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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary report outlines a hardline stance against outlaws, noting a failed plea for immunity from fines and a policy to threaten harsher measures against those who put government personnel at risk. It also covers banker relations, political maneuvers, and Democratic support dynamics around Roosevelt and national issues.
Railroads label line abandonment an economy measure after dis continues of lines not yielding profit. Tax revenue to counties and school districts suffers as a result, with an estimated loss approaching half a million dollars.
Federal and state officials intensified efforts to curb a looming oil price drop amid market flood from east Texas. Hot oil produced without quotas or taxes was blamed as a trouble spot, with illicit output largely halted except in east Texas, threatening oil industry prosperity. NRA motto “We Do Our Part” frames relief efforts, while Kansas relief spending is blamed on both parties.
A truck driven by Emery Underwood backed into Gleason Williams tire shop on East Eighth Street, caving in the west wall between Massachusetts and New Hampshire. John Shook owned the truck. Also noted are reunion events at the University of Kansas with Old Timers Night at Robinson Gym and a political debate among Kansas gubernatorial candidates Good Morgan and Taylor in Fraser Chapel drawing about 150 attendees.
Poem notes a husband giving his wife all money she cries for, stating he pays more to ease her tears each month than he spends on groceries. Copyright text from Publishers Syndicate appears as the source.
The event details a Halloween luncheon with prizes awarded by Mrs. Ralph S. Tait and Mrs. PH. Peirce. Winners Mire Olmstead and F. Ai Cook are named among attendees at the wa Tusicheon bridge area, tied to the Colonial tea room event.
Twenty five years ago Miss Jennie Taylor and George Roper wed at the bride’s parents home in North Lawrence with Rev. Maughlin officiating. An 80th birthday dinner for Mrs. C. S. Richards drew sixteen guests, all over sixty. Grace Walborn plans a November 10 wedding to Mr. Dyer Nichols. Cab drivers face hardship as streetcar expansion nears, with cab business cut by 33% per cent. Kansas football defeated Washington University 23 to 0 at St Louis, John Lovett star with a 40 yard touchdown run.
Box receipts from Iolanthe for three nights totaled 800 dollars. E Marshall opens a restaurant and lunch counter at 840 Massachusetts street. Kansas City parties seek a matinee Iolanthe. Ottawa and Kansas Univ football set for next Saturday. seven old joker men and Shorty Hamill will play. Mrs J J Messenger reports on suffrage meeting. Anna Banks elected YWCA convention secretary. John Speer writes life of Jim Lane. 700 block Massachusetts street raids on obstruction claim against Meyerhardt of the Model. trial set for nine o clock, Meyerhardt acquitted.
A fragmentary dispatch recalls a Rockford burglary at an Illinois Central house and a Bible stash, then follows Chicago stories of John Robinson finally finding work but dying of a heart attack. Baltimore notes a dog biting two fur coats after a watchman’s burglary, and Leonardtown records a hen defending her nest against rats.
In 1854 four boys from Vermont joined Kansas emigrants to leave Boston. Joseph Savage Forest Savage N Hazen and A Hazen formed the Lawrence Carnet Band in Lawrence. The group provided music for the pioneer town until several members were killed in the Quantrill raid of 1863.
George Hedrick secretary of the Chamber of Commerce was injured in a fall at his West Hills home while descending basement steps. The injury is not believed serious but he was bedridden for several days of rest and observation. A school program by Frances Metcalfe and Model School pupils is planned for Friday evening October 26 at the schoolhouse with ladies asked to bring pies or boxes.
In Chapter 23, Marian and Lon navigate debts and a fraying marriage as Marian plans a gala with Silver-Hendon and the McSwains. Lon's secrecy and Marian's anxiety surge when a visiting entourage arrives at Lonian Lodge, revealing power plays, looming tensions, and a looming question of commitment.
In a rural fable scene, Top Notch confronts vanity and pride among barnyard roosters. Willy Nilly and friends urge caution as Top Notch decides to leave for a civic warning tour to protect neighbor hens from danger. The gipsy children listen, dance, and promise to heed the warning.
Stamps of Yugoslavia may feature King Peter VI and his heir Alexander, the first time a king under one year old appears on regular issues. Earlier portraits have appeared on athletic event and semi postal issues. British Guiana unveils a 100th anniversary set redrawn across twelve values with King George’s head in an oval border.
The article discusses prudent, supervised physical activity for heart patients, citing Unverricht who advised careful testing to determine safe exertion. It describes gradually increasing activity such as walking and swimming while watching for signs of strain, and notes rest when symptoms arise.
The Lawrence Public Library announces October fiction and nonfiction titles including Abbott Fiddler's Coin Alexander Candy Bentley Spinner of the Years Chase Peters Colver Three Lovés Dell Electric Torch Dyer Gulliver the Great Farnham Great Riches Ferber One Happy Jew Galsworthy End of the Chapter Haycox Riders Wast Hayne Rough Air Kelland The Jealous House Loring With Banners Mansfield Keeper of the Wolves Ostense The White Reef Trichard Old Farm Bucks Sunburst Seltzer West of the Apache Pass Suchon The Folks engine Casino Murder Case Young This Little World Nonfiction for October Appleton An Outline of Religion Austin Can Prayer Gilkey You Can Master Life Graves Triumph of an Idea Henry Ford Hoover Challenge to Liberty Johnson Along This Way Leacock Perfect Salesmen Mantle Best Plays for 1933-1931 Asherman If You Want to Get Ahead Summers Contest Debating Wellman Death on the Prairie Who's Who in America 1934-1035 A radio program was held at station WREN at 3 o'clock in the interests of the Haskell homecoming November 10 11 and 12 W T Johnson spoke and Earl Potter outlined the celebration plan Nati de ALE Le
The Future Farmers of America announce $200 prize for the Sweet Springs chapter and $150 to Waterville, with $100 to Calico Rock, for projects at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show. Members built a stoneCenter house, hauled wood, planted Siberian elm trees, and toured the World’s Fair at Chicago costing $12.50 per boy.
When constipated, doctors ask about bowels and what is taken to help. Liquid laxatives like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin are favored for safer dosing and gentler action. The formula includes senna, cascara, pepsin, and herbs, often relieving constipation overnight.
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