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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1927
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World pages include subscription rates, a note about delivery by 7 p.m., and several short items. Items cover an autumn frost forecast, a pilot’s license achievement by a young woman from the South, remarks on a Rutgers student, US reparations official S. Parks Gilbert, and economy measures for the US Army including reusing World War I uniforms and gear.
Tex Rickard bets on victory in a Tunney Dempsey clash yet faces doubt as Chicago seats may not hit the 100000 mark. He blames radio for possible lower sales, arguing many will stay home to hear results rather than attend. The article notes tax and scheduling ambiguities and hints at legal options.
Dissolved firms in North Lawrence, a Wyandotte visitor and university student, a dangerous dog on Bridge Street, and ongoing ferry operations. Chapel Building upper room now furnished and in use for city schools. lower room soon ready. Marriage of James L. Thompson and Dr. Donovan’s daughter in Eudora, with eastern honeymoon. Faust’s disciples praised for hospitality after a late invitation. Ferry service hampered by low river water.
Twenty five years ago a family reunion celebrated Grandfather J. C. Metsker turning seventy six with a half hundred guests arriving September 14. Dinner followed at 12 50 from baskets brought by attendees. Lone Star correspondent notes other local movements including visits and travel of several residents.
A garbled yearbook-like item notes British Army action in Flanders with extended advances in one mile sectors and heavy bombardment. It mentions thirst for drinks at Kansas University and students to carry cups, plus a wedding in Lawrence between Lucille Sage and Dr J E Castle and an engagement in a party for Bertha Zimmerman and W A Moore. A theft report references a 909 Ford coupe.
Italy’s Milan famed for its cathedral La Scala and birthplace of Amelita Galli Curci is noted as she prepares for a four program all star concert at the University of Kansas. Her career spans Milan Rome and New York with triumphs in Europe and the United States. Ticket sales for her Lawrence appearance proceed while season tickets are sold. France’s President Doumergue, former Premier and senator, rises from colonial service to lead the republic. Police take over delinquent poll and dog tax collection with penalties for nonpayment.
Inspectors from the state department of agriculture traced two pig deaths to shorts made from the Kansan slogan, purchased from the same mill. The miller admitted mixing sand into the screenings, forcing him to compensate Ed Heim of Olathe $100 and H Finnigin of Beattie $200. The case underscores farmer rights to quality and proper weight in fodder and the inspectors vow cooperation over prosecution.
On Monday October 1 a three tuberculosIs clinic will be held at the city hall health office with Kansas State Tuberculosis Association representatives. The clinic runs from 9 am to bp with free service funded by Christmas seal sales. Contact Miss Minnie Scott, city nurse, for appointments during the prior week. Mrs Ed Anderson of Lawrence chairs the Douglas County Tuberculosis Association.
Lansing Kans Sept 21 An all night search failed to reveal the whereabouts of Dan McGrath 23 of Wyandotte County and Neal Smith 25 of Butler County who escaped late yesterday from the state penitentiary where they were serving life sentences for murder They slipped away through an abandoned tunnel from the state industrial farm power plant to the site of the old hog hospital.
Chicago Sept 21 AP 72 boxing writers surveyed by the Associated Press on tomorrow's heavyweight championship outcome show 38 confident of Tunney victory and 24 backing Dempsey with 10 undecided.
Henry L. Stimson, former War Secretary and new envoy to Nicaragua, turns 60. Italy marks the 6th anniversary of Sarartarala born patriot statesman and reformer. Ground-breaking ceremonies today for the Hudson River bridge in New York City, touted as the world’s largest of its type. In Columbus Ohio a new 45 story office building to be dedicated with aerial beacon, ranking among the world’s five tallest. Traffic fines issued in police court for two hour stay-signals violations and for improper parking in alleys. Western League meets unresolved. no league changes after six hour talks. Baby clinic scheduled tomorrow with Dr Sisson away on vacation. Swamp and Valencia jailed for intoxication after failing to post fines.
Telemachus travels from Ithaca to Pylos and then to Sparta seeking news of Odysseus. He meets Nestor and Menelaus, witnesses grand halls and hospitality, and learns of Odysseus’ fate. Helen’s beauty rekindles interest as Telemachus presses for truth about his father.
A garbled excerpt describes a mysterious remedy from Egypt and a sensory moment between two people, hinting at herbs, charms, and a vanished sorrow. The fragment shows a tactile moment where a man takes something, touches a woman's hand, and she smiles, amid cryptic dialogue about magic and secrets.
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