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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1931
Page
4
A Lawrence editor notes optimism amid rising egg prices and strong butterfat demand. Unemployment reports from thirty cities show growth in employment with plant reopenings. England's dole and industry restart are watched for signals. Brazil railways plan coffee brick fuel to curb surplus.
Lawrence Journal relocates from the Leamard building to rooms in the opera block that formerly housed the Lawrence post office after more than a quarter century at the old site. J S Boughton dies suddenly of apoplexy at Boughton Book Store. Mr and Mrs Crawford McClang welcome a son born yesterday. A bridge whist party hosted by Mr and Mrs Brinton Woodward features prizes won by Mrs Arthur Walker and Dr J T Moore. The Woodwards plan travel to New York and eastern points soon. Miss Elsie Bryans to wed Louis Buckland at sister Mrs Broer Gustafson's home tonight.
A Johnson County Democrat front page box addresses John J. Raskob, arguing the country is hungry not thirsty. A former Indian missionary says Gandhi lacks leadership to unite India’s factions and claims Western views overstate his influence. The Farm Board pursues two wheat sales to cut last year’s stock by over half, with France and Germany among buyers. another Kansas grain man hopes weevils finish the rest. Schwab’s view on the business outlook is restrainedly cheerful, while Curtis denies plans to become oil czar or run again for vice presidency.
Ten years ago on October 24 the community reported Pauline Sterling leaving Akron for Grant Hospital lab in Columbus. Helen Sehon Hunter wed in Emporia with ties to Bell Bros Music. after November 1 the couple would reside at 700 Rhode Island St. Births noted Phyllis Jane Prentice, and local birthdays celebrated at a Johnson home. A dinner marked three birthdays, and a trip to St Louis for a National Beverage meeting preceded KU professor Sayre addressing the group. Movie listings included Thomas Meighan in White and Unmarried at the Varsity and The Idol of the North at Bowersock.
Governor William McKinley of Ohio speaks at a Republican rally in Leavenworth attended by about 4,000 people. The Cyclone club of Lawrence travels to Leavenworth on a special train for the event.
The New York Academy of Medicine describes how prolonged effort or sudden twists cause joints to lock. Wrist knee and sacroiliac joints may lock, with relief from shaking or massage. Sprains involve torn ligaments with focal tenderness. emergency care includes cotton wrap and tight bandage, while most require temporary joint support.
Peggy and John visit King Penguins then observe Johnny Penguins building nests and a stone engagement gesture. A Mr Penguin offers a stone to Miss Penguin who accepts, and the pair begin house keeping, with Peggy delighting in witnessing the engagement scene and nest construction.
The University of Kansas mails circulars to Kansas high school principals inviting nominations for the Summerfield Scholarships. Prof. Olin Templin leads the scholarship committee and plans to invite principals to nominate 1932 graduates later this year. Last year over 200 nominations produced 13 scholars after regional exams across Kansas. The four year program benefits top Kansas high school graduates established three years ago by SeLon Summerfield, a New York manufacturer and KU alumnus.
In a Venice, drama unfolds as society whispers and ambitions collide. Venice longs for popularity while her mother pushes a Paris summer and a potential match with Drake Farrelly, whose sudden return from a business trip stirs hopes. A fading romance and social scrutiny frame a pivotal voyage.
Topeka reports Justice William A Johnston announced the appointment of J C Ruppenthal of Russell to the Kansas Supreme Court backed council. He replaces Charis W Burch of Salina for a term ending June 4, 1963. In Girard, Herman Creager’s trial for robbing the First State Bank of Brazilian opened, with the defense arguing the defendant was intoxicated at the time.
The Kansas Bankers association group three selected Pittsburg Columbus for its 1932 convention at the annual meeting. W. T. Hamlet of Columbus was named president. Dr. F. D. Farrell of Manhattan addressed the meeting, while counterfeiting suspect Glenn Whittier was arrested in connection with a Texas case.
Senator Borah pushed for Versailles treaty revision as essential to global peace during an interview with French correspondents in Washington. He endorsed cancellation of German reparations if Allies cancel war debts and opposed extending intergovernmental debt moratorium. He warned forcible revision could follow if peaceable means fail. He also urged Russian recognition for disarmament and dismissed teeth for peace pacts.
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A sermon denounces reliance on hills and wealth as sources of aid. It argues true support comes from God the creator, not from money, power, or size. The piece critiques society’s pursuit of big buildings and lofty status, urging trust beyond earthly horizons.
Fragmentary quote discusses nations and war and the need to reason disputes and meet for peaceful discussion. It emphasizes that without such progress, disarmament cannot be expected. The excerpt references Japan and the broader goal of peaceful settlement of controversies.
Lawrence residents report an offbeat advertising method as a bakery distributes bread in pasteboard boxes via messenger boys with a sign for each package. City water department begins hydrant repainting in aluminum base and red tops, with new lime machine and slaker installed to soften water. Hydrated lime replaces with quick lime to save about 25 percent. Prof Dinsmore Alter notes some scientists think time may move backward as Legionnaires joke about compulsory KP. The 1931 billboard comparison tops the list.
Miss Inez Wilson spoke from station WREN at 12:30 on Thursday urging women to tell retailers exactly what they want before buying. The talk, first in a six series sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, promotes knowledge of product specifications to aid both consumer and merchant. The program is part of a national broadcast with the U S Chamber of Commerce.
Puff proclaims Halloween nears as witches ride broomsticks near and far. Whiz suggests using a broom for the ride if they choose to go out tonight, keeping to a playful, seasonal tone.
The chairman spoke over WREN at the same hour outlining the talks and saying the purpose of the series of addresses was to give both women shoppers and retailers a better understanding of each other's problems.
Debate teams from the University of Kansas and University of Missouri will meet in Columbia on December 5 during Arts and Science Week, with a return clash here on December 11. The central question asks whether states should enact compulsory unemployment insurance. Classified poultry and exis items are listed in the Journal-World classifieds.
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