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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
4
The Journal World announces weekly and three week carrier rates with advance plans. A Kansas op-ed notes debate on prohibition figures, criticizes testimony by Liggett about alcohol consumption in Kansas, and mentions Douglas Mawson’s reported safe return from Antarctica.
Governor Reed proposes a special legislature session to repeal the intangible tax and restore the old tax basis. He argues the state faces a fiscal condition, not a theory, as banks dodge taxes under current law and revisions threaten revenue stability.
Discussion centers on Hughes appointment and Speaker Longworth effort to encourage people to call the House the lower house. The piece notes the Senate's stance and questions whether the country knew an election occurred. It observes Democrats exploiting Calvin Coolidge's district win as national significance and hints Democrats’ strong off-year prospects.
Tearful mourners recall the loss of F A U hall in Lawrence after a fire that destroyed what many called the state’s only spring dance floor. Dancers stood on springs, making the floor seem unmoving in its springy design, a relic of past social life in Kansas.
A program at the high school tonight features participants Albach Maggie Boyd Florence Sampson Ella Hubbell Laura Lyons Cora Wigses and music by the band. The old bridge teardown work likely starts today and will close the bridge for two weeks. Diptheria has largely disappeared with coal gas named as a prime cause. The Mugan place near the wine mill was bought by Mr. Henderson of Nashville who will operate the lime kiln. New pavement work progresses as fast as crews can clear debris.
Twenty five years ago on Thursday February 13 J Spaulding Dr Burdick and R Melvin travel to Wichita for a Mason lodge meeting. Costen whose knee injury from Saturday night Cowboying was operated on today. Miss Birdie Greenough hosts a casual party at 1220 Vermont Street. Mrs Ord Clingman entertains children Saturday. Tolbert Clingman’s birthday prompts a Valentine party at 1024 Pennsylvania Tuesday evening. Miss Madge Boaz of St Louis MO attends a card party hosted by Miss Mary Bitting at the Koppa house. Boaz wins first prize a signet hat pin. Men’s prize a feather bound hook goes to Mr Greig Hawk. Miss Pansy Anderson receives a monogram stick pin.
Ten years ago, Eli Schneck Sr. had surgery at St Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City and has improved enough to be moved to his son R W Schneck’s home. A flu ban extended to all church and Sunday school activities prompted by health authorities, with twenty new cases and twelve more early today. One pneumonia and one scarlet fever case reported. More volunteer workers needed in the city and country. Rudolph Uhrlaub, geology assistant, formerly engineering graduate of 1918, now employed in the University geology department.
Mrs. Elswick and Miss Agnes LaVelle hosted a dinner in honor of Mrs. Ira Elswick visiting from Wichita. The event was held as part of social duties in the department and reflected ongoing efforts to relieve classroom crowding by a new instructor who will assist chiefly in the laboratories with department students.
In 1883 shorthorn breeders of the state held a meeting at Topeka Kansas, highlighting early agricultural societies and breed developments in Kansas.
The report covers diverse brief items from Sydney Paris Milan Newark Osaka Peiping and more. Notable notes include Ton gA queen opening parliament in ceremonial ermine, Tardieu avoiding dinners with orange meals, Lombardy’s scientist inventor, a nurse seeking a long lost diamond pin owner, Hearn manuscript thefts, a 50000 shark proof fence at Coogee beach and the world oldest union of paper workers dating 225 years.
Overnight dispatch reports a Washington state vote delay in Hughes matter amid speeches. A farmer is killed and a deputy wounded during a sunlit search for liquor. A Florida sailfish attempt fails. A court action seeks autopsy evidence about poisoning. A flying instructor dies in a crash with a student injured. A garment strike ends in New York with a signed agreement. A Baltimore murder conviction is noted amid a separate assault case. Stamp tax increases appear in federal figures. A grand jury is summoned over an insurance life policy case. Foreign items include London rejecting a cruiser ratio, Moscow explorers sweeping for explosives, a hospital entry robbery in Rosario, and a senate deadlock in San Juan. Mexico City reports the president recovering enough to handle affairs. Lutheran Church Social.
Trinity Lutheran church invites members and friends to a Friday social at 7:45 pm in the church parlors. The membership committee hosts games music and refreshments to help members become better acquainted, with a closing time near 9:30 pm. Arrangements are led by H. T. Jost chair and committee members Paul Lange Minnie Bearman Belle Schell Theo Hack Chas Shiraz Minnie Kahle.
S J Yenawine 83 retired farmer and real estate expert died at his home after a five day illness caused by a severe hiccough. He had been in poor health for years. Survived by a widow and three daughters including Mrs Ora Maxwell of Pittsburgh Kan. Boston ranks next to New in the percentage of more manufactures for the 1925 27 period.
Enid Howard, a Canadian girl in New York, helps Roy the Big Shot escape police as she learns of his criminal life. A newspaper reveals the chase and twist, while Enid faces danger and loyalty amid gunfire and a daring rescue. Roy offers affection while guarding his criminal world and their uncertain future.
A fairy tale scene shows the Little Black Clock enriching children’s play by claiming powers to understand animal speech and travel vast distances. John Peggy and Percy imitate oxen pulled by rope harness as they imagine prehistoric life and future planes flying above a world of caves. Tomorrow Saint Valentine.
New evidence from Iowa scientists shows maternal nutrition and daily dietary plans can strengthen tooth enamel and slow decay. In a trial, children fed milk eggs cod liver oil butter oranges vegetables and limited sugars halted decay within one to three months. After stopping the diet, decay returned, and brushing had little impact.
John Calvin Silvis born April 22 1857 near Indiana Pennsylvania died February 5 1930 at his Lawrence Kansas home aged 12 years 9 months 14 days He came from Pennsylvania to Kansas in spring 1880 settling at Lawrence later moving to Oakka.
Valley Grove residents record a flurry of Sunday visits and weekend travels. Notable items include Dan Smith visiting Lawrence, Mrs. Lottie Ward with Ralph Stewart and Eleanor Sigmoton, and Harold Champion in McLouth. The community reflects on the death of Mrs. Tonia B. Russell near Lawrence, and a push to keep Sunday school active despite poor roads.
A brief note presents Aunt Het from Robert Quillen, highlighting his syndicated humor writing from 1928 and reflecting the period's lighthearted social observations.
Mr and Mrs Markley and Mary Katherine of Lone Star were dinner guests at the W O Flory home. Albert Ford sawed wood Monday. Harold and Glen Champion drove to McLouth for a basketball game against Oskaloosa. A large crowd attended the Baptist Church revival in McLouth Sunday evening led by Rev Wallace Carpent er.
Tonganoxie community notes list the Parental Study group meeting at Mrs. Wilson Myers home and several club gatherings. The Y M C A and W F F clubs plan midweek meetings with named hosts. The La Trefle club hosted by Mrs. Stephenson, and the Methodist Aid society scheduled an all day session at Mrs. A F Kestler’s home.
Of Kansas City Mo were guests on Sunday of his mother Mrs Joseph McGuire.
The Frances E Willard Memorial meeting of the Lecompton WCTS is set for Friday at 2 30 PM. Program includes song How Firm a Foundation scripture reading Philippians 1 3 review of Gluexhibition Its Chance a Frances Willard memorial address and a leader role in the membership drive. Members urged to attend and wear a white ribbon bow.
A Lawrence Kansas resident Mr Reno Peppers formerly of Ottumwa Iowa credits Gly-Cas with curing ten years of rheumatism and night kidney trouble after a three month course. He praises Gly-Cas as the remedy for rheumatism stomach liver kidney and bowel issues and notes the Gly-Cas Man greets the public at Round Corner Drug Store explaining the product.
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