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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1926
Page
3
Local notice discusses subscription rates and delivery details for the Journal World. It covers city primary law debates in Johnson County and the effect of allowing independents in general elections. The piece notes potential issues with candidate numbers and voter choice under the commission form.
A youth movement speaker at the University of Kansas faced no harassment and spoke freely on pacifism. The piece argues youth ideals endure across ages, that engagement tightens beliefs, and that reform attempts face limited avenues, while noting the enduring tension between aspiration and practical reality.
The piece reflects on a long dream of global peace and notes a cautious U S role in the Chile Peru dispute. It mentions W P Lambertson accusing Congressman Tincher of dismissing farmer remedies, and hints at revived city politics as primaries approach and local issues loom.
Local items report Charles Winters of T. Bullen and Co now ill in Ohio under physician care. Mrs Winters rushed to his bedside with Hon. Geo A Crawford to discuss map work with the Surveyor General. A Lawrence youth Frank Harper injures hand and foot drilling a cellar. treatment by Dr. Lewis followed by travel to Raymund and Harry Livingston in Newton Kansas.
Twenty five years ago the first announcement of the University of Kansas commencement program was made this afternoon. Edward E. Slosson from the class of 1890 will deliver the address on June 4. Mrs Rebecca Smith entertains friends, and a farewell gathering for Miss Warren was held yesterday. Prof Carr guided electrical engineering students to visit the telephone office.
George Willis Ritchey, American astronomer renowned for telescope design, will construct in Paris a telescope over twice as large as any existing. Ohio native, began teaching in Chicago, later instructed practical astronomy at the University of Chicago and oversaw Yerkes Observatory construction. He also served the Carnegie Institute and earned the Jansen gold medal for design.
The article notes Joseph Zentmaier and Vincent d Indy birthdays, a Grass Valley tablet unveiling for the WCTU organization, the Oxford Cambridge boat race on the Thames, and a new million dollar city hall cornerstone in St Joseph Missouri with former governor A M Dockery delivering the speech.
Paris reports Premier Briand set to turn sixty four the next day. The piece traces his late start and quick rise from deputy to premier, notes his early Socialist ties and stance on church state separation, and touches on Montre Carlo magnate Basil Zaharoff. It also previews peace congress plans in Europe, with talks of suffrage, university women, and demolition of barriers amidst Montmartre and Montparnasse quirks.
A look back at recent popular novels shows a decline in sex appeal with spring bringing best sellers lacking lurid content. Lawrence book dealers note varied reader demand, while officials curb explicit titles. Readers favor literary merit in works like The Green Hut and Soundings, with classics and new novels drawing interest.
A mixed review column railroaded with opinions on novels and nonfiction. Thurlow’s book is slammed for its gender themes and tasteless portrayal. Elsie Janis publishes two works, and Charles Norris receives a promotional pamphlet on his wife Kathleen Norris’s tale of Pig Iron. Riders on the Wind is optioned for film. The Hounds of Spring climbs with a large print run. Jeffrey Farnel’s The High Adventure highlights bare-knuckles action. the page also notes Lawrence’s best sellers and a new Frank Blackmar history text. A five volume outline of civilization is announced, with monthly releases and no review copies until completion.
The City Library receives a ten volume set titled Encyclopedia of Architecture Carpentry and Building donated by J H Lehman and published by the American School of Correspondence. The gift aids beginners and travelers with numerous titles on travel planning and global customs. Library staff note growing club interest in programs across travel history fiction and civic topics.
The Presbyterian chorus of the University of Kansas to perform Dubois sacral cantata The Seven Last Words of Christ with a 40-voice ensemble in new vestments. Soloists Trene Peabody Eugene Christy WB Downing and others will accompany on violin cello piano and organ. KFKU will broadcast the program led by Dean T M Swarthout at 745 PM tomorrow.
The House weighs miscellaneous measures including debt settlement for On tarian and farm relief hearing continues in committee. Mrs. D I Gould has been sent home after a serious operation at the local hospital, while Mrs. H E Johnson, age 74, enjoyed a first plane ride. Atlantic City salt water taffy now in Reese's Drug Stores with small packs 10c and pound boxes 65.
Members from Lawrence and nearby towns joined a party to Bonner Springs to conduct a district school of instruction. The group included Mrs Bert Dale and many others from Wichita Yates Center Eureka Cherryvale Smith Center and more.
University of Kansas schedules several class and group reunions for commencement week. Classes of 1901 1924 and groups including 1972 13 14 15 1893 04 95 96 and all grads before 1880 are invited. Mortar Board Tor chapter YMCA K Girls and YWCA cabinet reunions set for June 6 7 and 7 30 a.m. Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Gamma Delta sororities also planned. Vinland grade school to host program and supper March 20 led by Mary A Norris.
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