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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
4
An Omaha dispatch published by the Wichita Sunday Bed notes Henry J. Allen, a teacon owner, was in Wichita at an early date. The report suggests he had been identified in connection with a breaking story, indicating ongoing coverage of his presence and actions.
Writers for periodicals defend the view that prosperity may not be real and that current theories must adapt. They note luxury sectors flourish while farming and key industries lag, urging ways to spread prosperity to vital sectors and curb an overextended economy.
The piece argues the Hoch proposed system as the model used in New York's lower house and notes that many foreign city residents in greater New York lack representation in the state legislature while some are represented in Congress. It critiques residency citizenship issues and mentions a new South Side fire station on Massachusetts Street awaiting lines but unused by locals.
In the old hometown Mrs Wolgamott near the University has suffered rheumatism. A Christmas reunion occurred at the C W Smith home on Kentucky street with a large tree, singing and speaking. About thirty five relatives attended. Miss Mabel Barber Emporia visits Thomas Monday. Mrs P N Lewis of Weavers Store won a Robertson contest and received the bed this morning. Brackett Sunday school Christmas program led by Mrs Will K Folks. Carl Rutter Ed Zimmermaid and George Jones camped at the Williams farm before leaving.
Ten years ago on December 26 the city schools announced they would resume Monday after a 32 day disruption from influenza. Superintendent Ray Kent said efforts would recover time lost from the epidemic and restore the 380 school days of the term. Birth notice for Mary Emily to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stanley. People visiting Lawrence include O'Brien from Jacksonville and Ralph Achning on furlough. Lieut Benedict returns home for holidays. Elizabeth Plank of St. Louis visits.
The passage argues that merchants succeed through advertising, quality, and service. It notes competition awakens effort, advertising attracts buyers, and a steady, good looking ad program keeps the merchant visible to the public. It emphasizes that business rests on quality foundations.
AP reports on Chicago area grocers offering food at five cents each amid the five and ten boom in the metropolitan market. The slice of bacon and butter are highlighted as examples of bargain items drawing in families seeking low prices.
1876 Kansas history item notes the Kansas Star Tea ers' Association meeting held in Topeka and mentions Bay County voting bonds to finance the Santa Fe railroad construction.
University of Michigan aeronautical engineers test toy scale models in a newly developed wind tunnel. Prof Felix W Pawlowski and L V Kerber say the monoplanes popularity may be transient and plan further research into multiplane designs in Ann Arbor.
Manhattan Kansas December 26 AP the Kansas State Agricultural College experiment station reports its biennial research across main and branch stations at Manhattan Hays Colby Garden City and Tribune Major projects focus on soil improvement marketing and agricultural economics with 115 projects covering soil plant animal home economics and other subjects During the last biennium 834 experiments were conducted on Kansas farms including 170 corn 122 wheat 83 oats 163 sorghum 54 alfalfa 120 miscellaneous crops 105 fertilizer and 66 other tests The work was distributed through 28 bulletins and circulars 123 technical journal articles 1782 popular farm articles and widespread public outreach including thousands of letters and lectures across the state
In North Carolina waters, brant wild waterfowl are reported as more plentiful this year than previously observed. Captain Bill Gas Kill notes fifty years of sightings but says migration patterns remain largely unknown. They seldom venture south past Pamlico Sound in fall, yet spring counts rise near Hatteras to Labrador's edge. Also mentions U S potato market activity with car counts and steady trading.
Congressman recounts Antietam battlefield and National Cemetery as a somber memorial. He recalls May 30 1901 when McKinley spoke there with Senator Daniel, noting Crutches moments, Lincoln's emancipation pledge, and the 1862 casualty toll tied to the Emancipation Proclamation.
Kan sas forecast slightly colder weather tonight and Thursday with lows near 25 in the west and 30 in the east. Christmas night temperatures rose above freezing across the state. The low reported was 54 degrees at City. Tomorrow afternoon should see around 40 degrees with no recent precipitation. 70 Thieves pose as penitents to rob St Casimir's rectory in Chicago, stealing 4000 in offerings.
Perry community mourns Dr. A. Claxton Zimmerman a physician for more than three decades at Perry. He was born in 1875 near Oskaloosa Kansas and practiced medicine here after training. He died at St Francis hospital Topeka December ]. Survived by his father two sisters and numerous relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev R C Giplin at the Methodist church with burial in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Reno area residents celebrate with visits and gatherings as relatives travel from Kansas City Fort Leavenworth Topeka and Independence. A new radio is installed at GC B Cox home and a Christmas program with a tree is held at Reno school. Local families exchange gifts, host guests, and nearby towns send seasonal greetings amid travel, illness, and community club activities.
Big Springs community gathers for Christmas vacations with students from Kansas University Lecompton High School and nearby towns visiting relatives and attending school events. Many local families host guests over the holidays while a few report family illnesses and the passing of Grandma McClanahan, 94, prompting condolence messages.
Eunice Hill and Gharles Hill sit with parents M C Hill and Mrs M C Hill during holiday break. Mr and Mrs C M Williamson and Mr and Mrs L E Klopfenstein visited Kansas City. Credit given to Mr Lee and scholars for Friday night program at the school house with a Christmas tree and decorative displays. The program included songs recitations and dialogues led by Ruth Dunlap Marian Votaw Rosemary Harris Paul Grob Everett Votaw Lois and Jean Williamson Ramona Stanley and others.
A short Christmas program at the church featured recitations by Eve Votaw lala Votaw and Johnnie Kasberger with Delmer Bagby’s dialogue, plus songs by Doris Millington and others. Ed Grol and several others are bed-bound due to flue, Ruth Woodward visiting from De Soto, and Gabriel and Kasberger siblings home from college. A group of high school boys attended the Kansas City KU Missouri basketball game. family dinner guests and local visits noted.
A bronze statue of Wilhelm G. Weddigen will rise on a Werra river island near Herford. The bow shaped 26 by 10 feet supports a life size figure in oil skins, honoring the U-boat ace who sank HMS Hogue Aboukir and Cressy in 1914 and perished when U 29 was sunk in 1915.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and loving kindness in our late sadness. Thanks for the beautiful floral offerings from Mr J E Maichel and sons, Mr and Mrs Frank Williams, Mr and Mrs Claude Williams, Mr and Mrs J C Maichel and family.
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