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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1927
Page
4
A fragment from a 1997 issue presents diverse items including university tragedy reflections on Dean Walker and safety concerns, Kansas highway planning debates, and local republication notices. The piece discusses road funding, state bond opposition, and the need for a connected state highway system.
The excerpt outlines bitter partisan tone as a Missouri senator faces calls for reform and a new, less heated platform. It notes public interest in a constructive program and questions whether voters will accept a novelty in political stance. Separate remarks compare Atlantic travel mishaps and tariff notes between France and the United States, showing officials’ disagreements on tariff questions.
The North American Insurance Company of Hartford face reports of failure. In Lawrence a trotting race at Lawrence driving park featured Ethan Allen against Hatch and McFarland’s bay mare with Ethan Allen badly beaten. H. F. Bissell and sister return to Lawrence after months away. Gen. Deitzler returns from St Louis with plans to secure iron for ships and to finish the road.
A scanned 25 year retrospection from the Rawrenss Daily World at Brenie CALL highlights Frank Straie as chancellor and notes early leaders like James Marvin R. Oliver J A Lippincott and John Fraser. The feature includes pictures of old North College and the chancellor residence, stories of university growth, and sketches of the new chancellor.
A chaotic OCR readout lists medical notes and incidents including typhoid cases at RK U with names such as Herman Douthitt and Helen Hertzler, a Chicago trip for Dr. M J Sadler, and a hospital standardization meeting. It mentions a gym start under H W Boltz and a serious leg fracture of Paul Clawson from a streetcar accident near Sareusy.
An article notes US commerce plans via the Bureau of Commerce lists, matching foreign buyers with American goods. It cites Argentina seeking rainspouts, Germany wanting automobiles, Brazil locomotives, Mexico motorboats, Spain tableware, Uruguay steel, Switzerland quality toys, China one ton ice machines, Australia silk goods, Canada church fittings, Egypt ice cream freezers, Japan coal, Jamaica evaporating plants for production jet water, and Uncle Sam shipping some equipment.
The day marks Nikola Tesla's 70th birthday amid a slate of political happenings. A special election is held in Oregon's Third District to fill the Crumpacker seat, while Maine voters consider repealing the district primary law. The American Legion national executive committee will meet in New York City to ratify convention actions. Queen Marie of Roumanie arrived in New York last year for a American tour.
Rear Admiral Yates Stirling Jr. of the U S N is described as the son of a noted Civil War naval officer. Born Vallejo California in 1872 he graduated from Annapolis at twenty, served in Spanish American War Cuban waters and in the Philippines, later commanding light cruiser divisions and serving as Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief U S Fleet.
A fragmented report describes Bella telling her spouse about a strange man staring at her in public. The tale reflects marital tension and concerns over mistaken identity in a public setting.
Local residents report weekend visits and travel among Baldwin, Westphalia, Clearfield, and nearby towns. Families including the Campbells, Schultzes, Salzers, Muenzenmayers, and Lane attend church events, birthday celebrations, and a surprise party for George Breichesen. Several couples plan trips to Leavenworth and Kansas City for organizational meetings and farm trips.
Community mourns Rev. R A Anderson and longtime resident Mr. Gandler at First Methodist Church. Funeral planned Tuesday. Gamma Phi Eta hosts Delta Tau Delta chicken fry near town with 100 attendees. Attendees include Gaston, Wilson, and several Kansas City and Topeka figures.
Paris reports grayhound racing will debut in the city as a public contest. The sport, new to the Riviera, will feature a mechanical lure and kennels coordinating the trial events supervised by the French Canine Federation and Rankip's Mass. Ady.
Sunday interactions show neighbors and relatives visiting in Topeka Lawrence and Kansas City. Numerous mentions of Mrs. Larsen, Mr. and Mrs. Brune, the Martin and Williamson families, Lake View club, and local school events. Health inspections noted. plans for a Lake View school program and fox supper on Friday night. Various trips to Lawrence, Topeka, and Richmond noted among residents and visitors.
A distant Turkish district preserves a long standing tradition linking marriage and coal fires. A groom arrives by proxy before the ceremony, then the bride sits close to the flames to prove her devotion. The ritual culminates as the groom is finally welcomed and the two gaze at each other.
In a cluttered study a photo of General Pershing dominates above the fireplace with a dedication from Foch thanking him and praising comrades. A Lloyd George portrait and smaller photos of Matin and Foch flank the display while a large caption honors the men who fed victory. A deodorant advertisement and assorted items appear in the surrounding scene.
Report notes an honorary title bestowed by a society invoking ancient Germanic tradition. The record describes a ritual commemoration with references to Wodan and Midsommed day, bristling with shields and hides, as excavators reveal the foundation for a theater.
A vintage ad touts Quaker Oats as essential for workers to perform at their best mornings. It highlights Quaker products from General Electric to industry slogans, claiming a balanced diet with protein and vitamins promotes productivity.
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