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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1928

Page

3

Nine slain on Murder Farm as Northcott confesses

Riverside Calif Dec 4 AP declarations attributed by investigators to Gordon Stewart Northcott say nine boys were mistreated and slain on the murder farm and that he himself killed five. He allegedly led officers to evidence sites in the Mohave desert and first signed a confession naming Alvin Gothen as a victim.

Riverside Calif Gordon Stewart Northcott Pear Los Angeles Northcott Alvin Gothen Mohave Desert Sani Hernardino Gothea Puente Vancouver B. C Canada Southern California Jon Frank H. Clegg Clegg Sanford Clark Gothen Clark Nelson Winslow Louis Young Clark Walter Collins

Postmaster Endorses Tuberculosis Seals for Letters

Postmaster C B Hosford backs Tuberculosis Christmas seals for letters and packages but warns against placing seals on the face of envelopes or on the address side of foreign packages. He notes foreign postal laws prohibit such use and warnings will be enforced. Domestic mail may bear seals but not on the address side. Violations cause confusion for postal workers.

Hosford C.B. Hosford Douglas County. Tuberculosia Association United States

Moerzeke Flood Forces 5000 to Flee Schelde

Brussels reports that the Schelde broke through a dike near Moerzeke forcing 5000 residents to flee to higher ground. Refugees were later rescued by boats as looters were deterred by police and soldiers patrolling the flooded district. The disaster added to chaos across Belgium with 15,000 seeking aid in nearby areas.

Brussels Belgium Moerzeke Termonde Schelde Mun

Army Starts Parade to Five Million Christmas Trees

From northern forests comes a planned parade of Christmas trees aimed at delivering five million evergreens to American homes. Vermont big shippers lead a labor-heavy operation with crews, loaders, and federal inspections, as trees move from mountains to rail hubs for shipment through the holiday season.

Ee Army America Christy Ted Forest Service Green Mountain Vermont Tyer William J. Phelan Ludlow Inset

Urges Rose Planting at Topeka Gathering

The Kansas State Horticultural Society kicks off its 62nd annual meeting in Topeka with Kansas Associated Garden Clubs. Dr. Paul B. Lawson of the University of Kansas discusses garden pests and control methods. Five minute club achievement talks highlight local efforts including Rose Pauls Scarlet roses along Highway 73 and Kaw Valley Garden Association proposals.

Kansas State Horticultural Society Topeka Kansas Senate Chamber of the Capitol Paul B. Lawson Kansas Garden Clubs X. Jay Kennedy Kaw Valley Garden Association Paul Lawrence Flower Club Frank E. Jones

Woodstock Sunday Service and Thanksgiving Observance

Our Sunday school and church were well attended as we observed Thanksgiving. Miss Nettie Haworth preached on Psalms 116 12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me with a special song. Effie Petrie led Christian Endeavor Sunday evening. Bible study plans Acts 17 to 22. Numerous local residents visited, hosted guests, and shared in a village box social at Wildhorse schoolhouse.

Nettie Haworth Miss Haworth Harry Wellman Frank Champion Sid Gardner Ted. Law Bettie Mac Joe Boyd Earnest McHenry Wildhorse School House Gertrude Davison Woodstock Davison Herman van Harry’ Zook Martin Zook Fami Genevive Helen Davison Edd Davison G. W. Williamson H. Zook Moore Frank, Nowak Sam Petrie Effie Mabel Petrie Ella A Woodstock Scofield Barbara ' Lea Lucille Topeka Harry Miller Tonek Verna Davison Emporia

Thanksgiving notes and community gatherings in McLouth area

Thanksgiving greetings and visits fill the McLouth neighborhood as families share meals. Entourages visit relatives in Topeka and Lawrence while box social at Tiffet school and church bazaars raise funds. Judge Leech of Oskaloosa dies after months of illness, with services in Oskaloosa.

Sunday visitors and local callers at Mohler and Dillon homes

A list of Sunday visitors and callers in Washington Creek notes multiple families from Kansas City Bethel Lawrence and Munice visiting Otto Mohler J S Dillon L Hy Griffith and related households. The column records neighbors stopping by, sharing meals and drop ins throughout the day and week.

Fall Leaf Notices From Local Society Incomplete

Fall social items report Charles P Bauer of Kansas City visiting the Bag jo and Adair homes last Sunday Mrs George W Abbott spent Saturday in Lawrence with her parents Jock Mathews W Davenport repaired the entire roof of his house last week Mr and Mrs Clyde Collina and children of Kansas City spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs G W Abbott and family Mrs George Davis of Lawrence spent last Sunday with her daughter

Otto Vitt Vitt Horace Rude Lawrence Clarence Vogel Wamego Fred Pfleger Malone Raymond Bagby E. Guffey Monlay Mary McBride E.M. Guffey Oliver Fred Reetz Mr.Roberts Jack Swisher Kansas City Arlene Bagby Donald Roberts Charles Hill Godfrey Reetz Olivdene Reetz Fred] Reetzs Noah Canarys Charles Zeigler Koerner Vivian Bonnie Jean Canary Manhattan Darlin Miss Wilson Fall Leaf School Raymond Bagby Walter Grant Welfelt Raymond Baby Arlene V. Davenport Thomas Malone Horace Raymond Roberts Roy Zeigler Oliver Abbot Guffey Arthur Kraus Kan T. W. Davenport Messers Harve Robert Shellock Sam Lancaster Fair Iowa George Lancaster Gilford Rigway Carl. Moses Tendwood Stand Otto Mohler Dan Marsh Henry Daniel Adam Shaffer Clarence Bethel Henry Schneck Gladys Dorothy Kate Schneck Muncie Ernest Mohler Floyd Lester Vail Ray Palmer Carbondale Alva Dillon Alice Frankie Johnson Charles McQueen Cand Ray Shuler Gene Richards Pierce Woodruff Winifred Garber Clyde Hoover Aubrey Fishburn L. Se Pearl Dillon C. A. Wright Orie Smith Marie Mabel Myrtle Kingery J.S. Dillon Alda Bernice Asa Postma Vera George Markley L. ‘Hy Griffith Lawrence Persinger Fall Leaf Charles P. Bauer Kansas’ City Bagjo Adair George W. Abbott Jock Mathews Davenport Clyde Collina G. W. Abbott George Davis Daugh

Drive to cut petroleum costs through marketing standardization

Chicago report on the ninth annual American Petroleum Institute convention notes Roy B. Jones of Wichita Falls Texas chairs a committee to draft a code of marketing practices. He says lack of coordination caused chaos and that the code aims to reduce unfair competition and production costs, with submission planned to authorities.

Chicago The American Petroleum Institute Roy B. Jones Wichita Falls Texas

Board considers standards for marketing affiliates

The board discussed Wednesday a proposed standard to govern marketing companies affiliated with the institute. If adopted the Federal Trade Commission would be asked to approve the measure, after which it would set the benchmark for affiliated marketers.

Board of Directors Federal Trade Commission

Labor Leader Endorses Sargon Medicine in Testimonial

A Kansas City labor leader and union official, A. C. Brelsford, longtime secretary of Local No. 229 Painters and Paper Hangers, praises Sargon after recovery from fatigue and exhaustion. He credits improved energy, sleep, and motivation to the medicine and endorses it, noting availability in Lawrence at Round Corner Drugs Company.

A. C. Brelsford Kansas Kans Nho Breisford Painters and Paper Hangers Union Sargon Lawrence Round Corner Drugs Company Aes

Thoxine Promises Safe Cough Relief Without Chloroform

The advertisement touts Thoxine as a safe cough remedy free from chloroform or harmful drugs. It claims double action to soothe irritation and target the internal cause, stopping cough quickly and easing sore throat. Available in 60c and $1.00, money back guarantee. Sold by Round Garner Drug Co.

Garner Drug Cof

Unclear Potent Cure Claim From Historic Ad

A fragment describing a medicine advertised to cure malaria and relieve biliousness headaches and discomfort from temporary constipation. It claims to eliminate toxins and to produce copious watery evacuations and high esteem for the remedy. The source appears as an old promotional note without verifiable details.

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Gordon North Germany Steel 8 Minnon Uurne Aeronautical Lawrence Visitors Henry Metsker Arthur J Ivan Brown Belle Met Sker Nelson Lawrencelallers Guy Rossermans C. B. Lindell Willis Miller Fa Page Pharon Fred Miller Bailey Walter Nelson Frances Beerkircher Griffith Grace’ Metsker Carl. Boerkircher Ewing Myrtle Sme Marie'Smith Bruce Gress Toneka FrioFose Betty Garrett Funk's Chapel Grammer Walter Grammer C. L. Smith Maries Clyde’ Hoover B. Ia Oskaloosa Clyde Cook Washington ‘Creek John Metsker Norman Wright Louis Griffith Raymond Hoover Maxine Wright Lola Behrens Leona Nelson Alice Metsker Viola Nelson Frances Boerkircher Irene Griffith Marguerite Griffith J. S. Dillon C. A Wright Richard, Brooks Lawrenc Re Smith Lester Bailey John Behrens Carl Boerkircher Howard P. F. Johnson Long Star Maxine Everlett Kingery Esther Flory Samuel Mowder Nin Carl Hugo August Neider Walter Harrell Marton King Neddie O'Dell Nor’ Man Raymond Wright Arthur Longfellow S. F. Grammee H. Griffith Brerety Kin'Berg Otto Martin Boerkircher Elmer Sawyer Bessie Brown Ottawa Chester Mowder B. M. Garber 2Nd & Frank Champion Herbert Endi Fy Scofield Toni Hety Ner Clark Fultz Pm Pion Lawrence Cane Methodist Wildhorse McLouth Robert Davison Hughes Washington Creek Eleanor Jean Persinger Rand Dillon Fami Wetter Winifred Ed Smith L. Hy Griffith Will. Garbutt Roscoe - and-Gilbert - Whitman L. HE. Griffith C.c.potter Nature LABOR Brelsford Steam Laundry And N. H Home Service and Laundry Co 13Th and Conn J. K. Meinertz Phone Phyllis Matt Moore Alice Day Lilyan’ Tashman Ernst Laemmle Bessie Love Kelly Clara Bow Che Pater Don Alvarado Marguerite Livingston Larse Mweetern Jim McKee Utloor Loor Tad J Aces Iery Romance Gilbert All America ALMA_RUBENS Frank Harris Norma Talmadge Delores del Rio
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