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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
4
The Parson's Republican discusses radicals, a prewar magazine, and their stance on radicalism. It also covers Wall Street activity amid a merger setback, speculation on financing, and the broader impact on transportation and industry.
In Congress a flood of bills aims to address farming woes. Proposals range from government price guarantees to marketing reforms. Supporters push measures to stabilize farmer income by ensuring fair prices and reducing reliance on market swings.
The letter from a Nebraska graduate argues colleges waste time on useless history and philosophy and fail to boost earning power. He urges replacing the system with vocational guidance and a job focus, claiming liberal education is fading and some students push for unrelated courses. The piece notes such views echo concerns in many campuses.
From Our Old Files notes McGraily visiting southern Colorado while Lane returns from southern Hans testimony. Humboult attracts newcomers amid a real estate boom. A serious runaway injures Miss Hogstedt and Mr Richard son near a toll house. A Conservatory concert features Miss Veal, Messrs Proper Buck Walter, Miss Woodward, Master Loesch, Master Stiefel, Miss Whiteamb and Maud Lowe in a program of solos and duets.
Twenty five years ago Judge David H. Martin of Lawrence died at his Atchison home. A floral offering was funded by law students at a noon NR.U. chapel meeting. The piece outlines Martin’s long teaching role in equity law and his broad respect among students.
The text explains head of a family status under the 1925 revenue law. It outlines an exemption of 500 for a married person and 400 for each dependent, with conditions on age and disability. It notes an unmarried son supporting a mother can claim exemptions, and clarifies that the head of a family case is claimed by one household member. It also mentions the 460 credit does not apply to spouses.
Fragmented OCR discusses Fisk University jubilee singers and debate over leadership and race in the university. It notes Dr Jones sustaining traditions with a white president, white faculty, and black students amid long-standing institutional history.
Berlin reports thirty department store owners plan to sail to the United States to study American management and advertising techniques, including window displays. The piece also notes Soviet diplomacy banqueting plans andBerlin traffic law changes affecting licenses and driver education for women, plus a local oratory winner and a marriage aphorism.
Local events include a sixth birthday celebration for Betty Traxler, farewell for the Banks family moving to Rock County, and various visits among residents. News covers school activities, an upcoming Perry Kan Idaho Duo program, a youth accident in North Topeka, and a carnival at the grade school with Eskimo pies and Holland displays.
YARNO LD STALL report the birth of a son at Simmons hospital with the name James John given to the child aged five 14 days. Mrs Joseph formerly Pearl Gress. Various relatives and neighbors visited and attended local sales including the Gress sale and Eneer home sale with items selling well.
Sunday routines and visits noted as Mrs Ralph and Ruth Gress travel to Topeka visitors at Clinton and John Gress homes. Sixth months of school at Tones ended Feb 26 with no perfect attendance due to the storm. Esther Unger and others receive stories and spelling awards amid loss of Kasson pupils. Salina bank alarms spur police caution and threat of fatal mishap from careless actions at the scene.
A voter appeal highlights Herman Broeker a Lawrence sheet metal business owner and taxpayer with 1900 to 1912 city service. He asks residents to compare his record on sidewalks parks and utilities and urges support for continued focus and experience.
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