Journal-World August 11 1930 A Prayer for Us and Local News
The Lawrence Journal-World reports community notes from Lawrence Kansas with editorials on tree sitting in Kansas sunflower fields and a curious bridge hand tale from Hungary. It covers Sedgwick county jail inmates attempting a bar escape during primary election night and guardsmen at Fort Riley facing variable weather. Local Democrats grapple with party leadership shifting toward younger members and Noah Bowman supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick County
Poor Fish Drought Efforts Move Stocks To Safer Streams
Amid low water and diminished stream flow during the drought, devoted anglers are taking action to preserve fishing. They transfer fish stocks to streams and ponds less affected, aiming to sustain the sport for future years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Father and Son Race Over Legislature Rivalry Recalls Rice News
The Fort Scott Monitor recounts a fierce 19th century fight between William M. Rice and his father General Rice over Bourbon county legislative seats. The son ran as a Belican against his Populist father in a bitter contest marked by sharp language and strong editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian M. Rice
Fort Scott
Kansas
Minnesota
Rice
William
Bourbon County
Bin
Pittsburg
Old Settlers History Tour and Local News
Roger Vail tours the city promoting a history of Bismarck Grove and the Old Settlers meet, edited by Charlie Gleed with strong reception. Maj Shreve plans a dancing class for Topeka opening Oct 1, with a bus route from Warren Street. John Donnelly departs for New Mexico and Colorado on a pleasure trip. Donnelly Bros. horse Birdie is a notable buggy mount. A scaffolding collapse injures Carl Fischer during work on an addition at Fischer’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Vail
Bismarck Grove
Kansas
Charlie Gleed
Maj. Shreve
Topeka
Bismarck
Warren Street
John Donnelly
New Mexico
Colorado
John
Donnelly Bros
Fischer
Carl Fischer
Local Elks Initiation and Socials Highlight Week
Twenty five years ago on Monday August 11 Ernest Sidel joined the Elks and hosted a lunch for members. Prof F O Marvin reports his home burglarized with valuables searched. the homeowners were away. Invitations issue for August 16 at home for Miss Marjorie Field of Dubuque, with Letha Williams hosting a Lake View picnic in honor of Maude Potterer. A youth crowd enjoyed a moonlight Lake View picnic last night with local teens and young men. Margaret Bissell plans to wed Miss Alberta Cresswell this winter. Reverend Edward Hislop, Lawrence native, to marry Miss Viola Hawking of Baldwin on August 23 at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Sidel
The
Elks
F. O. Marvin
Dubuque
Letha Williams
Lake View
Maude Potterer
Lulu, Linton
Gertrude Linton
Marie Sinclair
Marjorie Field
Elizabeth Wagstaff
Rebecca Moody
Bertha Luckan
Kate Andrews
Mary Johnston
Frederika Fluke
Messrs
Edgar, Sheen
Roy Hinman
Eugene Crawley
Tom Sweeney
Julius Marks
T. Fitzpatrick
Frank Bangs
Jose Margaret Bissell
Wil Sped Iiss
Ma Sell
Alberta Cresswell
Edward Hislop
Lawrence
Viola Hawking
Baldwin
Ten Years Ago Notices and Social Ways
Ten years ago on a Saturday in August readers note Charline Smith in Kansas City and plans to visit Pontiac Michigan, Arkansas trip for E J Hilkey and family with Irvin Rothrock party joining in Fayetteville then Sulphur Springs for two weeks. Miss Marion Lewis resigns journalism post now filled by Helen Mahin at Carleton College. Mrs Harold J Longnecker hosts West Lawrence Bridge club at 801 Indiana honoring Miss Margaret Fitch and announcing Fitch engaged to W Rothwell Banker of Tulsa. Mrs John Rankin improving after hospital operation. Mrs H M Elsey hosts afternoon for her mother Mrs Samuel Hull visiting Modesto. Mrs E E Bunn hosts birthday party for daughter Vivian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charline Smith
Kansas City
Pontiac
Mich
Vance Day
E.J. Hilkey
Arkansas
Irvin Rothrock
Fayetteville
Sulphur Springs
Marion Lewis
Helen Mahin
Carleton College
Minnesota
Fitch
Harold J. Longnecker
West Lawrence
Bridge
John K. Rankin
Simmons Hospital
H. M. Elsey
Samuel J. Hull
Modesto
California
Dr. Elsey
Florence Elze
H. T. Minnis
A. 0. Burton
Bucklin
Kaw
T. B. Trotter
Topeka
A. E. Mann
Phoebe Tere
Earnest Emery
Pittsburg
Frieda Hall of
McLouth
Ferne Hall
Dorothy Harrison
Glen Harrison
Harrison
H. A. Gordon
M. E
Lawrence
J. W. Minnis
Colorado
Harley Rowe
Ruth
J. C. Wise
Baldwin
Rowe
W. W. Neil
Garnett
A. O. Burton
Lawrence Thursds
J.C. Smith
Port Arthur
Tex
Hortense
Clifford G. Hall
Billy Clark
Brown
Aubrey Burgtorf
Helen
Sam Deel
Martha
Katharine
Anne
W. M. Tisdale
Gon Donald
Billy Deel
Chester Moore
Pernie Stephens
Eva
Sedalia
Alpha Owens
Baker Unipage
Friends
Lia
This Date Kansas History August 1 1885 Colby native born
August 10 1882 H J Dennis state librarian reports the state library holds 18 736 volumes. August 11 1885 Colby Hutchinsons daughter born in Colby is the town’s first native born resident and is given a town lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Dennis
Colby Ntchinsonns
William Hutchinson
Colby
Dye and purple in history to modern dyes and medicine
The text traces how purple, once rare and costly, symbolized nobility, while modern chemistry enables production of perfumes and flavors. It notes dyes’ role in medicine, including staining germs, studying organs like the kidney and liver, and guiding treatments that target disease germs without harming tissue.
Fire and crash raise Kansas news briefs
Katharic garbled text reports a gas explosion at a Whitewater restaurant and a blaze that damaged four buildings before flames were controlled. Injuries include J. B. Brewster, Ralph A. Harris, and Shennon. Separate item notes a fatal plane tow accident. Western dispatch cites Manchurian grain export ban amid poor crops and currency decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Henry Goldback
Peepee
Steve
J. B. Brewster
Ardin Brewster
Ralph A. Harris
di Stier
Sae Berald
Wichita
Shennon
Testa
Dagger Enters Paris Society in War Era Romance
In Paris with Duc de Pontoise and his aunt, Dagger Wandering navigates high society after meeting Captain Raoul de Senac, once fond of Blaine Howard who died on the Western Front. The aunt hints at Raoul’s status and possible matchmaking as Dagger confronts lingering memories and looming social entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis Howard
France
Dagger Marley
Texas
John Vaneering
Duc de Pontoise
Vaneering
Howard
Dagger
Princess Rakovski
Captain Vaneering
Chanter
Paris
Dick Welling
Dagget
de Pontoise
Rakovski
Dicky
Europe
Hotel de Pontoise
Rakevaki
Madame Yaneering
de Senac
Raoul
Madame
Monsieur ‘le Duc
Blainé Howard
the Wanderer
Monsieur Howard
Josophy
Madame Vaneering
Blaine
Senac
de Sen Ae
Wenlock
Parisian
Reoul de Senac
Rakovsky
The
Bois
Duffield and Company
In Clover Field Magic With Talking Rabbits
A family of rabbits in a clover field speaks with Peggy John and the Little Black Clock explains that time is turned back so humans can understand the rabbits. The rabbits express joy in clover and a new saying will arise: being in clover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
John
Flashes of Life AP column evokes wartime myth and farce
An Associated Press piece from New York lampoons lingering myths about Kaiser figures and Doorn visits. It notes satirical scenes of guests chopping wood for Wilhelm and tea service, parodies Indian affairs policy, and calls out social misadventures including a small town fine for a prank involving a group of young adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Kaiser
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Pomena
Marion
Chan
Shady Best
Overnight world and national briefs in brief distress notes
Overseas reports from Hoover show dreuth distress but no general alarm in Overnight News. Heat wave ends in Chicago nationwide while gun battles on the border claim lives in Texas. World coverage includes disarmament drive, a missing couple found, and a wild street shooting in New York. Air and sea reports note a plane forced down in Vancouver and R-100 takes off on a Canadian trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Orange
Hoover
Chicago
Laferia
Texas
Washington
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
Stow
Mass
New York
Vancouver
B. C
Tacoma
Tokyo
First Lanar
St. Johns
N. F
India
Afridis
Simla
Peshawar
Shanghai
Henan
Shantung
de Montreal
Canada
Baldwin social notes cover visits across Kansas towns
A string of Baldwin residents hosted and visited relatives across Ottawa McLouth Lawrence Chanute Topeka Pittsburg Kansas City Sedalia and Port Arthur during a busy period. Notables include A J Keller Harry Hoover Paul Sanders and families Ed Little recovering from illness. Miss Harrison to return to work after appendectomy. 4 H girls win second prize at Brown's grave picnic. numerous guests from Topeka Lawrence and other cities share visits and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Keller
Harry Hoover
Ottawa
Baldwin
Paul
Laura Margaret
Lois Sanders
McLouth
R. R. Rutherford
Harry Frazee
Lawrence
F. Hobbs
Topeka
Elmer Smith
Chanute
Jennie Ingalls
Ed Little
Mr. Little
Baldwin News Notes of Social Life and Local Moves
Community highlights include Mrs. L S Van Keuren and Mrs J E Wilson hosting and visiting relatives, Angeline Wilson’s teaching plans in Baldwin, Miss Alma Nichols visiting Floy Liston, and multiple trips to Collinsville Val ley Falls and Lawrence. Local events feature a So Se club picnic, Ford crank mishap injuring Karlton Marquardt, steady farm and family travel, and the eightieth birthday of Mrs Josephine A Van Landingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. van Keuren
Angeline Wilson
John T. Frazier
Baldwin
Epworth League Institute
J. E. ‘Wilson
Angeline
Rachel
Valley Falls
Alma Nichols
Waterville
Floy Liston
J. E. Wilson
Rachel Angeline
Collinsville
Okla
Montana
So Se Club
Emma Caroline Kalb
Oscar Otterhage
Vinecennes
Ind
Osterhage
E. P. Hall
Hall
James H. Gander
C. A. Kalb
Laura Preston
Grace’ Preston
Kate Kerns
Glenn Hill
Ottawa
A. F. Teach
Hill
Reach
J. H. Waldron
Dorothy
Portsmouth
J. E. Waldron
Rachel White
Lawrence
C. E. Stephens
S. W. Edwards
Ren and
Annabell
Nell Warren
Kansas City
A. L. Myers
Harry Newcomb
Fort Scott
Kan
W. J. Williams
Robert Bowers
Katharine and Kilbourne
Wheeler, Tex
Harry Newcombe
Mary
Marion
Wheeler
Donald
Missouri
Selzer
Ben Cassity
Garnett
J. F. Carpenter
Earl Watkins
Glen and
Jeanette
Wilma Beauchamp
Oklahoma City
Brae
May B. McKee
F. C. Waldron
Denivan
Wichita
A. D. Waldron
Roff Kingman
Mr and
Arey
E. Waldron
J. F
Josephine A. van Landingham
Lincoln visitors join Rev J R Smith at home event
J. W. Plack and family of Lincoln Nebraska visited Sunday with Rev J R Smith and Mrs Smith. Mrs Plack is a daughter of Mr Smith. Earnest Harris and Miss Nora Neckelvy were married at Rev Smith’s home Monday evening at eight o'clock. Rev Smith officiated. Callers at the Jess Ikenberry home later in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Plack
Lincoln, Neb
J.R. Smith
Smith
Plack
Earnest Harris
Nora Neckelvy
J. R. Smith
Mr. Smith
Jess
Zemo antiseptic relieves itching and ivy poison rash
A compact ad style note claims Zemo antiseptic ends itching from sunburn and ivy poisoning after first touch. It emphasizes immediate relief and states the product is always nearby for skin eruptions, pimples, and rashes with antiseptic action.
Community Notes Highlight Whitman Funeral and Local Visits
The community gathered for E. E. Whitman’s Lawrence funeral Sunday as no morning church service was held. J. R. Smith and Mrs. Charles Mowder led a weekend of visits with Johnson and Ikenberry families while Misses Curtis, Lindell, and McKinney joined afternoons with friends.้อ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Smith
Charles Mowder
Donald Anderson
Margaret Curtis
Anna Lindell
Betty Lou McKinney
Robert Johnson
Marguerite Anderson
Perle Johnson
Model
Martha Percival
Imogene Shaffer
E. E. Whitman
Lawrence
Norval Smith
Topeka
J. E. Smith
Farmer’s Union
Appanoose
Jess Ikenberry
Ned Anderson
A. L. Ikenberry
Tom Ikenberry
Betty Jean Fiery
Overbrook
Ladies Aid
Bertha Ulrich
Laura’ Fox
Jennie Smith
Sarah Flory
3U W. Garbutt
Lola Flory
Mary Jd. Metsker
Florence Metsker
Bessie Flory
Anna Flory
Margaret Cotrell
Cora Flory
Lillie Ikenberrry
Pearl Flory
Arlene
Maxine
Olive Flory
Marie Cotrell
Venita Bond
Chas. Banning
Betty Jane Banning
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