Kansas Patronage and the New Deal in State Government
The Kansas City Star quashes neutral hopes for depoliticized state offices, arguing Kansas state administration has become highly political under party patronage. It compares state hiring to national practice, noting jobs are funneled by Democratic leaders like Fitzwilliam and county chairs, reflecting a Kansas that must embrace the New Deal style of governance and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big and Little Farleys
Kansas City Star
Kansas
Jonathan Davis
Altho
M. Fitzwilliam
Haxman
Washington
Farley
Question on 3.2 beer intoxication in Wichita case
A Wichita case questions if a man can be legally drunk after drinking only 32 beer, as laws deem non intoxicating. Courts focus on observable drunken behavior. type of drink, from bonded liquor to home brew, is often a side issue. The ruling may affect penalties for those with heavy loads of 3.2 beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Altho
United States
Virgin Islands
Sober Cat Piloting Across Kansas Proves Dash of Adventure
A drunken stunt quickly becomes a tale of danger and oddity as a man, sober despite the alcohol, pilots a cat along Kansas highways. Authorities caution that such reckless actions endanger both traveler and animal, turning a quirky moment into a serious risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Undercover Justice in Senate Appointment Clash
A debate over presidential power and Senate duty arises as Senator Vandenberg urges that Supreme Court vacancies be filled only when the Senate can act. The plan for an interim appointment would put a nominee on the bench without Senate approval, raising questions about constitutional joint responsibility and political timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Congress
Vandenberg
Executive
Simplified Future Paul Jones in Lyons News
The Abilene Reflector notes a humorous reflection on family cooks and a satirical take on government employment, suggesting a repeal of the law on spouses holding federal jobs aimed at easing payroll concerns among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Puzzled Willy Nilly Studies Peculiar Footprints
Seong Sei Seong Sei recounts Willy Nilly exclaiming confusion at unusual footprints leading to his front door. Rip the dog asks what is unclear while Willy Nilly questions the strange marks. The trio sits outside Willy Nilly’s house pondering their day ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Bonner
Willy Nilly
Rip
Mystery footprints puzzle roosters and ducks in playful banter
In a lighthearted tale Willy Nilly and Kristopher debate strange footprints while a bright rooster hints at clues. Top Notch mocks the search as Quacko ducks question the markings. Rip orders a thorough check as Jelly Bear suggests intruders may be hiding nearby amidst the perplexing prints. Tomorrow's search looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy Nilly
Kristopher
Top Notch
Mrs. Quacko Duck
Quack
Mr. Quacko Duck
Rip
Jelly Bear
How's Your Health Edited for the New York Acura of Medicine
Dr Iago Galdston discusses medicine's aims to prevent control and cure disease and to promote growth and health. He notes medicine cannot yet cure all diseases including smallpox or achieve every objective in every illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iago Galdston
Preventive medicine versus cures and control
The article argues that prevention and control of disease are more effective than seeking cures alone. It cites osteoarthritis as an example where curative options are limited but management is possible through weight loss, diet, rest, and palliative therapies. It warns against chasing miracle cures and notes future medicine will focus on prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averageman
Duckwall chain founder dies at 59 in Abilene Kansas
A. L. Duckwall founder of the Duckwall chain dies in Abilene aged 59 after growing a single shop into a 40 store system across Kansas and Colorado. Survived by his widow two daughters and three brothers. Retired from management two years ago. Over 50 drown in India Rangoon floods kill and displace thousands.
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Abilene
Kan
A. U . Duckwall
Kansas
Colorado
A. L. Duckwall
C. L. Brainard
India
Rangoon
Burma
Holstein calves bring $51.58 at Kansas City sale
Charles Kaiser of Eudora sold two Holstein calves weighing 480 pounds for a total of 51.58 in Kansas City. The calves were six and seven weeks old and each mother yielded about one and a half gallons of milk daily. The item also notes a cold wave, social events, and travel notices from Lawrence area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kaiser
Eudora
Kansas City
Kansas Kansas City
Middle West
P. Conner
Canada
Douglas County Sunday School Association
Woodland Park
Ralph McIntire
Topeka
D. H. Spencer
H. E. Don Carlos
Colonial Tea Room
I. Carter and Son
Billy
United States
Pacific Coast
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Yellowstone National Park
Washington
Oregon
California
Lucy Wight
Montreal
North
Marcia Baty
Mackinac Island
Great Lakes
Vera Lear
Missouri
Ruth Dunmire
Colorado Springs
August Selig
Gordon
Bobbie
Shreveport
John Selig
Greenleaf
Colo
Smith
L. N. Lewis
Hugh Means
Sault Ste Marie
French River
Lydia Riesen
Halstead
Alford
Twelfth
Vermont Streets
E. L. Griffin
Portland
Ore
Helen Griffin
Wreck on Kansas Pacific injures many in Denver vicinity
Forty years ago today a Kansas Pacific rail flyer derailed near Denver east of the city. Two trainmen died and five passengers were badly injured including Lawrence's W H Rankin who was treated at the railroad hospital. Also noted are festival preparations and local civic updates from a Kansas wheelmen meet and school board actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Denver
Kansas Pacific Railway
W. H. Rankin
S. J. Hunter
Lake Geneva
Monroe
Sheriff
Kansas
League of American Wheelmen
Consul R. C. Manley
Charley Irwin
Wichita
Racing Board
John Bishop
Salina
J. B. Doneyson
Topeka
Boener Bros
Hub
Deichman
Mierhoffer & Wilder
Smith
G. ¥. Johnson
Lou Poff
Nashville Exposition
Lou Barker
Board of Education
H. B. Asher
Lane
Miss Barker
Emilie Dionne Illness Report Quarantine In Effect
Emilie Dionne, ill with an upper respiratory infection, is quarantined with a special nurse while doctors from Toronto and local specialists assess her condition. In Topeka a two day nurse examination began for 128 candidates for registered nurse certificates, with results due mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaian Press
Emilie Dionne
Toronto
Brown
Alan Roy Defoe
Emilie
Topeka
UPH
House of Representatives
State House
Misa Cora A. Miller
Emporia
State Board For Examination and Registration of Nurses
Jail Break Sparks Montana Trial Twist
Kay Crandon hires Ted Gaynor to back her plan against Josh Hastings who aims to marry her and buy her ranch. A gunfight wounds several, Hastings murders Scrap with Ted’s gun, and Ted faces a Montana trial as Kay’s fate stirs his resolve. Ted plots a daring escape to save Kay and face justice.
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Kay Crandon
Nina
Ted Gaynor
Josh Hastings
Kay
Hastings
Scrap
Ted
Marion
Joe
Gore
Sam Cutt
Sam Cutter
Scrap Johnson
Idaho
Montana
Zeke Farley
Marie de Nervaud
Flashes of Life and Oddities From Across Towns
A patchwork of brief items: elderly Rev. John R. Lewis on a Georgia farm at 85 hopes for a good crop after 28 years since retirement. Mrs. Ray Porter in Farley, Missouri survives a door knock by lightning leaving a red mark. In Seattle a reported dead man is found hiding in a closet after a bill collector’s call. In Chicago a judge’s finances are questioned as Ralph Lucarelli explains money lost on grouse hunts and a wine feast. A small fire in J M Casey’s home caused by a short circuit is contained with little damage.
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Sparta
North Georgia Methodist Conference
John R. Lewis
Lewis
Farley
Seattle
Wash
Chicago
Joseph B. David
Ralph Lucarelli
J. M. Casey
South Park Street
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
Nora is described as broad minded and indulgent in a columnist style panel. The brief piece presents a humorous reflection on Nora and her permissive nature, implying a contrast with traditional prudish expectations.
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Poor PA
Claude Callan
Nora
Publishers Syndicate
Pleasant Grove Socials Show Busy Shuck Family Ties
Mr and Mrs William Flory hosted Sunday dinner with the Churchbaughs of Pleasant Grove and Evelyn Shuck spent a weekend at the Charles and Lloyd Shuck home. Numerous Shuck relatives and friends shared meals and helped with threshers and repairs, while Eva Shuck celebrated her fifth birthday at the Oscar Shuck home.
Social mentions advance through area residents
Mrs. James Lawrence and Mrs. R. E. McKitrick visited Mrs. John Patchen last Thursday. Mrs. George D. Walter joined a gathering at Mrs. Ed Wood’s Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Reed Hemphill’s party. Attendees from here went to the Jehle sale at Pleasant Grove Thursday. Mrs. C. J. Eriksen of Lawrence and Mrs. D. Kirby spent Friday at the Ridley home. Miss Virginia Hazlett visited friends in Topeka last week. Oliver Evans plans a Monday sale before moving to California with his family. Ia, G. A. Middleton and Mrs. Coila Morrison called on friends in Brackett. Owen DeWoody of Ottawa and Lawrence Moberly of Pittsburgh, visiting the University this summer, were dinner guests at the Walter home Wednesday. they are lifelong friends of the Walters.
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William Flory
John Churchbaugh
Pleasant Grove
Evelyn Shuck
Charles
Lloyd Shuck
Charlie Brohimmer
C. P. Radcliffe
Lawrence
Gerald Troutwein
Carolyn Sue
Udall
Wes Flory
Mac Karnes
Will Postma
Florence
David Kesler
Frank Deay
Edith
Charlie Brohammer
Oscar Shuck
Evelyn
Byron
Lloyd
Harry Fisher
Cecil Dover
Hallie Hate
Irene
Arthur Flory
Shreaiers
Chester Eichman
Delphis
Ira
Baldwin
Ola Brubaker
Westphalia
Charles Shuck
Darrell
Ezra Shuler
Harry
Marie
Eva
Warren
Harve Flory
Walter Deay
Charles and
Chester Wible
Doris
Russell
Richard
Merritt Woodward
Betty
Thelma
Charlie Woodward
Daniel Beeghley
Everett
Carl van Hoesen
Gene
Marian
John Brohammer
Pearl
Harold
Lloyd Beeghley
Jehle
James Lawrence
R. E. McKitrick
John Patchen
George D. Walter
Wrence
Ed Wood
Reed Hemphill
Topeka
Oliver Evans
California
G. A. Middleton
Coila_Morrison
Brackett
Owen DeWoody
Ottawa
Lawrence Moberly
Pittsburgh
University
Mrs. Walters
Radio Programs Schedule Reels Through Night and Morning
A dense listing of radio programs and orchestral performances across stations WREN KMBC WDAF WDAP WDAF and more for Wednesday Evening August 4. Entries include guest performances by WREN Women's Symphony and Xavier Cugat's Orch, news blocks like Midnight Headlines, and weather forecasts.
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Wren
EAA
Wren Women’s Symphony
WDAF
Wayns Orch
Ben Berale
AI Pearce
Frank Bluon
Renee Benny
Fred Astairs
U. S. Navy
Vic and Sade
EMBC
WDAP
Amos
N’ Andy
KACBC
Xavier Cugat
Orch
Exle Smith
Beasley
Carlos Molins
Stanford Univ
HMBC
Jack Wdaf
KMBC
Frankie Masters
Eoldie House
der Chiesta
Paul Sabin
Will Hollander
Charley Engels
WWREN
Ronnie Ashburt
Jay Freeman
the Charioteers
Boake Carter
Wdaf—Dance Cavaliers
Boy Shield
Cavalcade of Music
Ore Man
Coast Guard Anny
Ken Murray
Wayne Kings
Joan Edwarda
Ernest Gill
Kostelantes
Town Hall
James A. Farley
Roy Block
Dr. Stringfellow Barr
Jimmy Kemper
Jolly Coburno
Tommy Dorsey
Frankin Masters
Freddie Rich
Henry Busse
Paul Whiteman
Mal Hallet
Jack Starr
Grand Terrace
Bart Yardley
Eddie Varros
KABC
Nocturne
Eddie House
Leonard Keller
Horace Henderson
Carlos Molina
la Salle
Congress
Don Chiesta
Faith Guided Duty to Support the Church
A Presbyterian urging active church involvement argues faith without works is dead. The author asserts the church leads in human betterment and calls on readers to attend services despite weekend distractions to strengthen character and set a positive example for others.
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Schebert
C. W. Schl
Christ
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W.C. Simons
J. W. Murray
Dolph Simons
Massachusetts Street
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
West 44Th St
North Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sangzome
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Star Ride
General Motors
Walton Ride
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Wichita Beer Question
Paul Jones
Lyons News
Seong Sei
Halle
Emy
Twentieth Kansas
Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Regiment
Douglas County
Wilder
Metcalf
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Philippines
Fred Funston
Association
Lindquist
Haskell
Lindsboro
C. W. Brown
West Warren Street
Richard W. Carter
W. R. Carter
Mr. Carter
Florida
Key West
Will Mosk
Joe Howard
Mabel Barrison
Helen Kennedy
Alabama Street
Irma Spangler
Ethel Keel
Alberta Cady
Dorothy Keeler
Dorothy Lupher
Ruth Evans
Christine Freark
Bernice McFarland
Vivian Strahm
Harry Dick
Otto Rothenberg
Leavenworth
J. T. Bosserman
Clinton
John Hess
Bloomington
Ind
Miller Carpenter
Uisville
B. B. Power
John
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Red
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Runyon
Columbia
Schubert
New Hampshire
Phon
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