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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1936
Page
4
A historical text cites Galatians 5 21 warning that envy drunkenness revellings murders and similar acts prevent inheritance of the kingdom of God. The excerpt emphasizes moral instruction and biblical condemnation.
Aero Digest asserts a scheme to sell bulk planes to Russia and to seize control of U S air transport, tracing connections to Elliott Roosevelt through coded names and memos. The Nye committee seized records, while advocates for reform questioned air mail contracts as aviators died in service and political attacks mounted.
An organized effort to break them up risks sparking a broad clash across France between right and left, as heavy police and troop deployment along the frontier prompts a corresponding concentration in Germany, magnifying local incidents into potential nationwide crises with uncertain outcomes.
Reported complaints from Jeffersonian Democrats say no Democratic ticket appears this year, while a Roosevelt party ticket advances. In Minnesota the President urged key Democrats to accept farmer labor candidates, and in Nebraska he backed Norris for reelection, easing administration support from the Democratic nominee. The moves aim to boost reelection hopes but S among state Democrats grows over their role. Kansas City charity drive also falters, with lower donations and fewer contributions, reflecting doubts about government aid to the needy.
Reported contract talks place Babe Ruth at potential demands of 150 000 to 300 000 annually for future Yankees play but ownership rejects the high pay. Ruth earned 52 000 last season over a three year span as the club weighs the balance of star power and costs.
Twenty five years ago on Monday October 12 H. E. Don Carlos was elected president of the Fraternal Aid Association at its biennial meeting. The report notes the leadership transition announced yesterday by the association’s officers.
Hazel returns home after midnight claiming the clock is fast while Ma insists the clock will never be fast enough to keep up with Hazel. This light domestic quip reflects a humorous take on time and household rhythms.
Sweeney was elected general treasurer. Willard Brown named superintendent of the mails for Lawrence, a role with higher pay, though he already managed the department. Brown began service in Lawrence in May 1889 and has worked daily since. Woodrow Wilson interest grows as the university Woodrow Wilson club backs him. Louis LaCoss said the era backs Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. S Engle hosted a dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hughes of Aranahoe Oklahoma, prior hosting by C E Engle for the newly married couple on a wedding trip. Mrs. Annie Prentiss entertained Miss Anna Neel of St. Joseph, Mo at a charm ing party. A wedding occurred in Camas Monday September 25, John E. Long and Miss Dorothea Bunn of Lawrence wed at the fireside of their bungalow. Miss Marie Sinclair invites guests for a card party Friday night for Miss Nelle Dolman. Rev Calvin R Choate of Remo Indiana has arrived to fill the Friends church pulpit with his wife and two children arriving next week at 111 Kentucky street.
Mrs Mary J Pierce arrived from Colorado Springs for the summer in Lawrence. Carrie Lyons came in for a wedding. About 1 500 people gathered at the Union Pacific depot to hear Ohio orator Senator Bleet J Foraker pass through on the Rock Island en route from Topeka to Kansas. Chancellor Snow will attend a Princeton centennial. Mrs A D Flintom rode briefly after illness. Friends church ministers filled Lawrence pulpits for their yearly conference. Miss Gertie Devereux headed home to California. Unity Club heard Mr Woodward discuss the Quakers and meeting attendance.
A whimsical tale features Willy Nilly and friends in a playful adventure. Top Notch, a rooster, Chris Crow and others decide to investigate a mysterious message and seek help from all creatures in Willy Nilly’s world. The crowd unites to explore the clue together.
Fragmentary clippings recount diary notes from Almond and Hornell about history repeating with poultry moves of 100 Rhode Island Red pullets, plus scattered police tall tales and missing youths in Los Angeles. The items mix light humor, local crime talk, and church notes with a 1920s to 1930s flavor.
Dr Jago Galdston discusses hernia treatment options including trusses versus surgical repair. He notes trusses rarely cure inguinal hernia in adults, but may help retention if conditions allow. risk of strangulation favors early surgery, especially in fit patients. Injection treatments and unproven devices are criticized as inappropriate.
Hily Ross confesses to a plot led by Andrew Galexen to kidnap Elsa Little. Mahony uses force to subdue Monk assailants and drives Elsa toward the Little residence as Lawson warns Mr Little of Elsa’s disappearance at midnight. Police arrive as the scene hints at a deadly reveal tomorrow.
Baldwin residents hosted numerous afternoon bridge parties and art week observances. Notable attendees included Mrs. Frank Ellis, Mrs. G. W. Williams, and many Ottawa and Conway Springs guests. Community activities covered church services, junior music clubs, and a Tri Delta gathering with reports from a national convention.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as fast relief for coughs, chest colds, and bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine goes to the seat of trouble, loosens phlegm, and expels germs, with a druggist guaranteeing satisfaction or refund.
President Nelson P. Horn and Henry J. Allen represented Baker at the inauguration of Charles E. Finley as state college president in Ames. Numerous local figures attended events around Baldwin, with visits to churches, the Case library exhibition of Bishop Williat AL Quayle Bibles, and a Jubilesta performance in Kansas City.
Radio listings present a dense roster of programs across multiple stations KM WDAP WHAP WREN and others for Monday October 12. Notable items include The Band Plays Renfrew Little Orphan Annie and Diamond City News with various orchestras and vocal acts such as Meredith Willson's Or and War King’s Orch plus Weather Forecast segments for WREN.
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