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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1933
Page
4
Kansas City boss Tom Pendergast dismissed a grand jury report criticizing city government links to racketeering. He expressed confidence that Democrats will win the next city election, arguing outsiders may overestimate Kansas City’s tolerance for corruption.
The New York Sun notes campaign talk of starving, but Metropolitan Life reports July mortality at 7.4 deaths per thousand among insureds, indicating public health holds despite three hard winters. A Oklahoma jail case stresses prisoner security over comfort, and Ford strongly denies hiding from NRA questions while keeping plans secret.
Lawrence residents heard ambulance sirens and read papers noting a spike in crashes. The Chronicle emphasizes a pattern of multiple incidents on the same day, suggesting a community trend toward more motor vehicle accidents.
The piece notes a large number of mishaps on the road yet a fine day for driving, urging the public to exercise more vigilance at intersections and greater watchfulness. It says none of the accidents were unavoidable and calls for careful driving to reduce occurrences.
A prominent local Democratic leader told a reporter that inflation would be the next step after the NRA program. He argued debts are large but manageable with controlled inflation, noting wheat and potatoes brought good prices this summer to ease debts without inflation. He cautioned that such control rarely succeeds. The piece also notes Havana communists opposing U S warships but there has been no street shooting since their arrival. It mentions Berkeley Pen Women’s vice president becoming acting postmaster in that city and Governor Murray of Oklahoma as a strong answer to extending a governor’s term.
George B Sheets and son Harry Sheets have bought Clark Bouldin out and will reopen George B Sheets and Son clothing at 733 Massachusetts Street next week. Sheets and Bouldin have worked together nineteen years in Lawrence. The rest of the article notes student enrollment figures at the Lawrence schools and various residents traveling or returning from summer trips, with several university staff and locals mentioned.
Twenty five years ago on September 12, a Lawrence wedding drew significant local attention. The ceremony occurred Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs John Zerby Hoebel related residents reported with emphasis on the couple and family ties within the community.
A家庭 tone sketch titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan humorously riffes on a daughter Betty quarrel with her boyfriend over a ring. The narrator notes the boyfriend must pay for all the sandwiches their mother fed him, framing the argument in a comic, domestic voice.
FortY years ago on September 12 in Lawrence a double wedding unites Lucia Hoebel of Salt Lake City and Otto Hoebel, with the ceremony by Rev Baxter. Guests include Miss Marie Sinclair and Miss Robb Young, gifts and a reception with cake. The couple depart for Chicago before settling in Salt Lake City. Frats give up in local high school as Olney and Smith claim victory in expelling fraternities. A narrow bicycle crash injures Robert Starkweather after a collision with Dr Sellards’ car near Innes store. Mrs Evans travels to Kansas City to join daughter Agnes returning from Boston. An afternoon party at Pendleton home includes slang-word game and readings. guests from Leavenworth. Minnie Dinglestedt attends state fair at Topeka. Washington notes Cherokees strip trains and protests, Secretary Smith’s plan stirs agitation. The Newlin family surprises in Whittier, Cal. A morning wedding unites Zora Howard and George Esterle in Lawrence with a reception and Chicago trip. Esterle praised as a head salesman for William Bromersick. The couple will reside in Lawrence after October 1.
In a reader letter reacting to a satirical piece Topsy-Turvy Economics the writer urged proposing a constructive recovery plan. The note argues positive proposals are more valuable than negative critique and asks for actionable methods from the author. The piece ends noting Mil dred Winston elected as the first woman to Selinsgrove University board of directors.
Colin Hewitt crawls through darkness to reach Lazarre inside the burning club after Dollaire's men assault the hideout. He drags Lazarre to safety on the veranda while Germaine aids him earlier, then hides among trees as pursuers close in, wary of exposure and further danger.
Colin and Germaine flee under cover of night after Lazarre is hurt. Colin plans to return to the Bonaventure and pursue the hidden Wine Press while avoiding discovery by Dollaire and the Mask. They race toward Cap n d Orage as dawn nears, hoping to regroup and await a safe path forward.
Mary Graham Bonner depicts Willy Nilly confronting a dog catcher after Rip, the dog, vanishes from the pound. Christopher Columbus Crow signals Rip’s fate as Willy secures the license and drives off with the animals. The scene blends comic chase with a mystery of disappearance.
In a playful exchange, Willy Nilly drives off asking if Rip is well. Christopher Columbus Crow confirms Rip is tired from strain but his sharp eyes spotted the location, and he urges leading to the hideout.
After Burgoyne’s surrender George Washington faced a push to replace him with Horatio Gates. Public favor centered on Gates while Arnold’s role was crucial at Saratoga. Thomas Conway led conspiracies against Washington, which failed and gave the affair its name.
A report describes using insulin in patients without diabetes who heal slowly, noting faster wound healing when fed a diabetic-style diet. The discussion links acute infectious diseases to temporary pancreatic insulin suppression and lowered sugar tolerance, especially with influenza, suggesting sugar metabolism checks for slow-healing cases and potential diabetes prevention through diet and insulin therapy.
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