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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1925
Page
4
The readable fragments reference a legal notice or proclamation with phrases about republication, rights reserved, and ecclesiastical citations. It mentions a bureau, laws, commissions, and funding notes, with scattered biblical references and unclear individuals or places.
Fragmented text discusses evolution theory and life’s origin. It references debates on gradualism, the appearance of simple life forms, and the influence of ideas in Europe amid wartime context.
In Lawrence and Fort Scott, arcade machines face injunctions amid mayoral and city attorney actions. Fort Scott reports machines operating despite the injunction while Lawrence questions enforcement and the city moves to halt illegal gaming.
Editorial notes Lawrence as the oldest drug store west of the Mississippi. It argues the point is not age but the rarity of any drug store in towns, replaced by mixed businesses combining jewelry hardware books china and restaurants with patent medicine.
Elmer Sperry, electrical engineer and inventor, elected to the National Academy of Sciences. He studied at Fisk University and began a company manufacturing electrical devices. He designed and patented devices used in lamps and slunamos, later manufacturing a gyroscopic stabilizer used in naval and aerial compasses to improve operator safety.
A local church discussion blends respect for the past with a focus on future growth as ministers highlight the spirit of freedom. Talks cover Jesus teachings about God, the Father, and the meaning of atonement, with Sunday services and study groups planned.
Fimberjack evangelist ed Rev B F Ludy will return in July to aid Rev B F Ludy in a large revival at the First Evangelical church Tenth Generous rests. A 1000-seat lawn location planned. Esther Burgert supervised Junior Christian Endeavor. Sunday program highlights include Sunday School lessons, Christian Endeavor Hour led by Miss Gish, and a midweek prayer meeting at 8:00 o clock. Public welcome and church work described as significant.
The Lawrence council reports Sunday school attendance across 2 Children 954 Young People 6.2 Students 229 and adults 77, totaling 2788 with 2579 white and 204 colored. Largest adult classes are First Christian mixed and First Christian women, with Methodist and Congregational groups also listed. Educational Committee plans Vocational Bible School starting Wednesday October 4, with most teachers secured and materials ordered.
Community notes recount visits and gatherings among Yarnold Stull families. Mr and Mrs W O Bidinger and others spent Sunday at Will Murphy home. Several families attended events in Lawrence. Opal Shaw to teach at Yarnold school next term. Public sale planned by L Lawson to move to Lawrence. W M S of Stull held monthly church meeting Thursday.
The text records an election determining officers including President Mrs Ish Houk Vice President Mrs W C Wufficable Treasurer Mrs C J Kraft Recording Secretary Mrs Albert Hildenbrands Corresponding Secretary Mrs T Wendland and President Mrs Wendland. It also notes extensive social visits and relatives gathering from Topeka Pleasant Grove Nebraska and Lecompton with numerous family names and home visits across several days.
Fragmentary note describes a Monday afternoon in Topeka with Mrs Heil and references graduation expectations involving Gustafson and others.
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