Journal-World masthead and telegraph notice
Lawrence Kansas newspaper page lists World Company leadership and staff, office address, subscription rates, national ad reps, and Associated Press affiliation. Instruction to call if the paper not received by 7 p m and a copy will be sent.
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Journal-World BY
the World Company
W.C. Simons
J. W. Murrray
Dolph. Simons
Massachusetts Street
Lawrence
Kansas
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
West 44Th St
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sansome
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Kansas City
Baltimore Ave
St Louis
Star
Atlanta
Walton
Detroit
General Matera
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Associated Press
Associated Presa
T Ormot
Aeet
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Bold Liquor Crackdown Faces Community Action
The editorial notes rising liquor sales and lawlessness, urging harsher restrictions as 3.2 beer gives way to stronger brews. It cites federal drought concerns and President Roosevelt's planned September inspection tour, signaling intensified national attention to the liquor trade and drought conditions.
Townsend pension plan fades from Kansas politics
This week the Townsend pension proposal returns to its original status, seen as another utopian scheme. The Kansas primary exposed a sharp vote line between Townsend's plan and regular politics, with Townsend’s brief canvass and candidate support ending in defeat, removing him and the plan from state affairs. George II of Greece resumes the throne amid relief in some quarters as reports mention renewed political tension and a dictator’s actions.
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Townsend
Kansas
George HH
Greece
Neenle
Fury in Spain Fears of Wider War Grow
European powers fear involvement deepens as Spain’s civil war rages with brutal sieges and civilian toll. German Nazis executed, shells reach Gibraltar, neutral ships attacked from air, raising risk of neutral retaliation and rapid spread of conflict beyond Spain. President Roosevelt considers inviting Governor Landon to a conference to address mounting tensions.
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Europe
Spain
Gibraltar
Reading the Constitution in a Campaign Era
Detroit News notes a political theme as drouth talk and near presidents spark etiquette debates. It asserts that voters rarely read the Constitution fully and may misunderstand founding ideas, urging informed discussion amid campaign references to amendments and Supreme Court interpretations.
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Supreme Court
Detroit News
A. B. Weaver home entered on Massachusetts Street
The 2131 Massachusetts Street residence was entered in the absence of Mr and Mrs Weaver after a back door was found open by 10 year old Bob Chariton who waters the flowers there each day. Several social notices follow including club guests and travels of local families to Phoenix La Jolla Wichita and Colorado.
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E. R. Learned
Anna Learned
Helen Weed
Japan
C. W. DeWatteville
Roland DeWatteville
Emma Dania Emley
Wichita
Catherine Creveling
Arkansas City
Oliver DeWatteville
F. H. Olney
Avery Olney
Olney
Phoenix
Ariz
la Jolla
Calif
S. F. Gillispie
Kate
May
Lucy Riggs
William M. Ege
Chicago
Ernestine Yates
Eileen Penney
Edna Underwood
Kansas City
Earl Farris
Lea Drebing
Claude L. Scott
Marshall
Richard
Monie Compton
Colorado
Trin
Lester Scott
C. C. Bowman
Gladys Bowman
Grand Island
Nebr
Five Lawrence Girls Named for Topeka Visit Honors
Twenty five years ago on a Saturday in August arrangements were made to send five of Lawrence's popular young Tailies to Topeka as guests of the Semi Centennial celebration officers and the Kansas State Fair from September 10 to 17. The five girls will be chosen by popular vote with all expenses paid including railroad fare and hotel bills. Nominating coupons and voting coupons will be coming next week amid the town's excitement. Also noted is a city council decision to build a storm sewer in West Lawrence between Louisiana and Mississippi Streets to serve a ravine with a typhoid history, with property owners agreeing to pay half the cost. The council members present were Hults, Alexander, Hazen, Broeker, Bond, Lox, Wilder, Logan, Herman, and Wood.
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Lawrence
Topeka
West Lawrence
Louisiana
Mississippi
Hults
Alexander
Hazen
Broeker
Bond
Lox
Wilder
Logan
Herman
Wood
Hazel Leslie
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
A short humor piece in 1936 style by Claude Callan about a son named Joe who believes idle money should be put to work by treating his girl to lunch. The narrator notes the idle dollar in his pocket was used to fund the outing, reflecting lighthearted rural humor.
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Joe
Publishers Syndicate
Miss Maude Zoellner Hosts Informal Thimble Party
Yesterday afternoon a small group gathered for an informal thimble party. Next week Miss Maude Zoellner will host a house party at her Tonganoxie home with guests including Miss Edith Laming of Tonganoxie, Miss Dot Ellis of Kansas City, Miss Charline Smith, Miss Adrienne Atkin son, Miss Leota McFarland of Lawrence, Miss Helen Thompson, and Miss Geneva Wiley of Emporia. Mr and Mrs Brint Woodward were in Kansas City today.
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Maude Zoellner
Tonganoxie
Edith Laming
Dot Ellis
Kansas City
Charline Smith
Adrienne Atkinson
Leota
McFarland
Lawrence
Helen Thompson
Geneva Wiley
Emporia
Brint Woodward
Minnie Schlegel
Eudora
Nelle Treaworgy
Topeka
Frieda Rudolph
Ruth
Misa Clara
Hanover
Rachel Stanton
New York City
J. T. Stubb
Tess Critchfield
Oskaloosa
Leota McFarland
Ruth Mervine
Gertrude Blackmar
Forty years ago Morris wins hands down
The Republican convention to nominate a complete state ticket met at noon and quickly renominated E. N. Morris for Rey by a near unanimous vote. Douglas county delegates traveled to Topeka for the state convention, with a long list of names among the delegation.
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Lecompton
Driving Park
Harvest Home
Ray's Grove
Ray’s Grove
M. B. Ray
C. F. Thurber
R. A. Steele
S. D. Bishop
A. C. Mitchell
A. V. Sharpe
W. H. Sears
Col. J. K. Rankin
Borah regrets missing John Hamilton meeting
Spokane Washington August 8 A telegram from Senator William E Borah expresses regret over not meeting Republican National Chairman John D M Hamilton during his Idaho tour. Borah seeks renomination in next Tuesday's primaries as Hamilton explains he did not want to interrupt Borah who was campaigning.
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Spokane
Wash
John D. M. Hamilton
Idaho
William E. Borah
Hamilton
Yakima
Borah
Burgdorf
Idaho County
Hammilton
Algeciras in Flames After Naval Bombardment
Aug 8 reports from Tangier in the International Zone state Algeciras burned after a double bombardment by Spanish government warships. Passengers aboard the Medievebecond say flames rose high while the City of Malaga defences hold with 50,000 leftist militiamen. Loyalist forces claim advances toward Huesca and Guadarrama, with revolts near Badajoz quelled.
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Tangier
International Zone
Gr—Ais Algeciras
Malaga
Luchs
Mailiebreze
Huesca
Guadarrama
Badajoz
Murder Tonight in Nancy Feathersons House
Inspector Hylton is imprisoned in Nancy Featherstone's house as Dale Shipley returns, denying murder of Arthur Burdett. Nancy fears danger, but Shipley insists on innocence. A tense confrontation unfolds with White watching, revealing tangled loyalties and a looming station transfer.
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Inspector Hylton
Nancy Featherstone
Sergeant White
Nancy
Hylton
Dale Shipley
Eld Arthur Burdett
White
Nyeton Wood
Burnett
Jimmy
James White
Annie
Steeble
Dale
Gord
Shipley
Arthur Burdett
Nan‘ey
Mr. Hylton
Fortune Teller's Name in Puddle Mud Tales
Rip commands the crowd as a fortune teller night reveals a crow named Christopher in a trunk of a tree. Christopher admits his squeaky voice fooled the townsfolk while confessing a learned crow disguise.
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Mary Graham Banner
Christopher Columbus
Crow
Rip
Willy Nilly
Christopher
The Gand Concert Threatened by a Clever Ruse
In a mischievous exchange, Rip and Christopher laugh at a scheme involving seeds and food in payment for information. Willy Nilly suggests a reward, and Christopher expresses mixed feelings about the deception as they contemplate a special supper at the house.
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Rip
Christopher
Willy Nilly
To Operate on Tonsils How to Decide
A medical guide on tonsil surgery weighing when removal is needed. It explains distinguishing between benign enlarged tonsils and septic ones, the role of adenoids, breathing and hearing impact, and whether symptoms are throat only or linked to neuritis or arthritis. The decision hinges on evaluation of size, disease source, and overall health context.
Flashes of Life Exoneration and Court News
In Danville a man named Van Tunie Pinchbeck faced a fine after police found illicit liquor. He claimed embarrassment riding in a police car, and Magistrate Carter fined him ten dollars plus costs. A Columbia college student reported seeing a sign seeking a wife between Hampton and Allendale. A Bend forest ranger described spotting a deer tree and a bobcat after a pursuit.
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Danville
van Tunie Pinchbeck
C. K. Carter
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Randolph Murdaugh
University ,of South Carolina
Betwen Hampton
Allendale
Radio Programs Saturday Evening Schedule Montage
A dense list of radio programs and performers across stations WREN KMBC WDAF KMEBC WDLAE WDAE WREN. The schedule spans Saturday late evening into early Sunday with bands orchestras hosts and shows including Nat’l Music Camp venues and various orchestras such as Alfred Barr and Carl Schreiber. It notes times like 10 11 pm and late night headlines along with weather forecasts and midnight summaries.
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Wren
Don Ferdl
Oreh
Wdaf Heine
Grenadiers
KMBC
Victor Bay
Orehs
WDAF
H. V. Kaltenborn
E Chico
St. Francis Hotel
Meredith Willson
Wren—Goliman Band
Kmbc—Drama Workshop
Chateau
Salono Motterne
Mus
Hickory House
Oren
Hob Crosby
Orch
Miyfair Casino
Ceres Smith
Biltmore
Melody Rendezvous
WREXN
al Donanue
DAF
KMBG
Jaz Gaeber
Orth
Paul Henning
Manzanares
Rainbow Grill Orch
Kmbebc
Benny Goodman
Lotus Gardens Orch
The
King's Jesters
Eddia House
Grand Terrace Orch
Eee
Ort Schreiber
Ren—Sandy William
Z.nday Viegpers
Fishface
Wren—Lamndet
KMLC
Chicagoans
Jally Coburn
WWREX
Dpon Voorhees
Calif
LDS
Major Bowes
KMBEC
America
Wren—Goldman
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Paul Whiteman
WDAE
Vincent Lopez
WDLAE
Carl Ravazza
Wdaf—Dance Orchestra
Kmitw
Charles Barnet
WDAP
Lance Orchestra
Poo K
Milton Charles
Terrace Orch
Ace Hotel Orch
Carl Schreiber
WRAF
Fibber McGee & Afolly
Horace Heidt
Wick
Pat
Sports Review
Jekory
House
Losa
Henry Busse
T Cent Lopez
Efotel Stevens Orch
Ing Agronson
Dr.arles Bernet
TLWH
Eddie House
WDBAF
Bismarck
ILIS
Eastman Casino
KMAC
Austin Mack's
Esterdway
Oriental Gardens
Kerniavsky's
Cougar Attacks Car Reported by Station Attendant
Morgan Williamson a service station attendant reports a cougar leapt from brush onto a car. He quoted a motorist who could not name, showing deep scratches on the vehicle as proof.
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Morgan Williamson
Williamson
Theft Insurance Kansas City Car Stolen With Child
Thieves who stole Mr and Mrs Chris C Sexton’s car took a five year old child named Richard along but left him in the back seat when they stopped at a drug store. After twenty minutes the car and child vanished and two hours later cries were heard in a park revealing both safe.
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Theft Insurance
Kansas City
Chris C. Sexton
Richard
Asteep
Governor campaign rally draws large turnout in Valley Falls
A Wednesday Republican barbecue and rally in Valley Falls attracted over a thousand attendees. W. G. West, candidate for governor, and Frank Todd district chairman of Everest were the main speakers, with county candidates introduced. Favorable word has reached St. Francis hospital.
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Valley Falls
W. G. West
Frank Todd
Everest
St. Francis Hospital
Topeka road crew victimn hospital update reported
Ben Weinberg who was injured a week ago when a cement mixer toppled on him while he worked on a road project near Valley Falls was moved to Topeka for treatment. His wife Mrs Weinberg and daughter Verrill are staying with relatives nearby to be near the hospital.
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Topeka
Ben Weinberg
Valley Falls
J. L. Heherling
Wakarusa
Congressman Lambertson
Sam Bowen
Fairview
Brown County
Charles Long
Lambertson
Irene Brock
Delia Larner
Emporia
Ida Worswick
Lawrence
Terry Gaskill
Gaskill
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Gand
New York Academy of Medicine
Lago Galdston
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F. D. LC
First National Bank
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