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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1928
Page
4
A mixed set of local items and editorials from Lawrence detailing political chatter in New York about Tammany Hall tax cuts, Kansas University faculty retention pressures, war casualty notes, and upcoming Alfalfa and Sweet Sod tours through Kansas with references to Al and Clem Shaver.
A Wing former county schools superintendent is elected professor of the normal department at Kansas Wesleyan University Salina and will move with his family at once. He is noted as a capable educator and a valued addition to the Methodist school faculty.
A reader reports widespread Hoover support in the locality, citing conversations with a Iowa Picnic attendee, a Democrat restaurant patron, a Virginia resident, and an Alabama voter who favor Hoover. The writer observes many Democrats may back Smith, but believes Hoover and Curtis ticket is sweeping the state. G W E Griffith is named.
The article notes Fort Meyers Florida housing Edison’s long time workshop, recently dismantled and prepared for shipment to Henry Ford's Dearborn museum, where it will be reassembled to preserve Edison’s lifelong research. A separate item reports a 1928 Kansas license plate theft reported to police by Seaman at 1221 Massachusetts Avenue.
Topeka July 9 AP reports that if Governor Paulen calls a special session to discuss the road amendment for November’s general election, it would be the tenth instance of the legislature convening outside its regular term. Since statehood in 1861, Kansas has seen nine prior extra sessions listing governors Osborn Glick Leedy Bailey Hoch Allen Allen and a 1923 session for soldiers’ bonuses.
Cordova Daily Times city editor Alan Faith notes Alaska is vast and resourceful yet depends on the States for most necessities and luxuries. He contrasts Alaska’s 500k square miles with a population growing toward millions and points to rising travel, aircraft, and auto presence as signs of development.
Mexico City dispatch reports John Cornyn of the Chicago Tribune uncovers 16th century Aztec manuscripts in North American libraries. Among items is the Sahagun dictionary in the Newberry Library Chicago, a long lost work in Spanish Latin and Aztec. Also found are five plays including El Portento Mexicano, a 75 page folio copied by Fausto Chimalpopoca from the original in Mexico City Cathedral library.
In Oakland, United Press reports Buster the Boston bulldog kept five kittens in a kennel after taking them from their mother at the city pound. He arranged a bed from old sacks and showed paternal affection by licking their fur, provoking attempts to reclaim the kittens. The incident raises questions about canine custody and potential offenses in the animal kingdom.
The Radio Corporation of America will continue music recital lectures for public schools and colleges during the next school year. Walter Damrosch led the program last year and M H Aylesworth of NBC hailed strong favorable response, calling it a likely fore runner of radio education in other fields. Duck with four legs joins local ducks in Kenton Ohio as Mrs Homer Latimer reports the odd creature hatched two weeks ago.
Local society items report St Pauls Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Carl Altenbernd home with 18 members and 6 visitors, Jefferson County families hosting social hours, contests and refreshments. Other items list visits, picnics, and church society activities at Idlewild camp and area towns, including personalities from Lawrence, Kansas City, and Dacona Colorado.
A long listing of social events, visits, and family gatherings in Big Springs and surrounding towns. Residents including Mrs. McCabrin, L. Vogel, the Daughertys, Zillners, and many others are noted in dinners, picnics, lectures, theater, and church activities. Visits span Manhattan to Seattle with plans for an August picnic and a free lecture on Natural Foods.
Blue Mound area families and neighbors gather weekly for recreation. Local couples and children visit relatives in Baldwin Linwood and Vinland. Visitors include McClintocks Walker Horrells Boehles Harbours Duncan and Weeks families with many Sunday tea and dinner calls.
Sunday visits at the Smoots home include Henry Rohe and daughter Mary Fern Mrs Lester Deagland Mrs Glen Smith and others from Clearfield. Saturday guests Roy Goff John Hagen of Washington Creek. Sunday afternoon at Jesse Carson home with Minor Roberts and May Carson of Topeka. Thursday supper guests at Smoots include Allen Smoots and family and Esther Hagen of Lawrence. Mrs A Hadland daughters visit Paasch home to see threshers. Mrs Taasch returns home after hospital stay. Marguerite Smith and Evelyn Grey from Kansas City attend Lone Star picnic. Kansas City guests Lewis Ramsey and wife dine with Mrs Mary McClintock. Clara Irene Dailey visits. Lonnie Travillion of Vinland visits. Ruth Brown from Lawrence staying with Mrs Harold Marshall at Sibley store. Joe Cooper and Dorean Williamson marry in Wichita and relocate. Edna and Ruth Duncan mentioned.
Fragmentary text mentions World War II era themes with references to Hungary. Apparent names include Admiral Horth, Regent Count B Jen, and a prime minister. Negotiates a marble inscription and autumn bed scene. Context remains unreadable and partial.
An advertisement extols Phillips Magnesia as a universal remedy for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims instant relief, three times as effective as others, neutralizes acid fermentations, cleanses the bowels, and urges waste from the system without irritation. The ad notes the product is USP registered and trademarked by Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co. Since 1875, with 25 cent and 41 bottles available at drugstores.
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