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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
4
The Lawrence Kansas newspaper page from May 12, 1925 discusses subscription rates, office contact details, and editorial notes. It mentions Jonathan Avis tied to Topeka court and a potential gubernatorial run, highlighting Democratic interest and political context.
The United States signals it may accept French funds toward debt if offered while stressing no settlement will be tied to third country debts or German reparations. France seeks to fund restoration using German payments, a strategy the U S counters as not conditional. Officials deny US responsibility for Dawes plan while noting political ties to European arrangements.
A columnist notes Hindenburg’s temperate remarks since taking office and speculates on Germany’s future under his rule. World opinion may influence German welfare, while the Berlin parade ban on brass bands prompts questions about inauguration legality. US visa and South American travel issues surface in the broader drama.
Congressman Davey argues that expanding cultivation will become the main agricultural study in the United States. He notes vast untapped land equals Illinois and predicts that once cultivated, preserving soil and affordable fertilizers will determine how many Americans can be fed. He warns of limited years left to farm without returning nutrients.
William G. Lee, long head of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen since 1909, seeks re election at the triennial Cleveland convention. An Illinois native and former brakeman, he rose through union ranks after early work on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Union Pacific lines.
Today many historic happenings unfold across cities. The St Louis Gymnastic Society begins a week long fifth anniversary celebration. Des Moines hosts the Supreme Council session of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Alberta hosts the eighteenth Alberta Musical Festival in Lethbridge. New York opens the third international police conference with heads of major city police departments attending. In Palmyra a Farm Bureau meeting organizes under Mrs B A Hammond as president and Mrs Bart Black as vice president. Several local leaders and committees are listed with meeting plans and membership notes.
Topeka May 12 Hotels and restaurants that meet Kansas state hotel commission rules will receive red seals of honor from Phil E Zimmerman state hotel commissioner. The seals signal high standards of safety and service and allow awardees to advertise their status in travel magazines. Gold seals are already used by some municipalities, but this is the first state effort to issue such awards.
Jailed suspect, J. C. Wilson, arrested yesterday in connection with an attempted theft of W. R. B. Green’s car, was held at the city jail and to be turned over to county authorities today. A charge of attempting to steal Green’s war will be placed against him.
Local column recounts social visits and events in Independence and Hopewell. Clyde Baer and family acquired two shepherd pups for twins. Arline Foster visited, acompañied by Mrs. Foster and Kermit to Topeka and Kansas City. Farm Bureau formed by ten ladies, officers elected, June meeting planned, and community activities detailed along with visits to Baldwin, Lawrence, and nearby towns.
A writeup of neighbors and families gathering for dinners and visits across Elk County. Mentioned are John Hammond and Mrs Til and daughter Mops rnie, the Snyders and their daughter, the Suttons returning from Elk County, Bert Sutton’s help with a Kansas City connection, Dimple Tucker and friends, WS Black with Albert Dyer, Miss Edith Williams, Miss Trainees Shears, and Baldwin E. Yekle’s loss of a brother. Union folks met at High Prairie with President B A Hammond presiding. A talk covered a trip to Pleasant Valley and planned visits to Roscoe and nearby areas, with refreshments served by committees.
Mr and Mrs Charley Gilliland and children visited Johnie Hotrell home Sunday afternoon. Walter Dyer from Kansas City helped farm work this week. Dan Johanning and son Frank motored to Baldwin. A regular township meeting initiated members. A Kansas City stat representative visited neighborhood. Several families, including Florys Montgomerys Gillilands and Johanns, were seen visiting various homes and farms throughout the week.
Saturday events feature high school play and minstrel show with Prof. P leading cast. Mrs. Clyde Gibbens hosts Sunday gathering for Mrs. Emma Hoge near town. Odd Fellows celebrate founders day with a community program. Ladies Aid hosts birthday party for Mrs. Sarah Baughman at Mrs. OL Faughman’s home. High school seniors plan concert and one act play. if rain, a second night moves to Tuesday. Miss Regi Young returns to town to teach. Mr. Saylor and Dr. Maust noted in social updates.
The Hesper Farm Bureau women held their regular meeting at the Academy on Friday afternoon with Mrs. G. J. Yotaw among the attendees. Guests included Anna Varian a student at W. E. Gugilner and Mr. Jewett ranscomb from Pratt Kansas visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Henley.
The column records demonstrations on sickness care and fly traps, a dress-making meeting in Lawrence, and a Roscoe schoolhouse meeting of the Eudora Farmers Union with talks by Mettien the elevator manager. It lists numerous local visits, dinners, illnesses, injuries, births, and farming events across Lawrence, Ekis City, and Endora, noting a May 45 meeting and various social gatherings.
Sunday gatherings centered on the Whaley and Abels households with numerous Kansas City and Butler visitors. In Eudora Rural High auditorium, Dr. W. O. Mendenhall of Friends University spoke to a packed crowd as country residents travelled far, highlighting 21 graduates with 14 from rural areas.
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