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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1928
Page
4
In the March 2 1928 issue the Journal-World covers varied topics from Ambassador Herrick’s take on Lindbergh’s Atlantic crossing to veteran affairs and postwar honors. It notes frustrations over delayed awards like the distinguished service medal, reports on Trotzky’s Moscow death tale, and Kansas City police retrenchment. A Canadian’s airplane “soar shift” invention hints at aviation shifts toward lighter, faster flight.
A naval committee signaled reluctance to fully accept recommended ship modernization, while allied advocates push for stronger fleets to gain influence in future limitation talks. The piece also notes political maneuvers around Coolidge and Lowden, and reports wheat prospects tied to lingering snow and slush.
Veterans press for a Washington story to be clarified after reports that Col. Charles R. Forbes, former head of the Veterans Bureau, received the distinguished service medal on April 22, 1926, while incarcerated at Leavenworth for fraud. The American Legion backed efforts to uncover the case as investigators lagged.
A 25 year look back notes a boiler break at Quincy school prompting afternoon class moves to Central. Miss Bess Leslie sails to Howard for a high school post. Society items detail a grand New Eldridge Hall reception with about 300 guests, and local property transfers. Also covered are mining engineer meetings, Liberty Loan plans, and a note on Pintail ducks flying north through Pratt.
Lawrence historian and pioneer Henry W. Eggert, a resident since 1856, died Tuesday. He helped settle Franklin during the border war era, served in the Twelfth Kansas Infantry, and later farmed near Lawrence. He joined First Methodist in 1865 and Washington Post G A R in 1859, commanding the post in 1903. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Edward Hislop officiating. burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Topeka March 2 A P Fine spring weather with afternoon highs around five or higher was forecast for Kansas today and Saturday by meteorologist Dr Flora Temperatures tonight expected to dip to 25 in the northwest and about freezing elsewhere Light snow flurries were the only moisture in the last 24 hours Skies were clear across the state with no break expected Goodland logged 18 Concordia 24 Dodge City 26 Topeka 28 and Kansas City and Wichita 30
The record highlights 1867: the state historical society with Samuel A Kingman as president and 1868: General Philip H Sheridan resumes command of the department office in Missouri with HQ at Leavenworth. It notes Mrs D A Greason visiting Kanake Gigs for a day.
A noisy schedule of Sunday services across churches is listed. United Brethren at Seventeenth and Vermons notes Sunday school at 9 45, morning worship at 11 99, junior and senior C E groups, and a sermon on The Importance of the Commenpiace. Trinity Lutheran at Seventh and New Hampshire reports a large attendance and Lent sermons. Multiple other churches including Baptist, Assembly of God, Christian Science, Unitarian, Immanuel Lutheran, and Evangelical list service times, sermons, and class offerings for the week.
Sunday March 4 1928 lesson reflects Jesus selecting twelve men as apostles after night prayer. The Twelve, mostly under thirty five and varied trades, are trained by Jesus to lead, two by two, to spread the Gospel. Their loyalty and readiness to leave all shaped early Christian leadership.
Local churches invite attendance with lessons and programs at Free Methodist, Centenary M E, Seventh Day Adventist, St. Pauls Evangelical, and Trinity Episcopal. Also reported are real estate transfers: Jerry Curtis to Henry G. Serle. Ernest G. Trull to Home Savings and Loan. Mary B. Binsmoor to Myra E. McClanahan. Hattie Grice to M A Draper. W K Hoover’s Kansas City visit noted.
Mrs Margaret Carlat mother of Mrs Sam Kelsall and sister of Mrs A H Heine of TonRanexie died Saturday February 11 at Auburn aged 78 years. Funeral services were held February 13 at Wakarusa Valley church with interment in Auburn cemetery. She lived on the same farm in Kansas 43 years since moving from Independence Missouri. She and her husband Julius P Carlat had seven children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A vintage advertisement promotes Rowles Red Pepper Rub as a quick treatment for rheumatic and joint pain. It promises immediate tingling heat within minutes and lasting warmth to the sore area, urging readers to ask druggists for the genuine Rowles product.
Great Bend Kan March 2 AP Hundreds of thousands of ducks migrate to the 20000 acre Cheyenne Bottoms lake northeast of Ne r e as warm southerly weather returns and the lake recedes providing marshy feeding grounds. Sportsmen estimate 500000 to 1000000 ducks may hatch there this summer and thousands of visitors are already flocking to view the site. Hunting next fall is expected to be the best ever in Kansas with boating popular this summer as Barton county residents order boats and motors. The Bottoms are described as the playground of Central Kansas, drawing large crowds and expanding wildlife activity.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Flory spent Sunday evening at the Will Post home. Those from the community who attended the E D Peace sale Monday included Mr and Mrs Frank Deay, Mr and Mrs John Brohamer, Mrs and Mrs Oscar Shuck and Charles, Lloyd and Byron El.
A jumble of names shows Mrs Charlie Brohammer and Lillian Alda Wesley Flory visiting at Daniel Flory and George Markley homes. Numerous calls occur among the Markley Postma Beeghley and Flory families across Washington Creek and Lawrence, with Arthur Flory aiding his mother. A brief note ends with a Dodge City short course announcement for February 7.
A brief ad style note stresses keeping a bottle of Tonsiline on hand for sudden sore throat relief. It frames Tonsiline as a dedicated remedy and urges stocking one bottle for home use when stores may be closed.
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