What Men Live By The Lord and Economy In 1936
A clipped opinion piece questions Democratic silence on economy in 1936 platform. It argues RFC era spending under Hoover and New Deal loans show differing approaches to public money, warns of future debt, and critiques Roosevelt's class rhetoric and public messaging. It also notes Kansas City's temperature controversy and a dig at class-based politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
West Ath St
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
San Fran
Sansom
Los Angeles
Toas
Kansas City
Baltimore
St. Louis
Star
Atlanta
Walton
Detroit
General Motors
Associated Press
Iso
Perr
Aia
Audit Bureau OF Cinculations
Postoffice
Lawrence
Kansas
Journal-World
RFC
Hoover
JY Iis
Kansasity
Roosevelt
Huey Long
United States
Roosevelt and Garner Support Echoed From Democratic Convention
The piece notes long winded convention oratory at Estes Park and the high salaries of delegates, with William Allen White estimating convention personnel at about four and a half million dollars in salaries. Governor Landon shows impatience to return to work as vacation fatigue sets in. Support for the Roosevelt Garner ticket is mentioned by several speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Estes Park
Landon
Birthday party honors Violet McKone in town
In the Old Home Town Mrs. W. H. McKone hosted a Saturday children's party for daughter Violet. Other brief items note Miss Faye Gosper heading to Madison for UW summer session, the Thudiums moving to Beattie WA with stops at Falkenstone Park, Salt Lake City and Ogden, and various travel plans of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McKone
Mississippi Street
Violet
Faye Gosper
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Cat
Thudium
Beattie’ Wash
Falkentone National Park
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Ee Thuxtium
Opal Lynn
K. A
Spring Hall
Kan
W. W. Blaker
Inez
Santa Fe
N. M
Blaker
Fifth Street
Elar Street
Walnut
A. B. Conner
North Lawrences
City Commission
Roar Pr ie Claude Callan Narrator’s Mocking Whisper
A 1936 piece presents a playful or satirical remark about a sister Nan described as a gossip who whispers so heaven cannot hear. The quote highlights familial banter and social observation with a wry tone typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Nan
Simulica
Drouth Breaks as Showers Reach Kansas Corn Belt
Reports from Topeka Kansas note drouth and heat broken by recent showers across the corn belt. A local fishing party caught 37 pounds at the dam. In Lawrence a robbery was reported at 703 Indiana for a gold diamond watch and beads. Weddings include Tarpy Schrager in Hutchinson and Weise Ricketts in Kansas City with other local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Washington
H. B. Pesirs
Beery Building
Mr. Peairs
Haskell Institutes
Peairs
Milton M. Thorne
Drouth
Kan
Corn Belt
al and
Broer Gustafson
E. E. Stauffer
al Elliott
Messler
Indiana
Tarpy-Schrader
Lawrence
Hutchinson
Delia Tarpy
Edwin Schrager
Stafford
Richard Tarpy
Local Society Notes and City Violations in Lawrence
Mrs L H Perkins hosts Zodiac club ladies in honor of Mrs Dr Russell from Kansas City while she resided in Lawrence. Miss Cora Kimball to wed Rufus Melvin July 15. Police focus on Massachusetts street street-level obstructions, vow to enforce ordinance. Martin L Rice departs for Chicago for summer study. Col Hogeland cites crime among youth and urges curfew ordinance, council urged to adopt. Buggy nearly overturns on streetcar tracks. Lawrence Transportation Co blamed for track condition and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Perkins
Zodiac Club
Dr. Russell
Kansas City
Lawrence
Cora Kimball
Rufus Melvin
Massachusetts Street
Martin L. Rice
Chicago
University
Col. Hogeland
Congregational Church
Lawrence Transportation Company
Capper Back From Washington Plans Campaign Return
Kansas news briefs report Senator Arthur Capper arriving back in Kansas after Washington without discussing politics. He had announced plans to outline his campaign after returning home. Republican primary entrants include Walt Neibarger of Tonganoxie and H E Stout of Fort Scott. A Hutchinson note mentions a state reform school installing a public address system with 12 loudspeakers under Superintendent Noah Wiggins for emergency instructions. In Ireland, a Bronze Age crannog with sword and cup was found near Sixmilebridge County Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Lpi
Renay
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Washington
Walt Neibarger
Tonganoxie
H. E. Stout
Fort Scott
Capper
County Clare
Sixmilebridge
Ireland
County Clam
Untangled Night of Hope and Roddie Rescue
In a tense confession Hope Devine recounts plotting to shield Roddie Torrobin from Torrobin and a Texas case, seeking Rupert’s aid and facing threats from Pipolo Olga and Torrobin. She describes longing for relief, a hospital visit, and a perilous Atlantic City show plan as she clings to hope for Roddie’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk
Madame
Torrobin
Chow
Westchester
Freddy Nevin
Natalié
Roddie
Pipolo
Atlantic City
Olga
Rupert
Joris
Hope
Lasca
Hope Devine
Roddie Torrobin
Mary
Pino
Tray Fazzini
Bell Henston
Mrs Quacko Duck Declares Make-Believe Friends At Party
Mrs Quacko Duck confesses to Willy Nilly that her talk of a make-believe friend Mrs Fine Duckling was playful. After a party, Puddle Muddlers and others imagine friends for fun, from Top Notch the rooster to Christopher Columbus Crow and even Willy Nilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy Nilly
Mrs. Quacko - Duck
Top Notch
Rooster
Rip
Sweet Face
Christopher Columbus Crow
Measles Complications and Health Advice for Children
The article explains how fever levels relate to measles and warns that a persistent or returning fever signals possible complications such as enteritis, bronchopneumonia, or middle ear inflammation. It notes measles is caused by a virus, which weakens immunity and allows bacterial infections to develop, with early enteritis and catarrhal symptoms discussed.
Child Health Guidance From Historic Medical Note
The text discusses infection risk in malnourished and rachitic children, noting bronchopneumonia as a likely complication, especially with concurrent illness. It advises expectoration encouragement, isolation if exposed to measles, warmth, fresh air, and prompt medical care for exposed children.
Flashing life ends in five story fall at fire escape
In New York a larger boy refrained from climbing down and was told by Francis Piering five, You have no nerve, watch me. Francis began, slipped, and fell five stories to his death instantly. Other items note wage disputes and a WWII veteran's alimony receipts, plus a lake tragedy where two men drowned after their boat overturned while a third survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis Piering
Francis
W C Fields Delivers Poppy at Dickinson Theater
W C Fields stars in Poppy marking his film return after illness. He portrays a lovable rogue in a carnival set in 1883 guiding Rochelle Hudson with Rich ard Cromwell and the town mayor’s son as a fortune and romance unfold. Supporting cast includes Lynne Overman and Catharine Doucet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Fields
Dickinson Theater
Fields
America
Rochelle Hudson
Rochelle
Richard Cromwell
Lynne Overman
Catharine Doucet
Rosaling Keith
Builders Receive Permits for New Homes and Fronts
A five room house permit was issued to William Frowe at 1701 Illinois street per assistant city building inspector W. R. Larkin. Additional permits were granted to Park Hetzel for a new building front at 842 Massachusetts street and to R. C. Miller for a new front at 717 Massachusetts street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Street
William Frowe
W. R. Larkin
Park Hetzel
Massachusetts Street
R. C. Miller
Local Social Roundup Links Kansas City Visitors and Weddings
Mr and Mrs M Heatcoe and daughters Helen and Wilma of Kansas City visit the George Henik family. Mrs Mary Bryant of Warrensburg stays a few days. Harold Hubbard and family hosteds guests from Manhattan. Ina Speerschneider and Oscar Anderson wed, begin two week trip visiting Yellowstone. A Hein Anderson among those recovering from appendicitis at Wesley Hospital. Frank Henik travels to Lawrence. Household visits continue at T E Hubbard home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Speerschneider
Topeka
Oscar Anderson
Lawrence
Yellowstone National Park
Harold Hubbard
George Henik
Ahein Anderson
Wesley Hospital
Kansas
Merlin Davenport
Bessie Krause
Kansas City
Henry. Toyne
Toyne
Mary Bryant
Warrensburg
T. E. Hubbard
Local families frequent homes and visits in Kansas and Missouri
A long list of social visits spans Law rence Turner Tonganoxie and Bonner Springs with many calls to and from the Henik Anderson Hubbard and Allison households. Attendees include Hicks Hicks Gray Douglas Martin Sisco and family members as well as visitors from Kansas City Leavenworth Warrensburg Cincinnati and Astoria. A hospital stay for Tommy Sisson and travel plans for Gryder relatives are noted.
Radio Programs Monday Evening June 29 and 30
Local listings recap for Kansas City area radio stations detailing programs by time slot Monday into Tuesday. Notes include performers like Herrick, Carter, Farrell, Gilmore, Morgan, Xavier Cugat and the Goldman Band, with assorted orchestras, musical programs, drama and news segments. James McKinney noted as a caller. local residents visited Earl Allison’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
John Herrick
KMBC
WDAF
Jimmie Allen
KUBC
Rourke Carter
Frank Farrell Shoween
KMLC
Kansas City Dinos
WDAE
Pick
Pat Wren
Wren—Goldman
Richard Himber
Russ Morgan
OrcRe
KMABC
Zack Shannon
Nano Rodrigo
WDAP
Almos
Rubinoft
WbaAb
WREX
Ster Smith
Aglen Gray
WDA Agnolia
Wren—Shander
KMBU
Orch
Vincent Lopes
Radio Circus
WAAF
Xavier Cugat
Hawaii
Bonkie Carter
Vivian Della Chiesa
KMLEC
Eno
Clues
Kansas City
Willson
KMUC
Juan Hardrigo
Amos
Andy
Joe Yenati
Stasia
Rubinoff
Eric Smith
KNBC
Oid
Don Ferdin
Shandor
Oars Review
Chez Pares
Andy Sanella
the King's Jesters
KNBU
Orville
Napp
Mayfair Orchestra
Eddie House
Grand Terrace
Ogee Cheeniway
St. Francis Hotel
Keith Beecher
Vista del Lago
KMEC
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Jan
Prikane
Sone
Mr. 8
Mr. Garner
Europe
H. B. Chubb
Department ‘of Political Science
K. U
Carnegie Endowment For Internationals Peace
International
Iady
Endowment
Gtude International
Paris
Hague
International Court of Justice
Geneva
Switzerland
Assembly of the League of Nations
Mrs. G
Schultz
Old Franklin
Roor Prie
Claude Callan
Ricketts-Weise
W. F. Weise
William
Faye Ricketts
Mr. Weise
Ting
Abe Wolfson
Simmons Hospital
Ruth Herrington
Marjorie Gold
Big Stone
S. C
Underwood
Gladys Greenlees
Nowata
Okla
J. R. Greenlees
Charles Barkdull
San Francisco
N.E.A
Gypsy
Margaret Bell Houston
Texas
Torroll A
New York Academy of Medicine
Agg Galdston
The
Eé Sterling
L. D. Doyle
Joseph George Schene
Scheue
Wayzata
Minn
Warren Williams
Leslie Heckland
Sigurd Seaburg
Williams
Heckland
Seaburg
Pal Dishonor
Dickinson
Illinois
Pickens and. Vicinity
Dren
Clarence
Helen
Betty Jean Hicks
Ezra Wilbur
Ira Hubbard
Bonner Springs
Lakewood Park
Tra
Roy Hubbard
Andy Rhodes
Victor
Turner
T. B. Hubbard
R. and Mrs. L. D. Pierce
Doris
J.A. Anderson
Earl Allison
Roy Allison
Dorothy Mae
Sam Babcock
Leavenworth
Lydia Allison
L. Bryan
Jane Grey
Jackie
Denver
Cole
Barnett
Frank Hall
J. A Anderson
Ray Anderson
Mary Bollier
J. A. Anderson
Jospin
Frank Hubbard
Iva
Lester Mills
Shirley
Hubbard
Ernest Sisco
Mr. Sisco
Gardner
Tommy Sisson
Ernest Cox
Christy Ward
Eudora
Frank Henik
Homier Bowen
Linwood
Carl Silkey
Selma Torneden
George Henil
K. C. Gryder
Cincinnatii
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Astora
James McKinney
Harold
Frank Menik
National Bank
Lawrence, Kansas
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