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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1936
Page
4
The Democratic steam roller is expected to push the new tax bill through the house this week. Debate is largely a formality as the 219 page measure is rapidly drafted and not widely understood. Opponents stand on solid ground while administration supporters face wary faces as they vote aye.
The piece criticizes President Roosevelt’s Saturday address as a standard political promise to raise wages and farm incomes by voting the administration back in. It argues the administration has not delivered on job creation or fair incomes, noting costly loans and taxes funded by all, with no sign four more years would improve conditions. It also mentions Senator Wagner’s flood bill claim of no pork, and reports Allen county fair’s poor financial outcome.
The piece weighs the reliability of official war reports in Africa as the Ethiopian front nears Addis Ababa and questions which side uses more persuasive fabrications. It notes Lindbergh ransom bills circulating in New England but says none have been located, with promised evidence for a new kidnapping theory still unfurnished.
Topeka capital city team defeated Lawrence Country Club golfers 43 to 19 in a match played yesterday afternoon. Chester Jones led Leonard locals with an 83 after posting 38 and 45. Other notes include Dr Sisson improving slightly at home, Kasold injured but not seriously, and Mrs Willoughby near 100 after burning home at 1241 New Jersey Street.
Twenty five years ago on Monday April 27 Missouri showed reluctance to meet Kansas under altered eligibility rules. If Missouri cancels the two games at McCookfield Friday and Saturday, it would mark a rare instance of skipped matchups in years, with no formal cancellation reported to the Jayhawkers.
Ellen, known as Masai Ellen, appears to endure a bleak backyard of emotion. Her husband Jed seems content, yet she shows a profound sadness that hints at hidden mischief behind calm appearances. The work hints at regret and social pressure shaping her actions.
A telegram from Washington reported Congressman A C Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell have begun their journey home to recuperate. The return follows a period away in the capital as he seeks rest and improved health.
Forty years ago on Monday April 27, Capt J F Wellman and family prepared to move to California. Crops in Douglas County were praised as rains boosted yields. KU students listed for a vocal contest at Music Hall. Kiowa resident J D Morton sells household goods to relocate to Lawrence with two daughters attending KU. Bicycle crashes mar Massachusetts Street amid fast riding. West Lawrence society girls adopt Kansas University color garters. W W W s visit Bismarck Grove. Anna Alford hosts friends for Anna Wellman before departure for California. Ninety years old Rev John S Brown delivers birthday address to crowded Unitarian church with reception planned that evening.
Seventeen persons paid fines for traffic violations this morning with fourteen for overparking under the two hour limit. Names include Glenn Bond A T Hatfield Ruth Swarthout E W Penchard Jr Gilbert Francis Hovey Hanna Lester Scott M M Criss R J Postlewaite John Hins shaw George Miller Dr H X Dolen Charles Pontius and Herman Anderson. Vernon Anderson and Donald Hansen fined one dollar each for passing a stop sign. Joe Candriela fined one dollar for double parking. Beautiful Lady Wins Meet at Rio Vesta Calif champion of the National Coursing Association spring derby, final race over Just Spot Cash for a $400 purse before 1500 at Windy Willow Kennels. Bee Keepers of Douglas County to meet at Chamber of Commerce rooms Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Intoxication charges Harry Jones fined ten dollars and Joshua Montier forfeited ten dollar bond.
Tris Lanning leaves poverty in Persia Pa for her Aunt’s polished world in New York. Iris enjoys gaiety but is shocked when a formal dinner gathering is disrupted by a rowdy intrusion, revealing contrasts between small town and big city manners.
Tris Iris captivates a room of Sophisticates with Millard songs then confronts Georgia’s mockery. In Allan’s artful room he draws out her vulnerability and longing for Morgan as she performs to a hushed, rapt crowd.
Mrs Donna Lowis Colby Eighth District Director of the Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs is a charter member of the Colby club and has an interest in the Rexford Kansas drug store. Mrs Lola May Ta Lor Liberal Ninth District Director Kansan Federation Women's Clubs.
In a gentle scene Rip the dog signals a request to Willy Nilly, a gnome-like man, to guide a lonely little girl. Willy Nilly reflects on his own weak resolve yet senses Rip has an important mission for him to carry out, as the trio stands near Puddle Muddle.
Near Nickerson a crash injures ten people with three seriously hurt Paul R Smith of Hope Kansas has possible internal injuries and a fractured hip Louise Laurie 11 suffers fractures and internal injuries other passengers Mrs Smith Byrles Laurie and sister are seriously hurt Homer LeClair Lyons driver of the other car has fractured ribs C L Scott with him was cut about the face In Wichita Cleveland J Douglas 51 is found dead by apparent self inflicted gunshot Mrs Douglas says he had been despondent over ill health In Russell Mrs Burke Williams 418 is killed in an auto crash on highway 40 six miles west of here McDill Boyd of Phillipsburg elected head of the sixth district press association Cloyce Hamilton Stockton elected vice president Richard Mann Osborne secretary treasurer
Parsons Missouri Kansas Texas railroad director Parsons Sloan told the chamber of commerce the country has turned the corner toward business recovery during a one week inspection tour with other line officials. The group planned to visit Kansas City then proceed to Oklahoma and Texas. In Hutchinson a head on collision between two cars occurred last night.
Edited for the New York Academy of Medicine by Dr. Iago Galdston discusses vitamin E as the fifth in a series. It recounts animal studies showing sterility linked to a diet lacking vitamin E, and restoration of fertility when lettuce, alfalfa, oats or sprouted wheat were added.
Wyoming has 40 farmers who devote all their time to bee keeping and 320 others who find honey producing a profitable sideline.
Alma Freeman Alma Fellers born August 25 1886 Prairie Center died April 10 1936 at home in St Johns aged 49 married to Harry R Freeman May 10 1905 at Lawrence survived by husband eight children Marcus Freeman Baldwin Law son Freeman Greenburg Raymond Joe Mae Jack Betty Bobby all at home two brothers Alton Fellers Spencer Town Artie Fellars Hintville one sister Mrs Otto Gras Ojath e three step sisters Mrs Louie Fielback Wilder Mrs W J Adams Kansas City Mo and Mrs Clayton Reed Clovis NM and three grandchildren Edwin Donna Jeanne Freeman
A collection of brief items from Albany to Chicago. Highlights include an Albany fire crew yielding to a motorist Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt. a Saratoga Springs man swept from a truck seat by wind, dying of a skull fracture. and drivers fined for liquor related offenses in Charleston. Also notes on a lonely English suitor to Mayor Smith, a tired driver in Chicago escaping harm, and a crackdown on fleeing motorists with service of process across states. Ohio utilities cut rates in early 1936, saving residents nearly two million dollars annually.
Thombs 23 pried his jail cell lock and escaped from the county jail. Four miles away a motorist picked him up, with Sheriff George Bowerman and a deputy in the car at the time.
Radio schedule listing many stations KMBC WREN WDAF and others. Programs include orchestras, dramas, talk, and variety from 6 to 11 PM with multiple shows such as Igor Romberg Orchestra, Ink Spots, Henry Busse, Xavier Cugat, Amos n Andy, and Weather Forecast. Also mentions Tuesday listings and late-night broadcasts.
Water with meals helps stomach juices and aids digestion. If bloated with gas add 2 Epaontul of Adler ika. One dose cleans out poisons and washes both upper and lower bowels. Coe's Drug Store.
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