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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1929
Page
4
This 1929 issue discusses farm board dynamics and cooperative challenges, noting farmer independence and the limits of acreage control. It cites Governor Clyde Reed on a new aristocracy of utilities, lobbyists, and rate pressures, plus Norris on prohibition enforcement. Russia builds Europe’s strongest broadcasting station near Moscow to control information and influence.
A barn owned by R Borgholthaus near Gleazon place burned after hot ashes were carelessly tossed in the yard. The barn contained two mare, a bogey and hardware, and other valuables. Mr W H Whitney arrived to rescue the mare, though she was scorched. The department saved Mr J E Howe’s barn from fire. The engine’s exit rattled Massachus street, spooking several teams. A farmer’s wagon with a cupboard and furniture, and another wagon with corn, were unloaded and damaged. Pedestrians scattered as the lively scene unfolded.
A 23 year old wedding notice reports Lloyd Hi Woodward and Miss Cora May Frazier of Lone Star will wed. The item notes the groom is the sheriff elect's son and appears amid a local listing of social notices from Saturday December 25.
Ten years ago on Saturday December 28 the Dear Little Teddy Girls staged a performance with Lois Stevens and others, while Hawk returned from Denver for a visit on Ohio Street. Also noted is the Chamber of Commerce electing a new board of directors including H B Ober and W C Simons among many others, plus Miss Dodderidge's tea honoring Miss Faye Cotteridee with Kapur Alpha Theta members. Oatman Ingram wedding held at 211 Maine Street with Rev. Frank Jennings.
P C Reynolds sold his farm one and a half miles north of town to Gen. Rowing of nearby area and bought the E Dooley Timmermeyer place to reside. Herbert Laslett returns from overseas service with the 89th division after France and England tours. Ralph W Ward of Clinton Mo plans a $30 000 greenhouse project on his McClasky property at 15th Street and Barker Avenue with a residence to be built nearby. A holiday party hosted by Mrs Elli Doering featured a Christmas tree and dinner with relatives and guests from Tulsa and Alta Vista.
In 1884 a Kansas history sketch covered Bishop Wa twenty years in Kansas. The elegy event occurred at Atchison on September 14 with unclear year ending.
In a twist of justice, Philander Chase is taken to Litchfield jail after his plot against Perry and Stanton is exposed. Peggy grapples with doubt as Jim reveals his true identity, and Obadiah’s loyalty helps uncover the treasure and safeguard the estate. In the end, forgiveness follows trust as Jim and Peggy affirm their bond.
John and Percy visit the Snow Lady's palace as snowflake family members arrive for the holidays. They tour icy portraits and statues, admire chandeliers of icicles, and watch wind telegrams bring requests for snow and sleds. The Little Black Clock signals farewell as the journey ends.
The column lists scattered notes from New York and surrounding areas. Nora Bayes rests in Woodlawn receiving vault funded by husband Benjamin Vriendland amid family silence. Rockefeller faced embarrassment after wedding trip scarf mix up. A Toronto court story features Davis Weiss, 17, in a subway plea case linked to communism. Washington social lunch honors Mrs. Gann, while Oyster Bay roosevelt children stir holiday excitement. An anonymous $100 bill arrives to customs from a science citizen avoiding tariff while starting the new year.
The Associated Press reports that the Washington Hoover era law enforcement commission intends to seek court relief to address congestion and related issues. This sparse overnight note points to possible legal actions and administrative steps under review by authorities.
A jumble of brief items notes Chicago police killing three racketeers, divorce for Leonard King Rhinelander, looming public construction spending by 26 states, a $25,000 League of Nations award, Pantages health release denial, steel car merger talks, a fatal pedestrian accident, ape-man ancestry denial, Hoover dinner guests, Oklahoma tremors, and assorted international political notes reflecting presswire style summaries.
Willow Springs school hosted a Saturday program and plate supper. Numerous locals from Lawrence and nearby towns visited homes, shared dinners, and attended gatherings at Charlie Sanders, the Sanders and Flory households, and with relatives including the Ulrichs, Bonds, Curtises, and Kingerys across Sunday and Christmas week.
Mr and Mrs Sandy Williams called at the John Daniels home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Thelma Porter and Mai Daniels spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Jack Dillon. Roy Deay called at the Ed Deay residence.
Nanking China December 28 The central political council met to decide an official mandate on January 1 abolishing extraterritoriality in China The mandate will be split into two parts One declares foreigners in China shall be subject to central and local laws The second proclaims immediate enactment of two codes governing lawsuits involving Chinese and foreigners Washington December 27 The United States maintains its position on extraterritoriality and will engage in negotiations toward gradual relinquishment of these privileges Twenty one countries enjoy such rights in China though some statuses have changed in recent years
Miss Gertrude Brazil of Eudora and Jack Dillon's sick horse are mentioned. Local residents, including Porter, Deay, Daniels, Williams, and Messers, visit kin, shop in Lawrence, and attend a funeral. Christmas activities at the school, a Junior Sunshine club meeting, and holiday travels to Lawrence and Topeka are detailed.
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