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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
4
An item from a historical newspaper indicates an entry stamped by the Member Audit Bureau of Circulations. It notes post office handling in Kansas and class as second class matter under a wartime act, reflecting archival mailing procedures.
The text discusses enlarging the main highways entering Kansas City from twenty to forty feet to relieve crowding. It questions the value of material gain versus the soul and ponders how quickly the broader plan could extend beyond cities to enable a double traffic line along main routes.
The state tax levy reduction is large in aggregate but barely noticed by individuals. Its main value lies in proves tax cuts are possible and gives encouragement to counties, cities, and school districts. The dispute between governor and state auditor is cited as informing the public on political dynamics and banking balances in Topeka and Wichita.
An American lieutenant pilots a racer at Isle of Wight early September aiming to exceed 400 miles per hour. The fast aircraft must fly solo with no passengers and offers little comfort to the pilot.
The article discusses Mayor Jimmy Walker of New York proposing a split duties model with two mayors one social and one business. Governor Reed of Kansas echoes the idea of electing twins to share governorship duties. It notes public figures attend to picturesque events while business of state requires attention. It argues no single official can handle all tasks and critiques figurehead roles in Europe and America.
In Lawrence yesterday, airplanes, cars, and speeding motorcycles sparked rumors of disaster. While many tales proved false, some concerns linger about maintenance costs of improvements and future durability, with Topeka officials and governor funding shaping law enforcement anxieties in Kansas.
A newspaper page from Arkansas City Traveler published a Zeppelin passenger’s picture upside down, illustrating a lapse in accuracy as the ship tours distant skies. The caption questions if the image is now on the other side of the world, hinting at editorial missteps.
How to get to the Bismarck grounds described with half hour train departures from Galveston and Kansas Pacific depots. Hacks express wagons and walking options offered with varied costs. A rare passion flower plant blossoms at Ludington house tables, showcased by Mr Yewdell as press representatives gather.
A local board reports subscriptions near the required sum for a building project and will proceed with site work. Marshal Prentice hosts a family reunion with several children home for the first time in years while others travel from Pittsburg and Kansas City. Local milliner sales shift hands as Mrs. Patterson buys the Misses Hutt shop and Chas Coates plans a new ten cent store. W C Ellis buys the L O McIntire building on Mass and will move in shortly as Engle sisters take over a bankrupt millinery stock.
Lawrence postmaster C C Seewir will begin taking orders Monday for surplus army food stuffs allotted through the Lawrence post office. The allotment includes baked beans corned beef roast beef peas flour rice jam pineapple tomatoes and other items. Demand will determine how much each household may receive and orders must be placed through the local office.
A social picnic was held last evening at Brown's Grove in honor of Miss Marthe Johnson of Kansas who is the guest of Miss Nellie Lynn. Washington, Miss Queen expects to spend about three weeks before her return to civil service. Guests included several local residents.
O F Russell writes that the cinder walk from South Park to KU is in poor condition after years of neglect. He urges practical fixes and compares Lawrence’s taxes and debt with Atchison’s to argue for reform and prudent budgeting.
John Brown pleaded guilty to speeding before Judge C. H. Daugherty yesterday and was fined $5. Brown was arrested Monday on Massachusetts street by Officers Messer and Calhoun. Ulm and Black were arrested for speeding. Ulm claimed he was not speeding and was within the limit. Black said he received a telephone call from Kansas City about his mother’s serious illness.
President Charles C Younggreen closes the International Advertising Congress after a formal farewell with Ex-Chancellor Luther. About 5,000 delegates from many nations gathered as Younggreen calls the meeting the greatest of its kind. He says the sessions prove advertising as a powerful force for world peace and prosperity.
1877 county commissioners in Topeka hold a bond convention seeking compromise with municipal bondholders. 1878 Third District Republicans meet in Wichita nominating Thomas Ryan for Congress. Chemnitz reports local government orders sale of a large red flag hoisted on the Harthau town hall with proceeds to the town treasury.
Baldwin residents share visits and travels from Kansas City to Topeka and Ottawa. Friends and relatives attend church events, club meetings, and school activities while planning trips to Denver and Great Bend. A steady stream of farewells, arrivals, and civic duties weaves through weekly notices and personal notices.
Advanced pupils of Mrs Louise Lucan gathered Friday on C Street for a magical afternoon. They played musical games and reviewed plans for an event in August.
Michigan Governor Fred W. Green, serving a second term ending 1930, has about 60 uncashed salary checks totaling roughly $13,000 stored in a drawer. The state may pay him $35,000 annually for four years, a total of around $140,000, but the checks remain uncashed as speculation grows on their disposal, with some suggesting they will fund his granddaughter Nancy’s future. Green, a prosperous furniture maker, is not dependent on state pay for his living.
Kansas City August 15 AP three people treated for fractured bones after chair accidents Fred Young 63 fell while reaching for a newspaper breaking her right leg and shoulder Stinson also fell from a chair while hanging pictures
Detective duo Grenofen and Laxton probe buried riches beneath New Place Abbey drawing in Roger Pell Veron ica Seabroke and local cliques while a shadowy figure digs unseen A midnight pursuit ends with a cliffhanger as Marling and a masked woman haunt the tale and a puzzle deepens at Blackwater with the abbey ruins and a torchlight scare.
Fort McKavett, the historic Texas outpost once associated with Robert E. Lee, has been sold for 1500 dollars. The deal transfers ownership of a landmark site tied to early frontier and Civil War era history.
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