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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1935
Page
4
A biblical line from Malachi urges bringing tithes to the storehouse to ensure meat in the house. It promises God will open the heavens and pour out blessings until there is no room to receive them.
A Thanksgiving note contrasts national optimism with criticism of Rexford Tugwell. It notes rains in Kansas boosting harvest hopes, relief from drought, and observers praising dignity in government while critics charge spending by Tugwell's department has mostly gone to overrun. The piece blends gratitude with political commentary.
Evan Griffith, state WPA director, says Eskridge lake is only 1 percent done after two years, suggesting 200 years to finish at that rate. He warns against project completions creating layoff churn and argues Eskridge lake should become a lasting, ongoing employment scheme.
Federal reports show less consumption of legally produced liquor since prohibition. Taxes on such liquor amount to only 64 percent of pre prohibition levels. Officials note drinkers are less careful or liquor potency may be higher. Kansas City deaths from alcoholism rose from three in 1933 to 16 last year, signaling worsening alcohol-related harm after repeal.
Secretary Morgenthau relays Warm Springs that Roosevelt still opposes immediate soldiers bonus payments. A veto looms if Congress passes the measure, as a reduced budget is needed for a presidential election year. Objections center on legality of figures and national finances. Brookhart accuses Landon as Standard Oil candidate. Italian leadership signals food conservation in a potential war context.
Reverend Eusden of the Plymouth Congregational church has resigned and will move from Lawrence to become minister in Newton Massachusetts. Trustees have not acted, and no official confirmation is available. He arrived in Lawrence five years ago and won many friends. the Newton church is highly regarded, second only to Boston's Old South Church.
A major factory district blaze on New Hampshire street caused heavy damage to C. D. Faler Planing Mill, gutting Lawrence Cabinet Co, and damaging Kansas Auto Wheel Co with losses totaling around $2,250. A hackman from late trains spotted the fire and raised the alarm.
A humorous piece about Ellen's girls who become spoiled after inheritance, showing their tension between wealth and virtue as they try to regain lost status in town. The sketch reflects mid century syndicated comic voice and harmless family satire.
Forties era notes describe a rapid fire at a Lawrence structure in the morning with three hose lines aimed at nearby factories. Other items include a new 60 horsepower Bitchell car, and local weddings, travel to Kansas City, school charity collections, and Kansas City crowds in crimson for Thanksgiving events.
In a tense night of accusations and fear, Anne Farnsworth known as Nikki Nielsen is seized after a sheriff accuses her of killing Lee Farnsworth. The narrator recounts her breakup with family ties, the gun found in a boat, and her capture for grand jury investigation as she awaits likely murder charges.
A mixed AP dispatch recounts a rabbit eye injury from a 24 year old accident, a man sneezing freeing a gun barrel fragment, a New York barber shop offering two haircut grades with tiny tips, a West Virginia hog mishap injuring a boy, and Tulsa dentist George S. Long confirming he will not run for Senator to focus on Share Our Wealth.
Christopher Columbus Crow finds bears missing at a nap and sails to Willy Nilly for Thanksgiving. Rip the dog sets the table as Willy Nilly, Mrs. Quacko Duck, Top Notch, the roosters, Christopher Columbus Crow, and Sweet Face the lamb gather for a feast with second and third helpings. Jupiter's Fear teased for tomorrow.
Dr Iago Galdston explains bone healing and the need to immobilize a broken limb to allow knitting to restore length and shape. Immobilization may cause muscle shrinkage reduced blood flow and impact nutrition in the affected limb.
Physicians have long sought both anatomically ideal bone reconstruction and physiologically healthy limbs. Splints evolved from ancient methods to plaster of Paris bandages, which mold to the tissue, provide full-length support with even pressure, and allow safe patient movement while maintaining circulation.
Lawrence readers urge action after citing high traffic fatality rates and dangerous intersections. Frank L. Brown calls for support of the Douglas County Safety Council meeting on December 6 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to address public safety and reduce deaths.
Mr and Mrs John Watts hosted dinner with Watts and Steward families while many neighbors visited in Range Line. Postings note hospital visits at St Luke s Kansas City and improving progress. Community activities include school makeup day, road work crews, quilting by Christian Aid, and local visits from Osage City residents.
A dense listing of radio programs across LAE KMBC WDAF WREX WDAE and other stations for a Friday evening and late night, detailing musical shows, orchestras, dramas, cartoons, variety acts, weather forecasts, and headlines with times ranging from late afternoon to after midnight, naming many performers and sponsors.
A bus accident left a rider with a broken arm near Emery Crawfords. Appanooche scholars face rough luck this year. Families including the Crwodways and Vanhorns visited, and Mrs Lantz Crawford returned from Texas with others. Niece and uncle losses noted, funeral in Topeka for Tor Adamson. Christian Aid met, quilting and flowering garden quilts completed, followed by a play and thanks to Nellie Marie Finch and others. Upcoming gift exchange and mystery friend event listed with attendees.
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