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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1936
Page
4
Lawrence column urges motorists to exercise vigilance with thousands of children returning to school. It stresses looking both ways, walking on the left facing traffic, and teaching road rules to youths, noting higher accident risk among high school and college-age drivers. The piece also comments on Governor Landon campaign strategy and Hearst’s political influence.
A broad survey of opinions on drought concludes there is little that can be done to change its course. Despite extensive discussion and extensive published material, the consensus remains that drought presents limited actionable remedies.
A critique of Secretary Ickes radio speech alleging Hearst influence on Governor Landon. The New York Times says the address seemed prewritten and weakened by unfolding events. It contrasts London’s oath stance for educators and notes Hearst links to Roosevelt ally Ghost writer Michelson.
Old Home Town dispatch reports King Alphonzo with General Primo de Rivera at odds as the premier presses dissolution of the artillery corps. The king notes the unit’s loyalty to the crown amid political tension.
Twenty five years ago on Monday September 7 students flocked to the registrar as Lawrence residents hurried to avoid the rush. A total of 40 enrolled yesterday. The Woodmen held their new hall gathering last night and the Royal Neighbors planned a dedication for tomorrow night.
The new Holloway and Jones store is finished and ready for occupation the first of the week, marking seven major improvements on the south side. Probation Officers Hawley appoints J. D. Fincher truancy officer for the north county and J. H. Price for the south three townships. Judge Price succeeds George W. Mott, who resigns. Various social events and notices follow, including receptions, entertainments, and a horse runaway incident on Tennessee street leaving J. Kellman injured with a broken rib.
Forty years ago news notes describe Weaver offering thirty dozen women’s fleece vests and pants at 25 cents each, down from 35 cents, shop news on campus hires for winter study at Kansas University, a Sunday morning fire at Henry Galligher’s house saving the family, faculty arrivals at KU, new octagonal walk on Massachusetts Street, and various local notices from Topeka and Lawrence.
Carol completes a year teaching in Ashboro, a success professionally but a personal failure. She seeks new work in Atlanta despite limited prospects, with Blake Thornton from Ashboro leaving a lasting impression as they consider changing course.
Carol travels to Ashboro to visit Margery Craig then interviews with Blake Thornton at Thornton and Company. He offers a trial copywriter role starting July first with a modest salary and a chance to prove herself in newspaper advertising copy.
Christopher Columbus Crow proclaims the Galumps intend to move, prompting reactions from Jelly Bear Honey Bear and farmyard characters. The tale weaves news-like chatter with mock urgency as residents react to a sudden plot twist from a fanciful narrator.
Edited for the New York Academy of Medicine, the article outlines hay fever as a seasonal allergic condition to grass pollen, with symptoms of sneezing and watery eyes. It covers hereditary links, age of onset, triggers, and the scratch test diagnosis, plus desensitization therapy and early spring initiation to reduce future seasons.
A chaotic city column with brief vignettes. John Woods’s car fire after a collision signals danger. Tom Miller munches pears as an ice truck ride ends with a gunman struck by fruit. Mrs Mann confronts a wife claim while a bigamy case rocks Chicago.R. W. Waiters survives a bear attack after a burglar alarm misfires at his door. Charles Silvis, treed by a bull, contemplates a risky escape aided by animal psychology.
A poetic fragment recounts a family facing hardship as a son recalls his mother seeking specialists while their poverty leaves them relying on a family doctor for care. The lines reflect strain between pride, health needs, and limited means.
A stray line from a damaged OCR piece describes a cattle scene where a cow herd leader calms an angry bull. The handler or narrator calls to the bossy animal and the cattle are drawn near, shifting the bull from aggression to curiosity and companionship.
Local Bethel social notes detail Mrs. S. W. Owens celebrating her birthday with family and friends, including Harold Fisher and Overbrook visitors. A farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Williams draws a luncheon cloth gift, while the Ladies Aid discusses sale dinner plans and a program featuring Mrs. Mabel Root. Frank Techmeyer sustains a wrist injury while gathering eggs. Brubaker school readies for opening.
Radio listings for Monday and Tuesday evenings show John Herrick, Jack Armstrong, orchestras, theater programs, and sports, with national acts and local broadcasts across KMBC WREN WDAF and others. School notes report opening day activities at Bethel Elementary with teaching staff, student transfers, and a busy Bethel Ladies Aid sale day.
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