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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
5
Kansas considers several revenue options to boost next year’s state income. Potential measures include higher taxes on soft drinks, tobacco, candy, beer, cigars, and lubricating oil, plus a gross production tax on gas and oil and license fees. Estimates vary widely by source and tax type.
A Fredonia woman attempted to kill her husband and then wounded herself with a revolver. The incident left both injured and prompted hospital care as authorities reviewed the details of the event and any ensuing legal actions.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Warrington announce their baby son Billie tha Reot born in Tulsa Oklahoma cared for by Mrs Warrington and baby Mrs George Coffman and son Lawrence spent Tuesday in Topeka with family members in attendance
Mrs C E Stanwix attended Gilbert Mortens funeral in Baldwin with several companions. Fred Gregory joined a Roattie Cut event. The Coffman family hosted dinner guests from Lawrence and Ellie Coffman. Mr Tarher donated the ground for the schoolhouse as the community reflects on past residents and local ties.
Community notes list residents and visitors across Topeka and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs Barber’s schoolhouse naming, sons owning the hay meadow, and numerous family visits from Wiggins Surface to Topeka fair. Also reports on health of Mrs Sutter, infections in Grant Love, and various relatives from Lawrence Denver Bonner Springs and Kansas City visiting or traveling home.
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