This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1927
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas Journal-World discusses infantile paralysis news from the Harvard commission, Kansas editorial views on Charles Le Vine, and reflections on public figures like Rev Burris Jenkins and George Marble. It references Dean Inge and Shaw in cultural commentary and mentions Terahumari Indians in revolt rumors tied to Mexican government.
A damaged text discusses German fliers landing twice on a coast to depart toward the United States, noting their airship’s full scientific equipment and emphasis on safety. It mentions President Calles and ex-President Obregon in a separate Mexican revolt context and suggests swift action by Calles in decreeing leadership amid the incident.
The rivalry between satirists and Dean Inge drives a lively publicity season as Shaw and Pavis face fresh jests and sharp takes. The dean’s journal has grown bolder, while Shaw presses ahead with new material.
Fifty one deadheads rode the L L G line from Lawrence to Ottawa on a profitable October trip. Barnum's Dancing Classes organized with lessons in Lawrence Leavenworth Atchison and Topeka. W Timmons built a handsome two story house on Connecticut street overlooking the river. Allegro Club hosted a refined party at Bartholow's Hall led by E E Barnum. Major Ben M Pratt US Army retired plans to practice law in Lawrence. Professor Snow helped fight a fire at Kimball's foundry on Pinckney street. Olathe dispatch reports two miles of track laid toward Lawrence and a completion target for October.
Twenty five years ago the YWCA girls prepare pennants for sale ahead of the installation week event. Mr and Mrs A J Lane of Olathe rent the Dr Moore Property at 1012 Rhode Island. Lane is an incal agent for Armour Packing. Dr J W O’Bryan and Floyd O’Bryan travel to Kansas City. Floyd will enter the dental college there. Mr and Mrs Judson Brown and several Misses travel to Kansas City for the Priest of Pallas parade tonight. Mrs F H Olney and Mrs J D Fincher issue invitations for a linen and china shower Wednesday afternoon for Miss Mattie Cunningham and Warren Dencen’s upcoming marriage. Miss Margaret Lynn of English department has been ill, missing classes for two days.
Columbia Legging and Leather Company locates here to meet demand for leggings and puttees. Goods sold for a year. Prof Nevin to Army camp work resigns his position in fine arts department. Music for soldiers will leave soon for Camp Grant.
Illinois defeated Kansas 22 to 0 in Urbana in the opening game of the season for both teams. N T Veatch of Black Veatch engineers will visit Lawrence to inspect the new water plant. Veatch has served as government consultant on Camp Funston cantonment construction this summer. House party planned in Atchison hosted by Miss Nellie May Schall with guests from Lawrence. Atchison high school orchestra held its first meeting selecting players for strings and winds. names listed.
Berlin reports New York Mayor James J. Walker endears himself to locals by candid humor and friendly charm. He toured the city, observed a vaudeville rehearsal, and praised a German art exposition for New York. He stressed American practical education and independence in youth.
The bicycle once popular in France is waning in demand as living costs rise. Stores report slow sales of this year’s stock and fewer pedestrians use bikes on holidays. Peasants ride on foot due to price, even as cycling societies push to revive interest and urge sav ings for a machine free of gasoline and driver costs.
Avila region in Spain is opened to visitors by the royal commissioner of tours. A hostelry has been built in the Gredos mountains at over 5500 feet. The hotel sits among peaks up to 8695 feet with pine forests surrounding it. From some spots, views extend over 790 miles of Castile plains. Government authorities are promoting Spain's scenic health resorts to ease access for travelers.
London AP reports Brock and Schlee drew admiration upon landing at Croydon for their simple gear. Observers praised the flyers as delightful pioneers while noting their lighthearted requests to know their country and crude painted place names on paving stones. The piece touches on air signs and a note about burial customs at crossroads.
Claude Cal features in a 1927 syndicated pull, a Poor Pa era cartoonish vignette with topical humor and period framing reflecting mid 1920s satire and local culture.
Linwood reports a successful community fair held in the high school building with cool exhibits. Friday’s football game suffered from rain and light materials hindering play, while Kinwood’s light gear proved a local advantage.
The Hesper school closes Friday with enrollment at thirty seven and prizewinners in spelling across grades led by Votaw and Groh. Local residents attend events in Lawrence and Vinland, with visits, shopping trips, and family updates. a arm injury at a crank start illus trates small town misfortune. community notices include farm bureau meeting, births, and a church fund sale.
The Kennard W C T U held a Monday meeting with devotionals by Rebecca Hemphill. Members discussed the national convention, the fight to end the eighteenth amendment, and urged new male members while praising ministers for support and stressing education of the public on temperance.
Seventy five years ago Louis Napoleon was proclaimed Emperor Napoleon the third. George P McLean celebrates his seventieth birthday. U S Admiral Williams will retire. League of Women Voters leaders meet in Annapolis for a two day conference. Federation of League of Nations Societies conference opens at Sofia and Lubparis, continuing five days. The President and Mrs Coolidge to host delegates to the International Radio Telegraphic conference. German writer Thomas Mann's son and daughter sail for New York to begin a U S tour. Armayllin soap advert keeps blotches away at Basins Drug Store.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.