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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1926
Page
4
The Topeka Journals report William Allen White criticizing Governor Paden for appointing a weak public utilities board. The piece questions rail interests, noting Santa Fe's funding of a new station at Fanporia and scepticism about the journal’s stance.
The piece surveys political aims of Ma Ferguson and Jack Walton with vindication themes in Texas and Oklahoma, notes Kansas Governor bids, and covers French finance instability as the franc slides and cabinet reshuffles. It also cites Kansas City water-rate concerns amid aging plant repair needs.
The text notes a swing away from recent prison reform toward harsher practices as Delaware restores the whipping post and New York debates returning to older punitive methods. It mentions cities operating their own utilities and Kansas City’s unique position, plus a broader debate on world court reservations affecting American policy.
From our old files George M Richards formerly editor of the Lawrence Look Out was married last Sabbath to M Hattie M Parker of Wellsville Councilman Richards of the Fifth Ward resigns to take effect when successor chosen and qualified North Side Hens Tastmaster Walker recovering Mr Robert Hither candidate for Justice of the Peace L P Maton away on state duty Prof Smith praised Miss Clara Bligh heads to Washington For Sale a frame house eight rooms one half cash price $1.20 now
Twenty five years ago the Spanish War Journal features Will Anity with a two column writeup of Puba experiences. Mrs W A Martin hosts the Birthday Club at her home and plans a southern trip stopping in Houston. Oscar Poehler and Iam G H Edward W Flintam were noted. Robbery rumors surround a jew el bed and a 1000 deposit in a designated spot. Republican primaries opened quietly with A I Selig nominated for Mayor. U G T Lodge elected officers. several initiates listed. Mesdames Campelly Wellborn Jenkins Andrews Henley to entertain at Wesshivenrien church parlors next Saturday.
A section highlights Sir Leo Chiozza Money and others in public life. Chiozza Money, a Liberal MP for North Northamptonshire and later East Northamptonshire, helped overhaul the Board of Trade returns and served as Lloyd George’s private secretary. The report notes broad achievements in statistics and politics. It also mentions a shipbuilding record at Newport News with nine ships to be launched within three hours, drawing thirty thousand attendees.
Kansas state game officials led by Warden J B Doze restocked about five thousand quail under a cooperative program with the Izak Walton League and other groups. Birds were distributed to ninety counties to bolster game, feed farmers, and control weeds by eating weed seeds. The shipment came from south of the Rio Grande and was inspected after crossing Mescalero Island to Kansas distribution points. Public funds supported the import, with stock destined for farmers and sportsmen statewide.
The article notes the 92 year old Dr Charles W. Emeritus, a respected Harvard educator and former president emeritus, passing away on the last day of the anniversary year. It references his stature as one of America's leading educators and marks his long career and contributions.
A critical review notes Possession by Louis Bromfield is dense with characters and shifting scenes. Ellen Tolliver is a driven small town girl who leverages every chance to study in New York and Paris while seeking wealth fame and love. The piece praises Bromfield's realism and contrasts it with the heroine's compromises and ultimate choices.
A Lawrence bookshop lists top five fiction and non fiction titles praised by readers and critics. Anna Parrish’s Perennial Bachelor gains praise while Anita Loos Gentlemen Prefer Blondes remains popular. Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis sparks renewed interest after the author’s visit.
The annual circus season will be trimmed as parades and some European performers are canceled due to traffic and distance. Most big circuses travel with large crews, while animal trainers stay active daily to keep acts sharp. Early openings are set for April with several circuses listed by location and owners.
United Brethren Church announces Rev Victor H Kelley will preach Sunday at 7 45 pm and student pastor Kelley returns to assist Rev Tester man. First Baptist hosts campus discussion with University groups led by Penn John Ever and men’s Univ class on attitudes toward women open to interested students. Baptism talk last night by Brother Bunn framed baptism as obedience to the gospel and entry into Christ by faith for remission of sins.
A reader notes Mrs Flavia Camp Canfield, 80, wrote Around the World at 80 and sent a complimentary copy to the city. She once lived in Lawrence where her husband was tied to the University. The piece reflects on library demand for travel and craft books, Boy Scout Hand Book, games, patterns, and How to Campfire guides used by girls and kindergartners.
Cleanses from sin and new life in Christ described with Sunday services including preaching worship baptizing in a church baptistry. Today in Washington notes report Senate and House activity, Muscle Shoals committee testimony on independent offices bill, farm relief hearings, and college notes detailing students’ program led by Ray Redding.
In the Goft-Hud son Motor Co office Ray Thiry moves to Kansasity next Monday to join the First National Bank. Miss Petz's arithmetic class prepared students for exams this week. Marie Schellhorn becomes a stenographer for the Municipal Reference Bureau. George Madden spent the weekend in Kansas City. A civil service stenography exam was conducted by local examiner Brown. A clerical exam training class is preparing for April tests. The LB C spring term starts April 5. An Detroit office building project seeks 200 janitors and porters.
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