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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1935
Page
4
Governor Landon's presidential prospects gain attention in the East not from his campaign but from analysis of his record. The piece argues his suitability, noting the era of leadership should align with the most capable, and calls readers to request more on his background if needed.
Italy imposes six month import food limits in response to League of Nations sanctions. Mussolini seeks to test public obedience as households face reduced supplies. Former Queen Marie of Romania, celebrating her 60th birthday, has seen her influence wane as her son King Carol marginalizes her position.
Clell Todd resigns from Ford after five years to head the Brewer Motor Co sales department in Manhattan. Bundled notices report a child’s auto accident injuries, a Galveston trip, a hospital stay for Mrs. Verney after a ditching crash, and an Atchison incident. Also listed are social events, a Daughters of the War of 1812 election in Lawrence, a Halloween party with five hundred points, a marriage in Los Angeles, and birth of a daughter in Maine Street circles.
Twenty five years ago on a Wednesday, Miss Rigg's room hosted a Bible class reorganization for girls. Grace Bell was elected president with Bessie Brush, Helen Hornaday, Mildred Carter, and Margaret Coleman taking officer roles. Frank Godding broke a bone in his right hand during football practice last week, resulting in a bandaged hand.
A morning golf match between Prof M W Sterling and his son Scott drew enthusiasts despite a likely season-ending hand injury to Scott. The event, played with cool links air, saw the father hold a one-stroke advantage with six holes remaining.
Forty years ago in Lawrence a local inventor H H Carpenter was noted for a motor carriage to be shown in Chicago. The October notices include moves, marriages, parties, theater plans, and football game preparations featuring Lawrence and nearby towns with several social events and a tally arranged for the Iowa Kansas game.
President Roosevelt will head to Hyde Park tonight and remain until after next week's New York state elections. He will vote early and focus on foreign policy and relief roll reductions. After the vote he plans the annual Thanksgiving trip to Warm Springs Georgia and a November 29 homecoming address in Atlanta.
Anne Farnsworth learns she may not be Luke and Lucinda Farnsworth's daughter and that her future share of the estate hinges on proving or denying adoption. Judge Kellogg reveals missing papers and a path planned to uncover the truth as Anne grapples with identity, love, and looming litigation.
J. G. McElhinny argues against a proposed amendment limiting citizen selection of state and county school superintendents. He calls it fascistic and undemocratic, urges elimination of partisanship in schools, and cites Lawrence politics and the school board mix of Republicans and nonpartisans as flaws. He supports continued electoral accountability and commission-form governance.
Mary Graham Bonner recounts Willy Nilly’s birthday celebration with Jelly Bear and the Puddle Muddlers. They prepare jack o lanterns, bobbing apples, and a feast, then Willy Nilly disguises as an old witch to narrate fortunes, using a flashlight as a centerpiece.
In Manhattan on October 30 five young women were selected by Kansas State students to rule the annual Agbarn warmin event on November 8. Frances Archer Hays, Berta Mae Frickey Oberlin, Rosethel Grimes Manhattan, Racie Williams Meriden, and Winifred Winship Phillipsburg will be in the running to be named queen. Liberal News sold to Southwest Publishing and will be published hereafter by Southwest Publishing.
A montage of short clippings covers topics from mining talks in Pittsburg and new 18 month contracts to scurvy discussions and a woodchuck hunting claim in Ohio. Other blurbs note fire alarm aids in Hartford and Ethiopian shield jokes in Seattle.
Columbus reports sabotage charges against eight Cherokee county men in justice court, dismissed by County Attorney C. E. Shouse due to lack of evidence. The case stemmed from violence tied to the lead and zinc mine strike last spring.
Yugoslavia issues a 1933 stamp showing Crown Prince Peter II in a circle design on the mourning issue backdrop while Canada unveils upright postage due stamps with larger "postage due" text and top-positioned "Canada" branding. Ecuador overprints a telegraph revenue stamp with "correos." The first American Philatelic Congress is planned for Philadelphia December 27-28 with focus on scholarly aspects. Michigan tercentenary 3-cent appears November 1 with first day sales in Lansing and other offices.
The article outlines how scurvy affects blood vessels especially capillaries with bleeding and swollen gums. It notes Hippocrates and later finds potato could prevent scurvy, highlighting 16th and 18th century interest in cultivation and dietary prevention.
Hollywood star Mary Pickford urged California lawmakers to cut taxes or risk her departure along with other film industry figures. Returning from the East, she said income taxes threaten her ability to live in the state and warned that her California property is heavily taxed. She cited Hearst’s tax-driven relocation as a precedent.
A new perfume device in New York lets a customer enter a booth and select scent by pressing buttons. One press releases fresh air through the space and another activates the fragrance delivery, offering a futuristic shopping experience for Milady.
Radio schedule shows October 30 and 31 lineups across WREN WDAF KMBC and others with time slots from 5:30 to 12:00 including Dick Tracy Little Orphan Annie Jimmie Allen Kate Smith orchestras and various variety programs. Police court notes report three bonds forfeited for stop sign violation and unlicensed peddling.
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