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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1931

Page

4

Clearing the Jungle and Rural Progress Reflections

Lawrence Kansas editorials discuss highway safety from illegal signboards in California and their impact on drivers. They compare Georgia mob actions, critique Henry Allen’s senate bid, and note Nevada Las Vegas under Hoover dam building and federal raids. Edison abandons a youth competition for scientific study.

California Lawrence Nevada Las Vegas Reno Hoover Dam Federal

Chains and Corporations Roar in Kansas Farm Debate

The Emporia Gazette critiques farm corporate power as a menace once denounced by Republicans and now revealed as a harmless tabby cat. It notes stockholders seeking receivership, mortgage burdens, and a 60 cent wheat scare, arguing reforms curb monopoly while questioning Wall Street influence on farmers.

Cat Tiger Kansas Republican Party Wall Street Soulless Corporation Corporation Emporia Gazette

Local items from Old Home Town and University notes

Mr T B Smith a former Douglas county official worsened by poke root medicine stays at the poor farm. Robert Melvin takes charge of Junction City railway agency. University football in park and class exercises draw crowds. Marriage of W E Griffith to Maggie Cordley reported from Emporia. Hiram Towne buys corner property on Ohio and Cock streets. Junior class exercises at University Hall impress with orations readings essays and music despite mud and rain.

T.B. Smith Douglas County Lawrence Friends Melvin Junction City Union Robert Melvin Junction City Union Pacific Railway Copley Lawrence Res W. E. Griffith Maggie Cordley Emporia Mr. Griffith Tf. D. Griffith L. Bulleng & Co Cordley L. W. Lusher E. C Meservey Festus Foster M. L. Wilder Ahh. Hill A.woodcock Miss Kempthorne P. GC. Young L.M. Spray C. J. Simmons Oration Arion Quartet

McClang Injured Professor and Stevens Noted in Zoo Debacle

Twenty five years ago on a Wednesday in May 201, E. McClang of the University zoology department and Richard Stevens, son of Prof., were linked to a notable incident. The fragmentary report mentions an injury to McClang and identifies Stevens as a son of a professor, suggesting a campus mishap or dispute under investigation or inquiry.

Explosion at Camp Site Injures Lawrence Professors

Families of biology department professors camping eight miles south of Lawrence were startled when a camp stove exploded. Prof. McClung tended to supplies as the blast occurred, injuring him and Dickie Stevens who were nearby. They were rushed by carriage to town for care. Lawrence Auto Club forms with Dr. A. P. Hults as president and 15 members aim for trips to nearby towns and lake picnics. Junior reception for the graduating class at Fraternal Aid Hall features a farce Albany Depot, fortune cards, and music by Newhouse's orchestra.

Tevens Botany Lawrence McClung Dickie Stevens Club Dawrence Citi ‘Zens Dr. P. Hult A. P. Hults J. A. Henley Eugene Crawley Robert Fisher Gertrude Blacionar Winifred Fisher Samuel Maffitt Robert Hackman Hael Lestie Albany Depot Bessie Dennis Lola Flory Fern Edie Greta Moore Maybeth Parker Charline Smith Frederika Fluke Newhouse Clara Hayes Julius Ubrlaub

Chronic Hives And Their Causes In Medical Note

An early medical note explains acute hives often arise from food and spoilage but chronic hives persist for weeks or years. It notes predisposition through family history of hay fever or asthma and outlines triggers such as temperature changes and contact with plants or fabrics. It advises diary tracking of foods and hive status to identify causes and reduce suffering. Tomorrow High Blood Pressure.

Kansas History Jan 4 1884 and 1885 events in brief

On January 4 1884 the state named the First National Bank of New York as the state fiscal agent. In 1885 Seventh Day Adventists of Kansas began their annual meeting at Bismarck Grove near Lawrence.

First National Bank of New York Seventh Day- Adventists of Kansas Bismarck Grove Lawrence

Hoover calls for follow up talks on postoffice economy

President Hoover asked postoffice department officials to meet him at Rapidan this weekend to discuss possible economies. The sessions will follow similar meetings with war and interior department leaders as he presses a broader cost cutting plan.

Hoover Washington Postoffice Department Rapidan Camp Rapidan War Department Interior

Nora Lake and the Thayer Mansion Entanglement

Nora Lake refuses Dr More and stays with Aunt to care for Fran’s children though Fran’s sanatorium trip is planned. She is engaged to Jonathan Ver, brother of her late husband Nicholas, an artist, and yearns for the Thayer mansion. Julian, Nora’s father, visits from Italy and borrows money to show his paintings as his own, while Nora fears his talent.

Franzee Hex Nora Lake Dr. More Jon

Chapter 27 By a Dead Hand

Nora endures a train journey and a tense homecoming as revelations surface about her father’s paintings. Damon pressures Nora to reveal who painted the works while Nora confronts memories of Nicholas and fear of a dangerous truth she must shield.

Damon Copsright Jessie Douglas Fox Nora

In the Dark by Mary Graham Bonner

In a dark coastal scene the Little Black Clock guides John and Peggy to a deserted shore. The Clock reveals time travel to May 20, 1927, aiming to witness Lindbergh flying solo from New York toward Paris, with only coffee and a sandwich for fuel.

John Peggy Fes Lindbergh Paris New York Nova Scotia Newfoundland England Ireland Cherbourg le Bourget Ocean

Flashes of Life Tells of Diverse Global Notes

A multi city collage reports on Swiss economist Welti criticizing U S culture’s flirtation with women, MIT professor Rogers predicting brain drain to business, Prince George urging South American migration, police expansion in Reno, shoe testers in Liverpool, Sunday funeral resistance in Parkersburg, Gitz Rice royalties, Mademoiselle from Armentieres revenue, Monte Carlo gambling funding a golf course, and Colonel Cogswell at Trinity commencement anniversary in Hartford Connecticut.

Boston Robert E. Rogers Massachusetts Institute of Technology London Prince George South America London Chamber of Commerce Pampas Layer Roberts Liverpool Peggy Davies Phyllis Robertsyaw Parkersburg W. Va Ottawa Gitz Rice House of Commons

Kansas News Briefs Mixes Chambers and Police Questioning

Emporia reports Charles W. Cleaver of the State Chamber of Commerce gathering directors from Sublette Larned Wellington Hutchinson Norton Garden City and others for a five year Kansas interests meeting. In Kansas City John Ceranich aged 16 was held for questioning by police following a death.

Associated Peas Emporia Charles W. Cleaver State Chamber of Commerce Kansas Claude M.gave

Youth-arrest figures in coroner’s law claim dispute

The coroner described a law on heid influencing the case as the youth’s mother Mrs. Mary go was hospitalized May 10, the day after John id had been arrested. Police said the youth objected to her actions and denied his mother. Ceranich accused no son had beaten her in the family dispute as authorities pursued the case.

Marygo John Id Ceranich Kansas City Frederick A. Benson Eaness City Muskogee Okla Surety Life Insurance Company Missouri-Kansas- Olahoma Hotel Men's Association Topeka Interstate Commerce Commission Kansas

Baldwin News Adds Local Social and Church News

Mrs. David McKinney remains in frail condition as daughter Mrs. Walter King from Lawrence is here to help. Baker College notes Miss Mary Ann Lawrence heads Home Economics. Topeka couple visit Baldwin. Methodist Ladies Aid meets with program and a playlet. Baker grad J Edward Hedges nominated for Baker fellowship at KU. New Methodist church contract awarded to Maxwell and McBride of Topeka. construction to start soon on site of the old church destroyed November 30 1930. heating and plumbing contracts awarded. Nautilus Club holds luncheon and indoor athletics. engagement shower for Mrs Harrett Knepp. Garden Club meets at Baker. Lambda Delta Delta hosts tea for national president Mrs Pearle Bonnisteel. Local social notes include Lawrence bankers dinner, Brown graduation in Perry, Delta Delta Delta and Baker ties, and track meet success with Baker winning conference title. Family visits and reunions, plus multiple local visits and social calls fill Baldwin society pages.

David McKinney Walter King of Lawrence Mary Ann Lawrence Baker State Agricultural College Manhattan George ‘Hayes Topeka Grace Gertrude Wiley Ladies Aid First Methodist Church Mary Margaret Cragoe Velma Hey Mildred Bonnie Jean Bruner Edith LeMaster Beth Watkins W. E. Bruner G. W. Ackerman A. E. Tunin General Aid J. Edward Hedges University of Kansas The State University Hedges C. Scott Baldwin New Methodist Church Maxwell and MclBride Foley Co Kansas City Schottler Co Emhoria Felt, Dunham and Krichm Wiley A. Keve Nautilus Club John Ruchty Harrett Knepp John Francis Alderson Moberly National Geographic Charles, Kalb Baldwin Garden Club Alvin F. Baker Baker Garden Bennett B. Smith Cameron Smith Grace S Black Lambda Chapter Delta Delta ‘Delta Pearle Bonnisteel Jof Evanston Alfred Kuraner Josephine Korff Charles J. Beeks Kim M. Clark W.c.gibbons Ae Carl RB. Byatt Douglas County "Bankers" Association Ty Aus Hise Brown Perry Ast Elmer Brown Maurice Hamilton Delta Delta Delta House Smith Jackson Garnett C. E. Beeks Marion Jennings Richard Olney Kay Osborne Edward J. Jennings Jennin E. K. Jennings Zeta Tau Alpha Kay Theta, Kappa Nu Kansas Salina Allen George Newlin Dorothy Perry- Sowers Wannetta Tunin Francis Yeomans Chanute A. 0. Lockwood Margaret Graham Ona Matt Amos Susan Minnie Collins Eustacia Florence Bennett

Young Women’s Club meeting in De Soto hosts

Summer was celebrated at the De Soto Young Women’s Club meeting with hostesses Mrs. Helen Jewett and Mrs. Clara Boone at the Jewett home. Musical numbers and readings by Mrs. Jewett Mrs. Edith Sigman and Mrs. Ariel Watson highlighted a trip to Topeka. Souvenirs of rose colored glass dishes were given. A spring themed yellow and white menu with a butterfly motif was served at quartet tables.

Young Women’s Club Helen Jewett Clara Boone Jewett Edith Sigman Ariel Watson Topeka

Family ties span Kansas City to Ripley in a farming week

Relatives of Mrs. Elmi Thornes gathered in Kansas City and Ripley visiting over the week. J C Everett and Frank Everett traveled from Antioch to see their wife and mother at Trinity Hospital. The Farm Bureau met at the Frank Doane home and guests included Mrs Vernon Ashlock and Donna of Kansas City. News notes mention Chicago’s Century of Progress 1933 plan and North Carolina wheat acreage reaching 491000 acres.

Elmi Thorns John Homes Ripley Ente Gure Piat Lawrence Vernon -Ashlock Donna Kansas City Farm Bureau

Older People Watch Bowels for Health

As we age the bowels slow and may fail to move regularly leading to sicknesses from constipation. A doctor should tailor treatment, and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended as a safe laxative made from laxative herbs and pepsin. It claims no bad side effects and promises relief when tongue is coated or mouth tastes poor.

Dr. Caldwell

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