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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1929
Page
5
A Kansas Senate proposal urges a $250000 nationwide appeal for law observance amid liquor prohibition debates, while Oklahoma lawmakers target Gov Johnston with impeachment counts and a potential expansion of gubernatorial power. The piece also notes Detroit fascist and anti fascist tensions, apportionment debates, and endorses Ben Paulen’s gubernatorial record.
A family celebrated a Gold veenaniversary yesterday at 1201 Rhode Island as relatives gathered for dinner. Mr and Mrs residents of Lan e mark ten years with Trussell Carter reported as safe arrival home from New Jersey where he had been along with several patents. Jett is mentioned in connection with medical practice and Holton of Journal-World notes enlistment. As soon as able he will resume work for the paper.
Read the ads for special prices and quality merchandise offered daily by local stores. Advertisers promise value, satisfaction, and in stock goods, urging readers to buy to get full value and the best merchandise available.
The chart surveys general business activity across the United States, showing weekly activity versus the previous year. It highlights trends in factory debits, retail trade, employment, wages, prices, stock and bond measures, and other leading indicators.
Alexander Martin Wilcox born in Baltimore June 29 184% educated there at City College and Yale later teaching Greek at Wesleyan Johns Hopkins and finally University of Kansas from 1885. He married Mina Marin in 1889 and remained active as curator of the Classical Museum though relieved from teaching duties. His influence extended through education literature music and community life in Lawrence shaping the Greek department and university policy.
The piece recalls his decades of teaching and church service, noting his leadership in student symposia, devotion to Greek studies, and belief in the church as a force for human betterment. Colleagues praise his energy, generosity, and influence on students and associates.
Jordon Miln presents a romantic Shanghai tale where casino and mystic shrines frame a plot of love and upheaval. Cadell, a wealthy resident, seeks Ruth as a guiding figure while Mary Wilson maneuvers through loyalties, secrets, and a startling resolution ending in happiness. Mrs Miln’s prose praised as beautifully crafted and engaging.
A review discusses Miss Dotty Dorr's wartime journalist background and her biography of Susan B. Anthony. It highlights Anthony's role in founding the first suffrage convention, her lifelong fight, and the book’s broader history of the women's movement, noting other figures and international ties.
Fragmentary item from an old home page listing names and brief remarks. Mentions Phi Kappa Phi members, a birth, and visiting hours with several garbled phrases. Lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable places.
Mrs. Harry H. McCu waits the Baptist friends with a dime tea at Abs. Hut street home tomorrow afternoon. Miss Mabel Knox returns to county clerk’s office this morning after several days away. Horton added to practice before the States court. Mrs. F. P. Smith left for Excelsior Springs for health. General Wilder plans to leave Saturday for Florida. The ushers at the opera house enjoyed a performance of the Love Story.
Edward L. Charlton a well known fire insurance man in Eastern Kansas died at his Lawrence home after illness of a few weeks. The obituary notes his long association with the field and his prominence in local business circles. Major L. E. Mason is mentioned in a separate item about his discharge from the military and return to civilian life. Golden wedding hopes are briefly noted for Mr. and Mrs.
A fragmentary reminiscence portrays a rich personality devoted to high ideals and public service. It highlights a lifelong moral purpose, civic engagement, and the deep respect of colleagues and friends for a man whose memory honors generous pursuit of knowledge and integrity.
An account portrays the Udehoys, a once powerful Siberian hunting tribe, dwindling in number due to disease and external pressures. It notes the tribe’s matriarchal skew, reliance on forest resources, ceremonial dances, and increasing poverty as men hunt while women adapt to shifting survival strategies. The text highlights their isolation, dwindling communities, and migration in search of food amid encroaching neighbors and difficult living conditions.
George W. Martin serves as chief printer for a two year term ending 1776. The fourth annual report of the estate is read at a meeting of the state agricultural department.
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