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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
4
Isidor Straus, American ambassador to France, remains engaged with events abroad while monitoring U.S. developments at home. His actions suggest not all new European measures have his backing amid current tensions.
International and domestic news items cover Mexican rebels near Arizona, Austrian cabinet changes, Ethiopia dispute, South African trade limits, and U S plans. Roosevelt may visit San Blas Indians, AAA price plans for next year's potato crop loom as current stock dwindles. Several city and national agencies and editors noted.
An American correspondent with Italian forces in Ethiopia says the advance is aided by many American trucks and other equipment bought in the United States. The piece argues neutrality laws should apply when war is discussed, not after it starts.
The column rails at national and WPA critics who seek to denigrate Kansas governance. It notes Kansas under a frugal Republican administration with reduced expenditures, a balanced budget, and shrinking taxes, while acknowledging old-line populist views and the novelty of keeping campaign promises. It discusses hunting regulation changes and a new federal gift tax schedule affecting stock transfers around the new year.
The Kansas Aggies defeated Kansas University 14 to 7 in the twenty third annual football clash on Stadium field. A fumble by Hamilton opened the Aggie scoring and Vail for Kansas added a late first half touchdown and extra point. Kansas threatened again with a Starr Wellman pass combination reaching the Aggie 7 yard line at halftime.
Twenty five years ago on Friday October 18 Mayor Bishop urged council backing for a health board cleanup. Sanitary officers roamed the business district ordering immediate action and will visit the Bottoms east of New Jersey Street and south of Lee to address deplorable conditions.
Forty years ago October 18 reports a fall campaign kickoff at Clinton with Republican speakers Judge George J. Barker and A. R. Greene. Also noted: Captain Oliver Barker is confined at home in critical condition and a diphtheria quarantine on John Haverstraw’s house. Robt. McMasters travels south, Oscar Learnard heads to Atlanta, and John Johnson completes a notable Johnson Block with new steam heating and hall lease. J. B. Moore marks 66th birthday with guests on Lake street North Lawrence. he recounted early life on a steam boat during a hearty supper.
Kansas Briefs report Mrs Karl Gibson of Montgomery county won a farm women public speaking contest in Manhattan last night with Mrs Wayne Wilson of Russell county second and Mrs Theis Streiff of Ford county third. At Hiawatha Homer Plamann shoe store employee was injured when a cash drawer struck his forehead inflicting a deep gash. In Topeka protests on parole for Alvin Payton, an attempted bank robbery convict, reached Gov. London who said parole might be possible if his parents could care for him. Pittsburg Loyal Order of Moose delegates from Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma gathered for the tri state convention with about 300 attendees. R E Mangrum of Pittsburg presides.
Mrs George Votaw travels to Wichita due to daughter Lucille Votaw being ill after surgery to drain a lung. Lucille, a Friends University student, is recovering as well as can be expected after pneumonia complications. Also mentioned are visits by Ellen Melville, the Miller family, Daniels family, and local social exchanges. classified notices hint at listings.
Emily descends to a bustling evening gathering where a poised David clings to caution. As guests mingle and a spiritual echoes, the couple confront a ruined estate and a looming choice. A family tradition tempers passion as they cross the threshold into an uncertain future.
A fragment shows a dialogue between Mrs Quacker and Mrs Quacko about a sideshow. It references ducks, freaks, and a duck actress performing in a fire act. The text is garbled but conveys a staged quarrel over performers.
In a humorous exchange two ducks argue about being smart and drawing crowds. Mrs Quacker resents being called freakish while Mrs Quacko taunts and highlights that crowds attend for novelty rather than intelligence. The scene ends as Quacker concedes fatigue and bids farewell with a light quip about duck brains.
The Journal World Tomorrow opens with Jeanne Bowman as she probes the Farnsworth will amid tense Meyer family dynamics. Anne, the daughter of the large Farnsworth Fisheries owner, seeks truth while facing grasping relatives and a complex romantic crossroads with David as Emily's bold entreaty hints at deeper loyalties.
The article reviews measles therapies including immune serum and parental blood injections, noting both helped but serum more effective. It introduces a new substance named immune globulin derived from placenta, claiming substantial promise against the measles virus. Tomorrow men and dogs.
Governor Alf Landon plans a Cleveland talk on November 6 to Ohio chamber leaders about Kansas people and resources. He will stress soil oil and minerals and cite tax relief efforts, with no political aims, while Kansas figures weigh his national prospects.
Your Health Balmer for the New York Academy of Medicine features Dr Iago Galdston discussing measles spread and danger. He notes measles is highly contagious, risks arise from complications like bronchopneumonia, and malnutrition and age worsen outcomes. He adds there is no guaranteed immunity without infection and treatment aims to reduce risk.
Fairfax Belmont C M Upjohn of Long Beach Calif was a guest of Frank Adams from Saturday to Monday. Mrs Joe Bebout visiting Lawrence Memorial hospital shows improvement. Fairmont Sewing club met with Mrs G W Jackson with 15 present and a chicken dinner. Quilt display planned in Republican windows Saturday October 19. May McCoy of Kansas City was an overnight guest in the C C Nelson home. Mr and Mrs C A Baldwin of Clinton visited their niece Mrs Lavern Ice. Linn Groves plans a new house at Twelfth and Laura. Fairmont Improvement Association held its annual meeting and elected officers.
Radio listings with multiple stations KMBC WDAF WREN and others schedule light content. Programs include musical acts such as Howard Ely organist Irene Rich Jimmie Allen and Henry King Orchestra plus sports and talks. October 20 listings show varied entertainment spanning 3:30 to midnight with forecasts and weather notes.
Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan King twelve attended as officers were reelected for another year Ivan King president Bud Yoder vice president and Mrs G W Jackson secretary treasurer The next regular meeting will be a business meeting January 9 1936 at Mrs Harriet MacDonalds home Various local visits moved residents and relatives to nearby towns including Oskaloosa St Joseph Mo Topeka and Kansas City with several new moves and visits noted in the community.
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