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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes from Lawrence Kansas reference a Thursday October 7 126 date and a religious verse about power over the spirit. Mentions Kansas wheat outlook and statewide eastern central region conditions with notes of security and management language. May reflect local archival clipping rather than a coherent report.
The Kansas History Society releases a 200 page volume with 1000s of indexed references. Contributors include W. Connelley and G. Gardner on Andrew H. Reeder and the Battle of Black Jack. The work covers the Lane Jerking claim contest and Kansas settlement beginnings. Also discussed is D. J. Stephenson’s possible disclosures about Indiana politics and the Klansmen’s era.
Refugee accounts describe famine and hardship during the siege at Wucehang, with famine and suffering noted as typical siege accompaniments. In New York City a juvenile crime wave, long a national concern, is said to be receding, while improved showings in boxing stout and other leg matters are credited with better conditions.
The Ottawa Herald editorial weighs the idea of installing loudspeakers in campus spaces and a brick shop to keep students informed on penalties and scores. It contemplates lectures, romance topics, and college life while debating date rules and university communication.
Me Ani Mrs Bullene and Miss Gertie returned from Philadelphia while John Recht of Cincinnati arrived in town. The county fair concluded with races and prizes. Master Griffith won the boys race, Miss Arrie Ladington and Mrs. Win Cunnington received top driver honors, and Ben Akers won the trotting prize. An upcoming marriage for Miss Agnes Leeland and Hewart Hadley was noted, along with local business moves and church conference travels.
A reader named Willee Smith urges easier treatment of Ella in the journal world. The letter complains of ongoing irritations and asks the editor to adopt a gentler approach to Ella, urging readers to consider the impact on subscribers.
Omitted or damaged text notes Oynter J. Mills as the Republican choice to challenge Governor Al Smith in New York. It mentions Mills as a descendant of I Ogden Mills, educated at Harvard and Harvard Law, practicing in New York City, serving in Congress in recent sessions, resigning in 1917 to join the army overseas as a captain, with later career described.
From the latest volume in the Manhattan Library of Popular Economics, republished in serial form. Courtesy of Bank of the Manhattan Company, New York.
The article argues that the newspaper is the community marketplace delivering goods and services to all households. It notes readers’ diverse interests while advertisers supply the economy with revenue and trust. It stresses truth in advertising and the paper’s role in guiding buyers, saving time and money for 24 million U.S. homes.
Miss Pauline Marshall of Cleveland serves as a disaster specialist. When calamities strike the Red Cross sends her to the scene to direct rehabilitation work. She is currently in Miami, Florida, as second in command of relief efforts following the hurricane.
Fragmentary local social column mentions Valley Chapel events and visits. Ms. sar the prow girl, Mrs. Eis Bis and Porter Bord attend 8 1 2 event in October seat. Sim Bond hosts Friday afternoon with Elga Bond, Bart Limell, two children. Lawrence visitors include Marvin Bond and Mrs. Tis Bon. Curtis sawed wand for Elza.
Read of a centenary year program in Invernor honoring William B. Bate and the first American railway to transport granite from Quines Massachusetts. The notice notes the upcoming American Electro Chemical Society convention and related gatherings, plus security and logistics details for local police and civic groups.
Independent Hugh Magill enters the Illinois Senate race as an apparent Republican candidate. His move splits party support, with George E. Brennan benefiting from divided Democrats while Frank Smith remains the regular Republican nominee.
Mrs. Maurice W. Markham visited Lawrence on Monday. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Staves, to be christened. Charles Junior hosts for wives of new members. Mrs. Haroti Harvey ill in Salt Cake City home. Mr. and Mrs. Bart Pulling had a trying night after a trip from St. Louis. Mrs. Driggs injured, hip fracture, in Baldwin. Nautilus Club meeting featured a panel on campaigns and taxes. Milhams visiting Baldwin from Pomona. Chapter K of P meets at Mr. Ebright’s, plans discussed, box supper enjoyed. Baker College football injury to Rickett’s son from Parsons. Dr. Burvig Jenkins to speak at alumni banquet. Miss Verna Peston visits from Overbrook. church and campus notes. November activities and student debates noted. local social and fare updates.
Ongoing bad weather cancelled a Friday schoolhouse meeting. Lois Jemieck visited Lawrence with family. Grover Rothwell hosted and welcomed guests. Several locals attended hospital visits, family gatherings, and weekend trips to Kansas City and Eskridge. The Minervian Club postponed due to weather while community members kept in touch.
Bond Friday helped McNees and was visited by Mr and Mrs Hugo Schellhorn in Lawrence. Mary Ka spent Sunday with the Bonds as Marvin Bond Venita and Norman called at the Ellis Bond home Monday morning. A baby girl was reported to be doing fine and Port Tex Bond and baby were mentioned in passing.
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