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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1930

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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