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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1929
Page
4
A Galveston beauty pageant contestant nicknamed Miss Spain says American men are dominated by women, sparking cross cultural remarks. The report notes observers doubt her timing and implies potential backlash among viewers.
A sharp neighborly critique condemns Ottawa industry merging with press ownership. The writer fears outside power could steer papers and warns of market manipulation through public disclosure. The piece frames a looming stake in local control and editorial independence.
Selections from the town’s July 9 column recount a fall injuring Miss Sarah Mayville, travel plans of Miss Nellie McFarland, social gatherings hosted by the Id a and Mayundson families, and praise for music at a Walter Rule home event. Meat shortages loom as supplies tighten and rail traffic recoveries are uncertain amid recent subsidence near a Fischer ice house. A decade ago Mrs Rankin’s party and Dave Passon’s Minneapolis home return are noted, with other social visits and upcoming trips to Colorado and Kensington Moonlight farm work.
The writer questions Collier's claim about a hidden doctrine that Americans ignore laws rather than repeal them. It cites a supposed law banning checks under $1 and notes there is no such statute in recent federal code. The letter asks Collier's to verify the statute number and comments on magazine credibility.
AWOL and daughter Mis Aire Weilge of Kansas City spent Saturday in De Soto. Mrs Ralph Harbison and Mrs Port Nease spent Sunday and Monday in Kansas City. Miss Mae Rattles and Brigid Gardner drove to Lawrence and were accompanied home by Ray Rattles. Numerous locals and visitors from Cameron Parsons Bonner Springs and Lawrence attended weekend gatherings and church events.
A fragmented quote suggests Jones in church donates money and the speaker notes it may be charged to his advertising account. The snippet appears from a CLAUDE CALLAN piece referencing a RAL 2s Publishers Syndicat origin.
Local families from Topeka and surrounding areas hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Events included birthday celebrations for Merle Blaylock and Inez Hiddleston, visits by Kansas City residents, and gatherings at the Mayme Scott, Everett Bond, and Roy Flory homes.
A Brown's Grove Sunday picnic drew numerous Bond and Ulrich relatives from Pasadena and nearby towns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charlie Longanecker and others from the Bond family plus extended relatives. Activities featured dinners, visits, and multiple small gatherings at the Ulrich and Nieder homes throughout Sunday and Monday.
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau met at the schoolhouse on July 2 with eight members. Miss Randle led a lesson on musical appreciation and Mrs Luckans conducted the afternoon session. Visitors included families from Ottawa and Lawrence, and several locals attended social events and 4H activities in Meadow Lark and Fairview districts. The next Farm Bureau gathering is set for August 6 at the schoolhouse.
Sir Richard Guyfford flees into the wildwood pursued by guilt and threats. He encounters Romany leader Truffeni and Mrs. Camlo who offer aid and reveal a prophecy of blood and fate. Richard learns a bond to the Romany people as he plans escape and faces an uncertain future in the forest.
This date marks the 1875 death of General Frank P. Blair, hailed as Kansas’s bravest friend in any southern state, in St Louis. Lawrence native A D Sears submits an early Lawrence map to the State Historical Society.
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