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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1932
Page
4
A garbled 1982 Journal World page notes postal class rules for second class matter and air mail rates, discusses Chicago finances and potential federal troops, Klan mentions, and a Missouri river channel test. It references Madison Square Garden boxing turnout, the bridge war ending, and a Times critique of odd air mail pricing.
Propaganda for repealing the eighteenth amendment appears persuasive but voter behavior diverges. In Maine’s first district a repeal advocate lost by over two to one in a Monday primary. Garner’s repeal stance drew resistance from Texas WCTU leaders and wets show waning vocal energy for now. The so called bonus army in Washington is viewed by Charles F. Scott as more refugees than crusaders, many there with little to do.
A Lawrence contingent travels to Garnett for the Peoples Party congressional convention with leaders L Van Voorheis Dr Leary A F Allen L Andrews L H Corsen H S Clarke H W Henderson W H Russell and E W Melville. Old Ottawa site near Santa Fe depot vacated by Smoky pilgrims as Lawrence residents note past Ottawa gatherings at Bismarck Grove and Forest Park Ottawa.
A. R. Bert Kennedy, then KU football coach, urges substantial changes in the sport during the 1907 era. He advocates reforms aimed at improving safety and playing conditions, reflecting the pressures of the time for standardized rules and better protection for players.
The article notes a university aiming to equip train and maintain a crew for north and east regattas across the American college world. Nash Walker and wife depart for Chicago to join partner Bert Williams for summer vaudeville work. Walker has overseen furnishing a new cottage for his mother during his ten day stay. The Christian church building committee listed Berkeley and Kentucky streets as the site for the new church with members J. Reide Coleman J. L. Burns G. C. Bickenger and H. C. Patterson.
Ada searches for Nip the fox terrier as the Sundown Stories circus parade reaches Riverbank. Children enjoy peanuts and lemonade while performers Freddy, John, Bill, Peggy, Betty, and Ada entertain with trapeze acts. Dick the clown announces the wild animal is captured by Vismer.
High blood pressure links to arteriosclerosis and kidney disease but can arise without organic causes. Patients often report nervousness dizziness fatigue insomnia and vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and perspiration. Psychoneurotic factors may trigger or accompany hypertension, with treatment including suggestion psychotherapy environmental changes and removing disturbing stimuli. The vegetative nervous system governs blood pressure, and slight stimuli can overly affect sensitive patients. reducing stimulus and addressing emotional triggers may prevent progression.
Winfield Kansas reports the Walnut River rising six inches per hour amid heavy rains upstream. The river was 0.55 feet from flood stage of 25 feet at 9 am. Rain totals included 1.55 inches locally with heavier totals at Rock and Douglass. A landslide near Douglass blocked the Santa Fe railway, halting trains on the Winfield Florence line with steam shovels working to clear the line.
John Hathaway and family prepare for a visit from wealthy Aunt Emma, a Luc as matriarch from Salem, stirring tension as the Hathaway home adapts to old money expectations. Aunt Emma quickly commandeers space and belongings, while Ann quietly balances hospitality with looming anxiety over family tradition and debt.
Seventy landowners from Dickinson Geary Morris and Osage counties gather at Abilene to organize against a government suit that could void the railroad grant. Hundreds of farmers lose their land to the railroad as the dispute unfolds. Rev Werner R Davis, Baker University founder and early Kansas Methodist leader, dies at Baldwin aged 73. In Washington Congressman Jerry Simpson receives ovation on return after illness.
Wichita reports Dean Murphy drowned after exhaustion during a river swim while three companions were saved. Edgerton family details and limb-breaking swim. Kansas City jury convicts Gus Nigro of bank robbery, with possible life sentence under habitual criminal act. Horton golfer William Glenn wins northeast Kansas title over A Wilson. Mulvane illness update. Mathews murder trial moves to closing arguments with perjury arrests for witnesses. Wichita fatal car crash injures Mrs. Boyd Hartman.
A horseman comes back from a canter to find a crowd under a large tree, heads gathered as they sing a birthday song. The faint scene hints at a festive moment but some details remain unclear.
H G Orcutt of Eskridge reports his daughter Mrs Laura Horton 57 and grandson Lawreace Horton 17 badly hurt while Orcutt escapes unhurt. G Mohler state agriculture secretary says salary cuts of 5 to 10 percent to save about 66633 next year, not affecting workers earning 100 dollars monthly or less. Thomas J Dalton health department head says some staff accepted 10 percent pay cut. An electric refrigerator ad promises no down payment, 53 1/2 cents per meal for ice-free deals at Gamble Stores.
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