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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
4
The article notes strikers aiming to disrupt operations, praise for two ship captains who saved passengers and crew from a foundering steamer, and a contrasting view with the Vestris disaster. It also mentions a third safe deposit box linked to the late gang leader Zuta found in Chicago and possible grand jury action.
A fragmented reminiscence notes Old Bill running as an independent for governor, earning 150000 votes and toppling the influence of the invisible empire. It reflects on Kansas political mood, the drought era, and cautious optimism for recovery amid economic strain and public resolve. The piece also touches China’s war uncertainty and evolving U.S. state politics.
Mrs. B. W. Woodward returns from Philadelphia visit. Charlie Meeker’s wagon carries a coy wolf pet, drawing curious onlookers from small boys. In Bismarck, tents are being located for temperance meetings as Amanda Way helps set up a large tent. The encampment’s attendance falls short of expectations. An examination for graduates of instruction was held for fifty seven. Bishop Vail travels east to New York for the general convention in October. W H Simpson returns from a pleasure trip to New Mexico. his letters to the Journal World entertain readers.
J H Griffin becomes full member of Hitchcock Griffin furniture dealers and undertakers in Baldwin. The new Haskell hospital is complete but will not open until September 1. Mrs Carruth and Miss Constance Carruth hosted tea for Miss Amanda Jones of Junction City. Miss Jones visits her aunt, Mrs George Hood. Hortense Streets, now back from Missouri, plans to study art at the university. Fowler shops at the university receive six new forges. Prof and Mrs Head hosted a 12 o'clock dinner at their home 1540 Vermont St. Vera Wolf hosted a 6 o'clock dinner for Miss Genevieve Smith. L N Flint, alumni secretary, moved to 1240 Rhode Island St. The Birthday Club met at Mrs Mendenhall’s on Massachusetts St to celebrate Mrs Kumbers birthday, with about fourteen members present.
Compendium of tax laws by Dassler issued in 1879. R. B. Welch elected president of Emporis Normal. In 1880 national temperance movement opens at Bismarck, marking organized reform efforts in Kansas history.
The survey discusses Houdon’s life mask portrait of Washington and a physiognotrace profile, noting likeness accuracy and the artist’s role. It references Hamilton’s remark on Washington’s notable nose, Trumbull’s pursuit of faithful Revolutionary portraits, and various portraits at the Rotunda and Alexandria Masonic lodge. It also mentions the Stuart portrait as one of the most famous depictions alongside Napoleon’s.
A public health note explains hookworm infection common in warm regions. It details the worm as a hairline worm over an inch long, its eggs laid daily by females, soil development to larvae, skin penetration usually via barefoot contact, migration to lungs then intestines, and resulting symptoms from heavy infestation. Anthelmintic drugs are cited as effective remedies.
A dispatch gathers varied items from across the nation. Los Angeles reports a missing boy and a fractured incident while Wyoming features former Governor Carey in senatorial primaries. Illinois, New York, and Albany relay wage boosts and prohibition debates. A Lithuanian crime ring and church tensions surface amid other local notes.
Mary Dablhberg's Dagger travels by train and sea from the Bay of Bengal to Sungliu. In Shanghai she seeks Chang Kai Sho, a famed bandit turned regional power, whose vast city and palace epitomize a clash of Chinese and Western influences. Dagger bemuses officials as Chang asserts polite menace and interest, foreshadowing future encounters. She remains determined to learn his motive and gain an audience.
In a time-travel tale, John and Percy watch Robert Fulton unveil the Clermont, a paddle wheeled steamboat, as crowds doubt its viability. The Little Black Clock ferries them to witness the moment when steam power proves its promise, marking an early triumph in naval innovation.
A mosaic of brief notes reports Chilean students growing beards until demands are met, Wall Street brokers working late in Central Park, and a charity dinner in London. Other items mention a merchant dispute with Lady Heath in Plymouth, legal notices in France, Edgar Allen visiting Peaches Browning, and a Newport theft from a city marshal. Lipton’s yachts fly a royal flag tied to a historic race legend, with yacht race pricing noted. West Point cadets plan a Spanish night at the 1871 tradition port illumination, and Forli gains a new post office funded by about 130000 dollars with Benito Mussolini in parliament.
Kansas National Guardsmen 1900 march in review before Governor Clyde M Reed at Fort Riley with a 19 gun salute. A Lima Missouri couple report their 13 month old child kidnaped from a tourist camp. Two contracts for Panzran execution at Leavenworth are awarded by US Marshal Don Melvor. Sheriff race in Brown county hinges on two late arriving absentee ballots. Albert Marsh, 75, is killed in Kanzan City by a hit and run driver.
In Flagstaff Arizona AP report a Museum of Northern Arizona study challenges the Lamarckian factor of evolution. Harold Colton amputated forelegs of albino rats and descendants for six generations, finding no measurable bone loss or change. The southwestern division of the AAAS notes no evidence supporting the theory.
In Schenectady New York a huge electric condenser reportedly uses hydrogen as an extinguishing medium to prevent fires. The unusual setup highlights hydrogen’s role in flame suppression within large electrical equipment.
The General Electric Company reports a condenser operating in hydrogen gas within a sealed metal shell. They state no fires or short circuits are possible, hydrogen does not support combustion, and the gas provides soundproofing and reduces wind resistance on rotating parts by about ninety percent. In postbridge Massachusetts AFP notes Harvard Observatory identifies certain stars with carbon and cyanogen making them redder, known as class NI stars.
Rare miner als found in pitchblende the substance from which radium is extracted are formed by surface waters seeping thru the pitchblende vein. A cordial invitation is extended to all prospective students and their parents to visit the Lawrence Business College. Our office and school rooms are always open to visitors.
Local man Oscar Roswall of 1437 Kentucky Street reports life improving after a Gly-Cas course. He cites relief from indigestion constipation kidney sleep liver pains and general well being, praising the herbal remedy sold at Round Corner Drug Store in Lawrence and other nearby drug stores.
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