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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
4
The column quotes Senator Bayard calling agriculture flat on its back and Senator Phipps rebutting in a political exchange. The piece notes public misstatements and critiques the agricultural issue as a frequent campaign trope.
Spokesman for forty men entombed in the Michitsu mine reported grim living conditions while rescuers struggled to reach them. Forty-three were alive after a week underground, aided by workers who despaired yet pressed on. News of contact revived the rescue effort, as starvation loomed and a rock fall replaced explosions as the disaster’s cause. In Kansas City, Apple remains missing amid legal actions by Attorney General Griffth. The piece also recalls a thirty year old editorial by William Allen White and regional reflections on flood control and political shifts in Kansas.
A New York discussion shows strong opposition to the eighteenth amendment with both parties seeking a middle ground. The piece notes political ads claim principle over consequences, while commentators discuss a stunt fliers rescue raising questions on air shows and laws. An American returns from Europe claiming British supremacy wanes as the United States gains standing.
The Arkansas City Traveler editorial notes two former classmates from the University of Kansas class of 1924, John G. Howe and J. W. Meloy, who pursued diligent study and then advanced to professional roles. Howe left for Sterling to become assistant manager of Arnold Ming Company, while Meloy will manage the Arkansas City telephone exchange.
In Lawrence area items recount a resident prostrated by a chill, couples traveling for the Centennial, and Mrs. Ashby departing for winter. Mentions Hi C Travis returning Centennialists and Mrs T H White visiting Philadelphia. Notes burglaries at post office area, a premium for a fair, and Y M C A gym damage. Seventy five years ago a fire destroyed the city Y M C A gym and adjacent houses, with gun loss. Several locals join business college as others travel or visit relatives in Kansas City, Wichita, and New York.
Distorted fragment notes Mrs sand and Mrs B J Dajten under care as one person remains bedbound while another, though unwell, is not confined to bed. References a home setting with Edw and Rees appearing as names in the damaged OCR.
In a House of Representatives speech Sydney, Prime Minister Stanley Bruce announced government plans to study industrial efficiency in the Sun States. He warned Australian industry falls short of potential and urged cooperation of workers and employers to raise national output and living standards. He defended the policy as compatible with production gains, while critics called for tariffs, immigration, and better transport and funding.
Three Mohs te New Year's festival honors Jerome the scholar saint and the 175th anniversary of Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Austin Pa towns suffer a pulp mill dam collapse costing many lives. A Washington DC TB convention opens, continuing through week. Rubber bathers in England show one piece rubber swimsuits with bright colors. Zebra skin shoes complete the ensemble.
A small crowd prevented the sale of P B DeWitt’s 40 acre Barker farm at public auction Thursday morning though bidding appeared active earlier. Local residents and neighbors, including Airy Bigsby family and various Harri son area residents, were seen about the Ambrose Bigsby property and school events noted. The Miervian club plans a Sept 20 meeting with Mrs J B Wiggins. upcoming visits by Mrs J Mitchell and others are recorded along with hospital trips and neighborhood social calls.
Community notices recount neighbors visiting, hosting and church events across Lawrence and Eudora. Highlights include birthday celebrations, family dinners, travel to Kansas City, and a football season opener for Eudora High School against Topeka Industrial. Several reunions and social gatherings are noted among families and friends.
Residents share birthday celebration and luncheon hosted by Mrs. Brown with guests including Dr. Mik Lee Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Grint. Belle Ladies Ltd meet to plan a November Bazaar quilt project. The Seiwalds sold their house on Church Street and move pending new plans. Alvin Dun named manager of Euflora Mutual Telephone. Parent Teachers Association met at the grade school with officers elected. The community reports remodeling by Grietor family and attendance at a local Rebekah lodge program.
The text notes a joint revival by Evangelical and Methodist churches, with meetings for two weeks starting October 10. Pastors J. Rev IC and others lead the program, first week at Salem Church, second week at the Methodist Church. Participants include Mrs Grosdidier and Henry Grosdidier Jr. and family, with ties to the American College at Rome and Cincinnati.
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