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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1935
Page
4
Opinion column discusses economic abundance myths and a Brookings survey showing production may not meet all needs even with even distribution. It notes League of Nations action on Italy Ethiopia and hints at impending military pressures. John Barrymore plans to return to acting amid football season start.
Legion delegates at St Louis urged immediate payment of the bonus in good money. Congressman Wright Patman pushed paying with printing money, while opponents warned of inflation and weak value. The editorial notes the risk to national credit and debt, and questions Roosevelt's versatility in seeking prosperity.
Italy calls off a planned movement of troops to Libya. The stance suggests no benefit in urging Great Britain to deploy additional forces, reflecting a cautious approach amid regional tensions.
In Douglas County the CPA re elected Smith as president with Sheriff Cummings as vice president, C A Richards as secretary and Elmer Ousdahl as treasurer at the court house. Rotary Camp faces closure as directors decide it no longer serves Lawrence day life. Indians Lead at Half 7 to 6 Fairmount held Haskell to 7 6 at halftime. Emley recovering from back injury. Freshmen women at KU to wear dark blue navy felt hats as football season insignia from Oct 3 to Nov 21. Miss Mary Preyer wed Rev. Harry V. McCulloch at noon with relatives present and a luncheon following. Upcoming events include golden wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Lyons and a family dinner honoring several relatives. Delta Upsilon reports theft of a six tube radio from a house between Sept 10 and 15.
Twenty five years ago on Friday September 27 the University Band planned a special car for its upcoming event. Details remain readable as a brief school notice highlighting the band’s transport arrangements and schedule for the celebration.
A brief comic note titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan features a vignette on family dynamics as Ma boosts ham in Betty's sandwiches to keep her beau returning, highlighting domestic humor from the era.
Priests of Pallas parade at Kansas City will feature a special car and prominent placement for the University and local bands. Dean Johnston addresses University students at chapel. Visitora Mrs Powers hosts a card party for Seattle guests with lunch for twelve. A surprise birthday party for Miss Hazel Robinson. Mabel Bowers and Fred A Doane wed at North Lawrence Christian parsonage. Invitations issued for Eugenia Winship and Howard Parker wedding on Vermont Street. Prof. W B Higgins to New York. Miss Sadie Messler ill.
Steam heat begins at the courthouse this morning marking the first use this year. KU defeats Atchison 28 to 6. 125 more University students enrolled than last year. Grovenor razes the old mill on East Quincy for three new homes. John W. Beard returns from Texas to work for Bartelde seed house. Social notes include Mrs. Harris G. Hoyt and Mrs. William F. Flash leaving for home, Beulah Barnhee and Gertrude Hill’s Chicago trip. Junior class officers elected at the University. Fred Wiemann stays at Rowe’s jeweler shop. W Y Morgan discusses Hutchinson News purchase. Three bicyclists’ wheels tied together at Wiedemann’s, leaving them stuck until help arrives.
False alarm in New Britain leads firemen to a ham sandwich in the alarm box. Newark mechanic exposes a 5-foot copperhead in a car hood. Mrs Howard Davis testifies about easy credit in Pennsylvania. A humorous Census style and oddities appear in notices from Philadelphia and Salt Lake City. A church choir in Missouri prepares for a Sunday performance while readers in a Kansas paper engage with the classifieds.
Emily comes back to Edwin Barnes after eloping. She has created a home and plans a garden while slowly influencing Edwin toward affection. Though she recalls David Carroll and her friendship with Charlotte in Birmingham, Emily senses possible happiness with Edwin.
Emily hires Narcissus, a nearly unmarried servant, and confronts her own fascination with change. Edwin distrusts or mocks the idea while yearning for a child, and Emily questions her role as hostess as friends discuss contracts, funerals, and marital tensions during a bridge afternoon and a private later reconciliation.
Mary Graham Bonner writes of a side-show where ducks appear and a hose releases water flooding the audience. People cry out in shock and demand refunds while the show owners and a character named Willy Nilly try to restore order as the giant cries for calm.
A crowded public spectacle erupted in a panic as an accidental water release drenched attendees. Victims lamented ruined clothing and demanded refunds while the show owner promised returns. A duck chorus blamed faulty hose handling, and one girl blamed herself as the scene devolved into clamor.
The article opens with step by step instructions for artificial respiration and airway clearing, stressing quick action and warmth for the patient. It then moves to Kansas notes on port of entry liquor seals, NRA court actions, legal craft cases, and comments from state officials, including Beck on enforcement and plans for GOP governors candidates.
Radio lineup spans multiple stations with orchestras hosts and concerts including HKA Dick rd lers Archestea WBAF Rhythm Octrtte KMUC The Harmonettes and Jessica Dragonette plus Levi Stevens Orchestra Leith Stevens and numerous ensembles across KMBC WREN WDAF WLAF KNBC WRYN and others with times from 5 pm to 10 pm featuring variety acts and sports updates. list emphasizes stations KMBC WREN WDAF and WM.
Kansas brief items note Addington 20 to 10 to 50 year term for bank robbery in Arlington, and state he has been named Texas public enemy No 1. Kansas State highlights a new science building in Manhattan as vital, with president Farrell hinting both it and a Big Six title would be welcome. In Hutchinson jury deliberates in Pennington murder case with death penalty urged and insanity defense raised. Phillipsburg approves 95 008 revenue bonds plus 120 450 grant for municipal plant. Kansas Power Co now supplies oil and light. Salina publisher Kannier, longtime highway relations staffer, dies after gall bladder operation. he bought the Scandia Journal after teaching. Jayhawk delegates chosen to attend general conference in Cleveland. Gov Landon to speak at temperance gathering. editorials tout Journal World classified ads for young ladies to direct amateur shows with training offered by Ingram Productions.
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