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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1936
Page
4
Approval of Governor Landon’s stance on the U S Candida trade agreement is strongest in northern border states where residents directly feel its effects. The people distrust the pact but favor a champion who shares their views after witnessing its operation.
The piece notes a rush to accept federal funds before an election, including school lunches programs in Lawrence and a proposed $30,000 auditorium bonds in a Kansas town. It contrasts community refusals like Dodge City with numerous acceptances, warning of a looming tax burden and unvetted schemes amid new deal promotions.
The French franc seeks rescue from leading financial powers as it languishes. An ailing currency harms a nation much like failing blood harms a person, and general efforts to shore it up reveal underlying economic fragility. Americans may learn from France’s ongoing franc difficulties.
A deadly highway accident at a picnic gathering near Lawrence highlights the need for careful driving. Experts say reducing speed on curves and staying alert can materially cut crashes on even the best roads. The week ends with a rescue column near Toledo's Alcazar as loyalist forces press to storm remaining defenses.
The piece notes Landon’s pledge to scrupulously carry out government contracts with farmers, arguing it signals a broader principle against evasion. It contrasts this stance with critics who admire clever government trickery, asserting Landon rejects such circles and remains committed to accountability.
Hutchinson authorities reviewed parking meter costs and found the city’s share of nickels totaled 202.82 dollars while the patrolman and collector costs exceeded 400 dollars. The measure is deemed costly and the street jam on Massachusetts Street remains a problem despite the meters.
In Lawrence area Kansas, Pat Shook will host an all day free watermelon feast at his farm one mile north of Lawrence and half a mile west of Maple Grove cemetery. Watermelons served 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Daisy grieves as her health remains poor and she fears slipping into danger. She avoids acting up to keep herself from being bad, resulting in limited enjoyment of life.
Twenty five years ago residents prepared for Lawrence Day with a 2 to 6 p.m. closing window urged by Mayor S. D. Bishop. Delegates to a Kansas City convention were named and Miss Rhena Mosher planned to speak. Baker school trustees announced a 100000 gift clearing debt and funding a 500000 endowment drive. Several local residents traveled to Baldwin for Taft events, while others returned from Canada and Europe with updates on travel and music studies.
Forty years ago reports note Penn football ineligibility for Outland and praise McCracken, with campus social rounds at Mrs Beatty’s and G A R circles in DeSoto. Womans League officers elected, five entertainments planned. An X ray success at K U reveals West Lawrence youth Albert Shellhorn’s calf bullet, with simple removal. A postponed McCook field game shifts to Monday against Kansas City medical college players, while RKAL visits Haskell.
In Dallas Texas a man charged with speeding protested in city court to Judge King William son that he might as well have been accused of running for congress. The judge offered sympathy and dismissed the case. Judge Williamson had just returned to duties after an unsuccessful campaign for Congress in the district. Father and son are solons Waen Tex will sit in the forty fifth Texas legislature from Milam county with Dr W R Newton in the senate and his son George in the lower house.
Carol prepares to join Blake in Florida to seek a divorce from Irma while grappling with family plans and a looming reunion. Pat, a steady friend, urges resolve, while Carol weighs risks, the pull of home, and the chance Blake may return soon. The mood blends longing, doubt, and hopeful boldness.
I oun og Sou Que I oun og Sou Que Top Notch Talks By Mary Graham Bonner Jelly Bear and Honey Bear, the tubs Jupiter and Blacky and the little youngest cub Chubby came lumbering down from their cave after the feast to hear of Top Notch's discovery. Sweet Face, the lunch, had been dreaming sweet limb thoughts in his meadow then hurried to Willy Nilly's garden. The ducks came waddling up from the pond and Rip, the dog, ran over from the shady edge.
In a humorous exchange among animal characters Christopher Columbus Crow and Willy Nilly urge Top Notch to get to the point. The crow promises a worthwhile tale but the line ends before the story begins.
Shelby high school coach Perssé Verplexing Shelby faces twin brother David Query at Willard Ohio in a football game tied 13 to 12. Craig and Clarence Tanner play on Willard. Deer hunter Harold Carroll in Alturas California tied mule to a tree, misled by brush rustle and fired, hitting nothing. Florence Hensley, 72, of Oklahoma City breaks arm after refusing morphine.
The passage shows a quirky exchange about discovery and a garden shower delaying plans. Top Notch presses for more, while Christopher Columbus Crow mocks and urges the rooster to speak. The scene hints at a continuing story titled Top Notch Continues.
How's Your Health reviews gas in the stomach as a symptom, noting that gas pains may stem from gall bladder disease, duodenal ulcers, or heart disease. It warns against self medication, suggests limited diet changes, and highlights the need to consider cardiac causes in older patients with sudden nocturnal indigestion or flatulence.
Saturday September 2 listings show WREN WDAF KMBC and others airing varied programs from orchestras led by Jan Garber and Artie Shaw to drama, sports updates, and weather forecasts. Notable names include Jacque Fray, Richard Himber, Phil Harris, and Leon Navarro with multiple stations featuring musical nights and dramatic segments.
A 79 year old financial ghost from Sierra Valley California seeks payment of 175 city warrants bearing 10 percent interest signed by Omaha Mayor in 1857. Deputy treasurer calls it potentially bankrupting. Reading includes varied social notes from Lawrence and Topeka, a Sigel homecoming, and Hickam Field airport plans near Honolulu for army use.
Valley Chapel reports Little John William Banks spent Thursday with grandmother Mrs John Banks while his parents Mr and Mrs New Banks attended a Topeka air event. Mrs Ellis Bond visited Ray Puckett and family south of Lone Star. N F Theme went to Ottawa Tuesday and Mrs W O Flory spent Saturday night with her mother Mrs Dunn. The Florys conducted a business call at Henry Metsker’s west of Lone Star. The column also notes Mrs Fred McKinney’s illness and wishes for her speedy recovery at Memorial Hospital.
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