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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

4

The Lord Keeper and Foreign Affairs Notes

A May 7 1981 issue surveys diverse topics from the Leavenworth Times style column. It quotes Psalm 121 and comments on the pretzel as a symbol, China's new extraterritorial rule effective 1982, Spain’s congress agitation, a Western Kansas farmers group seeking $1 per bushel wheat, and reactions to Hoover’s disarmament plea in Germany and France. It also notes a costly British trade trip to South America and language barriers affecting sales.

China Hoover Germany France Europe Francé South America Prince of Wales Duke of York Sutter Tron Cocina

New Empire State Building Sets Construction Record

Observers in New York compare the rising Empire State Building to a lasting monument in the boom era. While the project defines a new peak in straight-up construction, experts question practical use for towering stacks of the era, noting how mood and profits shift after the boom.

New York Empire State Building

Lawrence High School Class of Treaty Bids Commencement

The seventh annual commencement at Lawrence High School was held yesterday morning with speeches by students and a diploma presentation. More than forty couples attended Fraser Hall for a dance afterward, followed by supper at the Elmble House. John Walruff was arrested for violating the prohibition law after selling a keg of beer to a city resident.

Lawrence High School Ishoek Minnie Hanscom Emma Pochler Messrs G. 5. Smith Jos Sten Jos Sten Z Esssy Frances Ke Dean Susie H. Moore William Priestley Isay Julia Gelgnin Hattie B. Haskell Benjamin Jacobs L. Good Emma Poehler James B.stevenis Clara A. Poehler Issay Mary E. E. Burns Alvin E. Martin Sarah M. Emery Blanche R. Movs Roga M. Woodruff M. Ella Engle Quartette Louise V. Anderson William J. Keys Otto FE. Kriege Alice Horton K.S.A Fraser Hall Theix Elixbee House Col. Pershall Mr. & An Thom John Walruff Alléday Walruff Chicago

Drawing and prizes at Ecke's Hardware Store event

Twenty five years ago on Thursday May 7 a drawing for a Direct Action Gas Range was held at J Ecke & Son hardware store. Mrs Will Spalding won the stove after tickets were drawn by Williard Brown Clarence Hall and Paul Dinsmoor. The article notes visitors and a new fountain installation at the confectionery and records the marriage of Naomi Curry to Ralph Smock at the bride’s sister's home with plans to reside in El Reno after June 1.

Ecke Ats Will Spalding J. Ecke & Son Willpalding Williard Brown Clarence Hall Paul Dinsmoor Sruitt California BeBcto Misses Dellalott May Morse Gertrude Risley Blanche Gordon Nora Belden Coe Zuttermeiater’s Curry-Smork Naomi Curry Ralph Smock Ben Lohman Neil Sanders John Long Paris Smock el Reno Okia

Anniversary Events Highlight Local News From May Evening

Ten years past and a party at 728 Alsons Street featured games and refreshments with attendees including Meadows Corel Riel Bryant Evans Hutton Carter Wagner Sailor Elston and the Eggerts. Home Aid society marked its 56th anniversary with a dinner at G A R hall in North Lawrence, followed by speeches a violin solo and a song.

BE. Jones W. T. Olmstead Albert Krause Norma Curtis W. H. Curtis Clara Mears Lawrence Salina Thelma Byrant K.C. Evans Chicago W. F. Hobbs Miss Loren Eric Hobbs Central Topeka Paper Company

Glossary clarifies medical terms and transmission

Dr. Charles Bolduan of the New York City Health Department outlines a glossary of health terms. He notes contagious is outdated and favors infectious for diseases caused by living germs, with infectious diseases being more or less communicable. He cites measles as highly communicable and discusses transmission via discharges and vectors, while miasmata terms fall out of use. Tomorrow arthritis ne

Charles Bolduan Bureau of Health Education New York City Boldyan

Three Scranton Miners Sacrifice in Carbondale Shaft Disaster

In 1881 three Scranton miners entered Green's coal shaft at Carbondale to rescue victims of an explosion and perished themselves. In 1884 Nelson F. Acers of Iola is appointed United States revenue collector for Kansas.

Scranton Green Carbondale Nelson F. Acers Iola United States Revenue Kansas

Kansas gas tax receipts dip in April AP update

Kansas AP brief reports April gasoline tax collections at 70095486 dollars, down 15777944 from last year. Wichita notices Alvin Baer of Atlanta charged with first degree murder in Robert Boyd shooting, claiming accidental during a quarrel in hotel room. Carl Rinke, 21, a High School senior, killed when his car overturned near Medicine Lodge May 7. Newton companion injured. Maude C. Jackson of Lawrence contributes Mothers Day poem Frustration to Moody Bible Institute Monthly Chicago May issue.

Associated Press Topeka Seth G. Wells Wichita Alvin Baer Atlanta Kan Robert Boyd Baer Boyd Medicine Lodge Carl Rinke Maude C. Jackson Lawrence Moody Bible Institute. Monthly Chicago

A Home for Nora in the Old Thayer Place

Nora Thayer visits Nicholas Thayer’s family in Albany after his suicide leaves her with a claim on his home. Damon and Jon Thayer push her to stay, while Nora confronts distrust, love, and a choice about belonging as she meets Damon’s icy resolve, Jon’s guarded anger, and the lingering memory of Nicholas’ genius.

Nicholas Thayer Wor Albany Italy Julian Lake Nicholas Emily Frances Hallie Jonathon Hep Damon Thayer Place Nora Hhem Jon Son Fran Jessie Douglas

Butterflies Depart on a Monarch Migration Journey

The Clock notes the Monarch butterfly eggs hatching into caterpillars and then butterflies. As autumn arrives Peggy and John plan a long southward journey with the insects. Monarchs explain they travel far by day, rest at night, and instinctively find their way despite not being the fastest. The Little Black Clock arrives, and the group prepares to continue as Peggy and John listen to adventures and questions from the children.

Mary Graham Bonner Peggy A John Pegey John Peggy Monarch

The Clock's Ride in Flash of Life sequence

AP reports Adolph Link, veteran actor, has not missed curtain calls in 78 years. He left a hospital after an automobile collision to preserve his record. Nearby items note honeydew shipments to New York, London births costs, and other brief global tidbits.

Associated Press Philadelphia Adolph Link Valparaiso Chile New York Toronto Lindsay Great Britain United States London Thompson Liverpool Kansas City Hillcrest Club Robin Fairway Tommy Santiago Andes

Alma Seiwald Hosts J L L Club in Eudora

Alma Seiwald hosted the J L L club at her mother's home with bridge the main pastime. Prizes went to Clara Seiwald, Adelia Zimmerman, and Anita Stadler as guests and members included many local women. The mother daughter banquet is set for May 12 at the Methodist church with plates at cents a couple.

Alma Seiwald J. L. L. Club Wendlein Schehrer Clara Iwald Adelia Zimmerman Anita Stadler Clara Seiwald Marie’ Grosdidier Helen Starmuck Ella Kasberger Theresa Schehrer Martha Seiwald Anita Stadier Paulinel Sommers Nora Trefz Kathryn Rothberger Regina Schehrer Anna Sommers Mary Neustifter Edna Zillner Clara Grosdidier Esther Morrisey Alma, Seiwald Delbert Fuller John Sommers George Jennings Kenneth Lawrence Fred Vogel Wamego Clement ‘Zillner Paul Sommers

Eudora Community Notes and Social Gatherings

Local residents share visits and travels with families across Eudora and nearby towns. Announcements include church choir events, school staff changes, marriages, and weekend gatherings with Kansas City trips, Osawatomie outings, and Lawrence connections. Notable names include Daugherty, Bartz, Grimes, Durr, Zillner, Adams, and Deck er among others.

Local families host weekend gatherings and League meeting notes

Parents and relatives gathered across Kansas towns including Linwood St Marys Lawrence and Pittsburg for Sunday visits. The district League met at the Methodist church with officers elected Miss Louise Lucan president Robert Cory vice president Lauretta Gerstenberger secretary and Veral Neis treasurer. The evening featured games punch and cake while Rev Puls of Lawrence gave a talk.

Lowie Satimers J. M. Torrence Smith C. E Votaw Pass Apend J.D. — Abbot George Ot Richard Kansas City Louie Bartz Roy Daugherty Maxine Leavenworth Bert Daugherty Mary Erwin Eudora Methodist Clarence Daugherty Gene Baldwin Sarah Lucas Brotherhood Club Methodist Church George Schubert Russell Dizmang Walter Foust C. A. Puls Trinity Lutheran Church Lawrence Wren William Mertz Eva Vance Grimes Jack Crawford Charles Decker St. Louis Allan Beatty Tonganoxie S. V. Carr Wichita Norman Strachan Hubert Woodard Billy Olathe Misa Eula Turner DeSoto Cecil Estelle Lawriece Menger Saturny J. D. Adams Fred Walker Osawatomie Guy Grimes Jack Grimes Lake View Dol. O. Jun John Moody Gurtin Ruthrauff Brute Church Golda Zook Velma Smith Faye Dunkleberger Frank Kingberg Robert Cox Laura Cooper Wilmaurine Stadler Kenneth Cooper Kangae City Misa Stadler William Stadler Daisy Hadle W. J. Hague Fred Gerstenberger Carl Gerstenberger Walter Gerstenberger Carl Altenbernd Homer Gerstenberger Charles Daugherty Winifred Stevens st.Vinand E. E. Hollar Alma Jageard William Roe Laura Margaret Galena Misa Maybelle Slavens Memorial Hospital Lecompton Alfred Hisele Clifford Robert Delbert J Gus Gabriel Harold Paola Land George Wernberzer William Zimmerman Kate Ziesenis Ben Foust Amos Westerhouse Allen Foust Mildred Hornberger Alfred Eisele Angela’ Sommers of Albert Edler Lone Star de Witt Harold Smith Pittsburg A. J. Smith John Sommers Paul Clement Zillner George Jennings Leo Passman Joan William Schopper St. Marys Kan Frances Schoaper Comanunity Root Louise Lucan Robert Cory Lauretta Gerstenberger Veral Neis

Emerald Oil antiseptic for eczema and skin issues

A vintage ad promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a strong antiseptic to cure stubborn eczema and skin conditions. It claims effectiveness for varicose ulcers, blemishes, itching, pimples, acne, psoriasis, and athlete's foot with clear directions and a 85 cent price per bottle.

Round Corner Drug Co Moone Viete

Gly-Cas Claims Cure Of Rheumatism In Kansas Woman

Mrs. B L Hudson of Leavenworth Kansas lauds Gly-Cas stating the cleansing effect on the blood stream ends stomach liver kidney and rheumatic pains after two boxes. She credits Gly-Cas with restoring her health and relieving misery once thought caused by bad tonsils. Sold by Round Corner Drug Store Lawrence and other leading drug stores.

B. L. Hodson South Broadway Leaven Round Corner Lawrence

Local Family News and Social Visits

Eudora residents report social visits and callers during the weekend with Father Gerald Hart of Holton stopping by friends in Exidora mix. Mrs Christina Kanzle of Kansas City visited friends in Eu dora on Saturday. Allen Westerhouse and Mrs Fred Winters hosted State parents Miss Cecelia Bleche of Holton on Monday.

Eudora Carl Gonstenberger Midland Aeere Venams Gharies Gerald Hart Holton Wasv Exidora Wetin Joe Site Hae Faller Christina .Kanzle Kansas City Eudor Allen Westerhouse Lawrences Fred Cecelia Bleche Holton Albert, Winters

State board backs widowed mother aid in Raleigh

The state board of charities found a widowed mother in Raleigh supporting herself and five children on $80.62 monthly. She receives $15 monthly from the mothers' aid fund. Expenditures include $37.93 for staple groceries and $6.81 for clothing. Light and fuel cost 12 cents monthly.

Raleigh N.C State Board of Charities Mothers’ Aid Fund

Olive Tablets Promote Clear Skin and Gentle Cleansing

An advertisement touts Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets cleanse the blood and bowels, improve complexion, and do so with gentleness and no sickness. The copy urges a one week trial and highlights a low price of 15 cents or less.

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