noting district interests and support for Coolidge, and warns a poor candidate could misserve the district. Lawrence Republicans feel the coming crisis.
The first German floating fair will depart Hamburg on July 30 for a ten month voyage to Yokohama, displaying a Made in Germany label to Europe, Asia and Africa. The 570 exhibitor ship will stop 3 to 8 days in each harbor and include a printing shop, banking, post and telegraph, film services, and a news bureau.
The Long Island Rail Road will christen its locomotives with proper names rather than numbers to honor veteran workers. The first two engines will bear The Seaman Birchell and The Edward W. Hulse in gilt letters. Birchell, a 43 year veteran, will pilot The Seaman Birchell on the Wading River passenger run, while Hulse, an 1887 entrant, will fly The Edward W. Hulse on the Speonk Express for about 30 years.
Dublin June 27 The Protestant Bishop of Clogher Dr MacManaway warns of a growing clergy shortage in the Church of Ireland noting five vacant parishes in his diocese and no suitable candidates. He recalls Trinity College days when about 150 prepared for ministry and now only 20 to 30 remain, warning that continued decline could halt church work. Potsdam Germany June 27 An epidemic of divorces hits Potsdam court granting 87 divorces in one day, a record suggesting rising civil split among nobility residents linked to former Kaiser era families.
At Plymouth Congregational Church a commissioning service will honor Miss Finn C Ott who has earned a missionary appointment with the American Board in Japan. Ott is a KU and YWCA National Training School graduate. A possible commission address by Dr Charles M Sheldon is anticipated.
The Lawrence Sunda schools reported 2 088 white and 180 colored attendees with 19 schools reporting and 2 dismissals for summer. The top attendance listed includes First Methodist and Plymouth Congregational among others. Over 500 high school seniors sent transcripts to Registrar George Q Foster for KU freshmen next fall, with inquiries pouring in. Mrs Hugh Means and Mr and Mrs L N Lewis Jr depart for Colorado by car to visit summer resorts.
Topeka June 28 with only 2000 left of a 28.5 million bond funded bonus fund the Kansas bonus commission cannot fix how much of the remaining 3.5 million bonds must be sold to cover claims until the supreme court rules on test cases. Donald W. Stewart will argue 15 questions covering 27 cases at issue next Monday.
A discussion notes the commission cannot estimate extra funds until court cases are decided. The court may issue emergency opinions in a summer recess, but usual decisions depend on the next monthly session. With no session from July 1 to October 2, the bonus likely stays unchanged all summer.
In Berlin in June 1928 the Prussian State Library began an anthropophonetic collection led by Professor Wilhelm Doegen. Prisoners of war from many nations sang folk songs, pronounced words, and produced characteristic sounds for phonograph plates. The project expanded to native instruments and natural noises, with about 3,000 plates stored for long-term preservation and demonstrations using rubber plates.
Salina young at heart Luke F Targons, last surviving member of Brown's band, turns 91. He tends a garden and leads local posts while Parsons recounts Brown's 1855 1860 Kansas actions. The tale covers Brown's raids from Topeka and Lawrence through Pottawatomie and missions toward Harper's Ferry.
San Francisco report from June 26 notes a planned international pilgrimage near Monte rey California to honor Father Junipero Serra founder of the first California mission in 1770. October 12 to 19 celebrations will center in Carmel Mission with VIPs expected, including the king and queen of Spain and the Spanish ambassador.
Topeka dispatch reports severe damage to concrete highways from a week of extreme heat. Five breaks occurred on a twenty mile stretch between Lawrence and Tonganoxie, with more on twenty two miles in Lyon county near Emporia. Slabs cracked and rose three feet forming humps that required day and night guards to slow traffic. Tillotson notes native crushed rock concrete fared better than Flint-containing mixes from a neighboring state. A track reportedly damaged by the blast of a breaking slab. Also notes July August chamber of commerce luncheon recess. directors to meet seasonally.
President John A. Cousens outlined a plan to replace the four year college course with a two year introductory college program followed by two year or longer studies in Tufts professional schools. The plan envisions associates degrees after the first two years and reorganized schools offering bachelor and professional degrees, with small, highly selective student cohorts and a strong emphasis on individual development and service.
A newspaper note on the dangers of tight clothing argues against constrictions in wear. It cites examples for both genders, warning that tight collars neckties belts hats and girdles can cause discomfort, health issues, and restricted circulation. The piece urges avoiding tightness in all apparel.
Frank Cole hosted a birthday party Saturday evening with about forty young people present. Numerous residents visited Lawrence on Sunday and locals like Delvett Blocker and families spent time with kin across the region.
Mr and Mrs C D Welcher and son Reuben of Topeka visited George Coffman. Floyd Schellhorn spent Sunday in Lawrence with Almira and Marguerite Schellhorn. A J Osborn and daughters attended the fortieth anniversary sermon for the First Christian church in Lawrence. Dew Dews and family motored to Topeka to visit sister Lawrence. C E B Stanwix and daughters with Jake Bidinger in Yarnold district. W O Slusser and Mrs Frank Dornon and children visited Charlie Schutz in Richland. Mrs Wolf and Mrs Buntiing of Kanwaka called on Mrs C M Brown. E Wickersham of Lawrence spent Sunday with son E H Wickersham. E Stanwix attended funeral of Mrs Thomas Hird. Dow Dews and family visited Geo Dews in Kananana. Mr and Mrs Harry Hall of Lawrence called on M Brown. Glyde Talley entertained with Bruce Gress and Tommie and Juanita Gress of Lone Star, Mr Murphy and Herbert of Ovarbrook. C W Brown and Alice and Mortie dined in Lawrence. Mrs Daw Dews shopped in Lawrence. Reuben Welcher of Topeka spending the week at Coffman home. Mes Derby and Grace Derby of Manhattan called at C Talley home. Mrs George Siler returned home after spending weeks with her mother in Lawrence.
Mrs H H Hemphill and children and Mrs Brizentine of Welcome visited at the John Dailey home last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs D A Wray and Ernest and Mrs Maggie McMellen were shopping at Pleasant Grove last Thursday. Grace Hulee of Clinton spent several days with her parents George Turker and family. The note mentions wheat ripening slowly due to wind and rain and that some began to cut. Landis and Dave Wray started Tuesday. Corn looks poor, needs more sun and less rain. Pomroy dragged roads Wednesday, awaiting more rain. Several locals and visitors are listed with families and farms around Vinland and nearby communities.
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