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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1930
Page
4
Senate finally votes on a tariff bill after ten months of discussion and speeches. Congressional Record pages show lengthy debates as senators aired numerous claims and arguments on the measure. Washington reports relief that the bill is off the Senate’s desk, with future legislative work ahead.
Wichita wins praise for Jamaican ginger capital status as rail taxes hit over 400 million dollars nationwide last year. Kansas City ex serviceman Clyde Latchem announces run for state auditor against incumbent French, pledging to control funds.
In The Old Home Town froth lettuce is offered at reasonable price. Prof Snow makes improvements near the corner on Pinckney and Tennessee streets. D Thacher of the Journil was to speak at Baldwin last night but rain blocked it. Mr Snook of Riverside Studio adds a near perfect camera and a system to save silver from plates. Many Clinton residents plan to move west drawn by Colorado New Mexico prospects. Dr Waugh and T J McKinney announce moves. M D Greenlee to be endent at Eudora. editorial items to appear daily from Eudora per Charley Prentice.
A Paola resident Ray Denano attends a T. N. FB party. Mrs Louise Boegen and children plan a California move. Daniel Donovan returns from three months in Kansas City. Mrs Sidney Ferkins returns from North Carolina after her mother's illness. Jetty completion at Parl farm praised but river protection urged to prevent summer overflows. Library funding discussed as new building circulates far more tickets. August Wulfhubler and spouse return from months in California.
Madeline Carter, longtime secretary to Dean P. FP. Waller of the University of Kansas School of Engineering, accepts a post as advance secretary to Prof. W. A. McKeever, director of juvenile welfare. Carter will oversee local publicity and duties in Kansas.
Twelve high school girls will sing in the Auld Lange Sync chorus for the Federation of Clubs musical comedy Katehy-Koo to be performed April 5 and 6. Chorus members include Dorothy Clarke Alice Griesa Mildred Reinisch Mary Engel Maria Brown Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Shepard Suzanna Moody Dorothy Higgins Laura Rankin Dorothy Blackmar and Marguerite Cas. Mrs J C Lewellan hosts a guests party for Wy McGaris of Tulsa and Mrs Victor Novak of San Francisco. Ellis W Davidson, ex Kansas editor, has shifted from editorial work to advertising with the Genete Co in Schenectady. Davidson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R S Davidson of Pine.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the Kansas Conference Methodist church, related to David J. Brey, with references to date 1881 and a sale by Stanee. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The article traces the evolution from early crude thermoscopes to the 18th century when refined thermometers emerged. It notes key figures like Gallea, Sanetorius, Currie, and Lord Rayleigh, culminating in 1849 with widespread clinical use and the modern compact mercury thermometer by Sir Clifford Allbutt.
A fragmented OCR feed reports terse items across cities. It mentions a tariff bill vote in Washington and various local notes including a fatal plane crash in Los Angeles, a birthday remark in Pittsburgh, a murder trial in Buffalo, and other scattered world and sports briefs from New York, Vienna, Bucharest, Ottawa, and London with provisional summaries of plans, negotiations, and incidents.
A misprinted synopsis reveals a tale of Jacqueline facing social desire and wealth envy. She loses work at Byam in London after deceit and savings vanish, then gains fortune from an unlikely stroke of luck worth five hundred pounds, transforming her fortunes amid personal torment.
Jacqueline Grey arrives at Brianra’s Emporium two days after her wealth ascent. A pale young man sits behind a ponderous book as a red headed page offers entry. Jacqueline signs the big book and walks beneath palms while watchers study her every move.
Jacqueline Grey arrives at the Majestic in Pimlico after a long journey, escorted by a poised hall porter. A handsome, well-dressed stranger flirts with her as she takes in the hotel’s Palm-lit lounge, and a note is exchanged for delivery by the porter, foreshadowing a new life chapter and further developments tomorrow.
Mary Graham Ronner tells of John Peggy and a Little Black Clock who asks to share his magic so he can take the children with him. The Little Black Clock explains how the magic maker granted power and a plan to travel with the children, while John and Peggy listen as the Grandfather Clock watches. The scene unfolds with talk of magic and departure.
In a letter to the editor a reader argues the mayoral race hinges on city welfare, not personal gain. The piece accuses opposition to Mayor Rankin of pushing an economy and tax-reduction platform favored by moneyed landlords, claiming it harms residents and public services. The writer contends Mr Ellis would misstate plans and questions claims of increased efficiency.
Tax opinions mirror debate on police funding as citizens defend a well equipped force. The piece lauds officers for funeral escorts and orderly traffic while warning against graft and cuts to public safety. It notes that visitors value the metropolitan appearance and that adequate policing boosts tax revenues through growth and resident retention. Fog disrupts Alaska Asia air routes for over two months.
Fragmentary notes reference a California family with a mother and children, hinting at a relocation or societal context but lacking clear names or events. The readable pieces suggest a discussion of a mother and her four sons in California with an implied, uncertain narrative.
A local claimant, Mr. Lawrence Neha, discusses relief from rheumatism and related ailments after using Gly-Cas, stating years of suffering with kidney and bowel issues improved after a few boxes. He endorses the medicine at Round Corner Dene Store, citing sleep, digestion, and general health gains.
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