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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1930
Page
4
A jumble of notices and clippings reflects post office mail, scripture quotes, rodeo plans, and reflections on government efficiency. It mentions a stadium rodeo, a special legislative session, opinions on state departments, and notes on Gandhi and Taft, with brief biographical praise and public affairs commentary.
The factional claimants debate whether the special session preserves public revenues by repealing intangible taxes and maintaining mortgage tax rules. Banks face a reduced rate from 5 mills toward 248 mills while other property climbs toward 40 mills. Individual taxpayers will feel the impact at the treasurer’s window next November.
In a brief notice the community learns that G. W. Hume has died after recent illness. The item notes the writer’s surprise and sorrow and mentions Rev. Dr. Osmond’s departure and J. T. Stevens’ return from illness. The piece reflects on offering a proper obituary later.
A compact historical glimpse notes March 10 items: Win Newmark ducks at the lake, Miss Gertrude Setlards invites a card party March 11, George Bailey returns from New York to visit his mother, D. P. club gathers with IXate Ogden as host, Ray mond Armstrong and Belle Morris attend as guests, Sergeant Bremont Wooten returns from the Philippines and plans to settle in Lawrence, Prof Blake sells ship map patents to Submarine Signal Co, Blake becomes consultant engineer. A decade ago Mrs Victor Johnson and Miss Helen Becker travel to Portland after illness, American Legion Auxiliary plans charter petition led by Miss Sadie Dorsey and Mrs. C. H. Ziesenis, and birthday party hosted by Mrs. Carl Hunzicker.
Yesterday in honor of Dorothy's seventh birthday, seventeen guests attended with teacher Miss Helen Buck. Mrs. Hunzicker and Mrs. Howard McConnell assisted in the afternoon. Afternoon Team Miss Isabell Gibb plans tea for Friday with friends. Arthur K. Meyer of St. Joseph is a new Fischer Shoe Store employee planning to move his family to Lawrence when housing is found. Mrs. Thurman resumes teaching after a several week absence due to illness.
Kansas history notes record two 1880 events with Methodist conferences. On March 9 Ottawa hosts the Methodist conference while the Odd Fellows of Kansas hold their encampment at Atchison. On March 16 the 25th Kansas Methodist session convenes in Topeka.
A collage of brief items from around the world and the United States. Price cuts in New York Bowery shops echo decade-old costs while Sam Byrd defeats Babe Ruth in a golf-meets-baseball tease. Art museums vow thief-proof alarms. a Spanish governor seeks applicants. Gandhi’s devotee college under Miss Madeline Slade. Clarence Chamberlin lands a paratrooper on a slow descent from 1500 feet. Army tests a six-patient air ambulance. US autos outpace planes in cargo, with 9 740 licensed planes noted by the aviation chamber.
A survey of medical progress credits non physicians like Pasteur Curie and Rontgen with key advances while Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Durer are cited for anatomy. Gopal Singh Khalsa spoke on India Today and Tomorrow at Meyers Mall KU forum. Michigan State College researchers share a late potato fertilizer formula after three years of trials.
Enid Howard faces danger as she infiltrates a wealthy house to locate a hidden wall safe. Guided by a coded message she opens a panel behind a bookcase and struggles to decipher the combination while a vigilant intruder may be nearby. A window exit and street pursuit follow as alarms ring through the apartment.
The Wind announces a spring clean as the Little Black Clock and children John and Peggy join in. They meet Nature's family and sweep the air with the March Wind, reshaping the world for blossoming spring.
Domestic report notes President Taft to appear at the state capitol for a three hour event. In Washington, Sanford’s body accompanies by Supreme Court justices proceeds to Knoxville Tennessee for burial in a solemn ceremony.
A laboring family explains why they buy at chain stores and pay cash to stay within income, saving $3 to $4 weekly. They argue independent merchants push credit that leads to debt, and suggest a city day nursery to help parents work. They also thank the Journal World circulation staff for care in delivering papers. RW Dicker supports Frank Godding for mayor, highlighting his Lawrence roots, KU education, administrative experience, and veteran status.
University Daily Kansan announces appointments to five news staff positions effective today under managing editor Lester Suhler. New hires include alumni editor Fred Cover society editor Evelyn Babb makeup editor William Nichols night editor Gail Cooper and sports editor Richard Jones. Two week interim appointees are campus editor Virginia Williamson Sunday editor Iris Fitz Simmons and telegraph editor Frank Howser. Brook trout eggs from Pennsylvania streams supply many California hatcheries.
tbve moved to the Foulks property vacated by Lester Whitleys. Families visit Breithaupts. mother injures shoulder but improving. Walter Scott Jr in San Diego navy school writes home about four year service and pay growth. Wellsville Co op stock sold to Campbell Bros. baby chi care introduced. Bell family dinner honor Mary and Ira Myers. Senior Class meeting at University of Kansas called by Arthur Cromb. Kentucky physicians decline since 1878 to 1929.
Perfect dyeing so easily done describes Diamond Dyes offering high quality anilines for true bright colors on dresses and drapes. Consumers are assured of clear even colors that resist wear and washing with no potting or streaking and no re dyed look, available at drug stores.
George Ford of 913 Illinois Street Lawrence reports dramatic improvement after taking Gly-Cas for seven years of indigestion kidney and bladder trouble. He says he now sleeps through the night eats freely and feels fulfilled and urges others to try Gly-Cas as the remedy due to widespread recovery claims in the area.
Zemo soothes itching and burns, claiming rapid relief for inflamed skin. It promotes cooling comfort and suggests use to draw out infection and clear blemishes. Available everywhere for 3 cents to 1 dollar.
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