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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
4
The article reflects on looming events of 1929 including Hoover’s cabinet, possible governorship of the Philippines for a Kansas figure, Lindbergh’s misadventure, Trotzky’s banishment, and state tax drives. It notes Western Kansas secession rumors, journalism on crime trends, and astrology forecasts for Kansas City amid national politics.
In our town Mr and Mrs Schaumm have a son born on Washingtons birthday and should provide him a hatchet soon. County commissioners meet at the poor farm today before turning it over to the new Superintendent Marcus Meyers. Alexander Lewiss horse died suddenly at Ohio and Pinckney. A fine residence for Hon J C Horton on Louisiana and Pinckney is offered for sale in our ads. Residents traveling to Kansas City for Hess Opera included Frank Marvin and wife Mrs P D Rideneur Mrs A W Baker Miss Mary Woodworth and Mrs L Bullene. E Blanchard formerly of the Western Union office wed Della Coomb in Brookville. Julius Miller lost a sett er pup last Monday. dog six months old followed him uptown and got lost trying to go home.
Twenty five years ago a series of afternoon entertainments was planned at the high school for the library fund. Events include a talk by Mrs Preuszner on Harriet Beecher Stowe on March 2, a Music Club program on March 16, and a talk by Miss Oliver on March 20. Ed Cowdrick left for Topeka to join the Mail and Breeze, with a farewell party held at his Alabama Street home. Barber suffered a heart attack and was taken home. Delta Omicron Omicron fraternity hosted a grand party at Pythian Hall with a formal receiving line and grand march. Dr Bert Kennedy purchased Dr Myers's interest in the Independence dental office. Miss Mellie Brock returned from Aniston, Alabama.
Ten years ago on February 28 the city primary saw I C Stevenson, current county treasurer, announce his candidacy for commissioner of finance, triggering W W Holyfield to withdraw in his favor. Stevenson faces Charles Starkweather J D Hunnicutt and Major Lynn E Mason. Also noted were county engineer Lloyd Duffee's severe leg injury from a horse accident, a seven course dinner hosted by Mrs J H Cohn for Mrs C H Hornville of Chicago, aerospace crew on leave, a new golden oak desk for Chief James Monroe, and Prof Carl A Preyer leaving for St Louis to solo with the St Louis Symphony Orchestra.
AP report quotes Lewis Radcliffe deputy commissioner of fisheries predicting aquiculture will become the chief source of fish supplies. He notes natural stocks decline after two exploitation phases and argues cultivated fish, clams and oysters can meet demand. Studies by federal state and university researchers compare water acre yields to land crops, listing oyster and clam harvests and pond yields across several regions.
Rev H H Johnson of Leavenworth donates to the Kansas State Historical Society a manuscript book containing surveys and maps of Indian reservations in Kansas. The surveys were made between 1880 and 1838. The piece mentions Tunis bazaars as a sprawling market with lanes dedicated to perfumes jewelry textiles and other trades making shopping easier.
Baldwin residents engage in visits and business, while Baker University events fill the week. Notables include the Cutlers of Topeka visiting Baldwin, the Home Missionary Society social at the Methodist parsonage, and Baker choir’s Ottawa performance with local musicians._column continues with campus activities, initiations at Delta Delta Delta and Lambda Delta Delta, club meetings, fundraisings, and upcoming concerts by pianists Keith Corelli and university faculty.
Washington reports the 29th president's oath as Warren G Harding takes office after Woodrow Wilson's illness and resignation. The ceremony ends early due to Wilson's frail condition, with Coolidge and Marshall in attendance. Civil scenes reflect a nation grieving and hopeful, as Harding asserts leadership.
In Westchester county a group including Appleton hold Leslie Barron captive to force a deal. Luigi, a strong jailer, and a sinister plot unfold as Celia and Dina Hanley worry over a threatening letter and Leslie’s fate. Celia's innocence clashes with danger.
In a crowded drawing room scenes unfold with Dina, Bill Pelham, and Celia as they debate suspicions about Miss Serenos and a mysterious threat. Professor Button and Burton discuss birds and philosophy while the group contends with hidden motives, a looming mystery, and a stubborn craving for suspense.
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