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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary text blends biblical verse with snippets on improvements and Uncle Sam. It hints at property owners and attractively low interest rates, though the legibility is poor and specific facts are unclear.
The city report shows debt management improving with funded debt near 1.2 million dollars and a plan to retire matured issues gradually. Annual bands on bonds will raise about 50 thousand dollars for retirements, with tax levies potentially increasing to sustain pay as you go. Voter registration and upcoming elections may shift attention to repeal issues amid party politics and duty to meet commitments.
The state saw a dramatic turn as frost arrived after a long drought, ending a period of scorched pastures and damaged crops. Farmers hoped for recovery through fall pasturage and forage crops but worry about late-season maturity as unusually warm weather gave mixed results. Vegetation appeared to rebound over the past two months, renewing confidence after one of the worst drought periods in state history.
C B Hosford was elected chairman of the local district of real estate boards during the closing session of the Kansas State Association of real estate boards at the Hotel Kansan in Topeka. Attendees from Lawrence included Roy Martin, Ed Arnold, Charles Newby, and others. plans also note travels to Independence for Ellis state convention.
An afternoon in Lawrence featured Mrs Olin Bell hosting a thimble party in honor of her sister Mrs George Libbey of Brooklyn New York. Forty guests enjoyed a darning contest won by Mrs John Kilworth. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Mortimer Cahill of Chicago, honeymooning in Colorado, plus local movers and nurses visiting from Hannibal and Kansas City. Forty years ago Gov St John spoke at the rink on prohibition. Ottawa University met Kansas University in a hard fought 6 point game watched by over 1200 spectators. The issue drew old Baker versus K U rivalries and several injuries. Mrs J Hinckley suffered a paralytic stroke. other arrivals included Miss Allie Sanders and Mr and Mrs Pitts. Coach Cowan is recovering from a head injury.
A collage of brief items from across the country. An Eastern police chief recounts a self defense incident ending in a black eye after a chase and collision with a telephone pole. In West Virginia a train crew appeals to spare a gray squirrel that greets passing trains daily. Kansas City car owners suffer under drought era water rules affecting motor washes. St Louis reports an electric eel radio gag that shocks a microphone during a live broadcast.
An amateur photographers organization formed in Lawrence in fall 1900 at the suggestion of Prof W A Griffith of the department of fine arts at KU. The club is now entering its 35th year and remains the oldest camera club in the United States with the first president still an active member.
Marian Casad grapples with a troubling secret about her husband Lon and foreman candidate McSwain as she rushes to her ailing mother. Lon's good news on his job may clash with Marian's knowledge that McSwain bribed Brown to get the work. Marian weighs revealing the truth, balancing Lon's happiness with her duty to expose corruption.
Willy Nilly wakes to birthday wishes from Rip Notch Christopher Crow and others. Animals present him with a feast breakfast and a pillow of their down and feathers, then parade a row of gifts on the front porch before Willy smiles at his special day.
An announcement highlights a glandular treatment for involutional melancholia, suggesting new insights into mental disease causation. The report notes current theories tie personality and life habits to such conditions, with patients often appearing inhibited, serious, humorless, and overly conscientious. The piece implies experiences shape personality and mental health outcomes.
A medical team studies whether menopause related melancholia ties to bodily changes. In a preliminary trial, femal e sex hormone injections aided treated patients more than untreated controls, but researchers urge cautious interpretation until further corroboration.
The piece surveys Republican leaders accusing New Deal relief and AAA payments of being timed for elections. It cites Wallace and Fletcher, notes disputes over corn-hog payments, processing-tax funding, and farm profit impacts on politics. Kansas and the Midwest show mixed referendums with turnout driven by drought fears and cost concerns.
London reports a surprise meeting between Japanese and American delegates amid three power preliminary naval talks. The United States seeks concrete figures from Japan on abolishing the present Ho system as part of ongoing discussions. A Swiss Nazi defendant remains central as judges proceed.
McLouth residents visited relatives and friends across nearby towns. Mrs Amelia Ressmeyer and Mire McLo uth attended a funeral in Leavenworth while Violet Smoots spent the weekend in Tonganoxie with Layena Highfall. Henry Sinise and family traveled to Kansas City for Jim Hann’s funeral. Elmer Luce and sons joined Ethel Hall’s funeral services in Topeka. Neil Buffington and Leonard Myers of Fonganoxie visited Grant Myers, and James Harris with Sydney Song hosted Sunday dinner in McLouth.
Local social calendar updates with visits by Omar Ketchum in McLouth Saturday afternoon. Families from Kansas City Emporia and Topeka attend gatherings. U B wedding dress review spans 1864 to 1934 with a century of gowns. County ministerial meeting held at McLouth U B church Monday afternoon. Myrtle Williams and daughter Helen Ann visit Dearborn Missouri. Mr Woodrow Williams also noted.
The report lists several residents and visits across Wellsville Franklin and Prairie areas. Frances Heast Aunt Mrs Moore of Bento and Loren Williams attended a Saturday night event with many neighbors including Jess Wingert and Dan Johannine. Sunday activities included visits to Mr and Mrs Deve Si and Charles Johnson.
A fragmented ad style notice touts Creomulsion as a fast cough remedy promising quick relief. It claims mild coughs respond well and that the drug costs nothing to try with pharmacist approval. The text is garbled but emphasizes ease of use and immediate aid.
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