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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1926
Page
6
Manila dispatch reports about 500 Moro outlaws in Lanao province escaping into the mountains after a series of clashes with Philippine constabulary. Several forts were taken with few casualties, but the constabulary suffered losses and the number of dead among the Moros remains uncertain.
The Peoples State Bank of Lawrence reports assets exceeding 1.2 million dollars with deposits over 1.036 million. Cash for legal reserve stands near 461 thousand, capital 50 thousand, surplus 100 thousand, and undivided profits 18 thousand. Managers emphasize careful handling, strong patron interests, and solid banking practices.
A May 20 statement for the State Bank of Lecomp ton lauds its financial health. It reports three dollars in backing for every dollar of capital stock, a surplus equal to capital, undivided profits exceeding both, deposits near 153000, and cash reserves plus bonds around 65000. The bank’s sound management reflects well on officers and the community.
The film Brown of Harvard shows Friday and Saturday at the Varsity theatre. It follows a college student with Yale and Harvard meeting on the gridiron as the climax. Starring William Haines Mary Brian Jack Pickford and Francis X Bushman Jr. Glero Dickenson arranged the engagement for student viewings before home leaving.
Indiana town hosts hurried wedding talk as Falton of Lecompton attends commencement. Lawrence Choral Union holds annual picnic at South Park. Eudora schools close with grade and high school picnics and staff summer plans. Several residents attend events in Kansas City and Topeka while others move homes and schools prepare for next year.
L. H. Menger announced his candidacy for reelection as Probate Judge under Republican nomination at the primaries. He is in his third term, praised for courteous service and sound judicial knowledge, and is a Lawrence native with investments improving property. The piece notes former long-serving probate judges and mentions community events and local social visits in Lawrence and nearby areas.
The Knowledge Hill Community club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Thiry and daughters. Fourteen members and seven guests attended, with a short business session and rehearsal for an upcoming play. A large social gathering followed at the Journal-World editor Mr. Simon’s home and at the Bowersock, including a tour of the printing office and a beans and picnic meal. Several local families and graduates were noted among attendees, with numerous visits and social events described.
The Eudora rural high school held its eighth annual commencement in the school auditorium on Thursday evening May 20 at 8. Out of 21 graduates, Dorothy White Mary Williams and Dalphine Moore ranked highest. The program included a hail and farewell, piano solo, vocal solo, and Dean John R. Dyer address. Diplomas were presented by Supt. R. B. Church. graduates listed include Davenport Dissinger Duncan Durr Gabriel Gabriel Knabe Koerner Laughlin Miller Moore Papenhausen Smith Stumn Torrence Votan Westerhouse Westerhouse White Williams and Addéelene Brown Milburn. Afterward attendees viewed a display of domestic science and manual training in the gym. Several local residents attended or visited for the commencement.
An old advertising claim asserts that within ten minutes of applying Danderine no dandruff remains. It touts roots stimulation, itch relief, and stronger hair. The copy promotes a small bottle from drug stores for a few cents to keep dandruff away and enhance hair appearance.
Next Sunday May begins summer Mass schedule with a 7 20 a m Mass followed by Benediction. A 9 30 Memorial Mass honors fallen soldiers and sailors. The Young Ladies location met Sunday to elect officers with Miss Ethel Sommers as president and other officers re elected. Lydia Abels attended high school commencement and visited relatives. C B Hosford postmaster will move to a Linwood area Linwood residence. Marshall A Gorrill plans a new nearby home on a nine acre tract.
A fragment notes sixteen buildings averaging over an acre each. The text mentions hail but provides no clear details on location, purpose, or entities. Further readable facts are unavailable to determine a full contextual summary.
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