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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1934
Page
4
The piece notes Congress pressuring for large war debt funding despite Treasury limits, Roosevelt favoring a two year moratorium to continue talks, and a push against further tax or borrowing. It also reports Senator Borah opposing dictatorial power for Mayor LaGuardia and praises Dolly Graeber as a notable university figure who helped in 1903 crisis.
The piece argues that youths raised in a strict atmosphere expect lifelong satisfaction from self control, but discover that liquor undermines those aims by bringing penalties and heartaches. It asserts liquor is not neutral and harms the home, which stands as natural adversary to drinking.
In the dry states, radio advertising faces scrutiny as liquor makers seek every method to reach audiences. The radio commission questions if liquor ads break protection guarantees. New York magazines circulating in Lawrence hide liquor advertisements for dry-state editions. Outlaws Wilbur Underhill and Handsome Jack Klutas die in confrontations, signaling a crime-news surge. France faces defalcations in Bayonne's municipal pawnshop, jeopardizing the ministry and top officials as fallout spreads.
Mrs G C B Young returns to Lawrence after a Boston visit. Elizabeth Kuhne is seriously ill at her son George Kuhne 801 Hainois street after injuries from a recent automobile accident. Cordelia Chambers of Lawrence marries Glenn Corel in Los Angeles on January 3, Rev William A Brown officiates. Melza Long maid of honor and Arthur Corel best man. The couple to reside in Los Angeles after February 15. Mrs G E Putnam and Pauline visit Beta house. Mr Putnam to Chicago. W Houke and Dave Roe return from Excelsior Springs Missouri after a pleasant Barth week.
Twenty five years ago on Monday January 8 a diphtheria quarantine shut the home of W H Boughton on Franklin road as a daughter fell ill while others like Will Arps recovered from typhoid fever in Kansas City. Miss Lucena Wheeler returned from Huron and Miss Clara Rudolph planned a small afternoon gathering at 922 Kentucky Street honoring Lenora and Margaret Stubbs with Edna Teeter hosting friends last evening.
A historical note discusses Kansas towns that flout liquor laws under liberal ideals and intensify liquor’s impact on the younger generation. It cites unhappy married couples and cynical homes as young families face heavier responsibilities, urging reflection on law and social behavior.
Mrs. R F Glass remains bedridden but shows slow improvement. Quincy school officials dismissed classes due to cold rooms as gas furnace burners were defective. by afternoon the burners were still unfixed leading to continued early dismissal.
Forties era notices recall Charles father visiting in city Mrs T B Ewing of Decatur Ill with her parents Mr and Mrs John Chariton. Fire destroyed R Z Darnell home south of town yesterday. Two highway robbery attempt on Rudixer boys on California road ended with a crash and escape of accomplices. J R Topping and C Leamer named treasury examiners. Douglas County farmers reunion at E D Cowles home near Sibley drew large crowd. Ben Cowles read W Raw Vinland paper. W Stiner recalled 1854 in a one hour reminiscence. paper ordered printed in minutes.
Washington Daybook reports President Roosevelt read his message in person to Congress on opening day. Leaders credited his masterly appearance and strategy while avoiding specifics on monetary policy. The piece notes expectation, anxious anticipation, and hints at continued pursuit of new methods rather than a return to old policies.
Destructive prairie fires sweep Kiowa Staf ford Edwards and Pratt counties. Iuka reports in grave danger as fires threaten multiple towns.
The first annual address by President Washington in 1790 urged a national university. Columbia University in Washington, now George Washington University, began in 1904 by Act of Congress. Chartered 1821, once under Baptist Church control, it was originally Columbian College of the District of Columbia and renamed Columbian University in 1873.
In a savage confrontation near a rocky ravine Curt and Tenn Og fight the Klosphees who have them cornered. Curts rifle fails and a dangerous chase ends with Karakhan and Sonya at risk while Curt races to reach the cave and avert a deadly trap.
Willy Nilly and his animal friends endure a blizzard storm that rattles the downstairs room in Puddle Muddle. moaning sounds outside spark fear as they brace to tidy the chaos and confront what may lurk beyond the door. The countdown to action reflects a tense, child friendly moment.
AP dispatch from Washington recalls Mrs Borah in hospital with parrot fever gag. A visitor asks about halitosis and Borah quips about the test dressed man in the senate while joking about Senator Gore. The piece notes jokes about long hair at the farm administration and Rankin calling for weekly national broadcasts to inform the public from both parties.
Associated Press dispatch recounts the death of Isaac Jilter known as Jap Miller a friend of Riley and Nye who declared himself mayor of Brooklyn Indiana 86 years ago. It notes his claim to office and his public letters to President McKinley.
Police report a Friday night garage intrusion at Klabara Street. A. J. Regier’s Willy sedan had its tires battery and accessories stolen. Saturday officers noted the entry and began investigation.
Mr and Mrs Walter Love and sons Mr and Mrs Elmer Dahl and Mr and Mrs Guy Schultz with children enjoyed a waffle at the home of Mr and Mrs Rosc oe Whitman and family on New Year's Eve. Mr and Mrs R F Hicka of Dallas Texas and D C Phillips of Kansas City spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Spray and Mary Louise Lee. The Midland Rural club has been postponed due to illness among members. Midland Grange and families had a pleasant day at North Lawrence Methodist church. A bountiful dinner followed by musical selections and a reading by Miss Mary Larson. Installation of officers scheduled for January 19 at the next regular meeting.
Local CPA men joined a New Year wolf hunt southwest of Lawrence. Mrs Ada Adams dies in Edgerton Missouri as family mourns. Gilbert Whitman newlyweds stay with Ross Whitman family before moving. Rural Social Club met with seven members. Elmer Weibel in charge. Christmas gift exchange, refreshments. next host January 17. Sunnyside 4 H club meeting postponed due to illness. Fred Heck and children dined with Hubert Wulfkuhle in Stull on New Year’s Day. Mrs E D Shaw recovering after major operation. daughters from California visiting. Midland School reopened after vacation. city pupils back to duties. O R Bales and Shirley visited Chas Spray Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Edwin hosted guests Shawn Gerdt and Annette and Mrs James Houk and Jeannette. Dir and Mrs Alfred Heck celebrated the New Year with the visitors, noting a festive gathering at their home.
Milton Sturdivan of Herrington remembered his sister Mrs Edna Sturdivan Jackson who died last month at her Los Angeles home. Dr Warren Sturdivan, brother, died in San Francisco in 1929, leaving a father Se W Sturdivan a respected Baldwin businessman from 1884 to 1900.
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