Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1926

Page

2

Farmers urged to unite on plan for price support reform

Washington March 4 delegates from midwest farming groups began drafting a relief plan. They favored a revolving fund to stabilize surplus crop prices, seeking detailed proposals and broader coordination with Congress, emphasizing permanent relief rather than short term fixes.

Washington Mar A.P Battural Des Moines Agricultural Conference Prince Dick Hall Hanuni Thomas Way Crete Tincher Kincheloe Devi Kentucky Congress Hammill Industry Finsner Leoof

Thieves Walked Back in Salina Car Theft Case

A gang of youths allegedly stole a car from Salina owner Z W Grimes and forced companions William, 17, and Milids, 14, to walk back from Ellsworth. Sheriff Smith deputized Grimes to handle the case leading to a patrol and a staged procession toward Salina jail.

Saling Mar Z. W. Grimes Williamon Milids Hilsworth Jere Salina Grimes Old al’ Smith Ellsworth Kenope l Brookville

Zoning Discussion Ahead in Lawrence Officials Plan Meeting

Lawrence club women prepare to discuss zoning with city planners and consultant Herbert Have of Kansas City. Commissioner slate led by Paul A. Dinsmoor will hear the expert at a 3:20 PM gathering in the high school auditorium.

Lawrence Paul A. Dinsmoor George Es Kirchoff T. N. Lewis W. Spaulding MH. B. Qher J. J. Simmonds Pear P

Varied Program to Wreck Listeners on KFKU Tonight

A varied program is announced for KFKU University of Kansas tonight. At 7 p m Prof J D Kinnex of the metallurgy department speaks on The Metal of Tronland Steel. A music segment follows with two pieces by the Chinese Sabs and McCtnles. Mr Farell hosts an op m Richy campus news bulletin.

KFKU University of Kantrnight J. D. Kinnex Department of Metalliey Af Tronland Steel Musi Chineé Sabs McCtnles Biano Syles Ice Winston Mr. Farell

Amundsen date lecture canceled by National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society withdraws invitation for Roald Amundsen to lecture this month after a garbled interview about Dr. Cook and Admiral Peary. President Gilbert Grosvenor says no contract existed and notes past honors given to Amundsen by the society.

Ington Marely Roald Amundsen Cook Admiral Peary North Pole National Geographic Society Gilbert Grosvenor Society Grosvenor Amundsen New Yorks Times Bryn Norway Arctic Nagional Geographic Society Tabanton Anwndsen Moral Geographic Society Grosvenor Saju Peary

University trustees keep Kansay Star editor and manager

In Kansas City March 4 AP an announcement by University trustees says Tri win I. Inlaid will continue as editor and A I Seested as manager of the Kansay Star with no change in editorial policy. They will sell the newspaper properties later per W. R. Nelson will. Kirkwood remains editor. his wife Mrs Laura Kirkwood dies in Baltimore. Trustees appointed by Kansas Oklahoma Missouri universities to handle the estate. City flower vote sponsored by Daily Courier with chamber of commerce and community clubs guidance. Public sale notices and local ads included.

Kansas City Mar Triwin I. Inlaid A. I Kansay Star Urustees Nolicise the Star Waiares Ols Herbert V. Jones The Star Pallens R. Nelson Irwingwood A. F. Seested WR. Nelson Kirkwiod Stair Laura Kirkwood W Vani R. Nelson Kirkwood Baltimore Willian R. Nelson Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Baily Courier Chamber of Commerce Community Rouneil

This Week's Events at Turner High on Leavenworth

A campus calendar lists events including a Federation meeting on zoning ordinance enforcement, a high school dramatic club play titled Green Stockings, and a girls physical education demonstration.

Green Stockings

Princeton Class of 1876 Scholars Still Alive After Fifty Years

New York news notes a Princeton University semi centennial study showing six of the ten top scholars from the class of 1876 are living. Of 31 remaining members from 120, twelve are lawyers, eight ministers, four physicians, one author, and six in business. Survivors include Charles Williams and Walter Underwood among others, with several listed as prominent professionals.

New York Min Princeton University Thomas W. Harvey Fas Orange Princeton America Charles &. Williams Prineets 1 N. J. Restired John 2. Campbell Taiti Mare Hi Elas Justay Endlich Reading Walter I. Underwood Charles Scribner Charles Scribner's Sons John §. Blummer Gibsonia, M

Deaths and funerals reported across Lawrence area

Obituaries list Mrs. L Kennedy of 115 Park Street dying at home aged ten with Kansas pioneer ties since 1854. Survivors include Dr A R Kennedy and Mrs J R Ulrich of Lawrence and G Kennedy of Lambersham among others. Also noted are Harriet Hodgin of Monument Colorado and Marion Orender of Lawrence with funeral plans forthcoming.

J. L. Kennedy L. Kennedy Park Street Lawrence Yen de.’ Hervey Li Kennedy Ottawa E._H. Kennedy C. Li Kennedy Lambersham Cal J. R. Wood Harriet Hodgin John Hodgin Monument Colo Colorado Cole Frank Hodgin Kansas City

McDonald elected Exalted Ruler at Elks lodge election

F W McDonald was elected Exalted Ruler of the Ingal Elks lodge at last evening's regular election. Other officers include GA Hunter Esteemed Leading Knight J B Good Esteemed Loyal Knight C C Carl Esteemed Leetar iT Knight Ernest Seidel Trustee G W Carman secretary Hartig Tyler. Meeting adjourned with plans for an April 12 event and committee work to follow.

F.W. McDonald Ingal Elks Lodge Ga, Hunter J. BR. Good C. C. Carl Ernest Seidel GW. Carman Hartig. Tyler C. C. Cart Ee Committee

Library Board Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting on Tuesday night the library board chose officers Mrs A C Mitchell as president 6 8 Finch as vice president Addie Buckminster as secretary William Bremelsick as treasurer. Mrs A Menley and William Bromelgick Haye had served since 1902. Mr Lro melsick has been treasurer all this time. New board members named were Dr V Lh Davis G S Finely and Prof A Richards. Reappointed were Mrs ALC Mitchell and C I Pucker.

A. C. Mitchell Finch Addie Buckminster William Bremelsick A. Menley William Bromelgick Haye Lro Melsick V. Lh. Davis G. S. Finely A. Richards Mrs Alc. Mitchell I Pucker

Mellon Calls Stock Break Natural Reaction to Speculation

Secretary Mellon told reporters at the treasury that the stock market decline is a normal response to excessive speculation. He says such setbacks are natural during prosperity and will not derail fundamental business conditions or long term prosperity. He expects booms and slumps to alternate until a stable level is reached.

Washington, Mar A. P Mellon Treasury Greeves

Library shows large increase in Lawrence city circulation

The Lawrence public library reports a 12,000 increase in circulation last year over the prior year. Librarian Miss Lillian J. Constant notes steady activity in all departments, with 53,489 patrons registered since August 1 and 1,564 new books added, 1,352 purchased and 212 gifted.

City ‘Library Lawrence Ree Public Library Lillian J. Constant Friowss Sevel

University of Iowa Dean to Speak at Lawrence Vespers

Dean George F. Kay of the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts will address an all university convocation and a community vespers at Lawrence Memorial High School on Sunday afternoon. He will spend the week in Lawrence and University events, meeting with students and faculty, and will be hosted by Dr. James Naismith.

George F. Kay College of Liberal Arts University of Iowa University of Kansas Lawrence Memorial High School Penn Kay Iis Univerity Lawrence University Club K. U. Facnity James Naismith

Not-a-cent-a-year inspectors aid Kansas hotels

Fifty traveling salesmen volunteer as state hotel inspectors for Kansas, reporting violations to the state hotel commission without pay. Commissioner Phil E. Zimmerman says the volunteers’ anonymity helps uncover law violations, as only three salaried inspectors monitor about ten thousand hotels and restaurants. The commissions authorize them to arrest violators, boosting standards in smaller Kansas towns.

Topeka State Hotel Commission Kansas Phil E. Zimmerman Commissior Amaller Kansas Ttm State

University of Kansas Loses Part of Robinson Estate in Kansas City

Charles B. Griffith reports the University of Kansas wrongly lost a portion of the Charles Robinson estate. A lot in Grace Hill in Kansas City was omitted from the inventory and not probated in Wyandotte County. Tax rolls showed $1,250 valuation. Debbet R. Payne acquired title in 1923 and had it quieted in 1928, meaning the state now holds the land and legal bars may prevent recovery.

Toneka Charles B. Griffith Just University of Kansas Charles Robinson University Grace Hill Kansas City Wyandotte County Debbert R. Payne Payne

Seed corn outlook and weather notes from Kansas board

Kansas seed corn quality is improving after earlier poor germination tests as the state board of agriculture reports sufficient good seed if selection is careful. Wheat fields greened up. western Kansas needs soaking rains for subsoil moisture. Winds caused damage in some western and south central counties. cattle and sheep profits were limited. fruit buds swollen and vulnerable to sudden freezes. Bush fruits reported winterfit in parts of Kansas.

Topeka Kansas State Board, of Agriculture Board of Agriculture

Intercollegiate Glee Club Concert Radiocast Planned

News that WEAF New York will broadcast the National Intercollegiate Glee Club Contest from Carnegie Hall on Saturday evening. Stations WJAR WGR WCAE WFI WDAL KSD WGN WTIG plus others will rebroadcast and KU plans to simulcast from KFKU. KU Glee Club HQ will be at Kew Garden Inn Long Island New York.

University of Kansas WEAF New York Carnegie Hall WJAR Providence WGR Buffalo WCAE Pittsburg Penn WFI Philadelphia WDAL Boston Mass KSD St. Louis WGN Chicago

Plan big celebration for Northwest territory victory

Indianapolis plans a 1929 sesqui centennial celebration by the Indiana Historical Society to honor George Rogers Clark and his soldiers capturing Fort Sackville at Vincennes on February 24 1779. Five states Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan and Minnesota would participate in commemorating the Northwest territory as part of the United States after the Revolutionary War.

Indianapolis Northwest Territory United States Indiana Historical Society Indiana Ilinois Ohi Michigan Minnesota George Rogers Clark Fort Sackville Vincennes

Stamp Tax To End March 1926 For Deeds Of Conveyance

The documentary stamp tax on deeds will end March 29 1926 under the Revenue act of 1926. Mrs Isa Wellman register of deeds reports the current tax is 1 per 1000 value. Deeds dated on or before March 28 must bear stamps under the 1924 act. deeds after March 28 are not taxed.

Treasury Department Isa Wellman Register of Deeds

Francis Transfer Moves AP Wichita Desk to Phoenix

D. E. Francis transferred to Phoenix bureau of the Associated Press, effective immediately. D. H. Francis replaces him in Wichita. Francis, KU 1924 journalism major, is succeeded by Charles A. Grumick at Wichita.

D. E. Francis Phoenix Bureau of Associated Press D.H. Francis Wichita Phenix Arizona Charles A. Grumick Francis University of Kansas

Wanderers Camp at City Jail After Long Journey

Four travelers from Boston to El Paso were housed overnight in the jail, parting from their long trek. A display of Green Stockings shows prices at 85 and 50 cents in a nearby ad.

Boston el Paso

Western League Umpires roster announced for 1937 season

The Western League announces its umpiring roster led by Dale Gear as president. New officials include Ed Tech, J Beach, James Toman, Tom J. McQuillan, George Schreck, John Witbeck, R. M. Riggs, Lenn Roy Doak, and Josh Clark. Gene West of Keota Oklahoma named head coach for the 1937 Oklahoma basketball team.

Topeka Winged Dale Gear Ed Tech J Beach James Toman Eos Angeles Tom J. McQuillan Pueblo Western Association George ‘Schreck Des Moines Mississippi Valley League John~Witbeck Pasadena Etowsh Lenn Roy Doak Oklahoma A.,& M.college Josh Clark Long Beach Lincoln

Cars Collide on Street in Massachusetts Street Incident

A Dodge sedan driven by C D Rebet and a Ford touring car driven by Charles Preyer collided yesterday afternoon in the 0 block of Massachusetts street. No one was injured. Slight damage reported to both vehicles. Bee Green Stockings at high school auditorium Friday March 5. Tickets 35 and 50 cents for Shamrock Leaf Candy Boxes, a few left at Rankin's Drug Store 1101 Mass-Advy.

High Select Stnath Barber's Drug Store Orme van Gundy Bloomington Ill Lert van Gundy Ellsworth Ady C.D. Rebet Charles Preyer Massachusetts Rankin’s. Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

House Committee Saling Wan Planning Commission Moil Ark Your .Grocer Adv Asia Kermit Theodore Roostvelt Paris Hone National Geographiec Society Sienas TURK K Kansas City Star Turner Leavenworth Bnookeworms Ancony Marion Qrender Marion Orender Firhestree St. Mary's Hospital Barly Wm. A. Walker William A. Walker C. Cram Connecticut Street Rumsey Coe Oake Mill Cemetery Nickel Plate Railroad Cleveland Interstate Commerce’ Commission van Sweringen Colston O.P M.J. van Sweringen John 3. BevSet Road van Sweringens Union Depot Elks Fiold Library Board Jackie jAdult Artesian Rand Margaret Perkins Miss Daum Miss Steele Miss Carter Miss Perkins Istant Jack Porter AUL University Renard Hutchinson Vigilance Committee Policy Association Kaw Valley Poultry Association Dallas Texas Robinson Caref al Selection Glee Club Edward L. King Fort Leavenworth American Legion Post Real Estate Board Eetea Blue' Triangle Anna May Gillis Yellowstone Park Eegeene State Bank Kan State’ Bank Department Gear Empires Sooner Gene West Keota University of Oklahoma West McBride Honea Stevens Holt Niblack Price Haller Dunlap Moore Lecrone Dunlap Optometrist Per H. H. Lewis Optometrist House Bhilg Lawrencve Oberworth
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication