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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1929
Page
4
A column blends biblical caution with critique of a new statehouse check-signing machine. It cites President Coolidge on military expenses, notes mistrust of large budgets, and discusses Russo-Chinese tensions, Kellogg pact, and a rising bombings wave in Kansas City prompting a push for rewards to curb the criminals.
A mother seeks multiple doctors for a Sty on Mary’s eye. She visits the oculist, nose man, tonsilectomist, diagnostician, blood counter, and dietitian, paying $25. The chain of consultations unfolds as each specialist is asked to examine the eye and provide care. The tale ends with the family engaged in ongoing, periodic calls and the dietitian paid.
Nine new cases reported by the Board of Health as fever appears to spread in the south part of the city and in Chelsea. Citizens continue to leave in large numbers while authorities search for a temperance camp site. Shelton promotes the coming camp meeting and plans with Paola rifles for military day. Spring and Summer stock at Ss. & McConnell advertised for cash. David F. Lugton of Atchison visits his father ill from a stroke. Prof. Snow and colleagues head to Colorado to collect bugs for the university museum. Food boxes suggest prior plans未.
The heat raised a brick pavement corner at Tennessee and Warren streets by a foot yesterday and will require new paving at that point. A similar incident occurred recently at the Merchant's Bank corner. Woodward & Co. are painting a new sign on the building's north wall. Mrs. John Strong and family returned from St. Louis. Mrs. A D Weaver and daughter Amorette returned from a ten day fair visit. Miss Bertha Banker is seriously ill after hospital transfer. Lieutenant Ellis arrived at Camp Dix after overseas service. Galen Gorrill left for Minneapolis Kansas for a geological survey. Harvest interfered with state shoot attendance. R Elliott of Kansas City led professionals with 148 of 150. Lawrence participants included C Schultz George Mackie O Butler Weyermuller Big John J Batchelor. Two new assistant professors join K U economics next year P Jenson from Chicago and Andrew J Newman from California.
The Trumbull paintings in the Capitol Rotunda occupy the western half since 1824 and depict The Signing of the Declaration of Independence The Surrender of Burgoyne The Resignation of Washington and The Surrender of Cornwallis. John Trumbull, once Washingtons aide de camp, studied in Paris and London to portray Revolutionary heroes. His works were left to Yale College after his wifes death, and he is buried under the gallery housing them with an inscription praising his pencil and sword.
The document fragment describes Miss Williams as the daughter of Washington Williams and mentions a secretary, a vice president, and a subscription contest that led to a trip to Europe. It references tenure in office and vague management notes without clear dates or outcomes.
Dr Joseph A Blake retired surgeon and his bride Miss Florence M Drake of Toronto wed after Blake allegedly divorced his prior wife Mrs Catherine Ketcham Blake. The ceremony followed a Paris divorce in 1913 and a 1914 marriage to Mrs Clarence H Mackay. The couple honeymoon at Webb's Pond East Brook Maine.
Five generations of the Shutt family gathered in Topeka on July 24 to celebrate Simon Shutt turning 100. His seven surviving children attended the party. Shutt, a Pennsylvania native, was a truck garden operator until age 93 and later settled on a Kansas farm in Mitchell County about 50 years ago.
A central relief committee report shows receipts totaling 73 863.47 with 265 carloads of supplies and 11 049 boxes, barrels and bags documented.
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kahn and families are mentioned in weekly social notes. Highlights include visits with relatives in Lawrence Emporia Leavenworth Kingston and Kansas City. Farm work, patient visits, college students and community events are recorded with multiple family names and nearby towns.
Readings featured violin and piano by Willie Haies and Edith with Mrs Wm Young. Haley and Dehoff performed. Local visits included McKone in Lawrence and Coffmans near Midland. News covers farm work, threshers, market moves, hospitalities, travel by Prof Beach, and community events at Tonganoxie with Lawrence and Leavenworth connections.
In chapter 27 of Jeffery Farnel's tale, a garden fête at Madame la Duchesse's estate leads to a dramatic reveal. Master Titus Oldcraft presents a cat's-eye ring tied to the crime, accusing Captain Despard of possessing it, while Helen D Arcy and Viscount Brocklehurst circle loyalties and threats amid wedding-like splendor and hidden motives.
Prairie Center notes list visits and gatherings among Gordon, Weller, Andrew, and related families. Several residents of Gardner, Olathe, and Lawrence appear, with travel, hay baling, boarding, and social visits across the region. The report preserves local names such as Gordon, Weller, Andrew, Schulz, Frazier, and Bowling among others.
A long list of local residents, including Mrs J P Reed Levi Woodard and Earl Steed, spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives. Several couples visited friends in Lenexa and Kansas City. Prof J D Mills preached at the Friends church. Gustaf Dalén of Stockholm, Nobel winner, has invented a heat storing cook stove.
Mrs George Decker touts Ironized Yeast as boosting weight and energy. She says she gained 5 pounds and now handles housework alone, with others reporting 3 to 15 pounds in weeks. The ad promises no gas or bloating and offers a money back guarantee from the druggist or manufacturer.
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