Journal World front page notes Kansas city status and requests
Lawrence Kansas diary page from May 4 1925 reports subscription rates and delivery reminders for the Journal World. It mentions newspaper offices in Lawrence and Chicago New York and lists postal handling details. A short local item notes farmers petitioning for bus speed regulation near Wichita and hints at a name change for the state.
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Associated Press
Ispedia
Bureau OF Ciay
Postoffice
Lawrence
Kansas
Women and the ballot sparks debate on voter indifference
A Brazilian feminist visitor argues that delays in granting women suffrage stem from women's indifference to voting. The piece notes many men also abstain, with no strong push for compulsory voting. It references U S attitudes, reactions to suffrage, and broader social implications while touching on related political news and a broader discussion on civic participation.
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Dona Bertha Tutz
Brazil
United States
Events Snapshot From Various 1920s Era Notices
A collage of local items mentions Lincoln’s burial anniversary at Springfield, Geneva arms conference, a new Padlock Court in New York with liquor cases, and a grand jury in Washington over Teapot Dome leasing. It also reports arrests for drunken driving, irregular license tags, car theft concerns, a bound-over hearing for a stabbing, lodge receptions, highway speeding fines, partition suits, a tuberculosis clinic, and a Rankin’s Drag Store pest eradicating effort.
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Abraham Lincoln
Spring Field
Hester
League of Nations
Geneva
Federal Administration of Justice
New York
Washington
Teapot Dome
Elk Hills
Naval Oil Reserve
FSS
Thomas
Adjustments and impact on Lawrence music week funding
Financial support for the Lawrence music week must be secured or broadcasts will vanish. Kansas City gambling slots lose federal court protection, aiding promoters less. Lawrence saw only brief visitation relief as business owners kept things moving. General Hindenburg appeals to European leaders amid monarchy debates. Last week was best yet, but this week belongs to the boys, who skip parades, signaling quieter personal affairs.
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Lawrence
Avith Radio
Kansas City
Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood Career Highlighted
Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood, promoted to the highest British rank, is noted for a long career from Sandhurst entry in 1882 through service in South Africa India and Europe. He led the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli and commanded Australian forces in France, famed as The Soul of Anzac.
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William Birdwood
Italy
Forges
India
Sandhurst
Royal Scots Fusiliers
South Africa
Europe
Lord Kitchener
William
Lillstarre Gallipoli
France
Anzac
Balfour Opens Jewish University at Kansas Relays
Report of Balfour opening a Jewish university at the Kansas Relays amid other athletics. The item mentions endurance by the relay team and references community church events including Mothers Day observances and local religious services at Snyder Memorial church.
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Kansas
Beginning next Sunday Rev Bleck preaches on Teachings of Jesus
The First Presbyterian Church schedules a series of sermons beginning next Sunday with Rev E A Bleck of the Fir? Presbyterian church guiding sessions on the Teachings of Jesus. May events include occasions on Cod, Himself, Maen, Sin, and The Judgment. other items cover church programs, Christian Endeavor activities, and quarterly sessions. Church groups note meetings and addresses by Mrs McKenzie and Mrs Hull, with special messages from visiting delegates. Plymouth Congregational observance of Mother's Day highlights opening exercises and church school programs.
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First Presbyterian Church
E. A. Bleck
Fir Presbyterian Church
Praid
Jesus
Jupeaeene Oasiss
Kingdasta Gat
Ryature
Mathers’ Council Aetas
Waldo Shultz
Ter
J. L. Meyer
Diniary Christian Endeavor Society
McKenzie
United Presbyterian Cine
Fotlonth
Cunningham
Sinc
Ehapel
Missionary Society
Linold
Leavyly
Hull Wes Kety
Cane Renin B . Chell
NM Jenger
Plymouth Congregational
Sancay
Persoua
Mother's Bay
Fragmented Youth Quiz At Louisiana Lutheran Church Lirey
The Ss Society led by Dakiene’s group holds a session at 724 Louisiana nity Lutheran Church. The event centers on youth customs, songs, music, and a Sunday morning quiz with questions about local church life and rites.
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Ube
Dakiene
Ss Society
Louisiana
Nity Lutheran Church
Ruadem
Jindquist
Haskell Seriyon
R. Lind
Fiery incident injures several as city counts losses
Injuries and large losses reported after a fiery event in the city. Officials tally widespread damage and the blaze affected multiple structures, with authorities continuing investigations and inventorying casualties and displaced residents.
Lawrence Council Plans Mother's Day Service at Congregational
A Lawrence Council of Religion Education report outlines church attendance by age and race, lists the ten largest attendance churches, and announces a Mother Day program at the Congregational church this Sunday at 3 30 PM. The event features a reception earlier in the day, student performances, and honors the Mothers Day theme with local youth participation and community leaders in attendance.
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T Surmlay
Tm Lawrence
University
Tollow
First Christian
Trymouth
Baptist
West Side
Presbyteria Evangelical
North Side
Cheisus Lutheran
Tale
Pin ‘ Chri Methodist Ist
West Sic
Mathers Ste
Marsh
Baldwin 1 School Hosts Evening Sessions and Local Visits
Wednesday evenings feature activities at Baldwin 1 School Centenery Halls with April 13. L E Hoover and M C Stevens visited Kansas. DeSoto pupil Ellen Alenin spent time with aunt Murphy at the central office. Carl Peay, Rame Deay and others traded stock on Wednesday. Vincent Leighlin and Kamil visited Fred Laughin’s home Sunday in Vinland. Roy Jameson and family spent Sunday in Lawrence. Lem Sturdy and Edna with Mr and Mrs 7H at A Andrews Sunday. Mrs Roy Waldron returned to Lawrence after a few days with relatives. Professor Case and punis were noted.
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Ellen Alenin
DeSoto
Murphy
Carl Peay
Rame Deay
Fred Griffie
Pauline
Vinland
John Leighlin
Kamil
Fred Laughin
Roy Jameson
Sumiay
Lawrence
Lem Sturdy
Edna
A. Andrews
K. Stevens
James Massey
Baldwin
Roy Waldron
Lawrences
Professor Case
Punis
Diamond Dye Ad Promises Beautiful Color For Fabrics
An old advertisement touts “Diamond Dyes” as a beautiful color option with guaranteed fastness. Instructions claim easy dipping in cold water or boiling for permanent hues. Directions fit a wide range of fabrics from lingerie to draperies, urging readers to ask their druggist about the product.
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Yue Font
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Bryan Holmes
U. 1
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Hanna
Jehannant O'Brien
Stephen Speicher
Bd Holmes
Lois O'Brien
Wilbur Jel
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L'R A. Cade
Vander Flower
Craig
Jennie Stevens
Eitock
Mael Day
Ruth Fred
Gottst Berneica
Sponser
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L. E. Hoover
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