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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
4
The article discusses removing the ulcer cause as essential, notes prolonged bed rest can heal ulcers but not prevent recurrence, and mentions two added approaches: external compression to boost venous flow and vein obliteration. It also describes implanting healthy skin grafts from other body parts to aid extensive ulcers and shorten bed rest, with some cases still needing other methods.
In August 1938 press notes discuss the end of prohibition enforcement and the transfer of duties to the Department of Justice. They outline a proposed 5 million hog slaughter to balance farm prices, financed by pork taxes, plus a system paying for unproduced output. The piece notes Japan’s inquiry under the Monroe Doctrine about Cuban subjects, and reports on ongoing Kansas bond swindles with Governor Landon pursuing the case amid federal involvement.
The piece notes pending action and limited progress on new economics, farming relief tied to supply and demand, and unemployment still unresolved. It highlights Balbo's Azores accident burden and a historic aviation formation, plus government forecasts of a small corn crop and possible farm aid. It also mentions American investments in Cuba totaling 24 billion with potential discounts offered.
This date notes events in Kansas history: in 1896 Governor Morrill was renominated by acclamation at the Republican state convention in Topeka. In 1897 Mike Sutton of Dodge City was named Kansas collector of internal revenue at Leavenworth by appointment of Senator Baker.
Old Home Town reports A. Weaver of Waterford Conn was very ill with paratyphoid after leaving Lawrence, now showing some improvement as physicians confirm the diagnosis. Also notes Lone Star Initiation and officer re-elections amid a 60-member turnout. Georgian Wolf hosts children party at 1012 Kentucky, with attendees from St Louis and Kansas City. Mrs Liggett hosts a birthday gathering for her daughter with 19 children in attendance. Fortieth year of E H Bailey’s chemistry professorship at Kansas University to be celebrated September 21 with leading scientists honoring him.
Emeritus of chemistry at KE. U. is recognized as an authority on chemistry and chemical research. The University of Kansas Academy of Science and the Kansas City section of the American Chemical Society manage the program.
Twenty five years ago August eleventh a large procession forms to honor Lawrence’s gubernatorial candidate Stubbs. Buck’s and Franklin bands lead veterans toward Stubbs residence as crowds gather for the ratification meeting.
Miss Alma Reid of Mt. Pleasant Ohio visits friends in the city Prof and Mrs Murphy return from their wedding trip Miss Charlotte Hutchings of Arkansas City visits Miss Esther Patterson Miss Josephine March and Miss Hannah Oliver depart for two weeks at the World’s Fair The Barteldes Seed House ships two carloads of seed to Australia Lyman McCurdy falls ill at his store then shows improvement Cottage Hotel at Lecompton becomes private residence Wesley Garrett to use it as a private home Postmaster general requires mill carriers wear coats Lena Churchill studying voice culture to improve and plans to join the World’s Fair chorus Wilbur Kinzie former University captain and Columbia guard heads to Cornell after Chicago stay
The article notes Charles L. Sholes of Milwaukee invented the first practical typewriter, patented in 1868 and on the market by 1873 through E Remington and Sons. It mentions 400 machines sold in 1874 and that over 7000 typewriter patents have since been granted.
Topeka reports pleasant summer weather with near normal temperatures forecast by the U S Weather Bureau. Forecaster S D Flora predicts 90 to 95 degrees and slightly higher in the south for tomorrow with 65 to 70 degrees expected tonight. Widespread drought conditions persist across much of the state.
Nicobias Boyd a two film star whose career was wrecked by a facial scar seeks a chance at repair through an operation in Germany. He visits Tele now a luncheon with a London suitor to discuss future plans and a possible reunion after news of a large inheritance.
Georgie confronts unspoken love for Nicholas Boyd after a torn walk with him ends in confession. She fears his departure to Berlin and faces her mother Bishop’s looming illness, while scheming to meet the famed actor in London and cope with Bancroft’s blunt judgment.
Georgie chats with Mrs. Spears about love and death, while Mr Boyd’s charm draws attention from a fading film star. Mrs Spears recalls George Alexander and cynically weighs celebrity romance as Georgie hurries to catch a train.
Willy Nilly and companions guard Christopher through a near drowning night. By morning he improves and joins a sunny picnic by their pond instead of Blue Lake. The group jokes about food as Christopher contemplates a brief walk to ease his loneliness and regain energy.
Mr and Mrs T A Evans and Tommy Jr spent Monday in Kansas City. Miss Coralie Campbell returns from Chicago after attending the Century of Progress exposition. Dr and Mrs Warren W Wilcox Quaayle Wilcox Mrs Mabel Par y and Miss Allie Gayle Parmenter visited Lawrence Tuesday. Miss Hester Beauchamp returned from Atchison where she visited Miss Ethel Marie Alle a Baker student. Prof and Mrs W J Williams and daughters shopped in Lawrence. Miss Bertha Ewing recovering after appendix operation at Lawrence Memorial last Thursday. Miss Dorothy Deel staying with Helen Gill and the George Kelly family near Vinland. Miss Marion Wolf and mother of Topeka arrive Baldwin to reside this year. Wolf chosen assistant librarian to Harriet Osborne at Baker University library. Dr and Mrs H K Ebright and Miss Betty Ebright returned from a two weeks Ozarks vacation. They spent time at Ozark seachant Noel Mo and Eureka rings Ay Mr and Mrs W H Elliot and
Elaine, Joan and Donald of Wakeeney visit Mrs. Elliott's sister Mrs. George Marquardt and plan to stay several days. The Past Matrons club meets with covered dish lunch, rain alters Ottawa plan. Many local residents attend events in Topeka and Chicago with family visits in Lawrence, Baldwin, and nearby towns.
Eudora Vernon Smoots of Lawrence spends the week with grandmother Mrs. Lavina Smoots. Willard Fitzgerald, a Kansas City freight driver, stays overnight with local relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Adams dined with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Page on Sunday. The Carter family, including Vanata Belle and Billy, visited Lawrence parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Carter. Frank Jameson of Olathe dined with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hague. Robert Zipp spends the week with relatives in Kansas City. Nat and Mrs. Robert Zipp and children visited Mrs. Lavina Smoots Monday evening.
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