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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1926

Page

4

Kansas Farmers Face Price Pressure With Good Harvest Ahead

Experts at the State Agricultural College say Kansas may see lower prices for crops if a normal harvest occurs, as prices on unraised products hold firm. A Kansas farm bureau president notes ample supply tends to reduce farmer earnings while benefiting consumers statewide. The piece urges civic spring cleanup in Lawrence, urging residents to remove winter rubble and tidy yards to welcome visitors and improve town pride.

State Agricultual College Kan Kansas State Farm Buréau Aespéech

Byrd Pole Report Accepted by Naval Authorities

Naval authorities accept Commander Byrd's polar flight report as authentic and accurate, reinforcing Byrd's fame as a careful explorer. The Amundsen expedition faces similar scrutiny, with both journeys likely to corroborate each other’s records. Also noted is a German plot claim as unconvincing and ongoing U.S. prohibition enforcement efforts following recent congressional action.

Byrd Navy Amundsen Nole

Britain Faces Uncertain Rail Strike Impact on Legislation

The article describes urgent concerns over a potential revolutionary strike and the railroad labor bill favored by major railways. It notes difficulties in passing farm legislation, contrasting smoother approval for the labor bill, while British strike coverage hints at pressure but lacks clear reasons.

Old Home Town Notes From Lawrence 25 Years Ago

A lively Lawrence column recalls a large San Juan party leaving by train, local graduations, a Sabbath School gathering with May Harris, the Nellie May yacht trip, Cherokee pupil studying here, real estate firms opening opposite the State Bank, soda fountains booming, automobile orders, and a Locomobile arrival. Also mention of Miss Criss piano recital and various town doings.

San Juan Lawrence Gleason Col Hldridge Spencer Gould Crites Leeper Doddard Walters Puckett T L. van Dusen Tosh Cincinnatii Electrc Medical College John Penny Illinois Anna C. Redding Sioux City Iowa Episcopal Church May Harris Kentucky Street Harris White's Nushmer Nellie May Ross Abbie Noyes Talequah Griffith & Co State Bank Joe Keller Ganitha Co Zai Journal Cirers Messrs White Wooster Land Spyeral Thacher and Stephens Pattersor Britta Howell and Wilbur J. W. O'Bryan Kansas State Atlent McQueen Senator Horley Burton Massachusetts Street TL HH Pierce Agency C.F. Roberts Taneka

Real Estate Transfers and Abridged Notices

Grace M Jetmore and husband transfer lot 12 block 25 Sinclair's addition to Lawrence to Walter FE Wilsom for 500 dollars. Jacob Millbury transfers lots 3 and 4 in block 170 Eudora to Charles Gabriel for 2422 dollars. H MacLaren transfers a plot near Fifteenth and Kermont to Calvin G Avkins for 1400 dollars. Mrs Matie B Jones and husband transfer the east 33 feet of ten lots 29 to 38 in block 88 Lecompton to L A Passauer for 10 dollars. The Crown Prince of Sweeden will visit America and is described as an archaeologist musician athlete and religious leader in his country. Sae ee Star and Horseshoe in air tight packages six lie cuts for 73g from Dunmire 418 Mass Adv.

Grace M. Jetmore Walter FE. Wilsom Sinclair’s Lawrence Jacob Millbury Charles Gabriel Eudora H. MacLaren Calvin G. Vkins Fifteenth and Kermont Mrs. Matie B. Jones L. A. Passauer Lecompton Sweeden America

Statewide Picnic Attracts Kansas Farmers In Emporia

Emporia hosts a state wide picnic at Soden’s Grove this weekend with several hundred farmers camping. The event features athletic contests dancing and musical entertainment plus political addresses by candidates for state office. Speakers include ex Gov Jonathan Davis and John Tromble with others from Lyon county and Emporia State Teachers College.

Emporia Kansas Soden's Grove Farmers Union Frank O. Lowden Inois Lowden Charles Day The the _ Lyon county. Farmers Union Progriver

James Henry Thomas and the rise of a Labour leader

James Henry Thomas, president of the National Union of Railway Men, rose from errand boy to engine cleaner and locomotive engineer on the Great Western Railway. He became a Privy Councillor and leading Labour Party figure, guiding a powerful labor coalition while favoring conciliation for peaceful settlements.

James Henry Thomas National Union of Railway Men of England Labor Greal Great Britain Wales Great Western Railway Britain House of Commons New O Thomas

National Hospital Day Observance and Hindenburg Anniversary

Today marks the first anniversary of Field Marshal von Hindenburg as President of the German Republic and National Hospital Day, a nationwide observance to highlight hospital services and needs. Also noted is the birth centenary of Alexander Roberts, a Scottish divine who argued Jesus often used Greek in public teaching. In New Orleans, millers and machinery manufacturers assemble for the Interstate Cotton show, while in Washington the McFadden banking bill faces the Senate as the House turns to other farm relief measures.

Washington McFadden Senate House

Paroled Scoop Bateson Renews Flight From Law

Parolee Scoop Bateson who had been released weeks earlier to attend his grandfather’s funeral is sought by county officers after jumping his parole. He had served three months of a sentence for liquor felonies and is now missing, with authorities tracking him from Tong noxie to Lawrence area.

Scoop” Bateson Sorvinogigartauin Judee Huh

Baldwin News Socials and Guests at Baker University

Baldwin residents and visitors shared a busy week with Mother’s Day gatherings. Mrs A O Beach from Topeka and Nadine Beach attended events at Baker University while Danberry’s Mr and Mrs J P T Delong hosted relatives. Multiple mentions of visits, church and club activities, a christening in Chicago, and health updates from Mrs Hill and others populate a lively social scene.

A. O. Beach Topeka Nadine Beach Baker University Iivem J. PT. DeLong Danberry de“ Long Robert L. McHenry T. O. Cunningham Kansas City Kans Thomas Zeta Chi Clarenes E. Holcombe Baldwin Lofa Ralph, Price Chicago Fle John Runyen John William M. Runbeth Toa Tittebure Baker and Washburn Trist Mama Hill Memorial Hospital Lawrence Ward Ars

Baldwin News Highlights Local Events and School Activities

Local residents report health updates and family news as Fern receives care at home. Walter Molby ships merry go rounds to Low Point and New Jersey, while Baldwin schools place orders for playground equipment. At the high school program students perform piano violin and vocal solos, the art exhibit impresses, and the library hosts a spring sale. Community groups plan Children’s Day, the First Methodist church considers service changes, and local clubs prepare for upcoming events and trips.

Fern W. F. Davis Walter. Molby Wichita Molby R. M. Houston Jennie Dillon Low Point Byonne Patterson N. J Baldwin Parent-Teachers ‘Association Dorothy Anderson Rachel Wilson Jimmy Brown Wannetta Sowers Grace Huey Lois Dean Betty Kright Virgil Vaughn Etla Haeth Baker Art Department First Methodist Isaac F. Edwards Joplin Joy Whitney Alpha Owens Baker The Library Association Frank Zoellner Clara Robert Will Brecenmith W. Allan Gr Hd O.F Clarene Lave Fourth Fry Expec Henry Myers Mont Kansas Mey Vof Forth Women Club Wiggam

Tonganonie PTA to elect officers at final meeting

The last PTA meeting of the year will be in the high school Friday May 14. Officers for the coming year will be elected. A financial report will be presented. The article notes the PTA's role in securing eight teachers for the grade school and funding for a new piano in the high school auditorium.

P. T Amon E. Wilson, Jr Myers E F. Ratliff Amosson Wilfred Dorney Oliver Myers Aoe Aid Hall Lawrence Leavenworth Clara’ Higdon Miss Kerr Tonganoxie Foster Laming Congregational Ladies Aid R. Bullimore Flo,Carter J. A. McArthur W. Fe Zoellner Amos .E. Wilson Leonard E. Hazen T. BE. O Topeka Baldwin Holton Marie Wager Anna Emma Myers W. E.nevin Roy Woolfe

Real Estate Board to Meet. Utilities Officials Tour Basin

View Welter Equipment Co and city officials including Commissioner Carman and Superintendent Lehrein traveled to Kansas City and Olathe to inspect the new settling basin at the local water plant. The Lawrence Real Estate Board will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the board office. Rob Martin is out of the board.

Welter. Equipment. Co Public Utilities WR. Lehreiner Wwateriag Works Kansas City Moe Olathe Real Estate Board Lawrence Real Estate Board Bike and I Ted Rob Martin

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