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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1930
Page
4
A jumble of notices and commentary covers Associated Press use rules, state tax debates, and a Fort Scott editorialist return. Southeast Kansas boosters publish The Southeast Kansan to promote regional progress and flood-control efforts, while Kansas City seasonal industry observers react to registration floaters amid elective coverage.
In Kansas City a Democratic headquarters quarrel erupts as a device branding opponents arouses accusations of Republican tricks. The tale links U S methods in Nicaragua and hints at future political theater. The Pittsburg Headlight notes a married couple’s publicized divorce as fodder for scandal.
In The Old Home Town an immense amount of prairie has been broken in this county this winter as favorable weather aided the work. High School entertainment at Central School drew a large crowd with music by the Lawrence Comet Band and performances by students. Afterward the band serenaded friends, and thanks are extended to supporters. Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Meh, Ww. C. Barnes was thrown from a frightened horse on Henry Street near the Standard office, sustaining bad bruises as the buggy was destroyed and the horse ran loose.
The unit has reorganized to care for the present influenza outbreak. Mrs. Will Griesa was chosen as captain and Miss Charline Smith as first lieutenant. Members include Alice Guenther, Mrs. F. J. Kelly, Nell Greenlees, Mrs. George Kreeck, Katherine Jackman, Alice Docking, Margaret Stubbs, Edwina Peckham, Matilda Smithmeyer, Mrs. Arthur Weaver, Marguerite Emery, Martha Mackie, Isabel Gibb. The Kansas University hospital is full and one case is being cared for at the Social Service hospital. Esther Marie Johnson hosted a birthday party at Wiedemanns after an evening Bowersock. Court House decorators began tinting walls. County Clerk George C. Brune’s office to be first. T. GC. Stevenson, ill with influenza, is improving.
Mary Graham Bonner tells of the Little Black Clock inviting John and Peggy to a party in a watch repair shop. The shop is filled with clocks awaiting repairs while the clock greets old friends and the children. The tale hints at future adventures in the Skap.
Mr and Mrs G S Benson plan a California visit and then relocate to Colorado Springs. G E Berry buys Benson’s cottage on Ohio Street. Sam Elliots scarred face comes from a rose bush. Charles Lawrence operated on for appendicitis at Simmons Hospital. Albert McNish named fire department driver to replace Henry Loesch. Gretchen Panide wears Owl colors. Chester Woodward travels to Chicago for automobile ae. Prof and Mrs Engle host dinner for Mrs Fischer of Lyons. Invitations go out for Aimee Rudiger and Edward Otis Perkins marriage on February 22 at 6 PM.
Ten years ago on February 7 the Motor Corps reorganized and prepared to help carry patients with the American Legion offering to furnish orderlies for hospitals. The Red Cross motor corps, which had operated earlier, continued to assist.
A 1928 Publishers Syndicate item recalls Ma making sandwiches for Betty's beau. She prepared two or three that were not presentable and set them aside for the narrator. The fragment hints at domestic humor and family dynamics from a bygone era.
A medical note warns that pneumonia is an infectious disease spread by pneumococci from person to person. It notes that a weakened body, cold exposure, or overwork predispose to infection and describes symptoms such as chills fever sharp side pain dry cough and rapid shallow breathing. It urges bed rest and prompt medical contact.
Charles H Tucker 1857 1930 Lawrence Kansas banker and public servant with deep ties to the University Historical Society Old Settlers Association and Plymouth Church. He supported veterans and youth, helped plan Lawrence celebrations, and was known for loyalty judgment and broad community aid. Governor Reed and other leaders paid tribute at his death.
In New York reporter Phil Martin pursues the Big Shot, aided by Shive Frank, while Enid, grieving for Roy missing since the war, discovers a photo that may prove Roy alive. She vows to find him herself, shielding Martin and police until then.
The annual Kansas State Rifle association meet will be at Fort Riley May 18 19 and 20. It will crown Kansas senior and junior champions in 22 caliber rifle and pistol events. A civilian Kansas team will be chosen from top scores to compete at Camp Perry Ohio. About 75 entrants attended last year and 106 are expected this year. Officers are F M Aiman president Emil Zumbraumm vice president Dr J C Le Hane secretary and Henry Frazier treasurer.
A local milk producer advertises high quality milk with low bacteria counts delivered to homes. The note emphasizes self-supply with all milk produced by the seller and provides a contact phone number 742N- Kelsalis.
A vintage ad touts Content Vig Syrup for children and infants, praising its gentle action to ease colds and upset stomachs. It claims long physician endorsement and notes the product brand California Fig Syrup, urging buyers to look for the California name to ensure genuineness and safety.
A Gly-Cas advocate, Mr Ben S Peppers, salesman, reports long term rheumatism relief after three months on Gly-Cas. He credits improved kidney and digestion and says the herb reaches his ailments fully. The Gly-Cas man greets the public daily at Round Corner Drug Store highlighting the remedy’s benefits.
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