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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
4
A 1922 Lawrence Kansas edition reflects on self reliance amid postwar relief debates. It notes War Finance Corporation outcomes, political comebacks of Walton and Ferguson, and Olympic optimism before addressing the Washington bonus army clash. Authorities must end the disruptive ex service man protest while avoiding violence and easing unemployment relief.
A young woman on Lawrence streets questions of decency and dress, referencing Doukhohor cult ideas and past standards. The piece cites 25 years ago stage attire as offense and notes the balance between coverage and interest in public speech and fashion.
In a congressional session Speaker Garner urged authorizing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to lend money to individuals. He argued the corporation could use a taxpayer financed pool to support citizens, igniting questions about risk and need.
Ralph Underwood, 15, son of Henry Underwood of Lawrence, rode a bicycle across multiple states starting July 2. He reached Ellis Kansas on July 4 and Cascade Colorado by July 8, working on ranches in Colorado and enjoying the journey.
Twenty five years ago on a Friday Mrs. Miles wife of Colonel Jno D Miles climbed to the hay mow to gather eyes and fell breaking bones of her right arm just above the wrist. Dr Childs and Dr Anderson treated her at the Miles homestead.
A 1928 syndicated piece depicts a family quarrel spurred by a mother’s illness. The narrator suggests Ma relishes illness to blame something she ate at Nan’s, prompting local speculation and a visit from a doctor. The scene highlights domestic tensions and small-town dynamics.
Miss Charlotte Hodgson leaves around September 19 for Kingfisher Oklahoma to play piano at Kingfisher College after earning a music degree from Kansas University. Alpha Brummage named physical director at Ottawa University next year, previously captain of the K. U. football team in 794. Frances Johnson promoted to chief operator at Bell Telephone. Mrs Frank A Anderson to Michigan lake trip for a month. Miss Zwick of Innes store returns from Oklahoma City vacation. Haskell Institute fire destroys west wing including printing office library and MCA furnishings, $15,000 loss. cause under investigation with suspected wiring or spontaneous combustion.
Forty years ago this week in Lawrence Frank Willard returned from California and plans to settle locally five years after leaving. Will Duncan arrived after nearly two years, recounting travels across most states. George W Kuhne, once of Lawrence, now Davenport’s assistant secretary at Iowa Commercial College, praised for his business writing samples. Joel White returned from Denver and plans to stay in Lawrence again. Mrs Jennie Barker’s Gypse the Wait was staged at the Opera House by the Ideal Dramatic company led by Mrs Barker with Eva Jones, Mrs Henry Brooks, Nellie Strode, Lulu Woodruff, Sam Johnson, and others.
A guide discusses barefoot walking risks and benefits across cultures, highlighting common foot injuries, especially cuts and puncture wounds. It stresses cleansing with soap and water, using antiseptics, applying a protective bandage, and seeking prompt medical care for puncture wounds to prevent tetanus. Tomorrow Beach Hazards.
In Wichita a Pacific express wagon is held up and looted, robbers taking more than 7500 dollars. Notes mention 1895 uprising of Potawatomi Indians in Jackson County and a sheriff seeking state aid. Also references action considered against Pittsburg officials for enforcing prohibitory laws and a booming oyster shell trade rising from 100000 in 1918 to 2000000 in 1931.
Barry Cabot and banker Brian Strong meet in a New York club where Strong admits his need for occasional solitude from his shady circle. Barry, curious yet cautious, confronts a dangerous link to J C Bleecker and the underworld, while his bank career faces scrutiny from branch manager Ward Howson.
A quirky local tale features a lone performer named Walcher aiming to showcase skill in front of an attentive crowd. The piece notes a single question guiding Puff Yeaches’s pivotal decision as spectators watch closely.
Howson explains the plan to uncover Strong's past, with Alfred using his network to gather a detailed, dispassionate dossier including names dates places and a photograph. Barry notes the boldness and wonders about the trials Strong faced. Herman Bell shines for the Giants with four wins and one loss this season.
Mary Graham Bonner recounts Peggy, Mattie, John, and Dick rushing home after Peggy cuts her finger. Dr. Pollock treats the wound with a stitch, praising Peggy's pluck as she endures the pain without a whimper. Tomorrow's story is Visitors.
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