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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1937

Page

2

Sino Japanese Conflict Flares In Night Besieged City

Peiping from Shanghai July 9 dispatches say Sino Japanese fighting near Wanpinghsien continued through the night. Chinese forces resisted a Japanese drive on Wanpinghsien and along the Peiping Hankow railway with machine guns mortars and rifles while martial law was imposed in Peiping and guards patrolled streets. Japanese forces reported to have seized railroad sections and maintained artillery fire around the Marco Polo bridge as both sides pressed for position near the Yingting river. The battle front west of Peiping remained unsettled with reports of heavy concentrations and diplomatic moves from Tokyo and Nanking.

Shanghai Domei Peiping China Wanpinghsien Yingting Pieping-Hankow Changhsientien Dragon Capital Sung Cheh-Yuan Hankow Marco Polo Wanvichsien Peiping- Hankow Wanpinghassen Marco Polo Bridge Wanwinghsein Yingting River Wanpinghisien Japan Peiping-Tientsin Sred Dome Shigeru Kawagoe Nenking Nanking Tokyo Chiang Kai-Shek Ie Somata Koling Baang

Remmeter and Civil War Era Quiz Questions

This appears to be a messy OCR of trivia about Lincoln assassination location Ford's Theatre in Washington D C and scattered queries about Canadian versus US gallon and biblical creations. It asks about a remmeter and the Jopgtran and clarinet and Richard Farran it. The item is a garbled quiz fragment with multiple unclear items.

Ford Wanheington D. C Lincoln United States Richard Farran

Japanese Troops Move Toward Peiping As Siege Widens

Chinese and Japanese forces clash amid renewed siege near Tientsin and Peiping. A convoy of 41 Japanese trucks heads toward Peiping to aid western city troops, while Chinese reinforcements rush to the Yen-Ting river frontline. The two sides threaten to negotiate or fight as an ultimatum on Sung Chah-Yoan’s troops expires.

Sung Chah-Yoan Changsintien Yine-Ting

Bickering Breaks Up Senate Debate Continues on Amendment

A heated senate debate deteriorated into clashes as Logan defended an constitutional amendment and Wheeler challenged the platform on court size and age limits. Logan accused Wheeler of betrayal while Wheeler retorted that the senator misstated facts. The confrontation highlighted sharp party lines and procedural tensions.

Logan Wheeler Supreme Court Logan Epiered Wheeler i

Epsom salts useless as grasshopper poison say scientist

Dr Roger C Smith of the state agricultural laboratory announced here that scattering epsom salts to fight grasshoppers wastes time and salt. He found double strength doses benefited toppers, while shopper feed yielded no real advantage. The piece notes a quick classified ad service for selling or finding items.

Manhattan Kar GY — Farmera Roger C. Smith

Search of Islands Under Way This Day

The carrier Lexington leads a wide search for Amelia Earhart and Noonan after radio signals pointed north of Howland. Boats including Itasca and Swan combed 104000 square miles with no success while Putnam, Earhart’s husband, stayed in San Francisco awaiting word. He considered flying to Honolulu but chose to remain for updates.

Lexington Coast Guard Swan Howland Itasca Colorado Howland Yester San Francisco George Palmer Putnam Misa Earhart Noonan Phoenix Putnam Tom Honolulu Honoalu

Roosevelt Says Earhart Has Courage To Hold On

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt praised Amelia Earhart at a Washington press conference saying Earhart has excellent balance poise and courage and would not quit until the last ditch even if rescue seems distant she believes Earhart and her navigator would endure.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Amelia Earhart Amelia

Death notices for Mrs. Cora May Oshel at Baldwin

Mrs. Cora May Oshel, 76, died Wednesday at her Baldwin area home after a two year illness. Funeral services are set for July 9 at 2 p.m. at Ives Chapel with Rev. Ry Allen McCaul and Rev. Caillie officiating. She is survived by husband James Oshel and two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Owcomer and Pieda. Parents David and Mary Griffith noted as Baldwin pioneers. Kansas sorghum development mention follows.

Cora May Oshel Baldwin Ives Chapel Ry Allen McCaul Cailley James Oshel Curtis Owcomer Isville Pieda We Wine Ottawa Oshel David Mary Griffith

Big Defense Push Fails To Halt Colorado Grasshoppers

Hugo Colorado July 8 local reports say U Colora do’s grasshopper swarm expanded defense lines and sprayed poison to curb bands moving northward. Farm crews including Guy Black and Vernal Walston leveled burning barriers and used flame throwers to push the insects back toward the road as authorities noted extensive crop damage across Lincoln County.

Hugo Colo Colorado Ares C. McCampbell Maine McMillen Lincoln Medway Gamble Guy Black Vernal Walston Pere Eaett

Kiwanians Hear Music at Their Weekly Session

Kiwanis club members enjoyed a musical program arranged by Tom Larremore at Wiedemann's. Miss Frances Robinett violin teacher at San Jose State College performed works by Faura De Falla and others, with Clara McGeuther and Dean Swarthout accompanying. Dean Fred Moreau was warmly welcomed upon return from study.

Tom Larremore Kiwanis Club Wiedemann’s Frances Robinett San Jose State College Calif Arthur L. Owen Faura Elman Jota de Falla Oe Traveler Clara McGeuthe Piper D. Swarthout Fred Moreau University Eehows Jay Er Sa

Grasshopper Parasite Study Warns of Infestation Risks

Kansas City July 3 report notes an entomologist assessment by John 5S Matthews assistant county farm agent Jackson County. Research suggests grasshoppers carry chigger parasites that damage wings and joints, with an estimated 15 to 20 percent of local grasshoppers hosting the pests, potentially impacting crops and the war against pests.

Kansas City John 5S Matthews Jackson Mai Ion Thesele

Morgenthau to Launch Weekly $50 Million Discount Bills

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau said he will start a weekly series of 50 million discount bill issues beginning Monday to keep the treasury’s working balance above 1 billion dollars. He noted the balance now stands around 900 million and cited no link to unsettled overseas conditions.

Washington Morgenthau Treasury Baene Orready Early Mongenbhad

Lawrence City Council Grapples With Grass Cutting Complaints

Lawrence council hears resident grumble that cutting grass harmed her flower garden as grasshoppers previously deemed harmless in the tall grass now threaten her blooms. Also notes on Amelia Earhart kin in Lawrence, driver licenses issued, greenskeeper Pontius joining the greenskeepers, and Henry speaking at Topeka Rotary.

Lawrence Chick” Pontius Lawrence Country Club Topeka Professional Greenskeepers Association

Old Golds Stay Fresh With Double Cellophane Jacket

Grandpa once griped about stale smoke yet warmed to Old Golds after trying them. The ad boasts Old Golds flavor from blended tobaccos and two moisture proof Cellophane jackets that guard freshness in July heat.

PB Lobillard Company, Inc. Sien Irs

Personal items and hospital notes from local paper

Personal notices mention Mig Manfe Landis the Lawrence Memorial superintendent and sister Mise May Lan planning a motor trip to New York and Mines to visit, then to Boulder Colorado with Miss Ella Fiatche. Memorial Hospital notes list Dean R Stoner, Mire A Pode ten, Carl Amyx, Lyle K Wyatt, and Billy Gene Wyatt among inpatients or local residents.

Ella Fiatche Sis Memorial Hospital Pennsylvania Street Carl Amyx North Seventh Lyle K. Wyatt Billy Gene Wyatt Alabama Street

Ives Chapel Ice Cream Supper Planned After Harvest

Ives Chapel residents organize an ice cream supper to be held when harvest ends. Mrs Philip Miller Mrs John Dean and Mrs Charlie Jardon are named on the committee to choose time and place. Mrs Eichman Mrs Ola Brubaker visit Pratt and return with Chester Eichman for a weeks stay. Nearby residents share a pot luck dinner and notice a hay injury to Jens Collins.

Philip Miller John Dean Charlie Jardon Chester Eichman Pratt Ola Brubaker Westphalia Mr. Eichman Eichman Carol Joanne Cook J. P. Cunningham Jens Collins Wellsville Collins Harry Kansas City Howard Butler Frank Johnson and Sons Herbert Henton George Sammer

Social notices of visitors and gatherings in Manhattan area

A long list of visits and social events from Manhattan and nearby towns includes Harry Sammersn and Mrs. Van Keu yeh with Frank and Deas Johnsons, Mrs. Rose Hare visiting the Price home, and many others hosting or attending dinners and trips to Chanute, Kansas City, and Topeka. The Phoebe Emery Missionary Auxiliary met at Oliver Price with eighteen present. Mrs. James Osher died after a two year illness.

Harry Sammersn van Keuyeh Frank Johnson Deas, Jr Manhattan John Jarda Sleoday Ae Sand Lewis Biahoms Missouri R. C. Eichman Misa Ruby Mr Sand Chester Eichman Rose Hare Bee City Oliver Price Leo Joyce Chicago Frank Lobingier Debingier Jones Lynn Taylor Joe Grietich L ‘Lea John Charlie Eng Genechter Edgerton Ben ‘Davison L._L Emery Emma Emery Chillicothe Donald Miller Chillicothe Business College Lymn Taylor Kansas City Eaglenates Best of Miawaukee L. C. Baker Roy Clary Eee M. Hi Bertha Hemmin Dorothy Lyla Ew Newcomer Wellaville Sionday Cook Raymond Barkley Ronald and Bevery Topeka R. Cook Lawrence Kelvin Cook Druccilla Marlin Cook Gayle Cook Mr. An . Cook Mase Dangerfield George Frye Cora Wise Ted Higby Leland Baker Bii Breckinridge Donna May Markwell RB Sutor Bob Brumfield Gues Sutor Vivian Holly Donna May Markwell Misa Margaret Sutor Robert McConnell Joe Baker Nebraska James O’brien Mise Eunice O’brien Vinlay W. A. White Centerville Jr Ehart Phoebe Emery Ives Chapel Fhoebe Emery Buduan India James Osher

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