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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
4
A brief notice reminds readers to call the Journal-World office if the paper is not received by 7 pm and to request a replacement. The fragment includes a Bible verse excerpt and a remark about German delegates in Geneva, noting France’s premier words as a rare positive gesture.
The New York World and other papers surveyed public mood on prohibition. Churches urged retention of the prohibitory law, sermonizing to sway congregations to vote dry. While wets advance in polls, church leaders warn against returning to former wet days.
The Manhattan newspaper merger ends a three-paper drought as Mercury publisher Fay N. Seaton reshapes the paper into a stronger beacon for the town. Locals welcome a paper they deem worth the community’s spend and time.
The article argues that despite criticism of the League of Nations and Geneva events, global hope remains strong for the Locarno spirit. It suggests September decisions on Germany’s admission could solidify peace if handled without upheaval, stressing that the world seeks enduring prosperity and harmony.
The New Hampshire street watering fountain, once a Roosevelt speech site, will remain in place as the city commission, after hearing sentiment from many citizens, abandons plans to move it for traffic reasons. The decision emphasizes utility and public feeling guiding municipal action.
In Poria opponents plan to start a rival paper to the Gazette. George Marble of the Fort Scott Tribune hints libel suits may follow his charges that federal court liquor theft was aided by federal employees and says he has printed only facts.
The Ottawa Herald editorial says Exit Brookhart is premature and predicts no sign of a major Washington struggle. It argues Brookhart should ensure his actions include an entertainment if he leaves, or readers will be disappointed.
FROM OUR OLD FILES reports Jacob Lander a well liked Topeka salesman will leave Saturday for Lawrence to set up residence there. The note mentions other locals including Wm Farsons in Pueblo, Eq Monroe, and Ed Kansas inheriting oil funds, plus George Allen’s return to Humbolt and Miss Oliver’s spring goods and a public reception at 123 Massachusetts Street with ostrich feather dusters for 35 cents.
Twenty five years back Prof. L. L. Dyehe weighs lecture trips through Kansas for his science branch. Barson and Ellis Baker win $5 prizes from a Jessy Stock Company event. Henry Porter and Edward W Hopkins plan a pickinanny cakewalk in Learnard Hall Friday. County commissioners name Sherman Eliot poor commissioner. Miss Jeanette Wheeler returns from Denver before California trip. High School whist yields prizes for girls and boys. K P A and T A P rival factions clash over colors atop the high school building. Havenhill hosts Double Six Whist Club with luncheon. Hill P. Wilson travels to Topeka after weekend in Lawrence.
North Carolina figure Lee Slater Overman announces candidacy for reelection to the United States Senate. A lawyer and bank and railway president, he began in the state lower house in 1883, served as speaker in 1893, moved to federal office in 1893, and has been reelected three times with a term expiring March 4 next. He has long shown interest in education as a trustee of two major colleges.
Washington reports nearly all U S territories and dependencies have asked Congress for political concessions this session. Hawaii Alaska and Virgin Islands seek local self rule while Philippines and Puerto Rico press for independence or relevance. Puerto Rico shifts toward electing a governor from 1952 with eventual statehood as goal.
The list marks the centenary of I Sagehh Bellot’s birth, notes the death of Alexander McNair, Missouri’s first governor, recalls a deadly storm a year ago across Missouri Illinois and Indiana, and announces Grover Cleveland’s 89th birth anniversary observance and a Madison Square Garden mass meeting for 49 distinguished women under the American Women’s Association.
Services held at the Elks lodge last evening for five candidates. Invited guests included Dr J Sutchinson, Arthur Lary, Oliver F Warren, M C Ball and J K Meinertz. A lunch followed the initiation.
London report details a fraud scheme where a man slips on banana skins outside fruit shops to sue for damages, while insurers cover claims up to 10 000 pounds. It also notes royal Lenten services at Buckingham Palace and introduces Peter Davies, Sir James Barrie’s foster son, publisher of Brillat-Savarin reprint The Physiology of Taste.
The piece surveys Sir James Davies heirs, Peter Davies engagement to Mary Beatrice James, and Arthur Findlay praising U S golf as the world center while noting England and Scotland offer superior courses. It recalls Vice Admiral Sir Walter Cowan’s Baltic duties, rising transport rates for baggage due to fashion, and Gilbert Frankau’s stance on English visiting literati in America.
A well attended meeting last night stressed true repentance as turning from sin in heart and deed, shown by fruits of life. Brother Bunn is called to another state for a funeral, and Brother Vernie Love will preach tonight on The Word of God.
Rehearsal for the Elks minstrel show to be staged at the Bowersock theater on April 12 and 13 will be held tonight at 7 30 o clock at the club rooms on Vermont street.
The regular meeting of the city commission will be held tonight at the city hall at 7:50 o'clock.
Mrs. Alfred E. Leach is ill this week. Baker defeats Park College in Centenary hall on the child labor issue. Baker’s basketball team, led by coach Emil Liston, returned from Kansas City after the national tournament. Monon of Lafayette edged Baker in a close game. Local American Legion Lloyd Beaton Post elected officers for the coming year. Numerous visits, travels, and social events noted among Baldwin residents including hospital stays, church activities, and Baker College trips to California.
The Pleasant Valley Farmers Union will hold a regular meeting on Thursday evening March 18. Officers elected at the last meeting will be installed. Various local residents are noted visiting relatives and attending events in nearby towns, including Vinland Baldwin Lawrence and Clinton, with several family gatherings reported.
An old ad promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to strengthen frail children. It claims rapid weight gain after sickness and suspected rickets, replacing unpleasant cod liver oil. An example cites a nine year old gaining twelve pounds in seven months. Available at Corner Drug Co. or any druggist. 60 tablets cost 60 cents with money back guarantee.
Hendricks and Christy and Pete Fish spent Sunday at the F C Richardson home. Mrs A To Holcom and son Louie visited Arthur Holcom in Model Sunday morning. Harry Green and M and Mrs Hook of Lawrence spent Sunday at the Pancake home. Dorothy Cummings, a Lawrence high school student, spent the weekend with her parents Arthur and Cummings. A new pupil enrolled at Pleasant Valley school last week. Margorie Cummings from No 6 is mentioned. Roy Hegeman of Lawrence and family spent Sunday evening at H B Axe residence.
An advertisement touts Bowles Mentho Sulphur cream as a quick relief for fiery eczema. It claims germ destroying properties soothe itching cool irritation and heal skin to a clear smooth condition. Readers are urged to trial the product and send in the coupon.
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