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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1929
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal-World notes Bandol in France as a quiet getaway for a writer seeking a respite from events. It reports Russian actions near Manchuria over Chinese rail seizure and a Topeka banker’s air travel, plus floods in Hutchinson and ongoing Mexican conflicts.
Fragmentary discussion notes the tax code commission and its impact on wealthy individuals versus those with fewer means. It suggests movement away from Kansas as a potential outcome of oppressive legislation and questions who benefits from tax provisions when migration is a factor.
The Fort Scott Tribune argues for broad direct taxation on all income, condemning exemptions that push wealth abroad. It cites intangibles tax repeal, capital flight to Missouri, and tax equity as essential to keep investment, jobs, and public services in Kansas, urging citizens to value citizenship taxes as a civic duty.
W. F. Sinclair's business announced with abstract books in progress. Augusta, at the junction of Whitewater and Welniit rivers, shows an assessed valuation of 481 330 dollars. The town already hosts a store, blacksmith shop, and a new dwelling. Remains of J. Wilkes Booth buried in Baltimore June 28. FG Sands shipped two saddles to Leopold Ridiger of Forst Prussia.
A summary of local notices notes changes in officials, travels to Chicago and Memphis, veterans returning from France to practice law in Lawrence, and family visits. Also reports the aging old landmark on Fourteenth Street to be repaired and converted into a dwelling, including plans involving Prof. Le Grider and Chancellor Strong’s residence.
Fragmentary notes recount a house built by a man named Martin and later finished by G Ross who became a Kansas senator. The structure shows battle-field damage including shattered windows and a torn roof. Senator Ross cast a pivotal vote against convicting President Andrew Johnson in the impeachment trial, dated around twenty five years previous.
The 14 1850 meeting of Rebbb ieans in the First District at Beloit nominated John A Anderson for Congress. By 1877 Arkansas Valley housed over 6000 Minnesotans. In 1878 Governor Anthony told the attorney general that state board of charities misappropriated public money and urged prosecution.
Lavern Rody spent Tuesday with Lila and Doris Hardins. Joe Schirmer hauled hogs to Lawrence for Frank Schirmer Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dewett Bisebed and son Norbit spent Tuesday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Moore and family. Mrs Philip Heyland Supiter Evelyne spent Tuesday with Mrs dope Simmons. Russel Hatcher and Mrs Oral Hatchetsvere Lawrence callers Tuesday. Harry Moss Joe Schirmer and Earl Simmsbus called at Homer and Wednesday morning. Moss shemed Mrs Jons Moss Pi some papering Monday and Tuesday. Colonel Smith and Mrs FE C Wilson were Topeka callers Monday. Chartew Montfoort spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs Albert Deister and family. H George Simmons and son Robert called at Joe Schirmeys Wednesday. Mrs John Mossi was an Over? black caller Monday. Mr and Mrs C Ready and daughter Lavera were Topeka callers Friday. Lavera Rody spent Wednesday afternoon with Carvel and Georgetta Sullivan. Harry Moss and Ruth spent Friday evening at Joe Schirmers Adella Montfoort spent few days last week with sister Mrs Albert Deister. Mrs Henry Montfoort s pans a few days last week with her folks Mr and Mrs Ed Set Dewett Blocher hauled hogs for Rob Pardes Saturday. Earl Simmons called and Moore’s Friday afternoon Ray Moore was an Overbrook caller Friday. Harry Moss and Fart Simmons were Rich nd callers Friday.
District superintendent Dr Wilbur N Mason will visit Baldwin Friday to conduct the quarterly. Opal Trumbull and Fant Hydrа are in Dodge City. Opal Trumbull is staying with relatives in Lawrence. Mr and Mrs A L Driggs have returned from Makland California due to Mrs Driggs asthma. They live in the Lilla White house north of the schoolhouse. Mrs John Kirby and children are visiting Inka Kirby in Baldwin. Mrs J H Griffin died in Lawrence aged 63, burial in Oak Cemetery. Local social notes list many visits and a birthday party for Miss Shirley Jean Wells with pink and yellow decorations. Garden Club picnic postponed due to rain, next Tuesday church meeting at 2:30. Victor Allderdice returned to Colsdwater after a visit. Nancy Hyden to Detroit. J F Schnebly and G C Chubb back from Ozarks and Baxter Springs. Dr and Mrs T C Hankin host a house party at the Lowell home with guests from Dayton, La Junta, Teneka, and others.
Pantna and Vinland in Oklahoma host a string of visitors this week. Rev J Kansas Morgan returns from Pittsburgh after his son in law’s death, his daughter and three sons accompanying him. Many locals travel to Manhattan Lawrence Ottawa and Lawrence for visits and attend Fourth of July meetings at Coal Creek.
Fragmented readable clues include Across items such as de Nuisance and Flood and Roman date. Several entries show garbled letters and missing words, with hints like Liberty Anglo Saxon alate and Medicinal Ive. The jumbled grid hints at a themed puzzle with varied letter sequences and cross references.
Helen D Arcy confesses love to her aunt while Sir Richard Guyfford, suspected in Julien’s murder, faces exposure as a cloaked intrigue unfolds. Gregory, the Galloping Parson, reveals a ledger of past assassinations, while Shuri Camlo delivers a letter that shifts trust as Nick risks danger at the inn tonight.
Dr Caldwell watched constipation results over 47 years and believed it occurs despite care. His natural remedy Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a mild vegetable compound that does not harm and does not cause griping. Mothers report gentle cleansing, avoiding drastic purges, with quick relief and improved well being.
Chicago July 15 AP Intro duction in congress of a federal election law bill promised by Oscar De Priest negro representative at Washington from Illinois. In his first Chicago speech on national racial questions since his elevation to congress De Priest said the bill would place national elections under government election boards. He declared he fights for equality under the law and urged northern colored folks to aid the disenfranchised south. Thefts of cars were reported in Lawrence with a Star roadster stolen at Ottawa and a Ford roadster stolen at Kansas City Missouri. Lawrence Green and Rollie Jeffries were dismissed on a fighting charge after being held on Kaw river bridge by officers.
The Ingalls forfeited a $2 bond posted for his appearance in police court on a double parking charge this morning.
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