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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
4
The piece critiques Kansas City policing politics under a Republican board and a Democrat chief of detectives, arguing party lines influence promotions more than crime-fighting skill. It also notes Coxey's new tax campaign, arguing bonds and public works often beat direct tax increases for financing projects.
Senator Brookhart defends advance tax levy for local improvements and criticizes bond finance as less efficient while Senator Watson of Indiana calls for a practical, lawmaking approach to farm relief. He notes no such measure is on the books yet and suggests backing workable laws. The piece ends optimism about a forthcoming era of good times.
Ice cream and soda water at Hutson’s on Saturday. A line of iron bound tithing posts was erected yesterday. A new awning fronts J House & Co’s store. Policeman Akers on North Side bedridden by illness. The twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Pau Sutorious was celebrated midweek with many guests and silver gifts. Installation of Rev Dr Osmand as pastor of the Presbyterian church last evening. Dr C C Kimball of Kansas City preached fine sermon. W N Page and Musset of Leavenworth delivered charges. T B Bullene elected president of Kansas City city council. Mrs Belle Davis travels to St Louis to join Immaculate Conception church choir. W B Fry returns from four week trip through the northwest.
Professor Thorne demonstrated Edison’s phonograph to a delighted audience at Liberty Hall. The device played clearly even from the back of the hall and Thorne announced additional showings, one Thursday and another Saturday afternoon. The report notes multiple public meetings about aid for colored refugees and local efforts to organize relief and resettlement.
The old Pierson mill whistle is reused at the brick plant. Dr J H Dick could attend Saturday for the first time in two weeks. Mrs L C Wilson plans to leave midweek for Canyon City Colorado to join Mr Wilson and will live in Colorado for the present. Mrs T H Chalkley to return Wednesday with her mother Mrs Chalk Woodrow of London and stay a month, returning by June first. Bettie Moesler was 10%
A long-read recap of events from ten years ago details social gatherings for Miss Anna Rankin, whist prizes, visits by Dr. Carl Phillips, and Lawrence society life. Notes cover charity luncheons, card parties, and compliments to honorees, plus local sports results, church events, and school class day speakers.
Excelsior School announces its annual program to be held on a Wednesday evening in May. Mrs E H Tuttle will lead pupils in performances with refreshments including ice cream and cake.
The Mayflower yacht, built in Scotland and bought in 1898, has hosted presidents from Roosevelt to Coolidge and served as a social retreat and strategic venue. It carried dispatches, hosted envoys, and sheltered the president’s family, becoming a romantic memory as its wartime and diplomatic duties are recalled.
1877 Prof B F Mudge reports discovery of enormous elephant bones in Jewell County far larger than Asiatic species. 1879 Judge Robert M M Ruggles dies in Emporia. Also notes a Market Basket prize of 2 dollars for best recipe for tuna and cucumber salad to be awarded this week.
Editor letters argue Congress will stage a farm relief farce a comedy of inaction. They condemn wartime price distortions and postwar neglect, noting rising costs for farmers and discord among producers. The piece critiques the Kansas delegation and National policy while urging clear relief steps and accountability.
A Kansas farmer movement urges self reliance through debt avoidance, living within means, and dedicated farming. It calls for targeted legislation to lower transport costs, fair tariffs, and market access, warning against debt schemes. Community reports detail school events, awards, and local visits amid a flood of district life.
Local social columns report visits among Hesper residents and neighbors. Irvin Votan and Kiopfenstein families appear with several calls in Eudora and Kansas City. Community events include a school picnic at Levi Woodard pasture and a farewell dinner for Mr. PereShe to depart for New Mexico.
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