Journal World masthead and staff credits
The Journal World from The World Company lists W C Simons as president J W Murray as managing editor and Dolph Simons as business manager. It provides office address 722 Massachusetts Lawrence Kansas and subscription rates for carrier monthly and yearly mail in advance. also notes Associated Press rights and local news republication, plus Audit Bureau of Circulations membership.
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Journal-World BY
the World Company
W.C. Simons
J. W. Murray
Dolph Simons
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Kansas
Associated Press
Associated
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Douglas County Debt Downside in 1934 Record Year
In 1934 Douglas County reduced its total bonded indebtedness by about $100,000 despite drought and depression. Subdivisions issued some bonds, but overall debt declined as careful residents avoided further borrowing. The era’s inflation fears sparred a cautious bonus proposal for veterans, with debate on payment in cash or bonds. The piece notes Philippine independence concerns and Japanese opposition to a Pacific guarantee treaty amid shifting U.S. ties.
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Dreath
Journal-World
Douglas County
Senate
House
Farmers Seek Closer AAA Alignment After Washington Talks
Douglas County farmer notes renewed farmer input as administration leaders and farm representatives discuss the agricultural situation. He says public debate has clouded understanding of farmers' real desires and that most attendees want an approach as close to the AAA as possible, while doubts linger about another legislative venture.
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Douglas County
AAA
Washington
Kansas Farmers Press for Landon Policies and AAA Debate
A Kansas board backs Governor Landon’s pay-as-you-go approach while criticizing AAA as unconstitutional. The piece notes the ongoing debate over farm aid, cites topeka session support, and reflects optimism for continued policy. It also reports Oklahoma bank robberies yielding lean year losses and expected tougher cooperation in 1936.
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State Board of Agriculture
Topeka
Landon
State Board
Kansas
Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma
G-men
Sigrid Onegin to headline KU concert course in Lawrence
Lawrence music fans await Sigrid Onegin's February 4 recital as part of the University of Kansas concert series. Dean Swarthout calls it the year's likely premier program and notes Onegin's world status as a contralto after her KU sensation the previous visit.
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Mme
Sigrid Onegin
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Dean Swarthout
One- Gin
K. U
PF. B. Dodds
Washington, D.C
Gilla Gray
Africa
Buddy
Orley Olmstead
Alabama Street
George Houk
G. W. Berry
Ethel
Katherine Cygon
Barbara Pendleton
June Ulm
Margaret
Jayne Wadhams
Clarence Teter
Alhambra
Cal
Marie Teter
Hillsboro
Charles Teter
Clyde
Teter
Edith Snow
New York City
F. H. Snow
Martha Snow Brown
Basketball Five Manager Lansdon Names 1911 Varsity Team
Twenty five years ago on Saturday January 11 the Basketball Five manager Lansdon announced the varsity five that would constitute Coach Hamilton's 1911 team. The lineup lists Tommy Johnson as forward amid earlier doubts.
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Lansdon
Hamilton
Tommy
Johnson
Gladys Skips Church as Many Suitors Attend Across Street
Gladys avoids her mother's church while a stream of young men across the street draws her to think the other church seems more heavenly. This line echoes a tongue in cheek reflection on faith and attraction.
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Gladys
Publishers Syndicate
Johnson groups as referee in pro games and hall banquets
The text lists Johnson as a referee in professional games with a lineup of players Johnson Dausman Heizer Long Long and substitutes Stuckey Wheelock Watson. It details the Commercial Club Twelfth Banquet at Ecke's Hall with executive committee M Newmark Ord Clingman J W Shaw. toastmaster C B Hosford. talks by J D Bowersock Mayor S D Bishop and Prof Richard R Price. It also covers headquarters for the Merchants Association at the Peoples State Bank building and a new high school student council led by President Harlan Russell and VP Will Pilkington. It notes Robertson Furniture selling an interest to Ed S Strachan, an Elks smoker for Joe Howard, and potential K U baseball coach W C Lansdon. New Masque Club members include Helen Orrow Vashti Bitler Bess Vance Slara Morrison Wayne Wingatt Clarence Conner William Hozier Harold Wiken Howard Wykoff William Cain and John Alcorn. Mrs Will Hutson illness and Mrs E D O’Bryan’s hospitalization are mentioned.
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Johnson
Dausman
Heizer
Long
Stuckey
Wheelock
Watson
Commercial Club
Ecke’s Hall
Lawrence Commercial Club
M. Newmark
Ord Clingman
J. W. Shaw
University
Harlan Russell
Will Pilkington
Charlie Milton
Herbert Coleman
Elks
Bowersock
Joe Howard
Lawrence
the Goddess of Liberty Co
Howard
Lansdon
W. C. Lansdon
K. U
Dictator
Helen Orrow
Vashti Bitler
Bess Vance
Slara Morrison
Wayne Wingatt
Clarence Conner
William Hozier
Harold Wiken
Howard Wykoff
William Cain
John Alcorn
Will Hutson
E. D. O'Bryan
Kansas City
J. W. ’Bryan
Ohio Street
Local notes from forty years ago on community events
Forty years ago on Saturday January 11 various town updates include L H Corse moving his office over Leis drug store P A Dolhee shipping cattle to Kansas City Prof Dyche giving lectures in Kansas City Advanced Caldwell praises Dyche as a popular lecturer C H Tucker relaxes after leaving county treasurer’s office Telegraph service links T J Sweeney’s office to his home Street dust sparks complaint. sprinkling plans revived Joint installations by Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors with newly named officers Mrs A C Ellison Ira T W Wilson and others hosted by Ad Manter and Mrs Sol Marks guests Modocs from Topeka entertained. L C Biggs lecture well received. attendance strong and interest steady.
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L. H. Corse
P. A. Dolhee
Kansas City
Prof
Blake
Prof. Dyehe
Kansas Cities
Caldwell
Dyche
Cc. H. Tucker
T. J. Sweeney
Mr. Tisdale
A. C. Ellison
Ira. T. W. Wilson
EB. M. Hamlin
O. P. Leonard
S. Cahill
Josie Arps
I. E. Williams
H. C. Oatman
G. C. Miller
B. F. Jones
St. Louis
Ad Manter
Mallie Gradwohl
Kan
Sol Marks
Key and Hess Enrolled for Seminary Second Semester
Richard Key and Bartlett Hess, both of Lawrence, are enrolled for the second semester at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Chicago. Key, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Key of 311 Missouri street, is a junior. Hess, son of Mrs John L Hess of 919 Indiana street, is a senior. Both pursue the bachelor of divinity degree.
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Chicago
Richard Key
Bartlett Hess
Lawrence
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
David R. Sellers
Key
Missouri Street
Hess
John L. Hess
Indiana Street
Missing Allaire as Willett heads to New York thriller
Terry Willett calls on Allaire West in Washington and is frozen out. Allaire vanishes that night while Willett travels to New York before returning to tropical work where they first met. LaMarr tries blackmail on George Fox, now turning to Allaire’s father Ray West as Jilly struggles to locate Allaire and reports from New York unsettle wife and husband.
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Terry Willett
Allaire West
Washington
Allaire
Willett
New York
LaMarr
George Fox
Ray West
Jilly
Ray
Country Place
Mr. West
Puff Harrington
Carolyn Harrington
Senator Harrington
Terry
Puff
Louise
Sam
Ritl
David Garth
Detective Hunt For Missing Woman Narrows Lead To Harrington Ties
Ray West enlists private investigators to trace Carolyn Harrington after a cryptic hint ties Allaire to Willett. The team traces a Washington connection, noting Puff Harrington’s possible shared travel and a train exit with Willett. Ray plans a private headquarters as inquiries spread.
Distinguished Visitor Sparks Curio in General Store
Freshmen observer Mary Graham Bonner notes Ton Notch e hustling to show seeds to a patient visitor in his General Store. The exchange hints at seasonal business and curiosity in a small town setting as the visitor lingers.
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Mary Graham Bonner
Ton Notche
Imore
Top Notch
Top Notch Hosts Tired Sir Count in Snowbound Parlor
A visiting rooster named Sir Count arrives with a weary air and seeks rest. Top Notch offers a perch as the sleigh of snow unsettles the floor. Sir Count naps, while Top Notch muses on the unswept floor and the passing time as Monday looms.
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Top Notch
Sir Count
Rogster
Fea
Cini
Willy Nilly’s
Sud
Nica
Top Niten
How's Your Health How Aspirin Shaped Self Diagnosis
The article traces willow bark to salicylic acid and aspirin, noting aspirin’s rise outside medical control. It discusses self diagnosis risks and how at times fever reduction and pain relief can mask symptoms, hindering doctors. It cautions readers to rely on ads and classified rent reads for guidance.
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Tor
Masking Symptoms Dangers and Aspirin Risks Highlighted
A discussion warns that masking symptoms is dangerous and explains aspirin absorption and fast elimination. It notes potential stomach irritation and the common use of bicarbonate as a buffer. Some individuals may develop severe allergic reactions including facial swelling, hives, and asthma symptoms, with caution advised for asthmatics. Monday Brain Vision
Farmers warned about fake leaders driving policy
In a letter to the Journal World the writer criticizes so called farm leaders for taking orders from Manhattan and Washington, recalls past price collapses and farm debt, claims handouts skim from farmers, and accuses leaders of pursuing contracts and bribes while the government and court actions shape farmers’ fate. The writer signs as F 5, Cowles.
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Farm Conference
Journal-World
Washington
Manhattan
Wall Street
Brune
Supreme Court
Farm Bureau
Congress
Cowles
Renewal of KFBI Radio License Granted
The Communications Commission renewed KFBI Abilene Kansas radio license on January 11 reversing earlier recommendations by Commissioner Thad Brown after a hearing.
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Washington
Jan
the Communications Commission
KFBI
Abilene
Kan
Thad Brown
Saturday Evening Radio Listings January 11 Dance and Music Shuffle
A dense schedule lists KMBC WREN WDAF and WPAF programs from 3:30 PM through midnight including Dance Tants, night concerts, organ recitals, orchestras led by Kostelanetsky, Ray Noble, and Paul Whiteman, plus talk shows, sports, and weather forecasts with numerous performers and stations. Includes Gladys Swarthout, Herman, and various orchestras and bands.
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WPAF
KMBC
Jack Major
Wren
Marine Sisters
WDAF
Alma Kitchell
Gogo de Tupsonge
K. C. Bar’ Assa
Tattler
Popeye
Sailor
Howard Ely
Edwin C. Hill
Edward d’Anna
Gladys Swarthout
WDDAF
WDAP
Andre Kostelanets
George ‘Washington
Ois
Rialom
Clarence Rand
Savoy Plaza
Orch
Luigi Romanelli
WDAE
Ray Noble
Ussr
Aaguy Lombardo
Orcherbie Kay
Tit Williams
Sth Ave
Free For All
Serry Geraunc
Detroit
Rch
Watter Winchell
Paul Whiteman
Musica
Weyne ‘King
Wdaf—Symphony Orchestra
Seth Parker
Jack Hylton
En—Presa
Radio Newa
Bismarck
Rebvnson
Eddie Duchin
LDS
Morrison
Dick Tracy
Tom Mix
Jack Armstrong
Totten
Ezra
Jimmie Allen
Lois Ravel
Boake Carter
Hammerstein
Music Hall
Maurice Shrieger
Fibber Mcore
Molly
Eleana Moneak
KMBE
Wren—Freningan
Paris
Gyasseg
KM Radio Theatre
Reater Minstrels
Grace Moore
Princess Pat
Wayne King
Uckoo
National Radio
Amee
Andy
Dorothy Lamaur
Myrt
Marge
Delatey Kz
State & Townni
Morton Downey
Wren—Shandor
Congress Hotel Orchestra
Wren—Hotel
St. Regis
Charles Gaylora
Wdaf—Franklin Dance Orchestra
WRENX
Paul Pendarvis
Flashes of Life and Odd Encounters Across Cities
A collage of quirky police reports and odd bets unfolds from Orangeburg to Chicago and Minnesota. Willie Walker faces probe over liquor stolen from a store while officers debate the exact drink name. Evanston police arrest Robert B. Johnson for illegal parking as he jokes about Irish sweepstakes winnings. In Winona, an actor’s egg eating wager leads Walter Ramczyk to shovel snow and offer more eggs, claiming the secret is starting full.
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Orangeburg
D. C
Willie Walker
Walker
Chicago
Robert B. Johnson
Evanston
Winona, Minn
Walter Ramczyk
Walter
Advanced KU music students to recital next week
University of Kansas fine arts students in organ piano voice and violin will give two advanced recital programs next week. The Tuesday recital will be in the large University auditorium and the Wednesday program in the Administration building auditorium. Students Jos eph Wilkins Alice Moncrieff Irene Peabody Meribah Moore Garl Preyer D M Swarthout H C Taylor Ruth Orcutt C B Skilton Laurel Everette Anderson Aldemar Gelich Karl Euersteiner will perform. Both start at 7:30 p m.
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University School of Fine Arts
University
Joseph Wilkins
Alice Moncrieff
Irene Peabody
Meribah Moore
Garl Preyer
D. M. Swarthout
H. C. Taylor
Ruth Orcutt
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