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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
4
Fragmentary 1981 dispatch discusses Madeira ups and downs, Lisbon turmoil, Chicago Mayor Cermak’s past advice to Al Capone, and Longworth’s death. Mentions Brighter economic outlook and London reaction to Chicago results. Notes U.S. and European political strain and a Germany stone age site discovery.
A report this week describes ruins in Turkey that suggest a once great city with tiled floors and evidence of an advanced civilization. An inscribed stone found on the site may help decipher the race that built and inhabited the city, though no city record survives.
Old Home Town notes Anderson and Wiggs start a vinegar factory in Lawrence, with large output. Marriages include William Kean of Tonganoxie and Elizabeth Shaw of Las Vegas. Mrs. Hancock returns east, Mrs. Roberts arrives from Lawrence to settle in Las Vegas with her daughter. Las Vegas social scene blesses the young asset. Wichita Eagle reports Innes & Co. sold to Wm. Innes and David Ross, to be known as Innes & Ross. Frank Charlton leaves the Journal after five years. William Thacher takes charge of the business department. Canning factory hiring 12 to 15 workers ahead of packing season. farmers urged to cultivate more tomatoes. Color Guard committee praised for organizing the event with Kennedy, W. H. Whitney, Nelson O. Stevens contributing. Kennedy led the laboring car effort.
Twenty five years ago reports from Friday April highlight a bank reorganization as A F McClanahan takes over Citizens State Bank with Charles 32 Holmes joining. Also notes on a Memorial hospital benefit by KU Dramatic club and local student hikes with Dandelion War cleanup by Boy Scouts in South Park using gasoline for weed removal.
The tuberculous patient should eat a balanced omnivorous diet with a variety of staples including meat, fish, cereals, vegetables, eggs, and milk while avoiding excesses. Tea coffee and alcohol should be limited or avoided. meals should be regular and not interrupted by snacks. Those with digestive issues need physician guidance and abstain from self experimentation.
A fragmented Kansas history item notes the 1885 first meeting of the state board of health in Topeka and a funeral in Johnson City Tennessee marking the end of streetcars and later horse-cars. The piece reflects changing transit and civic events tied to historical dates.
In this serialized adventure, John St. Clair’s murderer Rose drives his vengeance seeking schemes. Waye, calling himself John Ware, escapes prison with allies Uncle and William H. William. He plots a glamorous life abroad while pursuing the underworld’s killers, aided by clever partners Williams H. William and his wife.
Mary Graham Bonner portrays John and Peggy wandering a snowbound land with the White Fox and Little Black Clock. They learn of a feast on frozen whale and share stories beside a driftwood fire, amid a peculiar Arctic adventure.
Snowy Stories and Flashes of Life present a collage of brief items. Reports mention mass figures of German marks burned or reclaimed in Belgium. London notes King George and Queen Mary must reveal occupations in two weeks. Nanaimo BC reports Chief Justice Morrison of British Columbia.
Fragmented notes recount unusual thoughts on afterlife and form, mention a Nu tional Federation member with a gold emblem, then shift to a Mexico crossing incident blamed on mistaken identity. Brazil’s coast and rivers feed high import of salt cod from Canada and the U S. Reindeer fatalities rise as iron ore trains impact Lapland herds. Arkansas town elects a female-led council as mayor and all-male nominees win.
Abilene A complaint charging Beryl Needham of Herington with selling newspapers magazines and merchandise on Sunday was transferred to Dickinson county district court for the May term. Wichita Walter S Evans age 28 and his fiancée Catherine Seaman age 25 were killed or hurt when their car was struck by a train near Valley Center on the way to their wedding. Dodge City Lynel L Canaday 18 held by a coroner’s jury for the fatal shooting of his sweetheart Marguerite Ream y 17 who died last night from a self inflicted bullet wound found beside a car. Coffeyville Joseph H Wilcox three times elected mayor of Coffeyville died at 75.
Dean Robert W. Davis of Kansas University School of Law spoke on International Relations Law and Peace. He argued that international contracts and a permanent world court are vital, praised the Geneva Assembly, cited jurists Moore Hughes Kellogg, and urged reform of punitive systems toward lawful order and peaceful dispute resolution.
Puff and Bun pull their craft onto shore exclaiming Java at last. They joke about the massive load and trade barbs in a playful exchange as they settle.
A fragmented notice describes Kennard W. C. T. U. meetings reaching capacity. A vote of thanks is recorded for Dean Davis for his time and information as part of the proceedings.
Local items detail visits and meals among families in Sibley and Lawrence with Edwards, Johnsons, Marshalls, and Crumbaughs. Mentions a Blue Mound school program by George McCaffrey and pupils, church and club activities, a Phil Methean club meeting, Easter observances, and guests in Baldwin and Kansas City.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Kiser missionaries in Tuní for years plan to resume life in Baldwin after retrenchment in the Wea vice program. Kiser, a Baker graduate, and his wife will settle in Baldwin soon as sorority sisters at Tri Detta house. Stephen A Thorne notes Baldwin would gain about 40000 in taxable property without exemptions, costing about 1600 in taxes. Also mention of Topeka trip to visit Crumbaughs father in hospital.
Rosa was arrested April 7 on liquor possession charges and released on a $25 bond. He pleaded guilty this morning to drunkenness in police court and was fined $10. Police said three bottles of homebrew were in his possession.
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