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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
10
A garbled excerpt from a Journal World page references Ree decrying a tie and mentions Beal Hartzond Bondine, Padores, and a tobacco crusade involving a bride and her husband. The text is fragmented with scattered names, political claims, and stray phrases about smoking and moral crusades, lacking a clear single event.
A government inquiry examines harmonizing tax incentives and implements new reform measures. The discussion includes questions for the GQ committee and input from labor unions, alongside proposals to address living costs and labor conditions.
An Associated Press report describes two scholarships for English journalists to study in America for a year. The fund, named the English Speaking Association Page Scholarships, will select recipients by October. Plans include sending scholars to America in January and a government body will fund four scholarships.
The weekly labor report from the Kansas Industrial Court notes high demand for outdoor labor across cities and farms as contractors rush to finish season projects before cold weather. Building, street paving, and road work see gains while industrial plants hire modestly. farm labor demand remains strong. Of 1,122 applicants at seven State Free Employment offices, 1,025 sought common labor, a portion secured jobs. 141 women applicants yielded few placements.
A recently signed contract by a new Japanese firm with Soviet authorities plans operation of several steamers from Vladivostok. Officials anticipate Vladivostok becoming a transit hub for Manchurian trade, linking bean cake exports and other commodities to global markets via South Manchuria and Darien port.
Mrs. Oryender travels to Bradford Alabama as a spell test causes disruption. Elizabeth Bartz of Topeka plans to visit her sister this week while others prepare for events at the dual home. The meeting notes mention illness, a nervous call, and a recent party hosted by Abs Hoy Bushey. Off for the coming year were elected with Mrs Roy Bush presiding and Mrs Harry Dicker as vice president.
Linwood notes Mrs Cerric des Argentine with Dr Warring and Mrs Warring. Tray Snider near Typhoid fever risk at home. Miss Crusie Coffin weekend in Leavenworth for Teachers meeting on programme. Mrs John Hughey left for Elk City Kansas for a brief visit with her mother Mrs Bingley. Wright of Manhattan stayed over weekend with family. Postmaster Charles Finch and 3.
A long list of Sunday visits and travels across Kansas and nearby states. Guests include Mrs Mary Barnes and the Finch family from Enid Oklahoma, Mr and Mrs Prattey from Topeka, and many Leavenworth Topeka and Lawrence residents visiting relatives. Local trips feature Edwin and Harlow Anderson, the Moodys, Hicks, and Godfrey families. Community Fair attendance noted, depot electric line completion praised, and the Hapst Home bazaar set for Tuesday at the K of P Hall.
Reno pupils organize a late November program with details to follow. Students built a sand table and two flower boxes on Friday the 10th. New flags arrived at the Reno school. The high school football scrimmage resumes Friday. Civics will study political topics until election day.
Petrie and companions visit Richard who, recovering from a foot injury, walks with crutches as two weeks of school remain. A Sunday pay hunt entertained local youth and neighbors while Miss Mildred Harding led students. Several residents visited Lawrence and nearby towns. plans for a public sale and various calls for care of a troublesome Newfoundland dog were noted. The week included a Halloween program, teacher meetings, and multiple visits among families and travelers.
In a Long Island home, Mr Raynor is found shot in the sun parlor as family and guests recount last sightings. Detective Dobbins questions Mrs Raynor and Finley, Kent, Turner, and others while Nurse Miss Turner allegedly enters during the inquiry. The pistol is handled by Finley as the lights return, with next installment promised.
An advertisement touts Joint-Wase as a fast penetrating remedy for swollen painful joints. It claims quick results with a few seconds of rubbing, promising relief for knees elbows shoulders ankles necks and fingers from rheumatic and other joint ailments. Sold by druggists for about 60 cents a tube with mail orders via Type Laboratories in Halfwell Maine.
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