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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World content references Associated Press republication rights and postal details. It includes a January 17 1980 note with a biblical quote and mentions President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University opposing a law enforcement committee report.
The Chanute Tribune urges keeping cars in the garage during bad weather. The Pittsburg Headlight notes Democratic deficits extend beyond finances and highlights more Republican candidates in the Third district. Butter growers face a weak outlook with oversupply and low prices while many farm families use butter substitutes, suggesting potential to boost demand if more households buy butter.
The Senate favors no increase in sugar tariff rates and predicts a smaller rise than hoped for by the protectionist faction. The House leans toward a sizeable advance, but conference talks may yield only a modest hike if both sides concede. Supporters in the lower chamber may align with the Senate, while the public generally resists higher sugar costs.
Ten day years after federal prohibition’s enactment show prospects strong for another decade. Proponents say economic arguments favor the law, while critics’ protests fail to cite concrete unsound economic impact. Supporters argue maintaining current business and transport systems for liquor remains unthinkable, and liquor revenue is no longer essential to the treasury. Opponents face a difficult task to prove prohibition is economically bad.
The Reichsbank chief opposes the Young plan but the government backs it. In a notable clash, he was reminded that the state is larger than his bank. He agreed to implement government policy in banking operations.
Ottawa Herald notes a Daily Kansan report that KU freshmen were invited to freely criticize the university. Most said they approved as is, which the editorial calls a bad sign signaling potential stagnation if the next generation remains conservative. It also suggests adding Stave nson's Virginibus Puerisque to freshman reading lists.
The Old Home Town notes an organization of a local orchestra featuring Gustaava Faas and Max Strous as first violins, Samuel Newhall, Louis Buch, David Shirar on second violins, Otto Faas on cello, Sam Kimball bass, J. Buch clarinet, Henry Loesch flute, Forrest Savage cornets, with Prof. Leitfert at piano and Prof. Frank Marvin as leader. W. W. Fluke is gravely ill with erysipelas. Mrs. Paul R. Brooks improves from erysipelas. George Innes & Co. showcases a finely lettered heart for delivering carpets and large parcels.
Twenty five years ago on Friday January 17 reports noted David Passon in very serious condition after illness. Social updates include Mr and Mrs John Fritzel leaving for Houston, and Frank Gee with six others also heading to Texas. A whist party hosted by Mr and Mrs Tanner was planned for next Friday at Louisiana Street home. Alberta Cresswell entertained with cards at 304 Indiana Street last Saturday. Nelle Wilhelmi will visit Independence Kansas to be guest of Rachel Pug. A ten pound boy arrived yesterday for Ollie and Mrs McFarlane. E B Schall and family plan move to 812 New Hampshire Street next month. Brick paving work on Indiana and Mississippi streets delayed by bad weather and snow.
25 years ago on Saturday evening Dr W G Baker solemnized the Pratt Henley and Eugenia Paittman marriage at the bride's home in a wholly informal ceremony with only relatives present. The couple left for California for a season before returning to the city. Col and Mrs C E Learnard departed for their ranch in California. Laura Marvin and Willa McCoy hosted a Saturday gathering with whist. Sadie Cleland entertained university classmates at 1025 Mississippi Street. Lalia Walling won high honors for the girls. Fred Gillette had the top score for the men. Judge and Mrs DeWitte C Nellis and Misses Nellis of Topeka issued invitations for a musicale on Friday evening January 27 at their home 314
A fragment describes a confrontation where a mother slaps a junior after being told she added too much salt to beans. She warns against growing up like him and making a woman unhappy, with unclear surrounding context.
West Fifth street hosts Mrs Nellis and the Misses Nellis for a second musicale on Saturday afternoon January 28 with invitations sent. The program features Tennyson's Enoch Arden dramatized as melodrama. Miss Nellis performs Richard Strauss pieces, Prof Edgar G Frazier of the University of Kansas will read Tennyson. Ellen Learnard expected from Memphis after months away. A Whitman and Judge Banks and Son move their office from New Eldridge to Room 1 Fraternal Aid building.
Ten years ago on January 16 reports detailed a state board of health meeting in Topeka discussing Kansas epidemics a form of stomach trouble. Mrs J R Dodson had two operations in Kansas City Memorial hospital by Dr Sadler and returned home. Loren Guffin survived a taxi interurban collision at Sixth and Massachusetts streets with injuries to himself and a boy passenger. Agnes Sutton hosted D T C gathering in Lawrence with Mrs Gere Stodder visiting Burden Kansas. Lorena Mack Mildred Cutter I Stevenson took bank and school duties as vice president of Farmers State and Savings. Several teachers were ill and unable to teach yesterday.
Ten years ago Friday January 17, Harvid Testerman was elected captain of next year's Lawrence High School football team at the YMCA. Jack Quinlan to captain the second team. Miss Annette Fugate departed for Pleasanton to teach math at the high school. Birthday dinner planned for Mrs A W Lamb honoring brother B E Bishop. Mrs Ewald honored by six ty ladies with gold brooch. Mrs A L Selig hosted. Family dinner at 2203 Massachusetts to honor Mrs Lane's parents Mr and Mrs W H Starr of Eudora for their 61st anniversary and Starr's 86th birthday. Mrs Elma E Kagi now ambulatory on crutches after ankle injury.
In 1881 the new hall of Representatives in the west wing of the capitol is occupied for the first time. T. Dwieht Thacher is chosen by the Republicans for state printer.
Domestic and international brief roundup noting levee breach in Arkansas flood area 17 000 acres inundated. Alaska reports activity, U S meteorology discussion may alter Antarctic forecast. Paris and New York society notes plus hoover era political dinners. Navy conference delegates arrive. Public disturbances in Berlin and Samoa police actions. Dethroned emperor in Tientsin signals leadership shifts. Journal World ad appeal ends item.
A determined man seeks to crush opposition to a railway line through the Sierras via an irrigation project. Leon Morse plots against Glenn's dam but pauses to watch Anne Wilmot, whom Morse intends to marry. Morse's schemes falter as a romantic entanglement between Glenn and Anne is averted by a misunderstanding.
Anne navigates peril and isolation in the mountains after her escape from Glenn and Aunt Emily. She defies warnings, explores new trails, and faces a perilous pursuit while reflecting on past memories and seeking independence away from creditors and lovers. Glimpses of Glenn, Sheb, and Lodge tensions complicate her escape.
Winter arrives with a playful parade of Icicle Lady and Sleet Storm, Wind and Breeze, Snow Storm family, Blizzard and kin. Music stirs the plain and trees join in song as Winter’s laughter and whistles fill the air. Snow Giants and drifts deepen the scene while Peggy’s coat gains icicle adornments. Winter extols cold air and crisp health over summer warmth.
A health update from Dr Iago Galdston notes concerns about the swimmer's condition with a forecast of rest and evaluation planned tomorrow. No further medical specifics are provided in the brief.
A historical overview explains rheumatism as a broad term for joint and muscle issues and notes rheumatic fever as a serious, treatable cause of heart disease in the young. It highlights varieties like growing pains and St Vitus dance, and stresses likelihood of onset between ages five and fifteen, with higher autumn cases.
A roundup of brief notices applies across stories from arts to travel and crime. Arthur Davies widow transfers unfinished paintings to museums while preserving studies. treasure lore in Peru draws two Detroiters and an Inca descendant to drain a legendary tomb site. Knute Rockne pictured with son in bathing suits. Bob Martin receives $100 monthly veterans compensation. Chickasaw becomes auto ferry. turkey judge can weigh birds to four ounces. divorce case over saxophone acts. Taylor murder mystery draws Los Angeles interest but no travel.
Senate continues debate on tariff bill as lobby hearings unfold. Public lands and interstate commerce panels advance bills. House debates treasury post office supply bill while appropriations subcommittees draft navy and independent offices supply measures. Elections panel opens Owen-Lawson Florida contest hearings. Military and veterans committees begin home construction for disabled soldiers and consolidation bill discussions.
A Senate and House session summary notes judiciary bills on uniform requirements and contracts, naval and lobbies probes, and proposed prohibitions repeal efforts. It also records relief funding for Puerto Rico, highway and rail studies, West Hemisphere immigration hearings, and assorted agricultural, patent, and port projects. Local notices mention burials and community sympathies as residents share news of visits and dinners.
Mr and Mrs Victor Dietz of Kansas City announce the birth of a baby boy. The brief social column records visits from relatives, a woodwork note about Percival, and a large funeral attendance for Aunt Mary Ulrich at the church on Monday afternoon led by Rev L H Griffith and C A Ward.
A. J. Mayer of Parsons Kansas testifies to Gly-Cas healing powers after kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. He traveled to mineral springs and now praises the Gly-Cas remedy at the Round Corner Drug Store in Lawrence with free samples and widespread sale by leading druggists.
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