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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1935
Page
4
In a 1935 Journal-World expose, the piece notes that Roosevelt’s planned western trip will meet a changed mood, with advisers fearing less acclaim and reelection certainty. It mentions labor, policy defense, and a revised, less triumphant campaign tone. The story also covers soil erosion work at Ames and Missouri tax woes affecting tip earners.
The article discusses national policy shifts away from the New Deal, with Republicans arguing for a program of national benefit over sectional interests. It notes concerns over New Deal costs and effectiveness, predicting a campaign on ending ruinous policies. Huey Long’s influence noted as limited in Mississippi.
Haile Selassie granted mineral concession rights in half of Ethiopia to an American company, a move seen as a hedge against Italian plans. Rome and other capitals offered varied readings as U S neutrality laws were signed, with officials noting safeguards to prevent U S entanglement in Ethiopia.
Mrs George Reed returns to Lawrence after seven weeks at Palmer Lake Colorado. Ray McClellen leaves for Kansas City to teach high school science this winter. Janet Simons goes to Lyons Kansas to teach English in high school. Dean Swarthout reports W W Whitlock cannot teach this winter due to a nervous breakdown. Prof Karl Ardist leaves to become head of violin at University of Arizona. Patricia Lee Pegney born August 28 to Mr and Mrs Jerry Pegney Eureka Springs Arkansas. H O Richardson and son Arthur buy grocery at 546 Maine Street from Frank Vollrath. Lefschetz leaves Lawrence for Princeton to join faculty there after visiting professorship. Mary Underwood begins work in KU Alumni Association office. Ursula Henley returns as principal of New York school after summer study.
Teddy Roosevelt's arrival was met by Mayor Bishop Chancellor Strong Geo Innes and newspaper men at 6 20 last night. He exchanged handshakes with the enginemen after stepping from the Stubbs Special. The scene mirrored past pageantry as the former president greeted locals and dignitaries.
A clipped excerpt from a 1935 piece titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan. The fragment references Uncle Joe, Aikon, and a character who declines soft pillows after a loss, indicating a domestic vignette. The source is a copyrighted syndicate work from 1935.
Fort y years ago on September 2 a large crowd greeted the President in concert with city leaders as locals headed to Emporia and other towns. Veterans, guardsmen, and workers including Melville Woods Earl Hinesley Frank Russell Lloyd Ware and Lucinds Smith were noted departures or arrivals as Lawrence prepared for encampments and civic duties. A bit later bicycle races drew 1000 to 1500 spectators at Driving Park with Harry Markland Frank Banks and Dan Foust among top finishers, while injuries and relocations touched residents.
A string of brief items from various cities. Charleston reports Municipal Judge Cyrus ordering a truck driver to continue, with a puzzling note about two letters. Lancaster records a Negro man fined for breach of trust after being sent for a ten-cent cigar. Philadelphia notes Mrs Edna Holdmann shot in the hip on a street car, with a cartridge found on the track. Des Moines highlights a poet observer who decries charts and shows a barometer-like index in remarks about tobacco use and employment signals.
Professor W A Dill KU publicity director and son Billy Joe depart for a 10 day motor tour through several states. They plan football publicity meetings with sports editors in Notre Dame and Dane University and will meet Mrs Dill in Ann Arbor before returning via Lake Geneva Wisconsin.
Emily Felton worries over recompense after choosing Ardmore over Bryn Mawr and plots with Judith Carroll to outwit Emily's mother and sister. Judith flirts with danger via David, her brother, while Edwin Barnes, far away, remains Emily’s only admirer. The scene hints at plans, meals, and a voyage of discovery amid lush fields and golden sunlight as David devises a bold idea for tomorrow.
Emily awakens to a truth seeking moment as David shows gentleness and resolve. Judith plots, Emily learns restraint, and a morning ride offers escape from the mounting tension of their intimate triangle. The scene blends desire, control, and fragile loyalties within a wealthy, modern setting.
Willy Nilly and his animal friends bake jelly and jam while Christopher Columbus Crow teases about Honey Bear overindulging in honey. The bears debate sweetness and effort, planning to lock the pantry once finished, as Christopher’s Nerve hints at mischievous plans.
Health note by Dr. Iago Galdston analyzes why North America shows higher appendicitis mortality than Europe. It cites US and Canada rates around 14 to 15 per 100000, Spain and Switzerland ranges, and links disparities to hospital facility availability and access to care. The piece references Louis L Dublin, a life insurance statistician, and questions systemic factors beyond surgeon competence.
Dearth of hospital facilities raises death rates from appendicitis across the western and midwestern states. Dr. Lin and Dr. Dublin warn that scattered populations in Montana to Nebraska mean delays in treatment and possible misdiagnosis.
Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas introduces a bill to create a federal board of foreign trade. The board would include the secretary of state agriculture commerce head of the commodity credit corporation and director of the export import bank and meet twice monthly to consolidate agency findings and report progress to the President. Several plans accompany the proposal including using customs receipts to underwrite foreign sales of farm products, paying farmers a bounty for crops consumed domestically, and levying a tax on farmers to fund exports efforts.
Mr and Mrs Carl Torneden welcomed visitors at the Al Kahn home on Sunday morning. Mrs Charles Davidson and Mrs T B Davenport called on Mrs Frank Schoenhofer Thursday afternoon. Edward Bleakley spent weeks with relatives near Virginia Minnesota. Bud Griffiths of Adrian Missouri visited the Crowley home. Robert Smith of Kansas City stayed with Mrs Bertha Gaton. Carl Torneden's calls reached Lena and Louis Torneden Friday evening. The Tor dens children had tonsil operations that week. Anna Donovan Ruth Pettengill attend an institute at Leavenworth this week. Crowley family and others were Lawrence visitors Saturday. Helen Harmon of Lawrence visited home folks.
Residents and relatives from Linwood and nearby towns were noted in weekend visits and social calls. The record lists several households hosting visitors from Kansas City and Illinois, with engagements at play practice, watermelon feeds, and Sunday family gatherings.
A family reunion at the Harold Sox home three miles northeast of Williamstown on Sunday August 26 drew numerous relatives from Kansas and Missouri. Guests included James Duncan Lola Ruth Harold of Eudora. Welch Norma Clifford Elmer Taylor Benford Maxine Margaret of Eu dora. Baker Gilbert Patricia Orville Baker. Goldie Allen and David of Williamstown. Walter Taylor and Walter Jr. of Lawrence. Albert Taylor Lois Heber and John Taylor of Kansas City. Elmer Duncan Rosalee Mattie Elizabeth Alma Jean of Rossville Mo. Marcella McKay of Oskaloosa. H Lux Yunior Billy Bobby LaRita Juanita. Schirck Ruby Lucille Fred Schirck of Lawrence. Tom and son Orville. Mrs A B Campbell and son Jean visiting Seattle relatives.
Tuesday evening radio lineup features multiple orchestras and programs across WDAF KMBC WREN and other stations. Listings include Wilson's Orch, Floyd Town's Orchestra, Larry Filbuck's, Midnight Headlines, and Weather Forecast. The schedule shows many musical performances and hourlong features through midnight with varied entertainers and local choirs.
Leavenworth Kansas reports a body identified as Noah Matthews 85 of Chamois Missouri a river worker who fell from a boat on the Missouri River near Oak Mille last week was recovered late yesterday. The Leavenworth tax levy for the fiscal Car taxpayers is set at 4.65 3 4 mills for next year on a 100 valuation.
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