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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1933
Page
4
A Douglas county arrest on a 3.2 beer case sparks rumors of efforts to repeal the Kansas prohibitory law. Reports suggest a plan to bring federal 3.2 beer into Kansas by July 1 and possible appeals to block enforcement. The case involves incognito associates seeking court action while Washington delays recognizing the Soviet regime amid Russia trials.
A heated debate over the inflation bill questions its redistribution aims and constitutional validity. Sen Borah challenges parts of the proposal while supporters worry about gold reserves and bond exchanges fueling repudiation fears.
The piece notes Democratic senators may oppose the bill and calls for careful scrutiny. It mentions new saw-proof jail bars after a Douglas county escape, and discusses the Topeka and Lawrence milk ordinances under court review as Lawrence weighs restoring a milk supply and city inspections. Jefferson City dispatches report Missouri legislature still in session.
Three hundred delegates from out of town expected for the opening of the twenty eighth annual Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting this evening at 7 45 at the Congregational church. Mayor Kreeck to give welcome with responses and greetings from Mrs. Lindley and others as health impacts shift speaking lineup.
A humorous 1928 comic fragment recalls a mother Ma and daughter Betty debating behavior and curfews as Betty imagines returning to girlhood and adjusting rules. The brief gag captures family dynamics in light living-room dialogue.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Tuesday April 25 1926 announces the marriage of Helen Ruth Bargett to John Cadwell MacDougall on March 7 in Cuba Philippine Islands. Ida Tarbell lectured today at Kansas University journalism classes in Green Hall with Justice Rousseau A Burch as principal speaker. Hostesses at a social afternoon included Mrs Harry Dick Mrs James Wilson and Mrs John Dunkley with Buchs orchestra and punch served in the den. A card party by Miss May Phillips and Mrs W H Sears drew thirteen tables with Kappa girls assisting and a two course luncheon.
Forty years ago on a Tuesday a social dance was held at the Fraternal Aid hall to benefit the Trinity organ fund. The week featured performances by Misses Berry Hinman and Noyes at the Hutchinson festival concert. A plate glass front was added to Stevens hardware. University seniors plan not to wear glass hats this year. Adams street and Massachusetts street paving will improve routes to Mt. Oread. Spring gowns favored empire skirts kilted models distended ball skirts and full English shapes expected to rule fashion for months.
Edited by New York Or. Jage Galdston Staderay of Medicine Health and Performance examines how health shapes achievement. Using Alexander the Great as a case, the piece cites rheumatic fever torticollis skull fracture chest empyema malaria and other afflictions to illustrate how physical illness can limit leadership and life span.
In 1896 a tornado swept through Clay and Cloud counties causing several deaths and later property damage. In 1898 Kansas Governor forces worked on apportioned volunteer troops across the state. Journal World want ads bring ramp results.
Ruth Warren and her husband Kenneth relocate to the Dead Lantern ranch in Arizona and become entwined in Snavely’s wary partnership while Ruth drives domestic progress and Kenneth pursues visionary poetry amid a rugged desert landscape. Ruth discovers tension with Snavely and the men’s plans for the land as a potential treasure, while Kenneth finds focus in writing and climbing toward a mountain view as rain unsettles the first days.
Willy Nilly’s shop opens to Jelly Bear who smiles and proclaims safety. Rip the dog and the Olathe Ducks celebrate as Jelly Bear explains he fell in love while away and invites everyone to meet the “she” waiting outside for the bear’s friends.
AP dispatch reports a widow Carrie Stevens, 73, strangled in a barn wash wringer, $1,500 found in her clothing sack. Other items note a Wisconsin student advising women’s work and a fire-chief comment on smoking by women. Camden detectives uncover two store teeth linking to a suspect after a burglary.
Emporia Teachers College hosts the twenty first annual state interscholastic music contest with more than 300 high school entries. Judge Gowell Weaver from Kansas City auditions eight top piano soloists from Junior Service Emporia Ralph Harrell Pratt Wyandotte High Mallie Pratt Syracuse Elizabeth Hertzler Newton John Paul Moran Cora Gressler Lebo Agnes Romary Burlington Topeka.
Massachusetts Bay Colony court record from 1645 notes cloth scarcity and high prices. Officials urge residents to invite friends in England to bring as many sheep as possible, ensuring subsistence through winter. The fragment reflects colonial trade pressures and call for livestock to secure woolen supply.
Henry Johanning Sr died at his daughter’s home near Paola Kansas on Thursday night. Born November 13 1849 in Casco Missouri he lived a long life with a May 1872 marriage and survivors including two daughters Mrs John Knoche and Mrs Fred Knoche of Paola two sons Dan Johanning of Baldwin Otto of Lawrence nineteen grandchildren three sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Monday at St John Evangelical Church. Also reports of cattle transport by Henry Young to Kansas City for Carl Schwarz social circle meetings and local visits are noted.
Kansas City and Rev Slupsnake in charge. Mr and Mrs Charley Kirchner and children were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Puhl. Orville Pohl Bob Dyer Glenn Gilliland and Milton King took the sees examination at Union Saturday. Mrs Mary Peffly Mr and Mrs Harry Flora Mr and Mrs Lyle Enyart were Easter dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Browning land son of Ottawa. Mr and Mrs Roy Shuler and daughters spent Easter Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ethie Shuler and family. Mr and Mrs Glen Flora and I children Mr and Mrs Charley Elm and daughter Mr and Mrs Claude Buckner and daughters were entertained to Easter dinner at the L A Flora here Faye Etta Neva and Kenneth Montgomery accompanied Mr and Mrs Marshall Churchbaugh and daughter to the Roy Buckner home near Harris to spend Easter Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Ousdahi and Mr and Mrs Dan Smith drove to Sunnyside Sunday afternoon to hear Dr Lawson. A good sermon and large crowd were reported. Mr and Mrs Will Puckett hosted relatives from a distance. Mrs Richard Petrie and Buena Petrie visited Mrs Lottie Ward while they were from Lawrence. They enjoyed a trip to the state lake at Tonganoxie that afternoon. A knowledge of shorthand and typewriting has aided many to get a foothold in the business world.
An old Ohio physicians remedy, Dr Parker's Treatment, is advertised as a cure for indigestion constipation sour stomach and gas. The ad claims stomach troubles lead to lingering maladies and offers a 30-day course with a money back guarantee. Availability noted at Crown Drug Store in Lawrence with prices for single bottles and multi pack.
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