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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1926
Page
4
A notice reports that Representative Tindher of the Seventh District will retire from public life at the end of his present term. The item notes his decision amidst a broader discussion of federal jobs and standing retirement paths. The World Company issues address and subscription details for Lawrence Kansas.
A national survey by the Andrews plan faces opposition within the Department as Mellor questions the value of a special commission. The piece notes Congress remains largely dry, public sentiment is split, and enforcement doubts persist. It also mentions a steady farm decline with rising urban demand shaping future profits.
A fragmented passage outlines Republican and Democratic tensions over native-son boosts for Senator Barah and Senator Reed, with potential cross-ticket opposition in the national race. It notes farmers seeking profit timing, a new drink aiding hospital traffic, and transport disruptions from a man with a streetcar fare dispute. May Day poultry observances and spring construction themes appear alongside building page chatter in the Journal-World.
Fifty years ago items include Elin Newlin joining National Bank in Council Grove, poor buffalo hunting returns, Native Indians uneasy, a female peacock atop Chester's drug store window, and a clock defect delaying train. Also notes on Beecher Council readings, Greenback delegate plans from Topeka, and various local society updates.
A light comic program titled the customary jolly cookie shine and a farce will be presented by the five girls. Miss Nellie Holmes hosted a character party last evening. A. Monroe received a letter regarding Santa Fe management funds for a new freight depot at the foot of Henry street. The 1926 revenue act requires returns from 1925 income above specified thresholds with March 15, 1926 deadline and quarterly payment rules.
The report notes Texas marking its 90th independence anniversary and Sam Houston’s birth anniversary. It mentions Dorchester Heights cannonade in the American Revolution, President Coolidge at a Vermont town meeting, Brig. Gen. J. B Glennan’s retirement from the Medical Corps, and the General Council of the Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in America meeting in Atlantic City focusing on home missions and Christian education.
General Sir George Francis Milne, born Aberdeen 1866, entered army at 19, served in Sudan 1898, Khartum, and the South African War. He became Chief Staff Officer of the British Second Army at the start of World War I and later commanded British forces in Salonika. He was mentioned in dispatches and promoted to lieutenant general. Meanwhile in Kansas, Governor Paulen named Karl Miller to the thirty first district court to fill Judge Day’s vacancy after a death.
Murray Griesa of Griesa Nurseries directs laying out of Jack man Orchard on the aviation field. The survey is done. plowing may finish tomorrow and about 150 acres will host apple cherry peach and plum trees. The effort aims to plant near a thousand trees as ground is prepared. The project signals a major fruit area near the aviation field.
February in Lawrence posted a top three warming month in KU Observatory history with a 72 degree high and snow possible thunderstorms noted. A plane radio link from Fort Riley to Richard’s Field brought audible contact to Kansas City, while local Christian Endeavor planned a union meeting at the Congregational Church in Lawrence. Opening billiards match featured Adelphia at 8 00 to 16 4 over 38 innings in the National Class A 18 2 amateur balkline event.
Midigan and wife transfer land to Earl B. Forth in sections 3 and 10, township 15, range 18, for 11000. Mae H Johnston and husband deed 15 acres of NE quarter to R C G Alvord in section 7, township 18, range 20, for 6750. Baker of North Lawrence reports travel near Topeka buying chickens, roads hindered by mud. car stuck hours. Goldstein bond issue delay. ex clerk held in federal penitentiary remains jailed until Wednesday. Coming weather to grow harsher with potential frost. garden buds may face low temperatures mid to late month. Wisie Smart and Emily Arris at Broad View Inn over weekend.
An Akron style Cleveland group presents painting show in the University of Cleveland drawing and painting department. The American Federation of Arts organizes the display with 26 Cleveland artists including Henry G Keller and Louise B Maloney. Topics range from portraits to landscapes, with works by Adomeit Collins Coltman Deike Eastman and others. The exhibit runs daily in March except Sundays, from at 9 or 10 to 5, open to the public.
Quaker Oats provides a balanced breakfast option with 16 percent protein and 58 percent carbohydrate, offering sustained energy and essential vitamins. The ad promotes quick 30 to 5 minute preparations, claiming oats are a reliable morning staple versus hurried, poorly chosen meals.
A promotional notice claims Pepsudent forms a slippery coating over teeth protecting enamel. It asserts the coating resists stains from food and tobacco and fights bacteria to prevent decay and gum trouble. Dentists endorse it and druggists stock it. a 10-day free test is offered.
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