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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
4
The piece reflects on Kansas winter conditions and drought relief prospects. It notes legislative debates on funding to fight gas rate disputes and the shifting basis for rate calculations between reproduction and historical costs. It mentions public utilities, Lawrence’s city-class bill, and Gandhi’s release impact on India’s dominion status.
Mr George Stevens fosters the Lawrence House with strong catering for travelers. The First National Bank officers gathered yesterday with President S Thacher, cashier J Crews, and assistants A. Miss Minnie en Taste celebrated her birthday with about twenty close friends at Mes Cole on Bridge Street. The gathering was pleasant with wishes for more such events.
Five years after a January 27 disappearance, no signs of Mrs Bleakley or the kidnapped infant have surfaced. Mrs Sarrisy remains in Lawrence awaiting developments while authorities pursue leads from the Thompson home. Sheriff Wood ward claims belief in the child’s fate, as residents donate funds to aid Bleakley’s case amid townwide sentiment. The first term of Lawrence’s school year ends today as community vigil continues.
The exchange of the Cole farm for a large Ellis County ranch, one of the year's biggest real estate transactions, was arranged by J. M. Nele. Nearby, a street incident involved a boy selling hoops and a horse scene sparked by a stray horse near the corner.
Ten years ago in Lawrence the Pep Militant division teams reported subscriptions exceeding 50 000 for the Kansas Stadium Union project. A noonday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce room announced the total. Also noted were births, bowling results, and staff movements including Harry L. Staver departing for Coffeyville to report for the Coffeyville Journal.
Dr. Kaye Golden-Achany of Molincs PNEUMONIA VACCINATION discusses research in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Studies by Dr. Victor Ross test whether feeding devitalized germs can build resistance, with limited success and many unresolved questions about practical vaccines against pneumonia. The discussion notes potential and pitfalls as early lab results face real-world application.
Cherokee California January 27 AP report notes a rough diamond weighing 27.8 carats found in old hydraulic tailings of Cherokee gold ore. Cora, a local schoolgirl, has mined about 475 diamonds from tailings over fifty years with no systematic method.
In a radio studio a masked singer Aileen Gray confronts a tangle of romance and danger. Vivienne, growing close to Dwight Channing while Kronberg’s advances loom, tries to shield her sister as a web of suspicion tightens. Aileen, aided by surgeon Saunders, contemplates a life altering transformation. Copyright 1939 Macaulay Cod Tomorrow.
In a Sundown Stories tale, Alba the rag doll recalls long years of affection. John and the Little and the Clock reflect on age and time as Alba, loved since infancy, remains a timeless, cherished figure with a face worn smooth from kisses.
Fragmentary obituary style item noting a new pane Bay Point and a referenced project for a Presbyterian church costing eight million dollars. Mentions Chicago Kentucky and Pittsburgh areas, plus Mr and Mrs Richal associated with a mission to help wayfarers.
A fragmentary column notes a circus show collapsing under misfired acts and tame fashion obsessions. Havana lorgnettes become a fad while society pages lampoon chaperones and youth trends with light humor and imagery. Frances labor commissioner advocates work ethics over excess, at Mrs. Roopevelt's home. Theresa McGinty, two, is cited in a playful verse segment. Colgate psychology professor links color to eased exam anxiety and better answers.
In a letters section debate, residents argue for and against taxing fraternity houses. Proponents claim taxation would shift cost to taxpayers, noting fraternities support dormitory logistics, local merchants, and University events. opponents contend students lack direct stake, and taxation should not penalize private housing.
Wichita burglars escape after explosion at a cleaning establishment injuring property with damage around 2000 dollars. Topeka state school code report favors uniform tuition and rural district organization. Court action seeks to block Consolidated Cement refinancing. Wheat crop deemed good with central Kansas deficit in moisture. Auto deaths rose 20 percent to 49 in 1930. Plainville malpractice suit seeks 16100. Wichita lumber convention expects about 2000 delegates across four states.
Overnight report details dispute over the Canadian vessel Josephine K. with claims of being outside a 12 mile limit and a coast guard response. A separate incident near Bari involved a bank robbery with casualties and a $19,000 loss. Senate action on wheat distribution is also noted along with ancient references.
Fragmentary OCR yields mentions of a death by action with a note about age insurance, references to John D. Rockefeller and London, protests against dominion status for India, Baldwin and conservative government, internal funds not causing unemployment, and a Havana note on suspension of constitutional guarantees.
Chicago police hunted four men described as noted card sharp swindlers in a fare game case tied to Myrtle Tanner Blackridge who says she lost 50000 in borrowed cash and 207000 in paper profits. Ron Browder alias was named steer man while Robert Newburn Charles Fernandez and Frank Hall alias Davis were ordered arrested. Blackridge was hospitalized and later moved to a private home. Also reported, two sets of 1930 Chevrolet license plates were stolen from R. W. Kehr’s car on Indiana Street.
Mrs G Collings of Ft. Dodge Kansas reports complete relief from 20 years of gas bloating and urinary issues after using Gly-Cas. She says nerves, indigestion, and sleep problems improved, and she can eat freely now. Gly-Cas is sold in Lawrence by Round Corner Drug Store and other leading drug stores nearby.
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