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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1929
Page
4
The Journal-World urges voters to judge mayoral and council candidates by public interest, past performance, and integrity. It cautions against patronage and political deals, stressing careful, informed choice to safeguard taxpayers’ interests in local government.
The piece argues that legislative procedure is out of date as Louisiana contemplates impeachment of the governor. It notes a brutalization of politics with machine guns replacing brass knuckles and likens underworld tactics to statecraft. It also mentions Kansas reaction to Henry D. appointed United States senator.
The article analyzes Governor Reed and Senator Allen as they respond to President Hoover and the new administration in Kansas. It notes claims of political posturing around Allen’s appointment, Reed’s stance, and the lasting impact on Kansas representation in the Senate amid questions of motivation and public reaction.
Courthouse crowd fills a citizens meeting as leaders including Bowersock Woodward Judge Bailey Leis Mayor Van Hoesen speak on summer college preparations and temperance advocacy. Plymouth church hosts a Sunday School concert with a male quartet and local clergy giving brief remarks. Hutson buys Klock’s share, taking over the business and its accounts.
The new pastor Ray C L Milton will occupy the pulpit next Sunday at the Christian church. Everett Moody returned from Wichita after an operation. Miss Grace Hayward hosts informal gathering this evening at her Tennessee street home. P J Peterson entertained eighteen guests at a rural supper of elaborate fruit from Florida. Geneve Lichtenwalter returned from a winter in New York. Col J K Rankin left for Crow Agency Montana, escorted by Anna andEPics kin. Afternoon Whist at the home of Mrs W H Lyman Kansas City featured guests from Robinson, Mechamies Hoxie Hilworth Mossier and Cowles in Kansas City.
A fragment recalls Jacob Lander and 44 time citizens of Lawrence. It mentions Rhanel behind the counter at Innes store returning from Oklahoma and plans to visit his daughter Mrs Chey, with a brief note of victory referenced by a chairman.
Cape Henry memorial services planned for April 26 to mark Captain Smith and the Jamestown landing. Governors from North Carolina Virginia and Massachusetts invited, with President Hoover also asked. Distinct Virginia history sites and monuments surround the occasion.
A March 1877 event reports masked men lynching Charles C Manley a Netawaka saloon keeper and horse thief at Granada Nemaha County. The item notes Beecher preaching in Leavenworth in April 1875 and William Martindale becoming penitentiary director in 1878.
Tyler Texas April 1 AP sentenced to three years in prison for the murder without malice afore thought of Rev Fount Wallace, a pastor accused of intimacy with his wife. Leys Wilson, a young Troup garage man, to appeal after conviction following a 24 hour deliberation. Mrs Wilson testified to three intimate love trysts. Theft of a boat on Kaw river reported by Mrs J K Cameron. Contracts set for a new 1,650,600 high school building at Osborne.
Baldwin notices describe Misses Satyavati and Theodora Chitambar heading to Sycamore Saturday for a Sunday School convention and music. Laurant, the Man of Many Mysteries, appears Wednesday in Centenary Hall under Baker University lecture association. Local residents travel for family visits, medical practice shifts, and chautauqua engagements.
Lecompton High School notes cover classes and activities including ancient history on Rome, geometry treasure hunts, and girls reserves events. Delegates travel to a Sabetha conference March 29 30, Miss McAuliffe leads Home Nursing for Girl Reserves, and school plans a community track meet in April. The junior play The Path Across the Hills progresses under Prof. Jordan with local families relocating near the Bert Reynolds farm.
Officials of the Osage agency say poorer relations will not sponge on Osage hospitality. Other tribesmen had extended visits with Osage friends in winter. An order requests visitors from other tribes to leave the Osage reservation to prevent ward deception or imposition.
Inclement weather could not deter attendance at Firet Baptist Church and First Christian Church. New members joined, baptisms occurred, and Easter programs impressed the congregation. The Baptist service included sermons on eternal life and cantata by the choir, with a missionary pageant in the evening. Flower sale, rummage, and missionary reports highlighted church planning. The Christian church reported strong Easter turnout, new members by transfer or confession, and a stirring Easter program with choral and instrumental music and a baptismal service.
A long Easter service at Zion Church drew a large congregation with the Junior choir performing sacred pieces and the cross adorned with flowers. Three candidates were joyfully welcomed by the pastor, while the United Brethren Church reported strong attendance and five new members with baptisms following Rev McAfferty’s sermon.
Dr Caldwell began practice in 1875 and rejected harsh purge methods. He introduced Syrup Pepsin in 1892, a mild laxative sold widely through stores. It claims to relieve headaches biliousness indigestion and other discomforts, with millions of bottles used yearly.
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