University of Kansas Biennial Report Highlights Growth
The University of Kansas presents a biennial report detailing rapid expansion in the School of Business under Dean Frank T. Stockton, membership in the American Collegiate School of Business, and doubled first-year offerings. Also covered are the College of Liberal Arts gains under Dean J.G. Brandt, rising enrollment in the School of Pharmacy, and the newly established School of Marymary with record enrollment. The report notes a large 134,000 volume library, athletic and physical education aims, and summer school activity with modest gains.
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University of Kansas School of Businead
Frank T. Stockton
Lindley
Stockton
Merigan Collegiate of Schools of Business
College of Liberal Arts
J.G. Brandt
Chancelion Lindsey
Brandt
School of Pharmacy
L. J. Havenhill
Lindsey Ob
Mhaymiary
University of Kan
Sagnet
He AL ‘Schweeter
University of Kansas
Forest C. Alten
Divi
Isi
University of Kangug
Education costs rise sevenfold since 1920s in US
A National Industrial Conference Board study shows primary and secondary education spending rose from 214,965,000 in 1920 to 1,820,743,000 in 1924, a 7.4 fold increase. Per capita spend reached 283 dollars in 1924, with a 47.4 percent rise, though dollars’ purchasing power fell about 200 percent since 1900.
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New York
United Treag
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Abana
Hot Dogs on Trial in English Trademark Dispute
In London a legal clash pits Levy and Franks, Ltd. against Wat Dogs, Ltd. over the use of the term hot dogs. Levy and Franks claims the word hot dogs was registered by the other firm, while Wat Dogs asserts they know nothing of the product. The case centers on the meaning and registrability of the term in the British trade mark register.
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Levy and Franks, Ltd
Wat. Dogs. Ltd
Levy
Franks
Sterling
Deaths and Funerals in Topeka and nearby areas
Obituary notices recount the death of Yale H S Stephens and related family details. The service is set for Monday morning at a local church with a wake at a Topeka location. Stephens lived in Lawrence fifteen years, previously from Hervé, and leaves widow Mrs Mary Bramheng and others.
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Yale Hs
Stephens
Derdeyn
Wil H. Stenhena
Lawreate
Herve
Tony Sttvaving Sare
Hig. Wida
Mary Bvamheng
Eight Aking
Vella
Handley Wise
T. R.handley
Pnd
Santa's Christmas visit spurs Lawrence parade joy
A festive gathering spread cheer as Santa Claus handed out oranges to children and adults along the Lawrence parade route. Shoppers, teachers, and local officials, including Mr. D. Young and Mr. Halliday, coordinated the event with schools and churches joining in.
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Santa
Olike
Pinckney
New York
Atreet
Vitachusetté
Massachusets
Haskell
Mery
Claus
Haylon Jour Ney
San
Glang ‘Ito
Iarles D. Young
Aided-In
Orbtros
Movie Criminologists Viewed As Top Screenwriters
New York December 14 United Press reports Criminologists are praised as the best scenario writers by Tod Browning director of Metropolis studio. He says criminology studies human minds and motives, offering authentic mental reactions for film realism. Browning cites his own crime stories The Parody and The Black ?, noting noted detectives craft convincing plots.
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New York
United Press
Vecate Parson
Todi Browning
hietro-Colawyn-Mtayer
Browning
Elbow Keyboard Technique by Henry Cowell
Henry Cowell, 29, California composer and pianist, introduces a new piano method using the elbow forearm palm and fingers to press keys simultaneously. He says the sensory elbow method came after ten years of trial and experimentation and aims to widen expressive control.
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Los Angeles
United Press
Henry Cowell
California
Cowell
Americ
Abduction Club myth and last of London mystery groups
The article recalls London mystery clubs led by noble sons in the 1700s, notably the Abduction Club organized in 3766 that helped abduct and relocate people. Parliament later made abduction a capital offense, while other clubs faded but left echoes in memory and notices.
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T Andon
United Press
London
Jivion
Army Chaplains Say Military Religious Life Expands
Army chaplains report more than 1,800,000 service attendees last year, averaging 13 religious services per soldier. The findings suggest the army is more religious than the general public, with chapels largely funded by government and private sources.
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Washington
Dee
Marriages In Hospital Amid Crises In Rio De Janeiro
A hospital wedding in Rio de Janeiro joins a wounded couple at bedside as a ceremony conducted under crisis conditions. A second couple wed days later while one partner lay recovering from injuries, witnessed and authorized by hospital staff and civil authorities.
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Rio ‘de Janeiro
T Hospital
Trompia
Grdom
Altesin
Ad “Tendanta
London AIDS Housing Problem and War Office Invasion Plans
Fragmented OCR notes describe housing shortages in London tied to wartime conditions. Mentions militaristic visit to an Inna, invasion hopes, and extended fortifications along a southeastern Breland coast. References small coastal houses with walls and gun placements, wartime occupancy by knights, and public sale notes amid chaotic wording.
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London United
Breland
Keeps Hands Contented by Fasting and Faithful Work
In a Hastings Trib letter, Lanian thanks the paper for sharing "the eries and other" sports on radio station EX, claiming the broadcasts ease dreariness of farm work and keep hands contented through steady effort.
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Neba
U— United Press
G. V. Laman
Garmet-near
Community leaders push plan for park and pool
A flood of handwritten notes and proposals outlines aims to upgrade the town with a modern hospital, a swimming pool, shaded streets, and a central educational center. Residents urge improved water and road infrastructure, a safer traffic flow to the Santa Fe depot, and a more vibrant civic life.
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Ares
Hugh
Hanesm Bs Industries
Lawrence ‘Babome
Gerstenberfer
Gilkison
Simming
Jacke ‘Walton
Massachuzetts
New Hampshire
Cirouia
Santa Me
Laas
Sr Lixe
George Trips
Street curbs and legal relics shape old city walkways
Fragmentary OCR reveals a 1897 statute banning baby carriages from sidewalks for over twenty years, with stray names and notes about a theatrical manager and a Rio to Sabaud troupe. The garbled text hints at a coal crisis and railroad justice influencing public space rules.
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Theo
Fragmentary OCR Note on Mississippi High School Statutes
A partial readable fragment discusses Mississippi statutes and high school matters. It references charges, an event around a celebration, and a debate over legal text. Names or dates are unclear, but the item hints at official action or legal interpretation related to Mississippi schools.
Christmas Tree Conservation Plan Mentioned in Washington
Fragmented OCR text references Yuletide cheer and Christmas trees entering American homes. It cites a conservation effort, a Washington event in December, and a large sum of five million dollars tied to tree handling or promotion. The fragmentary content lacks clear names or places.
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Washingtony
Aivoaite ti Wor von An lors pollution relief noted
Fragmentary text mentions pollution and drainage impacts with unclear names and dates. readable pieces reference preventing tons of drainage pollution and a shielded effort in progress.
Fragmented historical note from Hienburg archive
A partial OCR fragment outlines dates and names connected to Hienburg and nearby places. The text mentions a dedication, a birthday in October 1927, and several uncertain proper nouns. Core facts are unclear due to garbled characters and missing context.
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