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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1914

Page

8

Libraries Train Teachers In College Courses

A government inquiry reveals colleges and normal schools nationwide requiring or offering library courses. Institutions like Western Reserve University and the University of Wisconsin are cited with credit toward graduation for training in effective use of books, while electives exist in many states.

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Award Browling Prize Ball Travels Y M C A Tour

The Mineralize tourist jug ball will visit Y M C A houses across the state from December 21 to December 22. Any Y M C A member bowls three games and sends the score to Brunswick. On March 1 the bowler with the highway score wins a trophy presented by Charles D. G. Mastas. The ball's route goes Atchison to Lawrence and even Europe as it visits Y M C A chapters and expositions amid wartime mystery. A sale of Hut candies and fudge accompanies the event at One PALACE OF SWEETS.

United States Kasonic Y. M. C. A. House Brunswick Wis Charles DG. Mastas Wells Fargo Company Atchison Lawrenes Europe Yom Berlin Paris

Bowl First Game Sets Evening at Local Alley

The Printer team meets the Eagles in the first bowl tenmian event tonight at the Bowling Alley. Town residents plan to test this winter sport while rumors swirl about upcoming arrangements. The scene is lively with anticipation and social chatter.

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Incomplete Manager W C Uilliild Reported

A garbled note hints at a manager named W C Uilliild involved in an annual in door track event in Lawrence rather than Manhattan as scheduled Owing to the confusion over events at the gymnasium the plan was considered unwise and will be reevaluated Also mentioned are local attractions and a gala featuring Kimball Young with a promotional confectionery display in town

W. C. Uilliild Lawrence

Red Line basketball fundraiser aims to mark Kansas City to Denver

A Casco basketball loan will mark the Red Line from Kansas City to Denver after year start. The team, described as a dead chapel, seeks funds from gates and chocolate shipments to pay for the event. A local promotion invites supporters to visit the open bar and view a curated selection of items while the fundraiser proceeds.

Kansas City Denver Casco Phe Phivet Ubis Lute Ransas City

Baldwin and Lecompion Highs Open Season in Lawrence

In Lawrence the Baldwin and Lecompion High basketball teams meet on a local afternoon court in the season opener. Both sides aim to stay within reach of a central door home on the same day, avoiding train delays. The contest promises to showcase two programs known for strong rivalries and improving rosters.

Baldwin and Lecompion Titons Aeyrverdt Tey Tecomptor

Clara Kimball Young In Shubert's Get at The Varsity Today

Lola? at The varsity today only by Step in at the Bust Bee Saturday morning. Wiedemann's chocolates touted for quality and happiness. one point box SU cents.

Amd Wieddenian Clara Kimball Young Shubert Lola Varsity

May Free Philippines Pledge Heads for Independence Date

United States expected to set a date for Philippine independence as a bill moves forward. Senator Henderson urged prompt passage before the Senate, arguing a definite timetable would bolster Filipino confidence in American intentions.

United States Washington Senate Philippines Henderson Islands Manila Martin

Glara Kimball Young in Shubert's Sad Lola at The Varsity

The Busy Bee offers fresh nuts at cut prices of 10 and 15 cents as patrons discuss glances from Glara Kimball Young in Shubert's Sad Lola at The Varsity today.

Officials Warn Against Beggars and Card Scams

City officials and the Merchants Association warn of beggars selling alms cards amid health fears. Secretary Sparks urges reporting suspicious cases to police as cards spread dirt and germs while some beggars fake misfortune to solicit aid. In sports, Lutherans defeat Business College in basketball 25 to 15 and Lutheran vs Protestant league games are listed.

Sparks Merchants Association Wrenee Thrmiel Lawrence Business Praetorians Methodists Congo Lutherians Business College

Child Labor Violations Highlighted by Lewis Hine

Fe photo grapher from the National Child Labor Committee reports dire conditions for underage workers in the South. He cites 1910 census figures showing thousands of children under 14 in cotton mills and in non agricultural labor nationwide, urging reform to prevent accidents and lost education.

Lewis W. Hine FE National Child Labor Committee South North ‘Carolina Carolina

Wheat acreage expands as winter sowing rises

Washington reports winter wheat sown across 43 2 63,000 acres, up 4,185,000 from revised estimates. Department of Agriculture notes December condition around normal with ongoing statewide contrasts. Southern states lower cotton acreage while major wheat states show 3 to 15 percent gains, Kansas showing a per cent drop. Also notes Victorian skating nightly through Friday and a masquerade on Wednesday.

Washington Dees Department of Agriculture Kansas

Burglary Prank at Sorority House Scares Girls

Police found no burglar after a noise in the sorority basement. Officers searched the basement, then an alarming prank ended when a male student appeared at the front door. The incident was a scare meant to frighten the residents.

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Have New England Dinner Night of 20th Century Club

Twenty third annual New England Club dinner set for Monday evening December 21 at Ecke's Hall. Open to all descendants of New Englanders and those whose parents or grandparents born there. About 173 members. Banquet features homegrown New England cuisine. Prof Charles Skilton to lecture on early New England music with songs. Short talks planned and a full dinner program to be published in four days. Attendance includes the auditorium event on Friday night December th rink closing. Masquerade Wednesday night noted. Discussion on physical culture for women referenced.

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Adventists Hold Meeting Tonight on Christ's Return

The Seventh-day Adventists invite all to a meeting at 8 pm at the German Mebs Church. A statement asserts Christ will come with power and glory, and invites attendees to test the claim against the Bible. Also noted are nightly skating at the Auditorium through Dec 25 and a masquerade. Faulk, formerly of Lawrence, is mentioned.

Hit Seventh Adventists Chronicle

Wheat and corn prices in Chicago market report

Chicago market report shows unchanged wheat and mixed oats and rye with receipts around 2,000 for wheat and 45,000 hogs. Prices list Dec and May wheat at 1.13 and 1.23 respectively, oats near 46 to 50, and hogs at 6.85 to 7.40.

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