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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1927
Page
4
The Journal World issue reports news briefs and editorials from Lawrence Kansas, including political mentions of Hamilton and Reed, notes on flood control debate, Kansas and Oklahoma baseball, and local obituaries. It highlights editorials from Topeka papers and recalls Wallace Johnson a long Kansas publisher.
Capt William A Rankin returns home in good health after five months in Washington Philadelphia and eastern cities. J J Watson cuts maples to favor elms on Henry and Mississippi streets. Vermont street end described as a frog pond. Musician comment references 1 000 000 16 base musicians. About five hundred trees planted on University campus. Summerfield and Grove two men traveled to Chicago. W K H Lamon returns to Lawrence to resume photography. Historical Society pamphlet issued detailing organization objects and collections with Kansas references including Ottawa Laws and Gospel by Rev Jotham Meeker 1850 and lists of wall deeds now published in the state.
Twenty five years ago social life in Lawrence featured Miss Margaret Perkins and Miss Ova Griesa hosting an informal dance at Perkins home. Miss May Walton celebrated her birthday with friends at 836 Vermont, while Mrs J L Morris departed for surgery in Topeka hospital. W R Carter won Santa Fe shop contracts in Topeka and Santa Fe office project at Santa Coloma. Congressman J D Bowersock reported Senate committee action boosting Lawrence building funds. Marshall C T K Prentice began his thirty ninth term as Lawrence police chief.
In today’s news Hon Louis Alexander Tascher eau, premier of Quebec for seven years, is a central figure as the election unfolds. Born at Quebec City and educated at Laval University, he rose from lawyer to minister of Public Works and Labour, then attorney general, before guiding the province’s government and succeeding Sir Lomer Gouin in 1920. The piece also mentions National Window Display Week declared by the Window Display Advertising Association and the ongoing National Board…
United Press dispatch reports Soviet Russia moving to local option to curb vodka consumption. A decree allows towns to prohibit strong drinks by popular vote, while cafes theaters and social centers face bans on sale. Forty percent vodka permits remain in some areas amid rising expenditures and consumption.
Kansas exported goods valued at 27,772,302 in 1928, down from 34,272,793 in 1925, with lard and wheat products among the top items. National totals fell to 4,712,533,066, a drop of 105,488,429 from the prior year, as eleven states posted decreases and New York led with 76,249,769 in exports.
A tornado in Hutchinson Kansas debunked the ancient city at a river confluence myth that a town at a junction of streams escapes twisters. The storm damaged Hutchinson and mirrored Wichita lore of river junctions. Text also notes hardware sales and Russian alcohol statistics in unrelated snippets.
A fragment from a historical newspaper quotes Ma lamenting the lack of appreciation for her efforts. Police context appears, with a partial note about credits or cooperation and an unresolved ending.
Frank C. Emerson, a University of Michigan graduate, traveled to Wyoming in 1844 after leaving the railroad. He bought a six-gallon hat, rode 100 miles on horseback, became La Cogz town merchant and postmaster, surveyed the Saratoga and Encampment railroad route, moved into irrigation project work, state engines, and in last fall defeated Mrs. Neelie Taylor Ross, the first woman governor.
Metropolitan life sketches the city scene with ticket agents at Grand Central and a chatter of Buffalo change over eight years. A subway vignette follows a downcast woman with bobbed hair and faded makeup, hinting at urban pressures and the weariness of street life.
In fragmented lines, a statement refers to inquiries about attire of Aina and notes that her other garments were in a state of woe or ruin. The wording is garbled but centers on clothing and distress linked to Aina.
In Great Bend Kansas on May 16 the AP reports a colony of wood eating ants, likely from California, infesting a downtown business district building. Landlords fear fires caused by infestations and are mounting drastic efforts to rout the pests, as tiny ants invade windows, sunlit areas, and goldfish bowls, alarming property owners.
A middle aged refined woman exits a car, her hands clutching a handkerchief and a tote as she avoids eye contact, while a tense moment unfolds.
University of Oregon infirmary staff Dr Wilmoth Osborng and Dr Fred N Miller report women show healthier development and lower overweight rates. Among 170 students, 17 percent of girls overweight vs higher male rates. 44 percent of women in good condition compared with 39 percent of men. Eugene area April 28. Nearby, A H Peters remains confined after January 10 automobile accident, improving slowly and unable to walk yet.
Miss Mary Lanahin led the Bleakley school last day program with guests including Mr and Mrs Joe epiphill and family. Local families such as the McSlade Sandefur Bleakley and Stanwix households attended. The Oakridge 4 H Club will hold a food sale at Dik Brox on Saturday May 14 and plans to send a delegate to a Manhattan 4 H event in June. Donations requested through Elizabeth Randle and others.
A fragmented May listings page shows musical events and social notices across cities. Highlights include an Atlantic City organ recital a studio recital and a fashion show while Detroit schedules dinner events and radio mentions with various ads and column notes.
The page outlines a broad 1960 radio schedule with stations WEAF WJZ WRC and others listing opera nights orchestras dance bands and piano recitals. It includes program names such as Summertime, Uncle Wip's roll call, bedtime stories and Edison concert. Hours span daytime to late night with multiple stations and regions noted.
William Henry Fleisher, born September 22 1843 in Manheim Pennsylvania died May 1 1927 in Kansas City Missouri at age 83 years 8 months 9 days. Civil War veteran served three and a half years as a corporal dismissed with honors. Married Julianna Beck March 9 1866 in Lima Carroll County Illinois. two daughters born, both preceded him in death. Lived farming then hardware, moved to Excelsior Springs Missouri, Lawrence Kansas, then Kansas City Missouri about 20 years ago. Active in church, Sunday school superintendent, lifelong church member. Survived by wife Julianna. granddaughter Thelma Stoddard. son-in-law Mr Stoddard. brother George P Fleisher Columbus Georgia. sister Mrs Sarah Hollingsworth Woonsocket South Dakota. many friends. Burial in Lawrence at Oak Hill Cemetery.
A fragmented note mentions a figure or id Kemal 000 linked to a brother grand mas event. Readable bits are sparse. no clear date location people or organizations emerge. Further context is needed to form a complete news item.
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