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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
4
Agricultural notes discuss green manure with sweet clover and timing for plowing under to maximize nitrogen for corn. It notes that May 10 marks peak plant nitrogen and moisture effects, recommends April plow under for better corn ground, and covers soybeans seeding post May 1 with weed control advised. Also lists pupil certificates and school attendance data, with Burnette school closing for a district supper plan.
A Kansas City budget shortfall of 200000 is noted amid editorials on Spain's republic recognition and political shifts. The piece cites Alfalfa Bill Murray's regent changes, Oklahoma and Kansas university politics, and comments on Democratic and Republican dynamics. It blends national news with local fiscal concerns and commentary on governance.
The record recounts a sweeping loss covering many territories and routes. It notes failures spanning areas named in the text from Spain to the Atlantic and various colonies, with references to regions such as Galicia Majorca Minorca Seville Cordoba and Gibraltar, hinting at a vast disruption described by Kansas City Ka san.
Lawrence residents urge local reform to shorten lengthy events at Kans Relays football banquet and farm products dinner. While they praise the causes, attendees complain about extended programs, noting many would prefer quicker, more efficient gatherings to suit busy observers and students.
In the Old Home Town the corner building at Pin and Massachusetts is torn down for a Leis Manufacturing project. Mrs Brown departs tomorrow for the east while Mrs Jacob Good begins a months visit to Illinois. Zeigler visits for Trinity church consecration with son Carl in town. Stray cows guard lawns as residents fret over open gates. Trinity church Confirmation featured flowers, a new altar cloth in memory of Mrs Susan C Miller. Rishon Vail led service. visiting clergy present. Santa Fe pays workers in gold amid Gold Standard reminiscences.
A horse driven carriage on Warren street crashed after the hold back strap broke. Mrs Bussing Hart and Mrs Ada Bussell and daughter were thrown from the buggy with Mrs Bussing seriously injured. The horse bolted down the hill and the carriage was demolished. Other notes mention travel plans and social notices involving Miss Mary Copley, Miss Ada Brady, and social invitations in the area.
Ten years ago this week in Topeka events included Mrs Hults and guests at a social afternoon with musical entertainment by Miss Grace Warner and Miss Eva Baker Teed. Nordica concert attendance announced. Local ladies honored with afternoon gathering by prominent hosts. A Broers farm oil well near Baldwin yielded production. Mrs C C Seewir recovering from illness. August Dietz of Lone Star visiting Alsace after forty years. A F McClanahan named vice president at Kansas State Bankers Association in Kansas City.
When a child is ill its health and personality both change. Illness in youth can foreshadow mood shifts and long lasting personality effects, influenced by parental attitudes and disciplined, rational care during treatment and recovery.
In 1884 the First District Republican convention met in Leavenworth with Henry Keeler as chair. Delegates H. B. Insley and Cyrus LeLand Jr. were chosen for the national convention, and A. J. Felt was nominated as presidential elector. The state oratorical contest at Baldwin awarded L. H. Leach first and William A. Quayle second.
Heavy rains and melting snow limited fires across New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey as firefighters battled blazes in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. The rain eased water shortages and brought relief to farmers and cities reliant on reservoirs.
Nora confronts Julian Lake about his desertion and her longing for home. He pushes toward marriage with painter Nicholas Thayer while Nora wrestles with pity and fear as Thayer plans to leave, his feverish mood and a mysterious illness adding tension to the villa life.
Nora treks through Florence seeking solace from Nicholas Thayer while recalling her father’s secret plans. Mrs. Nevers, a sharp observer, remarks Nora as a “young Diana” and hints at villa arrangements as Nora fears intruding family schemes.
In a barnyard the old pig extols greed and splendor as ancestors admire the grand, then the Little Black Clock and Peggy question the pig’s speech. The pigs insist they lived for the splendid family name of Pig and praise their own pride while others prepare to speak.
In Barton County Dennis Johnson and Earl Nye faced charges for manufacturing and possessing liquor with Johnson getting eight months and $800 fine while Nye received six months and $500 fine. Drake Brookshire, 45, linked to counterfeiting cases in Missouri and Kansas with tools and $415 in bogus bills found. Dr C J McKnight, 45, Wichita physician and former state medical board member, arrested on narcotics violations. A Greenleaf shooting of Nellie Smith by Mrs. Howard Cole was deemed accidental by a coroner's jury. a delegation sought AG opinion. Governor Woodring's veto of a $10 000 appropriation is being challenged in court. James Cravens, 68, Kansas City lawyer and real estate man, died after being struck by a car. driver Louis Hynes, 17, said Cravens crossed against traffic.
Fragmentary note mentions London and New York figures. references to approval, permission, and the Chamberlain. The text is garbled with stray phrases and names including Rudy Vallee, yielding no coherent event or outcome to report.
A performer after a tour in which his orchestra grossed £22,000 weekly says he tires of being labeled an effeminate star. Other items mention a new cactus named Minora Hamilton Hoytiana and various regional notes about fashion and clocks.
The Douglas County Farm Bureau details a week of 4-H health contests on April 25 and a Health Day on May 2, with a state health contest in Manhattan and a national contest in Chicago. It notes a 4-H Round-up at Kansas State College June 16 with a 40 delegate quota for Douglas County and uniform dress for delegates, plus registration by May 15 and a $1 fee.
State Board of Agriculture data show alfalfa averaging 31.40 per acre versus 20.44 for corn 12.14 for oats and 19.70 for wheat based on 1924–1929 averages. Despite high profits since 1927 county acreage in legumes halved. The Legume tour on May 29 will visit H. G. Seale Baldwin L E Woodward Daniel Kirby Lawrence and G W Cashman Lecompton to inspect lime fertilizer and manure uses and a terraced field and a swine herd. Petal fall spray timing for apple scab codling moth and curculio is when petals have fallen to one half to two thirds.
Across the nation the Republican leaders pledge to defend administration tariff and farm relief policies in the farm belt. The report notes total federal tax take for the first nine months at 1 930 092 167 dollars, down 247 420 029.
Midland report lists the Rural Social club gathering with Mrs. Kate Toms and attendees including Mrs. Ruby Erwin and Mrs. Wolf. Prizes were won by Mrs. Toms and a planned meeting in two weeks features Mrs. Delia Weibel. Other items cover D A R participation, Sunday dinners, travel to Okmulgee, Okla, and Sunny Side school closing with a basket dinner.
Mrs. J. B. Keffer of Enid Oklahoma credits Gly-Cas with curing years of indigestion constipation and rheumatic pain. She reports improved digestion sleep energy and mobility after taking Gly-Cas and says she can walk 12 blocks daily. Gly-Cas is sold by Round Corner Drug Store Lawrence and other leading drug stores.
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