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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
4
The guest writer today is John Brand a young attorney who recently completed a successful term as President of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. He offers views likely shaped by his leadership role and municipal business experience.
The writer argues that advocacy for budget cuts and attacks on officials miss the core issue. They urge focusing on improving tax collection and system remedies rather than targeting individuals. County and city management structures are cited as areas for possible reform.
The American Bar Association promotes a uniform act to curb unauthorized mail order insurers selling life or accident policies. It designates state insurance commissioners as service agents, requires bonding, and seeks to allow claims suits in the homeowner state. Kansas urged to join in this step and broader regulation.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce is praised as a leading national organization with a large, effective membership. It notes that no group is perfect and that constructive criticism from its citizens, who own the organization, is healthy and desirable.
A call for united action to build a better community around the university and Chamber of Commerce. Citizens are urged to contribute time money and constructive ideas to make Lawrence a model city and a better place to live and work.
Business leaders in Lawrence county and city push for a top National Cornhusking contest. Officials urge cooperation with the local committee to protect contest fields from souvenir seekers and careless trespassers, a growing problem for event preparation.
A text expresses preference that the President delay Thanksgiving until the next inaugural date so more people can have occasion for giving thanks. The note implies broad public sentiment rather than an official statement.
The article describes a thirteen mile long tunnel under the Continental Divide in Colorado as the main part of a 44 million dollar trans mountain water diversion project to irrigate eastern farm lands. It accuses taxpayers and the government of withholding production by paying landowners not to farm.
The Winfield Courier quotes a Colorado merchant saying tourists ignore sales tax tokens and pay higher prices instead. A tourist replies no tokens exist, yet goods cost more, such as eggs priced at 85 cents a dozen. The note highlights quirks of tokenized taxation and consumer acceptance.
Three coyotes have been killed in McPherson prompting speculation that wolves are near. The Headlight notes a coyote is not a wolf and calls coyotes calamity howlers passing through town to vent their howls.
Nellie Webb in The Globe reports rumors that an Atchison man funded his wife’s alimony and now seeks to marry her again for her fortune.
In the central prairie night the oil derrick rises like a shrine to Vulcan ancient and unseen. The Samson post at the center becomes a sacred image as torchlit workers move around, keepers of black gold in a desolate landscape.
Ten years ago H W Keene was elected post commander and Edward McKittrick was elected vice commander at the Liberty Post annual election. The Douglas county Sunday school picnic at Brown's Grove drew about 600 attendees with Charles Thomas directing singing and Thomas Gearheart performing on the xylophone. D F Spencer presided over sessions. Dr W B Fleming of Baker gave the address. J S Daniels oversaw recreation and Will Gorrill arranged refreshments. Several locals planned travel and visits to California Oregon and Colorado, with Mrs A B Carter hosting a birthday party for her daughter Margaret.
One man is near death and eight others are badly hurt after the DeSoto bridge over Hill Creek caved in Saturday afternoon. Rescue workers rushed to the scene with tools while Dr. Fred Candler of Bonner Springs and Dr. Lee of Eudora attended the injured, including severely hurt George Spakes.
A clipping compiles brief remarks from public figures and entertainers on happiness small joys punishment in childhood limits of censorship and wartime mood. Notable voices include Rev Dr Joseph Fort Newton Helen Hayes Sir William Wiseman Thad Brown and Mrs John Nance Garner.
Omaha clerk Bill Bowen in Douglas county judge's office has endured ribbing over his calendar showing Thanksgiving on November 23. He boasts that his calendar is correct and aligns with President Roosevelt's.
A Whitehall resident heads today to join a camping party at Piasa Chatauqua after a local event. President Wilson issues a nationwide warning urging citizens to stay neutral and avoid partisanship in his address to the American people.
Forty years ago Miss Edna Kilworth hosted friends with music and social entertainment. A. D. Weaver's son broke a leg in a fall from a swing. Prof. Joseph Farrell and Miss Louise Smith wed quietly. the bride is sister to Mrs. Buchan who died in the Philippines. Perry Hanson of the University of Minnesota named K U Y M C A secretary. J H Orr named agent for Standard Oil replacing Frank A. Doane. Doane becomes district manager. Doane served as agent ten years.
Soil Conservation Service notes emphasize a firm weed free seed bed as essential for alfalfa and grass stands. Early plowing and discing build moisture reserves, lime improves acid sandy soils, and inoculation with phosphate boosts growth. Fields near Ottawa and Franklin County show best results with packed seed beds and August seeding when surface moisture is adequate.
Ragweed spreads in Ottawa area pastures after fall rains and will seed unless mowed. Mow before mid August to prevent seed formation, with best results when weeds start to bloom. June mowing for Tront weed and Blue Vervain. remove weeds first to let native grasses recover and improve pastures.
Mae Marsh, once a glamorous silent film star, files for voluntary bankruptcy in Los Angeles. At 48 she lists a $25 touring car and $5,250 in liabilities, citing inability to pay medical and other bills. Born in New Madrid, Missouri, she rose with D. W. Griffith’s The Birth of a Nation and retired after marrying Louis Lee Arms in 1918.
Christine Thorenson visits her cousin on a beach town boardwalk and encounters a mysterious Oriental swami. The swami channels secrets, exposes a theft hint, and hints at a private warning for a young woman, while Christine suspects surveillance and a setup. The scene ends with her resolve and a cliffhanger.
Dr Morris Fishbein reports infantile paralysis remained limited in the week ending July 8 1939 with 84 cases nationwide and no clear prevention. Some states show small increases but overall rates stay low. the illness remains a hot weather disease and outbreaks can occur late in summer. He advises keeping children away from crowds on beaches and parks and notes that early signs begin with unspecified symptoms.
A long list of radio programs for Thursday and Friday evenings across KMBC WREN WDAF and related stations. Items include concerts, news, talk shows, drama, and variety hours with many orchestras and named performers such as Harold Sanford, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Fats Waller, and Amos ’n’ Andy. The schedule lists times from 5:30 to 11:30 with numerous program titles and host names, followed by a health notice about pediatric illness and early treatment.
Florence Boswell of Cleveland a flyer and officer in the 99 club of women aviators claims she can shed seven pounds weekly by spinning her airplane. She credits centrifugal force as the mechanism, saying extra pounds are thrown away.
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