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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1928
Page
4
The Wichita Beacon notes Kansas reapportionment could reduce representation after thirty years, as districts shift by population. It also highlights a Kansas farming shift toward improved five stock breeds, stressing production study and marketing alongside political change.
A speech by William Jennings Bryan argues that liquor foes consistently ignore Prohibition laws and never obey restrictions such as not selling to known drunks or selling on election days. He questions whether any law against liquor has been respected and urges staunch opposition to repeal.
In 1898 regulars and Borough Riders fought through Cuban jungle toward Santiago as Roosevelt and Wheeler urged perseverance. A rumor of retreat was rejected, the men resolved to press toward Sabtiaga, declaring they would not yield to the jungle or the constitution. The piece contrasts past battles with current public notices about valentines and Col. Landbeesh seeking retirement from the parade.
Lawrence boys Greg Hawk and Brnce Cates, sophomores at the University, will depart for Old Mexico later this week for engineering work. Paul Sanders, previously of Lescompton, will move his family to North Lawrence this week. Work began this morning on the Pearson mill site with hopes the mill will run in two weeks if the watchers are put to work. A group of twenty two mail carriers and friends bowled at Tories alley last night. Mrs. McKittrick won a prize box of bon bons. Mrs. Hugh Means returns to Chicago tomorrow, escorted as far as Kansas City by Miss Lou Barker and Mrs. R. C. Manley. George Kirchhoff leaves today for Southern California for a month.
Ten years ago the Germania Fire Insurance Company, founded in 1859, changes its name to National Liberty Insurance Company of America. Mayor Francisco announced at a Chamber luncheon that the grade at the north end of the bridge would soon be paved and extra lights added. Supt. Raymond A. Kent was reelected for two more years. A local student, Charles Brown, is reported improving after an operation at University Hospital in Rosedale. Lieut. Elwyn Cowgill leaves for the Presidio Sat Francesca to be stationed. Lieut. George Rising visits from Camp Lee, Va., and heads to Camp Punstan. Navy knitwear drive shows good donations from several residents, with many warm items sent to sailors.
The notice lists events and observances including a feast for Turin beginning at sunset, Lyons hosting France’s largest industrial fair drawing exhibitors from about 50 countries, and town meetings and municipal elections in Maine towns and Massachusetts communities. It notes the 150th anniversary of Thomas Arne’s death, and George Slosson’s 75th birthday, with Velma West to stand trial for her husband’s murder in Painesville, Ohio.
Rockford AP report says Henry Olson, awaiting appeal on life sentence for murder, returned home after learning two teens Moris Bliss and George Mahan confessed to the crime. Olson’s attorney had pursued clues linking the teens, who were arrested and claimed guilt, prompting renewed efforts to free Olson.
A reader recalls a Sunday church scene where Ma believes she could make a hat like the one worn by a woman in front. The vignette reflects early 20th century fashion influence and community chatter captured by a syndicated column.
THIS DATE records 181 Kansas state agricultural society formation and a telegraph report on impeachment of Johnson. It notes Osage land settlers demand buy rights and mentions Bishop W Terkins appointed judge. Obituary sketches William George Tarrant, hymn writer, with verses from The City of theLord and a note on Sleepers at City Jail.
Kansas State Agricultural College horticulture specialists L Williams and W R Mardin plan a Farm Bureau pruning demonstration at Charles Czuplinski farm one mile west of Lawrence and opposite the Country club Wednesday morning at 9 00 o clock. They will show latest orchard and vineyard pruning methods and in the afternoon a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce meeting will discuss the spray calendar and disease control. All county orchardsmen are urged to attend both events.
Retailers warn that leather shortages will push shoe prices up across the United States as demand rises in Europe and leather goods including belts and hats face tighter supply amid rising population and dwindling hides. Marriage Licenses Issued Saturday and Today by Judge Menzer. Harold C Drennen and Ger-
Lone Star residents share visits with kin in Emporia and Lawrence. Marion Childs and Mrs. Marvin Bond travel to see Ned Watts ill with pneumonia. R. W. Watts arrives from Pasadena to help. Local events include a Farmers Union meeting, Valentine box day at school, and a lodge supper. Frequent greetings at Bonds, Ulrichs, Florys, Curtises, and Seligs highlight a busy week with sales, farms, and travel around Baldwin, Lawrence, and Topeka.
A snippet promotion advises using Bayer Aspirin gargle for sore throat or tonsillitis. Dissolve two Bayer tablets in four spoonfuls of water, gargle thoroughly, and repeat in two hours if needed. Warns to use only Bayer branded aspirin marked with the Bayer cross.
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