Bond of Perfection and the Turkey beauty story
Weekend summaries from Topeka indicate the Kansas primary campaign is at peak contention with candidates claiming victory. A Turkish Miss Turkey aims to slim to 124 pounds provoking medical alarm and social concern over beauty standards. Lindbergh pursues a selective press approach and public figures face ongoing media irritations. Fort Leavenworth deaths prompt army medical reform calls, linking to graduate pharmacist use and a potential congressional bill. Jonathan Rigdon, KU medical school graduate, was cleared of culpability in the prescription incident. Engineers in Who's Who toast a Montreal college man entering a wider professional spotlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Thes
Mustapha Kergal
ARMY
Fort Leavenworth
Army Medical Service
Army Medical Organization
Gradu
Jonathan Rigdon
Lawrence
University of Kansas
School of Medicine
Congress
Leavenworth
Dean Havenhill
University School of Pharmacy
Local notes from The Old Home: hotel hire and camp meeting updates
The report notes The Old Home seeks country produce at top cash, C F Beker of Kansas City named steward at the Arlington House, N S Gilbert from Leavenworth tunes pianos, and leave orders at Fluke's Music Store. Bismarck Grove hosts a state encampment with tents rising and a first religious meeting drawing about one hundred Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Beker
Kansas’ City
Udington House
N.S. Gilbert
Leavenworth
Fluke
Bis ‘Marck Grove
Dr. Davis
Mitchell
Rhodes
Local travel and quarantine notes from 25 years past
Twenty five years ago this column lists Dr. F H Snow and Roland Perkins among others on a hunting trip for the University of Kansas. It records the Blankenship house at 1114 Oregon street quarantined for smallpox and notes several residents heading to Portland, Colorado Springs, California, Isle Royale and beyond as summer activities wind down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Snow
University of Kansas
Roland Perkins
Lawrence
Eugene
Smith
Topeka
Arizona
Will Toen
Blankenship
Oregon Street
Albert Sheither
Fred Pontius
Winters
Portland
Ore
Francisco
Los Angeles
Calfornia
Frank Messenger
Misa Menserase
Colorado Springs
Helen Sutlitt
California
Jennie Sutlitf
E. J. Wheeler
Leland Stanford University
William Bromersick
Isle Royal
Typhoid Vaccination and Public Health History
A historical summary argues typhoid vaccination is a vital preventive measure. It notes safer drinking water and vaccination as key remedies, citing 1896 progress, wartime military use, and near elimination of typhoid deaths among four million US soldiers. It asserts vaccination poses minimal risk beyond common soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James G Blunt dies in Washington
Pioneer James Rogers of Burlingame notes his comment on a Civil War ruin and Kansas history text mentions Blunt's death in Washington. The record reflects late 19th century events and regional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rogers
Burlingame
Overnight News Digest From World And U S
A wide hot wave grips Washington with many spots over 100 degrees. In New York wage earners protest and a dispute over baby mix up arises after a baptism. Senator Harrison slams tariff bill amid unemployment concerns. A president relaxes at a mountain camp in Virginia. Three killed in a sightseeing lane crash. In Texas a gas wall fire destroys homes in Refugio. A race driver and others are reported killed. a boy is injured in Kalamazoo racing. Relief work continues in Rome. India endures floods from the Indus. France’s Tardieu attacks socialism. Montreal reports seats collapsing injuring twenty. Police and civilians are injured in a religious dispute in Montreal. Berlin reports arrests of communists amid street outbursts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mer
Fe Ee Ee Ferguson
New York
Siatinew
Mes
Tom Getering
Jenat Mellon
Pes
Matawan
South Hi ‘Mich
George M. Petrie
Lake Michigan
Pittsburgh
Willian M. Davison
Corpus Christi
Tex
Refugio
Wood
M I
Bob Robinted
Frank Jenkin
Von
Kalamazoo
Mich
Rome
India
Indus
Tardieu
Montreal
Baseball
Berlin
Frost Warnings and Life Bits From Around the World
Frost likely after Labor Day stirs seasonal chatter in Stony Point as katydids survive heat and old timers expect cold in six weeks. Reports from New York cover home appliance education, a Mormon missionary salary tale, a duel injury in Mexico, inebriated speeches in Spain, a beer advertising note, and an American destiny forecast by Sir Henry Lond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stony Point
N. Y
John Holt
Butler Township
New York
Joel Andreason
Mexico City
Isago
Senorita Melquindés Luna
Porto Rico
Fox Theaters
Ressons
Cai Biganes Sige
Weader
London
Sir Univer Lode Ps ‘Heves
Poi
America
providen‘Gal
Sx International
Dagger and Jack Wed Amid War Age Escapade
A fragment from a 1930s romance recounts Dagger and Jack drifting from wartime duty to a rushed marriage. After a tense evening with a car ride and whispered vows, they marry before a stern Justice of the Peace, amid aunt’s social alarms and the couple’s emerging devotion. The end hints at social consequences and evolving feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthon
Tee Iene
O Ion
Aunt Epsy
Jim
Howard
Dagger
Waneering
Gaz
Haneakeg
Bhoreman
Jock Jack
Jack
St. Anthony
Espy
Corenee
York
Fragmentary 1920s notes recall local social visits
A series of brief, unreadable lines records visits and gatherings among local families. Mentions include Helen McClanahan visiting her sister Bits, Ora Rath Morris and Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. George Gofts, with scattered references to Tackl and a few names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen A
Ira
Ora
Ora Rath Morris
Lawrence
George Gofts
Ora Goff
Helen McClanahan
Bits
Chet McTann
Inkenbeard
Oscar Marshal
The Long Ride by Mary Graham Bonner
John and Peggy join a magical trip with the Little Black Clock that can bend time. They travel around the world in a day, keeping sunlight over their heads as the clock explains magic and luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Bonner
John
Peggy
Malaria recovery and community notes from Vinland
Mrs John Laughlin has been ill with malaria fever but improved recently. The week includes election board activity by Mr Steele and repair work on telephones by Roy Jamison. The Ramey and Hoskinson families host visits and guests from Art Kansas City and Lawrence. Elmer Smith returns from Hutchinson while others travel for visits and business in Humboldt Baldwin and Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laughlin
Steele
Roy Jamison
W. A. McPheeters
Crady
Gimlet
Bob Ramey
Art
Kansas City
Kan
Andj
Sam Ramey
Roy Johnson
Lawrence
W. H. Hoskinson
Elmer Smith
Hutchinson
Moore
Kanana City
Lamey
W. E. Hoakinson
Eliza Hyland
Baldwin
Humboldt
jas_Ida Wagoner
Ellen Holloday
Local Visit Notes Include Greenwood Valley Family
Mr John French and Mrs Ken Kellogg with children visited Saturday evening at the S S L Dark Engineering. They spent Sunday with Mrs parents Mr and Mrs Wil. Det March and glee Dey Rake also joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John French
Ken Kellogg
S&s. L
Dark Engineering
Staley French
Wil
Big Springs Farm Bureau Special Meeting and Picnic Plans
The Big Springs Farm Bureau club will hold a special meeting at Mrs. Herbert Wymer's home this Saturday evening July 26 to set plans for attending the county wide Farm Bureau picnic at Lawrence on July 29. A club meeting at Amelia Hartman’s home is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon July 30 with Uniform materials shown to start work on uniforms. Mr. and Mrs. John French drove to the National Military home Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. French's father J. J. Bunce who will visit relatives. A family reunion welcomed Harley Duncan of Montana and his mother Mrs. John Duncan of Oklahoma at the Fred Miller home with over 100 relatives. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served. Dee 8 ilda Dreyer visited Hazel Dreyer at the G. A. Dreyer home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs Farm Bureau Club
Herbert Wymer
Farm Bureau
Lawrence
Amelia Hartman
John French
National Military
Fela- Steepoe Company
Clarkes
Oscar Marshall
Kansas City
Ore Got
Tana Bes
Miss Stone
Washburn College
Gertrundé McCarty
Ruth Rohnmaier
Faye McFann
Joan
Faye Glenn
Clara Mace
Roth Richards
Lecompton Farm Bureau Club
C. H. Maust
United Brethren Church
E. J. Hill
Leona Stone
Topeka
L. A. Stone
Boyd Scott
K. J. Hill
Norton
Lecompton Harvest
Lecompton
The
Picnic Association
Russel Shirley
Ery Glenn
Peyton W
Mes
J. W.kreider
Karl K Kreider
Birthday Celebrations and Community News in Glenn
Glenn vicinity reports a birthday party for Mrs. Cyrus Glenn with neighbors bringing cakes and ice cream. Obituaries note the death of J. Frank Shirley in Topeka and community grief. Also covered are Elmer Shirley’s return by plane from Hobbs New Mexico, and regional notices from Atchison Wichita Mount Hope Barnard Pratt and Elm Mills with multiple local incidents and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Kerford
Wichita
Otto Ripley
Arkansas
Mount Hope
George Hatter
Barnard
Dave Simpson, Jr
Pratt
Walter Edwards
Elm Mills
Hoover Refreshed Plans Western Trip This Summer
President Hoover arrived at the White House weekend amid rest and relief from war strain and heat. He reviewed tentative itineraries prepared by White House aides and it was indicated a formal announcement of a western trip would be made soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Aie
LeCompton Family Starts Vacation Trip South
Mr and Mrs Frank Clarke with daughter Louise and son James left Sunday morning for a vacation by car. They plan stops through Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clarke
Louise
James
Oklahoma
Texas
New Inn
Lecompton Social Notes Highlight Harvest Home Plans
Local events feature college guests from Topeka and Norton visits. Lecompton Harvest Home picnic, marking the town's 50th anniversary, plans include free entertainments, athletic contests, and prize distributions in late August. Community members, clubs, and families gather for gatherings at homes and churches. Upcoming meetings and plans emphasize civic pride and regional ties.
Local notices from Black Jack and Baldwin area
Miss Mary Finnerty learns of sister in law Mrs Anthony Finnerty’s death at home near Hartford Kansas. Funeral held Tuesday July 22. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Drew of Kansas City visited relatives in Baldwin and Emporia after dining with Mrs Walter Scott. Colorado visitors Verne Warnock and family at H J Warnock’s home. Charles Steen and Grace Price Steen welcome a daughter born July 15. Royden Allison called on uncle R S Pearson in Baldwin. Ruby Rohe underwent emergency appendectomy at City Hospital. Darlene Boyd visiting with aunts Nora and Irene Van Tries. Henry Breithaupt and Ann Duster to return from Pittsburg August 1. Breithaupt elevated to principal at Edgerton. Hays Bros moved hay on school grounds. E E Pearson and Walter Scott noted on carrier route duties. F M Hartey funeral attended in Baldwin by J J Breithaupt, Walter Scott, F E Watts, Henry Bilas and others. Weary but improving, Mrs Behellack home after hospital stay. Hayte Kalb spent weekend with mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Finnerty
Anthony Finnerty
Hartford
Kaw
Miss Finnerty
Lloyd Drew
Kansas City
Walter Scott
Drew
Géneral Hospital
Emporia
R.S. Pearson
Ruby Rohe
Martin Rohe
City
Rohe
Farmer's Union
West Baldwin
Darlene Boyd
Nora
Irene van Tries
Henry Breithaupt
Pittsburg
Ferton
Arade
Breithaupt
Hays Bros
Ann Duster
Topess
Topeka
Pearthey
F. E. Watts
Henry Bilas
Local Family News Mixes Travel Plans and Visits
A rural community page lists numerous mentions of families visiting relatives in nearby towns, trips planned to West Virginia and Kansas City, and neighbors stopping by. It notes returns from visits, fishing trips, straw baling, and casual gatherings among residents including Perkins, Thistlethwaite, Wade Wendell, and Wickey families, with multiple nephews and grandchildren named.
Gly-Cas touted as cure by Kansas farmer in ad claim
J. He Hallmark of Vinland Kansas says Gly-Cas cured years of indigestion nervousness kidney trouble and rheumatism after a short treatment. He describes relief from pain sleep and appetite issues and urges others to try Gly-Cas sold at Round Corner Drug Store in Lawrence and other local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. He Hallmark
Vinland
Kan
Lawrence
Tichland
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Journal-World Es
Keatoi Alcon
Menger
Ees Republication
AU Lary Suureau
Larchara
Sne
Kansas
Lindbergh
Poor Pary
Claude Callan
Bai Sutherland
Pist Foie Cpa v
Mary Dahlberg
Jenn 2
Haden
Ansering
Waranb
Yovenn
Degner
Yansering
Ven
Sam Houaton
Tle
Defiel
Vinland and Vicinity
Greenwood Valley
Big Springs
Glenn and Vicinity
Cyrus Glenn
Glenn
Oreta
Frederick Anderson
Harry Stover
Merle
Wayne
Harold
Areta
George Chiles
Oki
Juanita
Wilford
Vernon
Will Brown
Irene
Ernest
Francis
Helen
G. M. Maier
Beverly
Ray
Charles Scott
H. Z. Brown
H. F. Fulton
John Mat
Kenneth
Opal
Clarence
Tta
Eileen
Ruby Glenn
Rosemary Glenn
J. Frank Shirley
Elmer Shirley
F. P. Shirley
Hobbs
N. M
Mr. Shirley
New Mexico
Shirley
Oneta Glenn
Jude Anderson
Little Frederick Anderson
Miss Glenn
Wiestern
Sweet
Com. Ather and
Sista Hawe Hallow
Cecil Smith
David Perkins
West Virginia
David Thistlethwaite
Mildred
R. Wade Wendell
Mernam
Wales
Nelson
Pees Tonday
Envy
Elmer Witkey
Elmer Martin
Joke A Martin
Martin
Borrihas
Sioux
Dale Lilly
Dan
Tones
Baby
Walter Shirks
Frank Alliso
Sam Posbles
Byron
Rankin Flewins
Behemng
Tuesay
Ne Smith
Stondeyter
Mary Francs
James Fox
Tonsnoxi Fe
Denis Tsemaki
Anna Wickey
Billy Firenkcie
M. Gils
Pabcock” and Sons
Orman
Acd
Harold Wickey
John ‘Wickey
Beulah Hawkins
Needlng
Arville Pearson
Wider Iorsey
John ¢ Ey
Parsons
J. H. Hallmark
Lawrence National Bank
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