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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
4
In a Chamber of Commerce talk on financial conditions Irving Hill urged courtesy and consideration for budding financiers. He warned the general public that though stock adventurers seem liquid in Su way the truth is less polite and calls them saps.
A skeptical column critiques Senate discussions over Red Cross relief funding. It questions why ten million dollars seems small against broader sums and accuses Democratic lawmakers of turning drought relief into political leverage. The piece urges prudent support aligned with actual need and praising the Red Cross’s record.
A Kansas editor salutes the state’s journey from territorial days to statehood on the eve of the Civil War. He notes pioneers who overcame prairie dangers to build a productive community, and praises Kansas farming, minerals, and cultural contribution to the nation as a reason to celebrate its birthday.
Readers recall a village event at the Escase school with essays on The Natural Advantages of Kansas and The Educational History of Kansas. Students delivered poems and recitations on figures like John Brown and Gov. Robinson, alongside piano duets and a Prohibitory Amendment essay. The piece notes teachers from twenty years ago and an upcoming return of the Men Savage family.
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence General W H Sears of Wisconsin attended the funeral of Mrs J S Bailey. Nichols left for San Diego to join his wife. Mrs Alex Marks and companions hosted a pleasant afternoon reception with music by a new house orchestra and guests including Bertha Fried and Miss Salle Friend of Chicago.
Assisted by Mrs Lute Lewis Mrs Hugh Means Mrs Sinclair Mrs R C Manley Mrs Clarence Ballantek Miss Henley Miss Bangs and Miss Bonnie Hell a 3 fire punch bowl was presided. Miss Steele was injured. Hardware Kennedy Lee to furnish watereeds in MCA Bowling alleys construction. Trovillo Kreider to furnish lumber. Miss Emma Myers hosted Innes clerks at dinner in honor of Miss Mellie Brock heading to Chicago to study nursing.
A family gathering features a Little Old Man and Woman sharing stories from a lifetimes at sea while children from the countryside fill the house with games. The Little Black Clock rests briefly before plans unfold for a sleigh ride with the Snow King tomorrow.
In Pratt County in 1886 a county seat dispute intensifies between Pratt Center and Saratoga as Pratt Center seizes the records. militia involvement is anticipated.
In a distant future plan, W Irving Glover proposes an Arctic mail route connecting the U S postal network with Canadian lines from Winnipeg to Regina Calgary and Edmonton. The scheme includes a northern branch to Alaska and the Soviet Far East and aims to speed mail from Britain to China and Japan by about two weeks. Zurich census lists 248 840 residents, making it the largest Swiss city.
The senate audit and ethics committee approved Walsh resolutions authorizing $2,500 for counsel to represent the senate in court to test the right to office of three members of the power commission. Chairman Deneen said action would continue today as the fight with President Hoover moves to the courts.
A fragmented report outlines a crime scene at Dutch Garden involving missing women. Witness Evelyn provides uncertain testimony while authorities say the case is under police direction. inquiries continue into possible romantic links and suspect behavior.
On the Fairways course Jimmie Wade and Donald Wade near the end of a round discuss letters and a local matriarch Miss Annabelle Querdling. After overheard talk of a murder, clubhouse staff reveal Miss Querdling died last night, prompting suspicions of foul play. Ben Acres confirms no accident, hinting at a hidden danger behind the tragedy.
Aileen Gray, disfigured in an accident, becomes the mask Mademoiselle Aquée as radio star Vivienne and Channing grapple with jealousy, a mysterious shooter named Adrastela, and a tangle of confessions. Doctor Saunders, a loving plastic surgeon, helps restore beauty while Jimmy Crane debates fame and loyalty.
The passage notes how Sydenham, a renowned English physician, endorsed a designation or method in medicine that had been resisted by groups in the U S A. It argues this support established a standard treatment for male patients and is cited as a strong example of empiricism guiding practical outcomes in medicine.
The letter writers debate public concern over rabies and liquor laws. The contributor argues few respond due to indifference, urges support for laws that uplift humanity, and cites a Journal-World article about Maye brothers. The piece reflects on societal progress, morality, and commerce.
A diverse jumble of short items: astronomy notes on near Earth asteroid Eros its upcoming visibility and measurements aiding earth mass estimates. police and rescue reports from Mackay Lake and Rockcliffe. Good Luck fishing schooner for sale with coast guard loss claim. political and social tidbits including royal Canadian mounted officer cases. sports trivia on Babe Ruth and Bill Terry with ash wood clubs. travel notes referencing London and Prince of Wales. and miscellaneous headlines from New York Memphis Washington and beyond.
Mr F F Walker of 508 Scott St Tola Kansas credits Gly-Cas with reversing long standing ailments including stomach bloating diabetes rheumatism and kidney issues after medical treatments failed He reports improved digestion sleep and normal kidneys and bladder and notes the product is sold in Lawrence and nearby towns through Carner Drug Store and others.
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