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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
8
President Coolidge doubts current college student dress, notably wide trouser legs and suspenders. Three Princeton members asked him to speak before their Whig club, and he replied that his son should wear suspenders if dressed similarly, urging a neater appearance.
Lawrence High School edged Leavenworth 13 to 6 on the Liberty Memorial court last night in a lethargic affair marked by wild passes and few clean shots. Hanley led Lawrence with strong defense and tied Kennedy for high points. Leavenworth struggled to score, with Kaavehyorth notching points in the early quarters and failing to score in the final period.
Kansas University wrestling opened the 1924 season with a 16 to 13 victory over a rival team at Canty. The meet featured a sequence of close bouts, including a double overtime draw in the heavyweight class between Bramfield and Smith. About 200 spectators attended the event, with rematch scheduled for February 26 in Robinson Gym.
A Wichita Kansas chamber of commerce annual meeting heard a report supporting public service corporations oil companies and chain stores as contributing to urban prosperity. Speakers include Ey Hackett Claude Scott Mark Drehmer and others. Afternoon sessions covered secretarial ethics and licensing of peddlers and solicitors. More than 500 delegates attended the convention closing banquet at a local hotel.
Mary Eton widow, in custody of sheriff, petitioned the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus after being pardoned for an attempted murder charge involving her wealthy suitor D. A. Bly. The case raises questions about the pardon and related intent to kill verdict. Courts and county officials face further action as separate reports note beer production violations and stock issuance by utilities and a Perthite Emporia firm.
Last night in the Northeast League Kansas City Kansas 21 Atehi sga 7 at Lawrence 13 Leavenworth 6 at Lawrences. Olathe 173 Topeka 18 at Topekay. Tonight Leavenworth meets Horton at Leavenworth Olathe plays Kansas City Kansas at Olathe Lawrence faces Rosedale at Rosedale Topeka meets Atchison at Atchison.
Gasoline increased by one cent at Lawrence area service stations. Regular price now 16 cents per gallon, tank wagon price at 16 cents, large quantity buyers see quotes of 15.9 cents and 13.0 cents per gallon from Rank Walgons for protection.
Morro, Cuba. January 24. An appeal by American residents of Isle of Pines for military protection to avert potential violence due to strained sentiment over the Hay-Quesada treaty led to the dispatch of Major W. H. Shut, a U. S. embassy military attaché, and Dr. Lenacio De La Torre, Cuban substitute secretary of state, to the island.
Chicago market notes a sharp opening downturn followed by a rally as selling orders pressuring prices ease. Wheat corn and cattle futures show mixed activity with higher bids at times and a general drift toward the close, led by fluctuating demand and export estimates.
A 20 year old, John Quick, drowned in the Osage River northeast of Fort Scott while attempting to cross on a mule during a coon hunt. A hundred men with boats and grappling hooks failed to locate the body. Also noted: Liberty Memorial High School opens the second term Monday with both old and new schedules in use. Clarence Reneau of Ottawa, 18, bound over to February term on a statutory charge after a justice court hearing, released on a 3000 bond.
Fragmentary classified style snippet requests an experienced man for a task involving a lawnmower and recording details. The text is garbled with missing context and names, offering minimal specifics beyond general job recruitment.
A recognized authority links stomach trouble to excess hydrochloric acid, not lack of enzymes. He prescribes four ounces of rad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and relieve symptoms, claiming it prompts digestion and promotes a clean flow of digestive juices.
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