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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1929
Page
4
The seventh annual Kansas Relays continued despite rain, marking the first Amphibian Relays. All events ran off though boat races were canceled for water excess. Spectators endured showers while athletes pressed on, some traveling great distances, undeterred by the downpour. An English inventor aims to build a 400 mph car using radio steering with drivers watching from the sidelines.
The article discusses Better Homes week in Douglas County and the push to equip farm homes with water systems and electric power. It notes water pumping and lighting needs, wind-powered options in windy areas, and the goal of improving efficiency, comfort, and appeal without excessive trouble for rural families.
A fragmentary report discusses Kansas laws on films and state jurisdiction over words and phrases. The attorney general is considering objections to certain content while the liquor supply and farm concerns are also noted in ambiguous phrases.
A fisherman claimed a catfish exceeded the 12 inch legal limit by its whiskers. An onlooker measured from nose to tail and ruled the fish half an inch over, prompting the objector to concede. The exchange highlighted how whiskers are considered part of the fish in length judging.
A special program for women visitors at the Fort Hays roundup in Hays Kansas on April 22 plans inform and entertain attendees. L C Archer of the Hays agricultural experiment station arranged talks by George Wheeler editor of Western Farm Life on modern farm problems and Prof D L Mackintosh on Home Curing of Meat. Afternoon speakers include Amy Kelley state home demonstration leader Dean L Ey Call Kansas State Agricultural College, Harriet A Allard director of Household Searchlight and Iva Carter of Postum Cereal. Afterward visitors tour the station greenhouse and state forest nursery with several hundred western Kansas farm women expected.
In Kinsley Kansas on April 22 AP reports the jury in the Dr R C Munford first degree manslaughter case over Miss Imogene Ratliff of Larned was dismissed after being deadlocked five to seven. The panel had been out since Saturday afternoon and considered a hung jury six to six yesterday. Judge G L Light urged continued deliberations before dismissal. The Edwards County attorney said a retrial is likely at the May 6 term.
Two terracing demonstrations are set for Thursday and Friday in Douglas County under the direction of John S. Glags, extension agricultural engineer from Kansas State Agricultural College. On Thursday at 2 pm at the H M Chammey farm near the university, and Friday at 2 pm at Ben Kellogg farm four miles southwest of Lecompton, the events invite all interested to attend.
In Kansas history dated April 22, 1875, remarks highlight government land open to white settlement in Indian Territory near Highland and Ewing. Topeka observes Arbor Day with a public note about trees on the statehouse grounds.
Baldwin residents attend meetings and visits in Topeka and Lawrence. Baker University hosts high school athletes April 26-27 with six hundred entrants. Omicron Alpha Chi Omega honors Elizabeth Rhodes with a dinner, and local clubs plan summer gatherings and federation meetings.
A brief item notes S recounting a joke told to Ma who deemed it polite as he laughed lightly. The piece mentions 088 Publishers Syndicat in connection with the anecdote.
Washington AP reports a Bureau of Standards study shows drivers need about half a second to react to a signal and can stop within 185 feet at 35 mph with four wheel brakes. night driving allows 200 feet. Results shaped by American Engineering Council standards. Tests used revolvers as signals to measure reaction times. Driver age sex and intelligence influence reaction time.
October notices compile community updates from Baldwin with reports on medical moves, school prizes, club programs, births and weddings, local visits, and town improvements. Notable items include Dr. Boyles relocating to Baldwin, Ed Huey’s hospital stay, the reading contest win, PTA leadership changes, and various social visits around town.
Franklin school will close Tuesday April 28 with a noon basket dinner and a short program by Miss Ellen Melville and pupils. Twelve pupils are listed by name. Local residents and visitors are invited to bring baskets and join the day.
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