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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1927
Page
4
The Journal World surveys talent rising from humble origins, noting a scientist’s claim that ability isn’t strictly inherited. It argues U S conditions favor opportunity, supporting the view that greatness can come from modest beginnings, a truism amid historical American mobility.
Conductor Hitler and Shannon discuss how Lawrence’s Chamber of Commerce, a group of 21 directors, seeks new industries to locate in the city. The piece highlights Reuter organ factory success and a proposed shoe factory venture rejected after scrutiny, plus earlier pitches by firms from St Cloud.
The Chamber of Commerce warns against fly by night stock schemes and notes several Lawrence cases where investors lost hundreds of thousands. It emphasizes it did not endorse risky propositions and helped keep reputable industries from frauds that ate investor savings.
Old hometown notes describe Udiné being seized by Austro German forces and Italian control shifting. Water conditions worries, low pipe pressure, and dirt release as repairs proceed. Lawrence area hopes to rise in state standings. Evadne Laptad resigns Burlington high school post to join Red Cross in France as interpreter with Dr. Finley hospital corps. Coach Alcott to direct athletics at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Halloween party planned at Gorrill home with many local families attending tonight.
Twenty five years ago Prof Franklin entertained post office workers in Avithra labs at the University with liquid air lectures. Lecompton residents vow to resist Lane University's move, planning a legal bar to block relocation. The community backs local defense of current site, amid talk of Holton’s prior failure. Minnie Coleman leaves for Kansas City then Toneka for nurse training. Theodore Poehler and daughter Alma to sail for Italy December 1 for a year abroad. Mrs Poehler and Mrs Eames Means visit Kansas City with Alma Poehler.
Fires sweep through woods along the Kansas Pacific corridor between here and Wyandotte. A report notes extensive blaze and smoke. A separate item mentions a quadrille party at Bartholom’s Hat, hosted Friday.
A fragmentary item reports Claude Scamnan describing a salesman who gained his confidence and led him to sign. The text is incomplete but suggests a pursuit of a syndicate or group. Further context is unavailable in the readable copy.
Fragmented chronicle describes Tulip bulbs from Holland, hotel ownership shift in Ransa City, new store and two story brick corner building on Bridge and Locust, Elocutionist Prof H Fethers taking charge of state elocution, and a runaway accident injuring Prof Bardwell amid Kentucky Street improvements. Also notes Republic of Turkey fifth year, Forrest memorial, and Portland live stock show opening.
Oct 29 reports Marie of Romania marking her fifty second birthday amid shifting royal influence in Romania. Once dominant in Ferdinand I’s reign, she is now seen as a capable figure with Helen of Greece wielding greater real power. still, Marie’s long reign is noted for decisive state leadership during Ferdinand’s illness and absence. A separate Woodlawn School assembly program on Oct 28 featured music, recitations, lantern songs, and class performances attended by thirty-five guests.
The Journal-World notes that Paul A. Lange has purchased his partner’s interest in the Webster & Lange grocery firm, marking a milestone after decades in Lawrence’s grocery trade. Lange started with Ed Kasold’s West End Grocery, remaining a constant presence among local grocers for 35 years and aiming to grow his store’s service to housewives and customers. The article reflects on Lawrence’s older grocery landscape and Lange’s enduring role.
Two bootleggers were arrested in North Lawrence this week and jailed. The report notes residents feel the community is safer and stores and lunches are normal as police crack down on illegal liquor activity.
The town reports two prolonged meetings on Bridge and Elm streets led by Pringle and Elder Draper as the Church of Christ gathers in what was once the church house. Gardner Smith boosted revival efforts with Rev McKinsey and companions planning a November 9 gathering, while local families and tradesmen share daily life and updates from Manhattan to Tospekia.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Ib and daughter Iorathy with Helen, Mr and Mrs Albert Moldenhauer and sons called at the Henry Bell home Sunday afternoon with Mrs Walter Scott. Exhporia visitors arrived Saturday evening after calling on Workman and family. John Black helped with carpentry tasks and Mrs. workman assisted.
Review of ALT Andersons The Joyous Friar a Fra Filippo Lippi tale showing flaws and humanity, Lucrezia and a secret child, with lavish illustrations and a human portrait that blends art history with fiction. Beau Geste by Percival Christopher Wr also praised as a strong adventure tale with vivid army and horse life, noted for its engaging pace and credible detail.
A wave of new titles and notable figures reaches Lawrence bookshops. L. Adams Beck aka E Barrrington plans winter study in Ceylon while Alfred Aloysius Horn and other explorers gain attention in London. Edna St Vincent Millay auction records and Karlinsky editions highlight a busy literary scene.
The Lawrence convention drew 135 librarians who praised the meeting as the best yet with a satisfying program and engaging discussions. Topics included reaching the 50 percent nonlibrary audience and expanding juvenile services while Presbyterian Church venues aided logistics. Librarian Lillian Constant, ill, is improving in Simmons hospital. The Atlantic Monthly prize novel The Thousand Jalna by Mazo de la Roche has reached 55,000 copies.
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