This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1937
Page
4
An office notice states a journal delivery issue in Lawrence Kansas under local act provisions. If the Journal-World is not received by December 7 a copy will be sent to the subscriber at once. Call between 7 and 7:30.
In a careful reply Secretary Hull explains why the United States cannot quickly pull all forces from the Far East. He presents a reasoned case for maintaining steadiness amid China tensions and urges public officials to stay calm and rational.
The article notes the Senate will place the anti lynching bill as a special order in January to remove it as a barrier to Roosevelt's programs. Senator Connally hints at filibuster tactics to delay or shelve the measure, potentially wasting time regardless of passage.
Franco expresses surprise at how government forces surprised insurgents around Teruel. The article notes that while a grand spring offensive was promised, tactics show that winter conditions delay large offensives but allow consolidation of captured positions.
A Soviet spokesman says government distrust fuels punitive actions and claims Japanese spies operate in the United States while American agents are active in Japan. He suggests a worldwide hunt could begin, with Russia seeking a supportive apparatus to back such executions.
The Supreme Court bans evidence obtained by tapping wires from being used by government prosecutors. The ruling reverses a prior decision that admitted such evidence in bootlegger cases. Authorities face new limits on methods, stressing fairness in pursuing criminals.
The piece notes maneuvering around a potential on the spot special session and doubts about Governor Haxman’s ability to provide more money for social security. It argues the proposal would mostly be bookkeeping and that counties may need bonds if revenues fail to cover spending. Opponents say current law requires more time to evaluate effects.
John Ewing, a young automobile builder from Pandora, claims his washing machine motor propelled car gets seventy miles per gallon. The single passenger car measures eight feet, runs on pneumatic tires, and travels at 20 to 25 miles per hour.
A fragment recounts Great Boy describing Santa’s year from January to December. Santa prepares toys and travels with lists of friends, addressing needs and gifts while the town contemplates ongoing Christmas spirit. A medical note warns about joint rehabilitation after an injury.
DR Iago Galdston explains practical first aid for sprains when medical help is nearby or delayed. Heat applications should continue in the initial hours, followed by gentle massage if a fracture is not suspected, and careful adhesive tape strapping when movement is necessary.
In Laurinburg North Carolina church officials asked police to patrol a dangerous curve near worship for safety due to noise. A preacher county judges and a deacon spoke at the first speecher. The curve patrol was discontinued. In Kittanning Pennsylvania Christmas brings a 71st wedding anniversary for Tobias Meyers and his wife Alwilda with a large clan.
H. H. Elliott of Omaha declares he quit practicing dentistry after discovering five cavities last summer. He filled them himself with liquid solder, and reports the fillings have fallen out but his jaw ache is gone his tongue no longer paralyzed and his appetite returning.
Postal officials report a St Paul man known as Uncle Bob mailed two silver dollars to youths in Fort Worth. He affixed a stamp to one side and wrote the address on the other with only the signature Uncle Bob. The Postmaster ordered the coins enclosed in envelopes to prevent loss but asked Fort Worth authorities to deliver them in their original state.
The district Rhodes scholarship picks exclude Dean Moorhead of Kansas and Jack Campbell from Washburn. Winners are Courtney Smith of University of Town Edward Weismiller of Cornell College Harry D. Flory of Nebraska and Gerald L. Brown of Yale University. States involved are Iowa Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Kansas and South Dakota.
A variety of brief items report a theft of 5.80 at the Rainbow Inn, social entertainments by local families, invitations for a Yuletide tea, student actions regarding a coach, and a street collision. Other notes mention church revivals canceled, Good Fellows Christmas drive reorganized, and community notices from Lawrence with names and places.
The Commercial Club elected A. Monroe as president, John Sanborn as vice president, E. F. Caldwell as secretary and treasurer, and J. P. Ross M. Newmark and A. D. Weaver to the executive committee. Dr. Woodruff and A. C. Mitchell joined the club as new members.
Nelda and family celebrate a New Year as lettuce sprouts thrill them with green gold. Nelda receives two letters, one from Claire Best inviting a weekend visit, another from Jack with a $300 check. The scene shifts between Santa Clara farm life and the Estrada circle, revealing Nelda's pride and hospitality for friends.
Rochester Minnesota December 21 1924 William Allen White editor of Emporia Kansas was discharged from the Colonial hospital after an operation Friday He will convalesce at a local hotel for several days before returning home and is expected to leave here next week
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor left Paris to spend Christmas on the Riviera at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers of New York.
Greencastle Indiana December 21 fire swept the Crawford hotel injuring thirty three others. Mrs Louise Keukelinck aged 40 of Mishawaka died in the blaze. Three more persons were seriously hurt while in night clothing.
Nellie and Daisy Calhoun of Topeka visited their father Charles Calhoun on Saturday. Mrs. Ed Stoneking helped with Tommy Joe while his mother shopped in Ottawa in the afternoon. The Hird Bates Cline Laree families attended the Rock Creek community play When a Woman Decides at New Union last Thursday night.
Crowder reports Lecompton high school defeated Washburn 32 to 14 Friday evening at Washburn. Social notes include Riverside Farm Bureau meeting with 14 members and 4 guests, prizes awarded to Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Collins, and plans for a Christmas party December 21.
W R Sanders of Kansas City is spending the week with friends in Pleasant Grove. Miss Arlene Johnson returns home from Lone Star after helping Mrs N D Meyser. A Christmas program by teachers and pupils is planned for Thursday December 23. Mrs Roy Hegeman of Lawrence visited sister Mrs Lloyd Hegeman Thursday. Several families from this community...
The day before his operation Uncle Ben donated $100 to charity, then, after recovering, he raised tenant rents to recoup the amount. Local readers note the timing raises questions about motives and fairness.
Community members visited and hosted gatherings in Pleasant Grove and Pleasant Valley including Mrs E B Moore and family, Lois Flory workers for Mrs Jack Dillon, and car trouble incidents near Worden. School board members visited the local school while births and hospital updates were noted, and electric service remained off due to heavy ice.
Mrs. Eugene Griffin hosted a kitchen shower for Lois Kramer last Thursday afternoon with contests and recipes for the bride to be. Attendants included Mrs. Roy Kramer and multiple neighbors while others visited jam-packed with illness updates and local social notes.
A fragmented broadcast log lists multiple stations KMBC WDAF WREN and more detailing daily evening lineup: orchestras led by Orrin Tucker George McWarbickene Joe Reichman and Freddie Nagel plus programs like Weather Forecast and Midnight Headlines. It notes a Christmas season segment hosted by Miss Mattie Crumline.
Report notes no church services or Sunday school at Hesper Friends in Senay due to a quarter meeting held in Lacreonine with all members attending.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.