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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1935
Page
4
A column warns against overloading Lawrence with WPA curb and gutter plans, urging fiscal prudence. It critiques federal spending, notes looming tax increases, and questions the value of further obligations while highlighting Congress’ pace and Garner’s rapid Texas bill aid.
The federal yield forecast for this year remains sharply reduced yet many crop analysts still view it as too high. The AAA counters that ample wheat supplies exist despite the lower projection.
The death of Judge S O Thacher in Lawrence shocks the community though not unexpected. A power in law since Kansas free state days he earned fame as a friend of Kansas University and admired as an able man in Sag. The report notes his prominence in early affairs and his lasting influence on local life.
A series of brief notes: a tourist loses and wallet is found near Calais Maine, a Niagara Falls cat has rare quadruplets, a judge frees three prisoners in Hope Arkansas due to cost, St Cloud burns down a fake fire drill, and Chicago judges reveal a male jam winner whose mother mentored him in blackberry jam making.
Washington observers describe Rhode Island prize as the first Roosevelt era issue defeated in campaign politics. Republicans see strength in denouncing the new deal and fear Democrats must defend their record in 1936. Focus shifts to Kentucky gubernatorial race and a fourth district vacancy after Congressman Carden's death. Canada to subsidize home construction with up to 80 percent aid. Beniamino Gigli to sing in U S concerts and opera this fall.
Laurie Moore must wed her former employer Mark Albery to save Rex Moore's career while she loves Rex. Albery claims a quick divorce and marriage are near, while Laurie battles doubt after seeing Gladys with lord Dallas. A chance encounter at Piccadilly Circus reveals Gladys's innocence as Laurie faces a grim public facade. Laurie meets the man she truly loves tomorrow.
Willy Nilly the little man, Mrs Quackno Duck, and Christopher Columbus Crow enter a magician's house to find no one present. They call out in turn hoping for greeting, while the crow jokes about manners and mischief as they wait inside.
A talking scene features Mrs. Duck and Willy Nilly seeking ear help. Suddenly a visitor appears asking about ears and presents a mirror moment. The cliffhanger ends with Tomorrow indicating a transformation titled The Changing Ears.
Dr Iago Galoston discusses puerperal insanity from childbirth to the childbed period. He argues there is no separate condition and that insanity arises from pregnancy stress, personality type, and complications such as hemorrhage or infection. The piece links indulgent care of pregnant women to fewer emotional disturbances and outlines manic depressive or schizophrenic tendencies shaping outcomes.
Abilene reports a fatal auto crash west of town involving James Bailey of Sutherland Iowa and Lincoln Sturdevant of Abilene, with four others injured. Manhattan notes a 41 percent rise in freshmen honor list at Kansas State College. Smith Center reports 17 year old Carl Lantis drowned near Remasville. Sister Stanislaus Kelley, former Beloit high school principal and Marymount dean, dies in Rochester. Starwood Park hosts 3500 Catholics for a solemn high mass under elm trees, concluding with “America.”
Under fourteen Catholic parishes, the Knights of Columbus organize activities. Fifty years ago camp meetings in Starwood Grove were regular occurrences.
Fairbank area items report Ed Gilbreath homebound after a hay rack accident with an oil truck. Several visitors from Arkansas Pass and Eudora share in tales of illness, visits, and extended stays. Folk names include Mercer, Nelson, Bailey, Lowman, and Patrick with travels to Topeka Greenwood Cherryvale and Manhattan noted.
Hopewell residents and visitors from Lawrence and Hutchinson gather for Sunday and Wednesday visits. George Reynolds and Geneva join Mr and Mrs George Reynolds in Topeka. Many local homes host relatives and friends from Baldwin, Monte Vista, Milwaukee, and nearby towns.
A comprehensive listing of radio programs for Monday and Tuesday evenings, naming stations KMBC WREN WDAF KMBC etc. Includes performer lineups such as Boake Carter Glen Island Casino and Abe Lyman's Orch, plus weather forecasts and a note about children visiting the Newlan home.
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