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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1929
Page
4
A Lawrence Kansas Journal World issue from March 13 1929 outlines editorials urging cautious oil policy under Hoover while Congress debates executive control. Commentaries discuss political lines in the south and the potential impact on upcoming city elections and national energy strategy. The piece references Secretary education cabinet secretaries and Mrs Coolidges role and remarks on silent partnership.
The article notes frequent calls for voting amendments, referencing Ben Hibbs and a Mexico trip last year. It mentions contrasting ideas on war, and a telegraph report suggesting two armies fought over Juared, a claim the piece questions.
Mr Bergman upgrades his store front and windows while Mr Allendorf plans a brick residence north of J E Riggs. Bismarck Grove is being improved by Kansas Pacific to attract visitors. Rail traffic reports show 15 carloads of goods arriving in March, while locals like J W Wallace and Jim Horne travel for business and study. A group of residents returned from Topeka after a trip.
Miss Thompson entertained Miss Agnes Thompson and the Clothe girls at 1148 Louisiana Street yesterday afternoon. Guests embroidered names on linen for a memory pillow for Miss Andrews, whose marriage to Mr Albert Worley will be in April.
Ten years ago in March thirty three Wednesday. Eriksen and others travel to Kansas City for a Shank Fleming trio recital at Grand Avenue Temple. German helmets received from Lieut Weisenborn of the occupation army in Germany. Tunnel repair work under the Chemistry building has begun at the University. Miss Margaret Lupton returns from Washington after a year in government service. An informal card party at Mrs Glen Sniss home features music cards and a luncheon. Guests include Mr and Mrs Freese Wetzel Mr and Mrs Maynard Miss Tillie Walters Miss Fay Karnes Miss Daugherty Miss Versa Nelson Mr Marshall Mr Fox Mr Bowman and Mr Moody.
The Methodist church conference convenes in Salina with Bishop Bowman presiding. The article notes Copenhagen’s Rosenborg Castle and Christian IV as historical context, describing early bathroom innovations and speaking tubes in the castle.
The Italo Vatican accord grants the Swiss guards new duties and independence as the pope becomes a sovereign within Vatican territory. Guards may accompany the pope on travel, and the force, drawn from Zurich and Lucerne, retains modern pension rules while expanding duties beyond guarding papal possessions.
Fragmentary excerpt appears to quote a mother scolding children about the Mobley kids and a fink car, dated 1928 with copyright by Publishers Syndicats.
Washington reports Senator Walsh of Montana said after a White House briefing that the administration’s conservation policy is broader than previously disclosed. He noted the program contemplates leases only where permittees have made reasonable drilling expenditures and that 32,000 permits affect the public domain, with a small percentage meeting the expenditure test. He also said the act of 1920 aimed to lease lands near productive fields and that the administration would grant offset well leases to prevent drainage of government oil.
Memorial notice for Alonzo Farmer dated March 43 1927 with loving remembrance. mentions his death two years ago and enduring devotion. notes Kansas graduates living in New York City and mentions Schenectady and Ithaca among readers.
Washington March 13 AP The president is drafting a concrete farm relief program for Congress in an extraordinary session. Alongside tariff revision and transport cost cuts, renewed demand for continuing studies into new uses for waste farm products is highlighted. Cornstalks may yield paper and wall board, with advocates urging government cooperation with states to push experiments and private firms already producing such papers. The plan may include river and harbor issues but awaits final form.
Calvin Coolidge indicated he will avoid further literary work and prefers an executive post. He has completed contracted magazine pieces, with publishers holding the material, and has received several executive offers but not yet decided. The former president spoke with Northampton reporters at Ralph W. Hemenway’s office.
William A. Smith attorney general appealed to the state supreme court against a Wilson County ruling that blocked his office and Randall Harvey from investigating Fredonia city affairs. Mayor W. C. Brown and city commissioners Gordon G. Kennedy and Charles E. Butin sought the injunction, granted February 21. The case stems from attempts to probe local government conditions in Fredonia.
Station WREN will debut a weekly child oriented program Thursday evening from 5 30 to 6 featuring the Jolly Wren Juniors Club directed by two figures known as the Jolly Old Wren. Miss Jenny Wren will assist, with plans for a Birthday club contests and prizes during broadcasts. In other news a Rome ministerial council approved Mussolini’s Italo Vatican treaty fulfillment bill. Sleepers at City Jail report notes of last night.
Hollywood reports the marriage of George Gillespie known as the Atmosphere Cowboy to Katherine Thorne, Chicago heiress. After a two week love test the couple, now in Hollywood, plan to settle in Los Angeles while Gillespie completes a film. Parents sought a kidnapping warrant but the bride swore she is 21. An automobile gift stands in their apartment garage.
Ireland's new campaign centers on raising milk yield per cow from 420 gallons in 1911 to about 1,000 gallons by improving dairy stock. A Cow Testing Association reports progress from 557 gallons in 1927, with some herds reaching 1,000 gallons. Countess of Desart named president as clergy and Archbishop support the effort to make Ireland a model in dairying for world markets.
Baker College student Merrill Liston misss classes due to mumps and rests at home with Dr and Mrs G M Liston. Emil Liston and wife attend national tournament in Kansas City. Miss Mary Elizabeth Brown shopped in Kansas City last Saturday. Prof Samuel A Deel spoke at the high school chapel about summer geodetic work across several states. W B Fleming returned from Kansas City after attending a Methodist Book Concern meeting. Mrs Clyde Stewart and others visited Mrs Griffin in Baldwin amid ill health. Ethlyn Stewart hosted a Wellsville house party with multiple attendees. Gayle Chabb entertained guests for Aunt Eldon Mellor of Chicago. Charles E Beeks and family spent Monday in Kansas City for a meeting. Beeks and Finch visit Lawrence with Dr J D Smith. Luther Taylor and family visited Dream Haven with Quayle party.
Sunday travel and conference notes from Topeka to Pittsburg include Allie Gayle Quayle's journey. Church programs announce a March 20 social at First Methodist with a play When Love is Young and singing by Merle Hitchcock.
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