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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1933
Page
4
The article reviews the post prohibition shift to liquor dispensaries as inns and stores, questions whether names change alter behavior, and notes Insull trials. It also discusses debt relief attempts, farm price improvements, and a growing federal deficit, with debt at 23.5 billion dollars.
University of Kansas football team beat George Washington University in Washington by a slim margin, overcoming a grueling schedule and long travel. The Jayhawks closed a tough season with credit to their state, earning notable attention despite odd travel constraints. In other notes, optimistic talk about cheaper money stirred opposition due to potential side effects. A Detroit romance shows a Stockholm wedding by telephone with no divorce by radio yet planned.
In Lawrence and nearby towns, residents and relatives were mentioned visiting relatives in Lawrence since Thanksgiving before returning to Rifle Colorado. Other items list invitations for a December bridge party, a Sousa concert, and Arch Masons electing and installing officers for 1924 in the Lawrence Roy al Arch Masons Chapter No. 4 with a long slate of named officers.
Twenty five years ago items recount Mrs J G Haskell and daughter returning from New England, Miss Helen Galencamp visiting, birthday dinner hosted by Mildred Tweed, and whist club success. A Kansas City wedding unites Miss Mary Pugh and Dr J A Hamlin at the Rankin home with home to follow at 441 Ohio Street. Mrs Alex Marks and Mrs George Shaw host sixty ladies for thimbles in honor of Mrs Samek of New York.
Minnie never asks and blessin except when she has company for dinner. Ma says when Minnie has company she gets out her best tablecloth and napkins and her religion. Copyright 1828. Publishers Syndicate.
A local meeting at the Commercial Club discussed hiring a professional football coach for next year. J D Bowersock chaired the session with talks by J A Riggs, Prof Blake, Geo Innes, and J D Bowersock. A committee of S A Riggs Geo Innes W T Sinclair and Prof Blake will seek subscriptions and arrange for the coach.
Expense statements show Governor E N Morrill spent 825 while fusion candidate John W Leedy spent 590 80. In 1897 Lawrence Congregational Church presents Dr Richard Cordley a life based on a parsonage, marking his 40th anniversary as pastor. Governor elect Leedy sets up Topeka headquarters December 4 1896 and begins preparations to take office.
On December 2 1859 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow noted in his diary this would be a great day in history with two new revolutions. He described John Brown being led to execution in Virginia for attempting to rescue enslaved people.
Article sketches the old Russian embassy mansion on Sixteenth Street as it awaits Soviet occupation and the first ambassador Alexander Troyanovsky. It describes opulent rooms, gold decor, a grand state room, a glassless ball room in Soviet red, a white ceiling, and the intent of Magnificence despite the building’s age and cost. Also notes Mrs Max Rosenau of Eudora hospitalized and a classifieds notice.
In a Canadian Northwest river wilderness Al scouts for Igor Karakhan while Curt Ralston offers to partner with Sonya Nichols to travel up the Lilluar. Their uneasy alliance aims to safety first and to outmaneuver Karakhan through the pass amid looming native tensions and rugged terrain.
Willy Nilly scolds Jelly Bear and Honey Bear for complaining about cold weather and hunger. He punishes them by sending them to bed without supper, promising breakfast only if they show true remorse in the morning.
A medical explanation describes the meninges protecting the brain and spinal cord, the inflammation known as meningitis, and related forms such as acute, tuberculous, and cerebro-spinal meningitis. It notes meningitis often accompanies infections like pneumonia and erysipelas, and lists common symptoms including dizziness nausea and vomiting.
A miscellany notes pronunciation of Bologna sausage and its dictionary status. A California craftsman ships a redwood hat to President Roosevelt as a mantel piece. Sausage Workers of America strike may shift eggs for sausage as AFL members press terms. Mayor-elect Claude E Lord to be sworn in at a theater with vaudeville acts.
Baldwin residents hosted and visited relatives from Kansas City and nearby towns during Thanksgiving. Local clergy and educators, including Dr James Chubb and Dr Calvin E Holman, delivered services and lectures. Students and families traveled to and from Baldwin as Baker College and area churches noted festive activities.
Seven cities including Kansas City Kan Topeka Salina Hays Dodge City Chanute and Hutchinson will host the Kansas State Teachers convention in 1934 with sessions planned for November 2 and 3 and an optional preview on the preceding evening.
Lecompton L A HS schedules three Tuesday games December 5 featuring Rock Creek and Lecompton teams, with a "Fly Weight" named opponent and a girls game against Topeka. families offered special pricing. On December 6, Community YWCA Co A and G R club host a joint Christmas meeting and party at the high school as mothers and daughters are invited. The freshman play Lookin Lovely, a three act comedy, is on the program.
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a powerful yet harmless remedy for coughs, colds, and bronchitis. The copy claims doctors once prescribed creosote and urges immediate use, promising a money back guarantee if relief is not found after following directions.
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