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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1934
Page
4
A biblical caption notes Jesus traveling through Galilee teaching in synagogues preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people as recorded in Matthew's account.
The article notes a surprising ally to farm reduction theory in Kansas as the green bug and pea aphis threaten crops in Douglas County and beyond. Oats, alfalfa, and vegetables face destruction, potentially forcing a shift from destroying surplus to boosting production and returning to traditional farming practices.
The treasury says more than $600 million in gold arrived since the dollar’s devaluation, a record influx as the plan to use less gold to do more backfires. Kansas high school music contest showcases strong student performances and growing school music programs. Dillinger and Barrow sightings prompt concern as their tracks cross Kansas, with Barrow’s car found near Ottawa and Dillinger rumored to be moving through the state.
The house erupted over how to handle Dr. Wirt testimony with Republicans pushing for his free statement while Democrats demand strict questioning. Some fear the witness will be made to face trial by the committee, while others warn the administration could be put on trial if procedure falters.
Reverend Frank Jennings, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Lawrence since 1917, resigns to become pastor of University Baptist Church in Minneapolis. The resignation, accepted at the mid-week service, takes effect May 5.
Twenty five years ago the county diploma examinations were slated for Friday and Saturday across Douglas County marking the nearing end of country schooling. Notable locals include Mrs Burdett Hamilton sick with grippe, Hannah Oliver visiting her sister in Junction City, and C F Stanley moving from a 320 acre Douglas County farm to Kansas City with plans to reside there. A Mr Vrooman from Kansas City will also relocate here to manage property. The senior class of the fine arts school planned large year end recitals.
Dean Skilton praised for boosting enrollment and standards as graduating seniors from the University of Missouri engineering department depart for Old Mexico. They signed a four month contract with Missouri Valley Investment Co of Kansas City to survey 73 000 acres near Monterey for development. Suburban sale of E A Smith property to D H Brown. Smith moves to town. Rev E J Feitz and family relocate to Lawrence to lead Evangelical church at 1001 Connecticut Street.
Forty years ago on Tuesday April 10 readers saw notes of yellow shoes for summer, Officer Beebe's recovery, a Lawrence Topeka bookkeeper appointment, and Dr Horace Bumstead speaking on African American education in the south. Parish Aid hosted Prof Penny and choir in appreciation of Easter music. S. G. Strobel and Emma Murtz wed in probate court. Mr G C As Prever returns from Colorado. LP Shoop and Edith leave for Omaha. Ed Kreiser visited, Eva Woodward to Boise City. Kansas University faculty barred baseball with professionals, canceling local games for now. N J Seeley, formerly of Sibley, now in Lawrence. farm sold to Geo Zee.
The Twenty third Kansas regiment, Negro, mustered out of service at Leavenworth. Fire destroys a large part of the business section of Mulvane town, marking the second Mulvane blaze in two years.
A lighthearted item from Omaha reports Sam Dresher, famed dry cleaner, upset after Nudist Cam signs cause picnic-ground confusion. Chicago notes a bailiff quip about lipstick on a judge’s wife, while Bolckow records a mayoral tie between Clarence Broyles and Fred Yates, with Broyles stepping aside. Mayfield sets Sunday drinking fines at 20 dollars, weekday at 10, plus costs.
In April 1781 14 year old Andrew Jackson and his brother Robert were captured by British troops. They were forced to clean an officer s boots refused and were struck with a sword wounded severely. Lacking food and care they were imprisoned at Camden forty miles away. Both contracted smallpox and were released to their mother who rode to Lord Rawdon for a prisoner exchange.
Drury Lane a retired actor assists Inspector Thumm and District Attorney Brune in unraveling a series of murders linked to Harley Longstreet a broker. DeWitt a partner is implicated and later killed. Lane reveals Stopes as the murderer and that a poisoning needle aided by a masked conductor explains Longstreet's death.
Inspector Lane recalls a complex chain of deductions about Longstreet’s murder, Wood’s alleged role, and a staged second corpse. He unravels an elaborate scheme where Wood impersonates a victim, feigns innocence, and escapes detection via disguises and a ferry scene, suggesting a layered multiple-murder plot.
In a gentle tale the lions roar to foretell a storm, frightening Puddle Muddle residents. Willy Nilly informs Bear, Duck, Top Notch, and Rip. Top Notch the rooster longs to walk a rope, learns from a tightrope walker, and falls short saying Tomorrow Top Notch Succeeds.
Dr Iago Galdstone discusses skin infection treatment emphasizing gentle nursing, rest, and moist dressings to shorten the illness and prevent pain. He warns against squeezing or pricking the wound and notes finger tip infections involve thick skin and complex tissue compartments with rich vessel and nerve networks.
Armpit infections described as highly painful with rapid pus formation. Proper care includes arm resting in a sling, splinting of the finger, wet dressings, and cautious home treatment. Caution advised as home surgery can be risky for deeper infections. Police check ownership of a 1928 Whipnet six coupe abandoned in east Lawrence with parts removed, no theft report filed. Classified ad invites renters for vacant property through Journal-World.
A medical note extols liquid laxatives over pills citing measured doses and regulated action. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as gentle, non habit forming, and safe for pregnant women and children, calling on readers to switch from pill form for regularity.
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