Early Christmas shopping urged for welfare and hours care
Topeka reports Miss Alice McFarland of the industrial court urges humanitarian shopping to ease clerks’ Christmas rush. She notes nine hour workday limits for women remain in effect and warns merchants against extending hours. Early shopping reduces fatigue, health risks, and policy violations while allowing stores to use shifts with extra help.
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Topeka
Alice ‘McFarland
Women’s Welfare
Industrial Court
Angell Warns Athletics Not Larger Than College at Michigan
Dr. Robert C. Angell told Michigan officials that college sport should not outpace learning and culture. He urged a Western Conference meeting of university executives to create a joint plan to curb the rise of athletic titles and emphasize the academic mission.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Associated Press
Robert C. Angell
University of Michigan
Michigan
Universites
Enrollment Increases At Kansas City School Of Medicine
Kansas City based School of Medicine reports enrollment rising from 96 to 200 students this year. University of Kansas data show total university enrollment at a record 3,893, excluding summer sessions and duplications.
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Kansas City
Bell M
Topeka
Kans
Kansas State School of Medicine
Tme
State Board of
University of Kansas
University
Medical College
Monial
Men Only Christmas Shop Opens in Battle Creek Mich
A Battle Creek Michigan department store plans a men only shopping night with male clerks assisting to help men buy gifts for women. The event promotes discreet browsing and claims women will not be admitted. An emphasis on gift categories like fancy perfume sets is noted.
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Battle Creek
Ice Cream Demand Up Since Prohibition
Topeka December 17 dwin F Weil of Kansas City, a delegate at the Kansas Ice Creammakers convention, says ice cream consumption has risen sixty percent since prohibition. He notes men now eat more candy, often carrying a candy box, and prefer gum drops or chocolate over drinking. Women still eat ice cream, but enforcement changes push more men to sweets.
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Topeka
Dwin
F. Weil
Kansas City
Kansas
Weil
Christmas seal sale total reaches 1250 in Douglas County
The Christmas seal sale for the Douglas County Tuberculosis Association has raised 1250 so far, with a goal of 2500 to fund tuberculosis clinics. Funds from city and country schools and University student sales are not yet reported, and donations by mail are urged.
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Douglas County Tuberculosis Association
Douglas County
Home Safety Hints for Christmas Tree Hazards
A historical notice warns that illumination of Christmas trees poses serious risks. Candles should be avoided if possible, as decorations are often made of highly flammable materials and pine needles become highly combustible when dry. Cotton should never be used on lit trees, and constant vigilance is advised if candles are used.
Cap and Kerchief Set for Sporty and Lace Costumes
A cap and kerchief set described for a girl who enjoys sports and adds flair to lace costumes. Tif features crocheted greens from bright to soft, with a scarf finished by hand tied fringe and a hat built on an ordinary soft turbay frame.
Santo Tomas University Moves to English Classes and Women Admission
Manila December 17 Associated Press Santo Tomas University the oldest college under the American flag has decided to use English in all classes rather than Spanish with the change to occur early next year as the college moves to larger quarters. The engineering college is English instruction already and several other departments use English. The university will admit women to all departments including law medicine engineering pharmacy philosophy and theology once settled in the new buildings.
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Manila
Associated Press
Santo Tomas University
Manuel
Arellano
University
College of Ipharmacy
Sugar Crop Is Heavy Good Weather Favors
Porto Rico expects a record sugar harvest of 522000 to 585000 short tons for the coming season, according to Agriculture Commissioner Carlos Chardon. He cites favorable growing conditions, expanded cane planting, better cane varieties, and disease-resistant types as reasons for the high forecast after last year’s 478000 tons and the island’s previous peak of 508000 tons in 191?.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Carlos Chardgn
Chardon
City gains title to two acres along Neosho river
Emporia Kansas officials report the city now holds title to two acres of land on the Neosho river, an overlooked parcel bought for a waterworks site on April 6, 1882. The river’s shift over 42 years reduced the land to about two acres. a different site was later chosen and the original five acres eroded.
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Emporia
Kan
Neosho River
Christmas meeting of Mothers League at Mrs J J Simmonds home
The Mothers League held a Christmas gathering this afternoon at Mrs J J Simmonds 1307 Massachusetts Street with Mrs W A Churchill and committee arranging the program. Highlights included a gift exchange and a review of Margaret Hill McCarter life, plus a spelling contest and refreshments. Separately, Mr. and Mrs C W Sparr hosted a small dinner for J and Mrs W E Spalding and Dr and Mrs A Gifford as they prepare to travel for Christmas. A Cradle Roll Christmas tree for Trinity Lutheran Sunday school was postponed until Saturday. Mr and Mrs Oscar Dahlene of Tuscaloosa announce the birth of a son, Donald Henry, on December 18. Mrs H W Hayne hosted her sewing club Monday afternoon.
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Mother’s League
Massachusetts
W. A. Churchill
H. Stugard
Slamnbite
Clara
C. W. Sparr
W.E. Spalding
Tlttsburgh
T. G. Fitch
C. D. Cowgill
D. GC. Rowlands
Otto Barteldes
Sparr
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Oscar Dahlene
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Donald Henry
Luncheon Social Tempers Afternoon at Thimbles Event
The afternoon featured a two course luncheon at thimbles and a delicatessen style gathering. Attendees listed include Mrs. R A Schwegler Mrs Je Be Henry Mrs Ernest Young Mrs Tom Harley Mrs D Ash er Mrs C E Decker Mrs Chas Young Mrs John Strong Mrs Paul Rankin Mrs R G Patterson Mrs C I Thomas Mrs Virginia Teter Mrs Paul Winter Mrs Eli Wilson and guest Mrs R S Knappen. The D and D class of the Methodist Sunday school met with Lida Holmes 1227 Ohio street Monday evening. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the evening which was social in tone. Mayme Corcoran was host.
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R.A. Schwegler
Je Be Henry
Ernest Young
Tom
Harley
D. €. Asher
C. E. Decker
Chas
Odirst
Lida Holmes
Ohio Street
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