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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1929
Page
4
The text recalls a proverb from Jeremiah and notes the pleasant half hour shared by Al Smith and Herbert Hoover. It suggests in Central America a defeated candidate might avoid the winner, implying potential political awkwardness or surprise in the aftermath of their encounter.
Mrs Jr B Watkins gifts the Watkins Building to the city as a civic center and hospital project partner. The donation eases plans for a county hospital and city hall, reducing campaign costs and tax rate strain while aiding Lawrence’s development and public welfare. The article commends her deep community interest and impact on local planning.
The legislature weighs tax revisions aiming for equity without increasing total burden while facing proposals for new boards schools and commissions likely raising costs. Capt George Fried notes ongoing ocean adventures and a Florida freighter rescue hints at broader stories.
Captain Fiich comments on landlubbers as the highway measures advance. Legislation moves to reimburse benefit districts immediately, easing burdens on taxpayers who supported early highway work. The measure argues for justice in relief as reforms proceed. Nancy Miller’s Indore connection noted with a twelve day timeline.
A compile of local items: a citizen bought a fine piano, Dr S B Prentiss returned from De Soto for a consultation, W F Penny revived his store to clothe the world, John O Neill writes from Las Vegas NM about business, Santa Fe road to reach that town next summer, Prof Carnes praised for readings, audience numbers large at Maccaulay's rooms, his Tom Sawyer on Warts noted as popular.
Twenty five years ago on McKinley day terse reports noted a fire at Dave Kennedy’s Vinland general store. The message gave no origin or extent. Judge Barker wore a carnation and supplied others at the post office. County bonds for Bridge Street fill sold, easing county burdens. A. L. Wilson in west Lawrence remained seriously ill.
Ten years ago on Wednesday January 30 engineers to Topeka headed by Dean Shaad Prof R C Moore and H A Rice will attend a Kansas Engineering Society bridge inspection trip. Also noted are a birthday dinner for Margaret Alice Biggs and Hal Learnard visiting Lawrence before heading home via Ogden Utah and Gilroy California. University student B P Wagegener Jr fined $10 for speeding 25 mph over a 12 mph limit under a speech law violation.
Robert L. Kinesid, editor of the Middlesboro News, argues that local merchants should advertise in the hometown newspaper to attract buyers. He says intelligent buying starts at home and small towns must advertise locally to compete with city shops. A marriage license was issued to Benjamin Cool of Corteland Alberta Canada and Margaret Walker of Lawrence by pro rate judge L. H. Menger.
Jefferson arrived in Washington for his 1801 inauguration and lodged at a boarding house on New Jersey Avenue, enjoying the simple life with “plain people” and a scenic hill view. Contemporary accounts describe his plain dress, and chronicles note debates over his private lodging versus a grand coach for the event.
A long description of the Capitol Mall in Washington and its expansion plans. It covers the Mall's breadth from Capitol to Lincoln Memorial, the Executive Grounds area with the White House and major buildings, and a future bisecting boulevard. The piece likens the envisioned space to Parisian avenues and notes the Washington Planning Commission's role. It recounts the 1848 cornerstone of the Washington Monument and President Taylor’s fondness for ice water and cherries in hot weather before his death. It ends with a brief note from Belgrade on Jugoslavia’s intent to curb drunkenness by criminalizing excessive drinking while not pursuing total prohibition.
Topeka Kansas January 30 AP a new state school code after two years work by the school code commission would raise a state fund and levy 1.5 mills in each county plus a state tax and a district levy to equalize funding for teachers and schools. the plan calls for $900 per grade teacher and $1400 per high school teacher, estimates a $7.4 million state tax and $18.9 million for minimum education, with district and county levies rising to 1.8 mills in 1981 33 and 2 mills in 1998 343.
The thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth ballots for United States senator fail to elect but show Preston B. Plumb of Emporia steadily gaining. 1878 The Topeka Bank of Topeka and the Merchants National Bank of Fort Scottards. Bootlegger Makes Good.
A Laurence student reportedly paid $5 for liquor but received coffee colored water instead. The customer refused the hoax and with three fraternity brothers hunted the bootlegger, who then provided a quart of liquor plus two extra pints as compensation.
Will Irwin urged that South America holds future promise and will rapidly develop with American engineering and capital. He linked his remarks to Herbert Hoover's recent South American tour and argued that closer transport links, air mail expansion, and foreign investment are key to unlocking the region's potential. He noted barriers from the Andes and Amazon, the Argentine land aristocracy, and differing political histories, while predicting strong U.S. ties through trade and information.
Lawrence evening school starts two classes in plumbing and drawing at Lawrence High School, with sessions at 7 30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. Courses are free, and enrollment will continue. Demonstrations in stenography at the Lawrence Sines College are advertised.
Ton Ganoxie girls come to Lecompton High for a 7 30 tip with Lecompton R H S girls while Pomona boys meet L R R H S boys. Franks Taylor family guests and local social notes accompany the sports tease in a compact community page item.
A report notes that Richmonds Washington statue is now protected by a strengthened fireproof dome. The Virginia General Assembly approved a modernized addition to the state capital, with design attributed to Thomas Jeffersons era, to shield a treasured national monument. A mention of a new shorthand class at Lawrence Bess College appears as an aside slated for next Monday.
An advertisement touts Cascaret as a doctor approved cascara laxative that stimulates the bowels naturally. It contrasts gentle action with harsher laxatives and promises eventual self regulating movement, urging readers to ask for Cascaret in drug stores.
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