Law rence Kansas News Digest 1930
Lawrence items cover Washington visit for Miss Gwin Smith wedding in Washington and Lawrence, birth of a son to Dicker family, dinner hosts Roberts and Rice, and John S. Akers named Lawrence post office superintendent. talks on Hoover era law enforcement and Prohibition debates frame broader political notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Smith-Gwin
Lorena Gwin
W. D. Gwirv
Charles B. Smith
C. P. Smith
Frederick
Maryland
Joseph O'Connell
Washington, D. C
Kan
East
Celene
H. D. Burdick
Robert
Local notes from The Old Home Town fifty years ago
Last evening C. D. Andrus became night operator at the Western Union Telegraph office replacing Tom Gavin who was promoted. The Shanklin place on Kentucky street is rented by Non J. S. Crew. Mr. Shanklin planted the trees and thorns. C. W. Straffon adds Carter Medecine Co remedies to his stock. Real estate remains brisk despite bad roads, including a 320 acre farm sale. The Y M S C will mark its fourth anniversary on January 13 with a program and Bach's orchestra accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Andrus
Western Union Telegraph Office
Tom Gavin
Shanklin Place
Kentucky Street
Shanklin
J. S. Crew
C. W. Straffon
Carter Medecine Co
New York
Carter
D. L. Hoadley
Colin Timmons
A. C. Hamilton
A. B. Warren
F. H. Kingman
Eric Owens
Victor Neill
Birthday Surprise for Mr Gillham Observed in 23 Years Ago Note
A December Saturday party honored Mr Harry Gillham with cards and a midnight luncheon. Prizes went to Smith Topping Phillips Carpenter and McCreath. Other items note Euchre club prizes, Fowler Shops delivering Indian Clubs, and campus maintenance projects. Also reports on a student operation for appendicitis and local injuries and illnesses. Ten years prior, Dr A P Holts resumed activity after illness and streetcar fare increases were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gillham
Mr. Gillham
Smith
Topping
Phillips
Carpen_ter
McCreath
Ed Parsons
Charles, Ziesenis
M. Parsons
Charles Osborn
Brock
Fowler Shops
Aismith
Fowler
Frank Kellihan
N. Johnson
Louisiana
Rankin
Edna Lindley
Kansas legislature opens nineteenth session in Topeka
In 1881 the nineteenth Kansas legislative session opened as farmers from the state held a Topeka convention with about 200 to 300 delegates in attendance, marking a notable political gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers of State
Topeka
Merchants' Bureau to Meet on Monday Evening
The Merchants' Bureau schedules its regular monthly meeting for Monday at 6 30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms after a postponed game. Gorge Lowman president calls it a super meeting. Jack St Cl chairman will present a report on expenditures and plans for the reorganization campaign. Full attendance urged by Mr Lowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Gorge Lowman
Jack St. Cl
Tet Car N
J Tt
Mukeau
Lowman
Independent Dealers Jobbers and Manufacturers Association Chartered
A Kansas charter board granted the Independent Dealers Jobbers and Manufacturers Association of Chanute a charter to combat chain stores. It plans to operate in retail and wholesale trades by disseminating information, endowed with 300000 capital, and authorizes college chairs lecturers radio ads and pamphlets. Director T E Wagstaff said the group would oppose chain stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas Charter Board
Independent
Dealers, Jobbers and Manufacturers’ Association
Chanute
Kan
T. E. Wagstaff
Independence
Kansas Churches to Observe Dry Anniversary
Topeka January 11 The Rev J A McClellan Kansas Anti-Saloon League head asks ministers in all Kansas churches to preach on prohibition Sunday January 12 marking the tenth anniversary of the national Prohibitory Act. Tem perance groups nationwide plan anniversary programs January 16 New York AP reports 350 sight saving classes in the United States teach children to preserve remaining sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
J. A. McClellan
Kansas Anti-Saloon League
McClellan
Temperance
New York
United States
Claude Callay Leads Poor Pa Vy Patroller Syndicate
Local report notes Claude Callay at the helm of a small syndicate named Poor Pa Vy in a rural area. Mentions Red Pulisners as associated party or supporter and references a regional group activity or protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor PA VY
Claude Callay
Question of Honor Ruth Crass introduces Anne and Glenn on a mountain hunt for love and power
Anne Wilmot seeks Glenn Morae amid Sierra mountains where Morse, a financier, plots to block a railroad and gain control. Glenn builds a dam. a storm and a blast unleash town anger. Anne saves Glenn from a mob and they share a tense, hopeful reunion in his cabin as danger lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wibnot
Scott Glenn
Anne
Leon Morae
Iliroud
Hla
Moree
Sierra Mountain
Glenn
Lorse
Morse
Glen
Pania
Scott
Condo
Anne Wilmot
Murder Yet to Come Prompts Prize Winner Praise
Isabel Briggs Myers novel Murder Yet to Come wins a $7,500 prize from Stokes McClure's. The mystery centers on Jerningham, his secretary Mac, and the clue filled plot surrounding Trent's death. Linda, Ram Singh, and Mrs Ketcham are suspects as Jerningham races to reveal the real killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Briggs Myers
Frederick A. Stokes
Stokes and McClure
Smart Set
Tne
Jerningham
Mac. Nichlsson
Mac
Ryker
Malichi Trent
Trent
Linda
Jern
Ingham
David
Trents
Ram Singh
Ketcham
Airborne Picnic Ground Games End With Ice Cream Foam Treat
Children on a raised air deck play Prisoner’s Base and a new game still- Pond-No-More-Moving amid railings and clouds. They race in planes, enjoy syrup foam drinks like ice cream soda, then return home with the Little Black Clock promising a future adventure next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Granam Bonner
John
Prisonter
Peggy
Jolia
Joan
Vitamins and the early limits of purified diet science
The article recalls how by 1906 scientists found purified nutrient formulas could not sustain animals like natural foods. It notes that beyond chemical elements, additional factors influenced nutrition, challenging earlier hopes that purified substances would fully replace natural diets.
Vitamins and Diet Nature of Essential Food Factors
The text traces the discovery of vitamins A B and D and their life sustaining role. It notes beriberi xerophthalmia rickets scurvy improper growth and stunted development result from deficiency. It finds milk eggs and vegetables provide essential vitamins and a balanced omnivorous diet offers safety and health benefits.
Congress Debates Tariff Bill and Committee Scrutiny
Continues debate on tariff legislation with Republican conference meetings to settle new committee assignments. Hemispheric and subcommittee hearings proceed on cotton exchanges, private bills, and harbor projects. Senate panels debate sugar tariffs, radio licensing proposals, and oath of office changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane
Republican
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cousen
Agriculture
Naval
William B. Shearer
Geneva
House
War Department
Elec Ap Laromivers and Harbors
Pions Committee
vson-Owen
Florida
Senate
Gladys Moon Jones
United States
Sugar Association
Lobby
Brookhart
Republican Independent
Iowa
John M. Robison
Kentucky
Pittman
Nevada
la Guardia
New York
Robinson
Sackett
Germany
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington crime war tool gaps alarm commission
A National law enforcement panel reports inadequate nationwide equipment for the fight against crime. The finding highlights deficiencies in resources and readiness across agencies while noting ongoing efforts to strengthen policing and public safety nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington — Law Enforcement Commission
Washington
National Business
International and Domestic Developments Span Economics and Politics
Reports indicate near normal business volume for season with optimistic outlook. Proposals include sugar duty increases and a bath of political moves, including LaFollette’s push and J Reuben Clark named ambassador to Mexico. A wide range of items cover stock, cotton, legal suits, aviation, and academic funding abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LaFollette
Levy
New York
Joseph Horwick
Weir
Conrad Hubert
Duluth
Mim
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Spokane
Wash
Delaware
Jacksonville
Mexico
Morrow
Ori Rubio
Oklahoma City
Henry
Johnston
George Washington
London
Nalval Parley
Britain
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OW Murray
Dolph Simons
Vortica
Massachusetts Street
Chicago
A. BR. Keator
Hartford Building
New
Lawrerne
God
Jesus Ors
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Congress
Schafer
Congressman Schafer
Oliver Twist
Kansas City
Iola Register
Sproul
Henry Allen
Allen
Emporia Gazette
Wichita
New ‘York
Middle West
Detroit
Police
A. P. Holts
Topyrigist Red
Pulisners Syndicat
Tanzy
Uestion OF Honor
Ruth Crass
Burkhalter
Douglas
Ruth Cross
Mel Grag
Miton Wilder
Bridge of San Louis Rey
Andro
Albert
Charles Boni
England
Player's Theatre
Norman Matson
Susan Glaspell
Stokes—Theatre Arts Monthly
Miss Glaspell
Provincetown Playhouse
America
R. C. Sheriff
Stoker
King George
Vernon Bartlett
Sheriff
Brownfield
Hollywood
Lewis Bromfield
Tor Hollywood
Away Pictures
Samuel Geldst
Will Yorkyheave
Mr. Bromfield
Frederick A. Stokes Company
Panyne
Mark Twain
Grosser & Dunlap
Mark Train
Harper & Bros
Margaret
Inwin
E. M. Forster
George Gordon
Oxford
R. H. Mottram
Charles H
Nell Gwynn
Harcourt, Brace & Cui
Kgs Galdston Academy of Mattie
Aturday
Berlin
Cusd
Rome
Piedmont
Lisbon
Lvens Ferraz
Finance
Justice
Paris
Rockefeller Foundation
Goettingen University
Institute of Mathematics
Lawrence, Building Loan Association
OSE
Lawrence National Bank
Massachusetts
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