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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
2
Merchants in Lawrence plan a coordinated holiday display starting Wednesday evening at 7 36 with colors lights and white accents along the streets. A cooperative effort begins December 2 to organize gifts and events for all members, aiming to create a festive mood throughout the season.
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A poultry show fitting demonstration will be held Monday at 2 PM in the farm machinery laboratory at Lawrence Memorial High School. The annual Kaw Valley poultry show is scheduled for December 14 to 39, and the Monday event aims to help interested people prepare their poultry for the show. The meeting is open to everyone.
Wichita Nov 27 The prosecution in the Phil Drumm case appeared ready to rest after noon as only a few state witnesses remained. Drumm, former cashier of the failed American State Bank, is charged with accepting deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. City Attorney Robert Foulston, representing O. A. Powell, former bank VP, testified about meetings with Drumm where he claimed responsibility for the bank’s affairs. John N. Richerson, president, testified that before the failure, Foulston noted Drumm admitted the bond account consisted of outsized papers and other irregularities.
A Wichita meeting led by Gerald Winrod will unite laymen and ministers to oppose modernism and evolution in schools. The conference plans committees to study moral conditions, protest evolution in textbooks, and publish a monthly magazine. State Gideon members, college professors, and high school teachers are named among participants.
A statement from Mr. Winrod describes a planned educational project to counter the propaganda of the Science League of America and organize an effort to battle its messaging.
Joseph Peterson 422 Maple street died suddenly Saturday in Miami Florida where he had worked in building. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs Henry J. Fritzel and two others. Body returned from Miami to Independence Missouri and burial took place Wednesday afternoon at Independence Cemetery.
Los Angeles November 27. The Pan American Exhibition opens with Latin American paintings and etchings, first showing in LA since 1915, marking the dedication of the first unit of eight additions to the Los Angeles Museum. Works by Frieseke, Cassatt, Vega, Rivera and others accompany a North American contingent touring South America.
Chicago November 27 Captain R Q Merrick assistant to the prohibition administrator for the Chicago district says hard liquor in the United States is being superseded by ginger ale and other carbonated beverages. When asked if soft drinks are used as chasers he replied sodas are being consumed for their own worth.
Jefferson City Mo Nov 27 Three candidates two Democrats and one Republican have announced bids for Missouri US Senate next election Williams Hawes and Cockrell lead early. Williams a St Louis Republican and incumbent faces party rivals Hawes and Cockrell both Democrats. Williams and Hawes have begun pre campaign tours, while Cockrell, son of the late Francis M Lockrell, runs as a dry candidate. The race follows the death of Senator Spencer and Governor Baer’s earlier appointment of Williams as successor.
Numerous movers era ego hub of many railroads turns into a single train scene. Motorists face long waits at grade crossings while about 9,000 freight cars rumble past. Cars are sorted and shunted in switching districts then sent to widespread destinations across the network.
Gerald B. Winrod of Wichita branded evolution as dangerous and anti Christian before ministers and laymen. He called for a Christian movement to combat modernism, urged a nationwide effort in schools, and named H. G. Wells and others as potential speakers. He cited European schooling as proof that evolution undermines civilization. Rummage Late West Side Presbyterian Lat Nov 28 Buick Garage.
An aggressive hallmark ad touts Creomulsion as a new emulsified creosote medicine with tivodoid action that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims to heal throat troubles, bronchial conditions, and to strengthen the system after colds or flu, with a money refund if not relieved.
Washington reports Major General Williams discloses defects in U S Army ammunition reserves due to aging and hurried wartimeproduction. The annual report notes one third of reserves overhauled yearly and new explosive methods adopted. Williams cites deterioration of explosive elements and ongoing replacement plans worth about 500 million dollars. Further notes include cross country reconnaissance attempts, X ray studies on metals, and testing for commercial use at Aberdeen and Watertown arsenals.
James H. Allen of Rochester New York suffered years with rheumatism. He claimed a self developed remedy named Allenrhy dissolved deposits and purged toxins, allegedly banishing all signs and symptoms. The Round Corner Drag Co. acts as local agent offering more details to interested readers.
General Williams said a camera based study tracked bomb flight by air craft. The work began as a test incident but revealed data to plot trajectories and develop range tables for troop use. Unclear references mention checkbooks among discarded books.
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