The Joy of the Believer and the Global Reactions
A broad range of topics unfolds from a catechetical psalm quote to British response to a Soviet espionage case and calls for censorship reform. The article notes British officials attributing a forced confession to solitary confinement, plans to sever commercial ties with Russia, debates over stage and screen decency, rising public demand for clean art, Chicago teachers’ strike over unpaid wages, and a Kansas real estate valuation cut by 1634 percent, signaling wide social and political tensions.
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England
Great Britain
Russia
Tax Levy Limits Pressure Local Governments
The forthcoming order to reduce taxes will force tax levying bodies to revise budgets downward as valuations fall. Fixed charges like bond interest must be met, and maximum levy rates will shrink where limits exist. School districts counties cities and townships all face effects under the new order amid Democratic concerns over administration directed legislation and farm relief debates.
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Tax Commission
Congress
Charlton Agency Moves to New Insurance Building
The Charlton Insurance agency, a Lawreace institution since 1862, will occupy the former American Cement Plaster Co. building at 15 East-Tth street, renaming it the Insurance Building. The firm lists Glenn and Theodore Charlton, and other staff among its members. Also noted are local society items: student elections, church student group activities, a 90th birthday celebration for Mrs. Sarah Cole, and wedding anniversary observances for Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Seaman and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Good.
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Charlton Agency
Charlton Insurance Agency
American Cement Plaster Co
Insurance
Lawreace
John Charlton
L. Charlton
Glenn
Theodore Charlton
Glenn Charlton
C. H. Hobart
Lawrence Hughes
Vic Johnson
Rosa Robinson
May Watson
Bertha Coffelt
Fay Heiserman
Blanche Womach
Leona Marsh
Josephine Hosford
Josephine’ Klein
Rose McCulloch
B. B. Beery
Turney
Sarah Cole
Vermont
Street
I. L. Seaman
Mildred Seaman
Jake Good
Wore Their Hats In Most Churches Yesterday
Twenty five years ago on Thursday April 13 women ignored a resolution as hat wearers filled most churches, sparking attention to social norms and religious dress codes of the era.
Hats Off to Lutheran Church in Forty Years Ago
Forties ago the Merry Widows defied a ministerial demand to remove hats in church, yielding a notably moving service at the Lutheran church led by Rev. Dr. Yarger. Also notes Misses Lucille and Gertrude Gehrhart head to Denver for summer. families plan Europe trip. J B Hutt beautifies home with bluegrass sod. theft at W H Schell’s grocery reported. barber shop sold. several social events and weddings. boxing ready at Opera House with Peter Jackson and Parson Davis.
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Lawrence
Yarger
Lucille
Gertrude Gehrhart
Denver
C. H. Ashton
Europe
J. B. Hutt
Ohio Street
D. R. White
Tenn
W.H. Schell
New Jersey Street
J. C. Houk
Mae Homsen
Harry Miller
Fred Fisher
H. E. Richards
Ellis
R. Andrews
Kansas City
Linton Usher
British Columbia
Sanders-Woodard
Neil M. Sanders
John M. Sanders
Emory Woodard
Delaware Street
C. L. Milton
Sketches From the Capital A Tardy Honor
A 1898 naval daring by Richard Hobson and seven sailors in the Merrimac escape attempt at Santiago Harbor is recalled. Although the mission failed to bottle up the Spanish fleet, the crew earned Congressional Medals of Honor after the 72nd Congress finally awarded them for valor.
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Richard P. Hobson
Merrimac
Santiago
Congress
Hobson
Sampson
U.S. S. New York
U.S. S. Oregon
Panama Canal
Oregon
Cape Horn
Cervera
Santiago Haror
History This Date in Kansas 1896 Fort Scott liquor crackdown
The State Temperance Union charges Fort Scott police board two members who are Methodist officials counten and license eleven open saloons. Kansas Methodist leaders react to the published charge. 1897 Kansas Democratic Editorial Association meets at Lawrence. See Journal-World classifieds.
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The
State Temperance Union
Fort Scott
Methodist Church
Kansas
Kansas Democratic Editorial Association
Lawrence
Dramatic confrontation ends with rising threats in fortress
In a moonlit Citadel clash, Margaret confronts Raisul as he torments Otho Belleme. A pistol misfires, threats turn to a duel with dagger and bayonet, revealing oaths, danger to all, and a dangerous path to survival.
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France
Seekazzen
Mekazzen
Riccoll
Foreign Legion
Haisul
Naid
Jules Matigni
le Sage
French
Secret Service
Otho Belleme
Raisul
Otho Disarms Raisul In Bayonet Standoff
In a tense scene Otho Belleme a swift heavyweight boxer disarms Raisul by forcing the robber to drop his bayonet after a sharp exchange. Raisul backs away as the weapon lies on the stone floor and the fight shifts to fists. Otho orders a fair fight and sheaths the blade.
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Othe Belleme
Raisul
Otho
F. A. Stokes Co
Maple Sap Sweet Feast Inspires Bears Tale
A Mary Graham Bonner story recalls Indigenous maple sugaring and a bear feast triggered by the scent of maple syrup. Bears learn sweets are delicious after sniffing the boiling sap near a wigwam, sharing a feast with kin.
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Mary Graham Bonner
Jelly Bear
Kansas News Briefs Report From Across towns
The Kansas AP brief covers Pittsboro appointing Rev Phillip Schmidt as police judge, Peabody bank robbers fleeing after holding six employees, two three year olds drowning near Medicine Lodge, Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs selecting Abilene for 1934 convention with new officers, and Topeka noting the lowest lease prices in years.
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Associated Press
Pittsboro
Phillip Schmidt
St. John’s Lutheran Church
New City Commission
Simeon Webb
Peabody
Peabody State Bank
Morthwest
Medicine Lodge
Pat Skinner
Patricia Skinner
la Verne Schultz
Lee Schultz
Topeka
Kruschen Salt claims quick weight loss and vitality
An advertisement features testimonials from E. Ferris and a husband praising Kruschen Salts for fat loss and renewed energy. It promises a 4 week supply for four shillings, with money back if dissatisfied after the first jar.
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R. E. A. Ferris
Washington, D. C
Light stocking eyed for Flint Hills blue stem pasture lands
A federal and state agriculture report shows only 85 percent of Flint Hills blue stem pastures leased as of April 1, suggesting light stocking this season. Last year’s figure was 34 percent, with prior years ranging 55 to 90 percent. Lease prices per head drop $1 to $1.50 from last year and $3 to $4 from 1931.
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Flint’ Hills
Federal Department
State Board of Agriculture
Inflammatory Blepharitis and Eyelid Care Facts
Blepharitis is chronic redness and thickening of the eyelid margins with burning and itching. Causes include refractive errors causing eye strain, poor health, malnutrition, neglect of cleanliness, and focal dental or tonsil infections. Early treatment with properly fitted glasses and addressing health conditions prevents permanent lid damage and eye ulcers.
Henry La Mara Granted Court Permission to Shoot Again
Cincinnati AP report says Henry La Mara, a 64 year old Black man, was granted court permission to shoot another woman after pleading his first trouble in decades. He is accused of shooting Eva Bell in the arm.
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Margaret
Raisul
Allan
Margaret Perforce
Enly
England
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Henry
la Mara
Negro
Eva Bell
Worldly Yarns and Legal Lapses Across Towns
Vignettes recount whimsical greetings from a puff to passersby and a judge’s probation ruling for a 64 year old offender. Escanaba bears mention as a city with plans for revenge or peace, while Brewmasters wait on Javurek’s eight month jail term for prohibition law. Fort Worth and St Louis supply a mix of courthouse humor and Easter chick regulation.
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Stanley Struble
la Mara
Escanaba
Mich
Charles Javurek
Javurek
Fort Worth
Tex
McGee
St. Louis
Johnny
St.Louis
Eric H. Hansen
The
Humane Society of Missouri
New Discovery Brings Relief to Stomach Sufferers
An Ohio physician reports Dr Parker's Treatment in Lawrence at Crown Drug Store offers relief from heartburn gas and indigestion. A thirty day orange can costs 98 cents, about 3 cents daily, promising safe pleasant relief.
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Dr. Parker
Ohio
Kent
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Rock Island
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Publishers Syndicate
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Eastern Kansas Medical Aociety
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L. Kellogg
Bunn
Mary Humphrey
Junction City
Kansas Academy of Literature
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Merchant’s Bank Hall
Opera
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Australia
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