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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1934
Page
4
The text presents a garbled mix of references to the New Deal, opposition to regimentation, and varied public opinions across states. It mentions farmers in Kansas and Nebraska, Texans, and others weighing prosperity and treasury actions, with scattered notes on international events and warning against terrorism, all in a fragmented, period-voice style.
A labor advisory member sues Dr Wirt for 400000 over labor matters as calls grow to renew notes rather than pay them off. The piece critiques peaceful picketing by strikers and notes fascism linked to armed force, with sketches instead of on scene action.
Old Home Town district notes a daytime burglary between 3 30 and 4 30 yesterday afternoon. Kansas Electric Power Company executives will speak at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Tuesday. D O Vaughn, general manager, to discuss company policy. Thirteen families relocated to Lawrence with the company. New electric sign atop local building praised as largest of its kind in the area. W Baker, longtime manager at Burgner Bowman Matthews yard, named as assistant to new Lawrence manager. Roosevelt shows improvement at Warm Springs health retreat, optimistic for full recovery. Mrs Abel Levy hosted eight-table bridge in honor of C Clun of Los Angeles. J D Havenhill invited Blue Rapids neighbors to meet sister Mrs H P Cady. Helen Friend returns home from Colby after teaching science. attends Topeka meet. Spelled variants and OCR quirks aside, items reflect local society and business news.
A fragmented report notes Hon. C. Mitchell declaring a race for the Republican nomination after a disappearance from the Kansas University scene. The brief mentions county involvement and a Wednesday reference amid unclear remnants.
Undetailed notes indicate the post office will carry mail through part of town with Edie and Will to be announced later. Mentions Marion, Powell, a trip to Chammute, and a Walsenburg family visiting Ayr Phillips and family. Rev James Lawrence left for Holton to assist in Methodist church celebration and preached the first sermon there.
Forty years ago in WV October notes report Miss Josephing illness disrupted classes. T F Brush c and Miss Qliie Pierson wed at the bride's east-side home. Fidage night Iolanthe drew crowds. Tracy Learnards and Mrs Mary Bonham visited. Mr Robertort married Miss Clara Wheeler at Trinity church in a quiet ceremony with Rev AW Ayres officiating. Newlyweds to reside on Kentucky Street near the high school.
AP dispatches report a curfew impact in Edwardsville with arrests of under 14s dropping from 50 to 1 weekly and a court appearance rule for violators. Toronto cites a dating bureau rush as 25 percent of applicants seek blondes. In Perth a Duke pocketed a pass from a ball room door keeper. Lincoln anglers fail to land a keeper bass. Loretta Pryszynski speeds in a borrowed car, sees a torso wax dummy in a store, and surrenders.
On October 17 1860 a non partisan delegate convention met to plan and promote a practical railroad system for the anticipated state of Kansas. The gathering sought to advance a railroad network as a foundational project for the new territory and its economic development.
Osbourne announced appointment of committees to serve during the department of the American Legion. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Marian Gordon reads a second Hondon story that reveals Cliff Hendon’s near bankruptcy, a criminal scheme to defraud creditors, and Silver’s fragile life. She realizes her interference may have driven Cliff toward death and ruin, while grappling with guilt, fear, and a coded telegram that hints at her own role.
In a fog bound voyage the world arrives as planes and cars descend on Puddle Muddle. Jerry Freddy and Willy Nilly recount fuel shortages and food runs while villagers and a railroad stop loom nearby. As coffee and sandwiches revive the crew, a flood of onlookers and aircraft fill the sky above the village.
Historical notes discuss the faltering development of the breast due to inadequate hormones and the potential to stimulate milk production after childbirth with prolactin. The piece touches on internal gland function and future treatment prospects in dairy and infant feeding contexts.
The piece notes a redesigned Great Britain 1 penny featuring King George with darker background and sharper relief, plus altered top lettering. It covers a 3 cent Canal Zone stamp bearing Gen. George W. Goethals in deep violet and a lineage to a prior Goethals 2 cent design. Romanian fruit stamp issues at Bucharest depict two women with grapes and a fruit motif in the side panels, reflecting cultural themes.
August Hii Fiehler, long time Lawrence resident, died Friday at Memorial hospital after only a few hours of illness. He was bornAugust H Pichler and lived on farms near Baldwin and later near Eudora. He and Robert Gabriel owned land in Eudora and were involved with the Kaw Valley State Bank. His widow and family are noted in the delayed obituary details.
The note states that children are occasionally constipated and caregivers should be aware. It emphasizes recognizing common signs and seeking appropriate management, including hydration and balanced meals.
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