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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
4
A 1928 newspaper fragment cites a Bible verse and mentions Mr Hoover hurrying to Washington after receiving mail from Rio Janeiro. It speculates that correspondence may influence cabinet appointments and clarifies reporters’ view of the president elect versus Santa Claus.
An Iowa farm manager foresees a future where land is owned by corporations and farmers work for them. The piece contrasts corporate farming with individual owners who enjoy security during bad years, noting the risks and elasticity of personal ownership. It touches on enforcement plans linked to a Durant prize and questions whether such plans improve prohibition enforcement.
In St Louis Profs Snow Blackmar Deimer McClung and Ashton attend a scientist meeting while Carl Becker leaves for New Orleans for a historical society gathering. Mrs Bernard and Mrs Learnard host a Maples reception Dec 31. Effie Armstrong secures a city school place. Dr Canfield, late University employee, now Columbia librarian, visits Lawrence tomorrow. Frank H Smith and Gertrude Bamford, newly married, visit before heading to Chicago. Card party hosted by Mrs Mackey honors Lena Beard. Guenther hosts Christmas party. Bowling social for Mr and Mrs Easter of Baxter Springs. Ten years ago notes cover local Christmas travels and school activities.
The piece discusses shifting government costs and proposes a permanent capital to maximize working days, with implications for states like Kansas. It notes high liquor expenditures, compares war preparations bills, and envisions a mobile, accessible center, while reflecting on radio broadcasting limits and the potential surge of unfulfilled desires to broadcast.
Augustus J. McCloskey, recently removed as Beet county court judge, will face trial in January on charges of altering election returns tied to a congressional race. Indicted with associates, he denies the claims as San Antonio covers the case, with grand jury involvement and a forthcoming district court trial before Judge W. W. McGrory in the new $2,000,000 Bejar County Courthouse.
El Dorado Kansas AP December 27 John Haggard Butler county pioneer dies at home aged 100 with wife and children at bedside. A personal friend of President Lincoln he voted for the emancipation but remained a staunch Democrat. He reached the century through hearty eating, smoking, hunting and motoring. Funeral services planned for this afternoon.
Edson R. Waite argues in Shawnee Oklahoma that Congress should act immediately on farm relief. Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas urges relief, praising Hoover’s plan to stabilize the industry by cooperative marketing and government loans rather than subsidies. The article frames the proposal as a logical path to control surpluses and develop markets with farmer involvement.
Shelby teachers face restriction as school term runs, with board officials citing contract terms that bar marriage during the term. The item notes Cupid Shelby, North Carolina, and a feature on the big state schools.
President Coolidge, after a 24 hour journey from Washington, enjoys a day of rest hosted by Howard E. Coffin on Sapelo Island Georgia. Georgia Governor Hardman forgoes a Roses Bowl trip to greet the president, with plans for hunting and fishing on Sapelo’s estates and surrounding waters. The Sapelo area lies about 25 miles from Brunswick with nearby St Simons and Jerky islands and Savannah beyond.
New York dispatch reports Commander Richard E. Byrd and scientists reaching the great ice barrier near the South Pole aboard the City of New York. They will establish a base, land planes, and begin scientific observations to map and study the region. The expedition, funded for two years, aims to gather data rather than mere stunts, with rivals Wilkins and Amundsen noted in context.
Capetown dispatch reports 200 policemen patrolling the Mamaqualand diamond fields as drought deepens distress and clashes loom. A recent Port Nolloth meeting heard about 2000 people vowing to rush state diggings if demands are unmet by Friday, while government enforces prospecting limits to shield the industry.
Topeka December 27 AP continuation of spring like weather in Kansas forecast by the government weather bureau Slightly higher temperatures expected tonight mercury not to drop below 30 in western Kansas above freezing in eastern Kansas lowest reading in past 24 hours 26 degrees at Dodge City highest 56 degrees at Wichita Mrs Junius Dyche was in Kansas City today stopbing
Lawrence Lodge No.6 A F and A M held an installation ceremony at the Masonic Temple on a Wednesday evening. Dr Wm L Burdick Past Grand Master of Kansas oversaw the event and installed Geo D Wall as WM and Ross H Clayton as SW among others for the coming year.
New York Dec APJ Yehudi Menuhin 11 in San Francisco will appear as soloist with the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall performing the Tchaikowsky violin concerto. Tickets sold out weeks ago. Menuhin returns after retirement to tour America and Europe briefly before a seven month layoff. His parents worked to support education and insist on humility. He has met Queen Marie of Romania and values a Christmas gift photo from a man in a dented derby.
The preliminary hearing for Carl J. Peterson former estate bank commissioner of Kansas and C B Wingett on charges including misappropriating 34 42 52 of American Building and Loan funds was postponed to December 31. Peterson faces fraud and forgery counts. Nine continuances were granted in Topeka court transfers. Myra Potter departed for Manhattan for a job at the State Agricultural College.
John C Wise born July 15 1850 near Hanover Germany immigrated to the United States with parents. He settled near Marysville Kans later built a Kaw Valley farm and many interests. He married Katie F Roller March 26 1878 and had five children. He died December 93 1903 at his home 1903 Barker Avenue aged 78 years five months. He is survived by wife and all children.
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