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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1937
Page
4
A readable fragment cites James 1 26 urging restraint of the tongue as true religion. The text emphasizes inner sincerity and warns against deceit of the heart.
The article argues that American shipping suffers from limited markets and rival powers using seas for their own purposes. It notes mystery shipping attacks in the Mediterranean and dangers in the Far East, trapping ships at home docks. It critiques government emergency measures reshaping policy while claiming to preserve rights.
A medical study from Boston City Hospital calls alcoholism a great chronic emergency in the nation, noting annual deaths from alcohol have doubled since repeal. It urges establishing hospitals to treat alcohol-related cases and critiques government support for liquor expansion including in the Virgin Islands.
Taber, master of the National Grange, urges restoring the American farm market. He cites $400 million in farm product imports in the last year to show how much of the market has shifted abroad. He notes reciprocal tariff treaties aim to expand foreign outlets for goods.
American manufactured products by admitting foreign farm prod ucts. The items named in those treaties have included many of the products of the Middle West. Farmers hereabouts are competing in their home markets with foreign farmers.
A AP correspondent in Europe sees small danger of war from Italy Russia note exchanges likening the scene to a Bret Harte barroom where no man dares draw. Fear looms, but likely no serious action, while officials oppose returning Edward and Wallis to England soon. A Concordia Blade Empire source notes WPA pay and flying lessons amid shifting New Deal staffing. The final outcome remains uncertain, though many ex-government insiders secure steady positions.
Rip and Willy Nilly sleep soundly as Sweet Face and Christopher Columbus Crow watch over them. The crow carries a whispered message to the Puddle Muddler group while Rip and Willy Nilly slumber peacefully through the quiet night.
The text describes bears assessing danger, a vege diet, and multiple bears moving toward Willy Wis via a cave path. Honey Bear comments on a walking plan and a suggestive plan for tomorrow. The fragment hints at character roles but lacks a clear plot or outcome.
Dental experts warn that tooth and gum disease may influence arthritis heart disease and other illnesses by allowing bacteria into the bloodstream. Decay is widespread with high caries rates among children, making dental care and hygiene crucial even as complete caries prevention remains elusive. Tomorrow: Appendicitis in Children.
A five year old, Anthony Corona, stepped on the starter of his brother’s car and sent it rolling into a parked vehicle. Hartford police did not take him to court, opting for a spanking instead.
Labor crews seed outlet channels for erosion control after September 10 with ammonium phosphate fertilizer and grasses including chrome, orchard, perennial rye, red top, sweet clover and Kentucky blue. Terraces prevent washouts, divert runoff, and several farms near Ottawa project show completed and planned terracing with vegetation to stabilize outlets.
Alfred M. Landon, Republican candidate in 1936, dined at Pike's Peak's summit house with no frills, noting his fiftieth birthday with a cake bearing 50 candles. He plans to discuss the supreme court issue tonight at the Phi Delta Phi biennial convention in Colorado Springs.
Mrs Charles G Bitzer and daughter Mary Elizabeth stay with Mr and Mrs Solon Emery while Mr and Mrs Harold Longenecker return from a three week Colorado trip. Miss Eleanor Klein 509 Missouri Street wins 250 prize from Lawrence Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream for Sunset Glow name. Al Green announces seven numbers at Big Springs fair by Lawrence Merchants Bureau with Miss Aimee Piper Carl and Verl Bratton singing Plukie Friend dancing boxing match and orchestral sets.
Workman digging sewer ditches in Central park this morning unearthed the bones of a man believed by old settlers to be one of Quantrill s guerrilla band killed during the Lawrence raid. A lively social page notes a canoe picnic, a dance at Eagles hall, and various local visitors and gatherings, including the Pi Phi Hop and Madoc club reorganized for winter.
Janet is abducted by Prescott Fanning on his yacht and Neill, a federal agent, learns of the plot. After a brutal captivity on shore, Neill frees himself with help from Eyster and they escape to a derelict vessel, while pursuing clues about a hidden stash. A spy is named in room 18.
Miss Eula Bidinger leaves Wednesday for Liberal Kansas to attend high school. Numerous locals visit families and attend church events. The Douglas County council of religious education holds a quarterly meeting with a basket dinner. Several residents travel to Ottawa Lawrence and Lecompton for visits and schooling.
A patient explains continuing patent medicine despite trusting his doctor and not informing him about the self medication. The remark notes confidence in the physician yet relies on nonprescribed remedies.
Miss Margaret Sutor of Kansas City attended a funeral for Miss Ruby Showalter and visited her Sutor relatives. Numerous visitors and guests from Topeka Lawrence Lincoln and Ottawa gathered at Prairie City events, school board meetings, picnics, fairs, and family gatherings.
A dense listing of radio programs and time slots across WHREN WDAF KMBC and other stations for Thursday and Friday evenings, naming acts such as Modern Miracles Gun Smoke and various orchestras. It includes scattered local social items with dinners, visitors, school opening, and a note on a Dutch linen merchant discovering microscopic organisms in pond water.
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