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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1929
Page
4
The Fort Scott Tribune notes that horses have become scarce while horseflies grow appetite for beef and pork. It laments that the horsefly adapts to progressing civilization and doubts whether humans can do as well. The commentary blends religious verse with a satirical take on societal change.
The piece argues over euthanasia and mercy killings arising from a man who killed his wife to end her suffering. It outlines religious and practical objections, the need for an error-free tribunal, and notes the law classifies the act as a crime, while debating the ideal societal solution.
The British labor government refused Trotzky permission to reside in the country citing lack of a safe exile destination if England tires of him. The decision drew comment on the paradox of a changing but consistently conservative politics and the saying that voting for change yields the same outcome.
The Hague meeting of practical statesmen opens amid conflict over how to apply the Young plan. England objects that Britain’s allotment under the plan is insufficient, threatening the previously settled framework.
The text notes that increasing funding for one country requires cutting another’s allotment under the Young plan, but no party is willing to concede. Action on implementing the Young plan stalls as doubt mounts over feasible steps forward.
Reading the Virginia primaries, Jack Harris of the Chanute Tribune exclaims that Bishop Cannon "went boom but fell down" in a colorful reaction to the returns. The remark summarizes a surprising political moment with local newspaper voice.
The New York stock market crash caused a billion dollars in losses in fifteen minutes of trading. Many investors lost money they never actually had, intensifying the financial shock and uncertainty across markets.
The summer proceeds well overall though parts show strain. The senate had planned to reconvene on August 19 but postponed to September 32, indicating a shifted schedule.
Journalists police and officials met at the corner of Massachusetts and Henry streets to settle matters amicably. Absence of Prof Stimpson cancels Episcopal church services today. Nichols family arrives in Douglas County from New York to settle. Rench is Lyman Rench’s mother, a Kanwaka farmer. Barteldes couple return from Germany, praising the trip. Minnie and Carrie Cain prepare to study music in Boston and Cincinnati respectively. W M Culbertson returns from trout fishing in Colorado, gainfully rested. Ollie Trout enrolls in a female seminary in Oakland, and J House with daughter Rachel depart for New York.
Twenty five years ago on the Vandalia line near Indianapolis a serious rail wreck occurred with Mrs. Frank French removed from the train through a car window but left unharmed. Also noted are travels of Attee and Green, gas well activity, a picnic at the lake, a Denver trip, a music teaching move, and local residents ill or moving residences.
Ten years ago on August 10 Saturday celebrations marked Samuel Cook’s 89th birthday at 524 Louisiana Street with a noon lunch then a smoking outfit gift. Others headed to Washington New York City and eastern points while a California motor trip loomed for several travelers. Andrew Carnegie died at Lenox Mass after a bronchial pneumonia illness. Spears Bros Cafe became a sole proprietorship with George P Spears purchasing the remaining interest and brothers joining the firm. O P Barber left for California, May Gardner returned from overseas Red Cross work, and plans for Estes Park summer rest were noted along with several local travelers and assignments.
A long list of Eudora residents and visitors is chronicled with details of travels and gatherings. Alfred Eisele and family vacation in Colorado, Frances Dalrymple visiting grandparents, and numerous Kansans visiting kin in Eudora are noted. Many dinners, receptions, trips to Kansas City and Leavenworth, and church events are listed among neighbors and relatives.
Morawitz departed Saturday on a motor trip to Colorado in Laptad’s famous Ford. The party plans to camp along the route and hunt, with expectations of an extended outdoor journey.
A train carrying 201 Mennonites stops in Topeka on its route to the western part of Kansas, marking a notable moment in state transport history.
Mrs William Trefz hosted at dinner while families from Lawrence Topeka and Kansas City took weekend motor trips and picnicked. Evangelical Leadership Training School attendees Lily Ziegler Helen Altenbernd Edna Schmidt Rev Theodore Hauck returned from Newton. Birthday dinner for Billy Bob Edelbrock followed by a large gathering and refreshments.
An unidentified man, apparently the victim of a gangster ride, was found charred in a car at Newark city dump. A foreman said two men drove the car to the dump and departed in another vehicle just before the blaze. The incident follows a pattern tied to gangland violence.
Puzzle page scattered clues mix themes across and down with partial words and misread letters. Entries include references to Watergate treats Gothic names and repeated abbreviations, hinting at a scrambled grid and unresolved answers awaiting solution.
Sir Richard frees Helen from guards at Brocklehurst’s inn, pursues captors, and escapes with Helen as a dramatic midnight intrigue unfolds at the Moat House. Guests assemble for a secret charade while a hidden murder triggers a ghostly reveal, ending with Julian Guyford’s death and Brocklehurst’s fate as the tale shifts back to Richard in the next chapter.
Illinois circuit court ruling on contracts for grain and provision futures between customers and Chicago Board of Trade members raises stakes for legality of speculation. Case cites McCabe who sought cancellation of two notes totaling 55000 after asserts they were gambling debts, urging boards to vet buyers on need, financial ability, and intent to deliver. Also notes escape of four boys from Boys Industrial School: Hal Conlin Joe Boaner Mere Harper Oliver Muir.
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