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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1937
Page
3
The piece lampoons press relations under Roosevelt and imagines a guild endorsing his policies. It notes grasshoppers in Colorado migrating far from nesting grounds, signaling wide crop-destroyer concerns. It recalls Lawrence salters at America’s Cup trials and hopes Ranger leads over Endeavour. Tokyo reports war readiness stirring North China concerns.
A sermon excerpt cites Romans 2 4 6 urging repentance, warning that ignorance of God’s goodness, forbearance, and long suffering leads to wrath and judgment. It emphasizes that God will render to each person according to their deeds and calls for spiritual renewal.
Administration allies pushed the wage and hour bill through the Senate on a test vote but faced strong opposition from industry and labor groups. Critics warn a five member board could steer bias against regions and industries, echoing NRA concerns and suggesting political manipulation over business judgment and initiative. Proponents note support from organized labor and the National Grange, while Southern representatives object to missing a broader base and lower wage scales.
Marion Ellet notes Washington correspondents are less disposed to turn press conferences into boosts for the President. A giggle chorus fades as journalists ask pertinent questions, recognizing the public deserves an independent news role apart from executive promotion. The national capital hosts conflicts whose outcomes matter more than cheerleading.
Regrets over crow extermination shift to praise of crows as grasshopper predators. Indiana reports 194781 crows killed in fall drive and many dynamited trees in Oklahoma. Topeka Capital cites crow impact on grasshoppers. Also Leavenworth considers 25 percent tax hike to fund police, fire, park, bridge fund and a street sweeper. An airline route concept notes cross four states and a foreign country to Texas five corners.
Mary Graham Rivers stories recount a whimsical voyage where Mrs Quacke Duck muses on ponds and brooks, declaring home the finest site. Willy Nilly and companions celebrate the journey as they praise Puddle Muddle and the charm of travel.
Willy Nilly and friends laugh and banter about writing a book using meadow scraps as paper. Sweet Face suggests a moss page. Top Notch objects, fearing the effort and competition. Willy Nilly notices strange footprints as a mystery to unfold tomorrow.
A review tracing multiple sclerosis from ancient recognition to modern inquiry. It notes Carswell’s 1887 spinal picture, then summarizes a 1923 neurologists’ commission: typical onset ages 10 to 60, male predominance about 3 to 2, 1 to 2 percent of nervous system diseases, average 8 year duration, prevalence higher among skilled workers, and non hereditary nature though early text ends unfinished.
The text notes that acute infections precede the disease in a small percent of cases and that MS is not caused by syphilis. Injury may awaken an existing disease process, but cannot cause MS itself. further lab work is needed to uncover the real cause.
Buffalo Aug 2 UP expert Russell Mancuso foresees a new era of Venus women stronger and more beautiful than men. He says the rouge and lipstick era is ending and women will lead in national affairs with new strength, aided by vitamin pills noted in their compacts.
Traveling barnyards tour New York City's playgrounds in trailers carrying a cow and chickens. A second trailer features a miniature cornfield with a scarecrow. Park officials cap realism, permit ragweed blossoms under protective wrapping to prevent hay fever.
Josiah Transue born March 30 1868 in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania died July 29 1937 at 69 3 29. He moved from Pennsylvania to Kansas at age 12, lived near Linwood then Williamstown, married Martha Jane Godfrey February 23 1891 and had five children Myrtle Adams Gertrude Miller Minnie Anderson Anna Transue Lotta Pauline died 1902. Survived by wife four daughters four sisters and one brother 15 grandchildren. Funeral services held at Rumsey parlor with Rev. P D Pittman officiating.
President Coolidge announced he will not run in 1928 in a statement to newspaper men from the White House. The piece also notes local school board changes with Irving Hill elected president and George Kirchhoff vice president. Details of residents visiting, trips, and community events fill the rest of the column.
Forty years ago in Lawrence August weekend visitors include C W Baldridge and Will Reed while Topeka plans football talks. Bike races begin with prelims tomorrow. extra grandstand, city stores close afternoon. Officials listed. parade planned. Weaver Beatty store to open. heat bath causes Presbyterian pastor to faint. fire drill at bank. trips to Petoski and New York announced.
Kay Crandon fights for survival as her neighbor Josh Hastings traps her in a cellar plan to force marriage. Ted Gaynor and a cowhand Scrap are drawn into a brutal clash over Kay and a murder the sheriff suspects may hinge on Kay’s testimony. Hastings hints at a grim bargain to save Ted, while Kay resists and plots to outsmart him.
Walter C Perkins Georgia assistant agriculture commissioner notes a link between pavement and reduced chewing tobacco. A tobacco salesman quips that people enjoy spitting in dust. In Spartansburg South Carolina, a $0.75 taxi fare levy funds police transport for jail convicts. Condon Oregon reports a rancher’s claim that a jolt of lightning can cure horse deafness.
In this brief comic sketch a boy recalls a church prayer that he delivered with pride. His mother rebukes the performance as vain eloquence, contrasting true humility with his want to sway heaven. The humor centers on a rural family moment.
Residents of southeastern Colorado host a grasshopper derby on September 11 tied to Sugar Beet Day. Prizes go to trainers of the farthest hoppers as locals gain entertainment from the crop ravaging insects.
The article defines rationalization as defending actions after they are done, urging minds to use facts over wishful thinking. It argues for independent judgment, avoiding excuses, and keeping reason impartial rather than a mere defender of our impulses.
West Fairview notes from the Richland Farm Bureau report an all day meeting with Mrs. Hazel McElman on Thursday and mention the muffin contest. Other items list past attendees and local visits, including families at the Benander home and Berryton visitors.
Mr and Mrs Roy Kurtz and many relatives from Eudora DeSoto Hesper Kansas City and Topeka gathered at Charlie Kurtz home to celebrate a birthday with a noon meal and a cake. Other local visits included Pete Edelbrocks party in DeSoto and Eileene Kreybill returning to Topeka. Relatives from Belleview Raytown Linwood and nearby towns joined Sunday dinners with the Reusch Broers and Torneden households also hosting guests.
Radio listings show a dense slate across WREN KMBC WDAF and EMBC for Monday evening and Tuesday evening with hosts including Ronnie Ashburn Jack Shannon Midge Wi and Wayne King. Programs span orchestras mixed choruses dramas sports forums and weather forecasts plus local station IDs and a long list of bandleader names and times.
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