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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
8
The report outlines a planned renovation of Lawrence Schools with costs for boiler inspection, railing ceilings, decor in sewing rooms, a revitation room, and attic gym space. Estimated totals include 100 for certain work, 2500 for basement completion, and 300 for an outside coal bin, with additional lighting, wiring, heating, and fire escapes planned.
The board reviewed heating plant overhaul costs, new floors for seven rooms, and a $1,400 projected rebuild. They discussed adding large windows for better lighting and provided desks for the building. Athletics and physical exams for teachers were debated with a plan to hire a qualified director and require exams, pending health committee action.
A resolution was adopted and filed, levying the six mill General Fund tax and the all property levy for the Manual Training Fund. The measure places charges on all taxable property to support school funding.
Lieutenant Loren H Call of the United States Army Aviation Corps died when his aircraft collapsed several miles north of Texas City. Born in Missouri June 1883, Call joined as second lieutenant in the coast artillery from Kansas on September 25, 1900, and was promoted to first lieutenant on July 1, 1911. He was the son of Lewis W Call, chief clerk and solicitor in the Office of the Judge Advocate General. He had been assigned to the Army aviation service last September.
An 1880s Vermont reader reports relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for severe abdominal pain, weakness, and irregularities. The letter notes improved ability to work daily. A second case from Gifford, Iowa describes displacement and back pain.
The focal company of militia selects Lieut Walling Lieut Utterbach and S A McCone for the state shoot at Fort Riley. McCone scored 156 of 1000 Utterbach 826 while Walling missed due to military duty. The trio aims to earn a berth to national shoot at Camp Perry this summer.
Mrs Ora Rayson of Clinton was seriously hurt when a runaway horse carriage slipped on a hill, kicked a tug, and toppled into a ditch. Four occupants were thrown out. Mrs Rayson suffered the most serious injuries as others escaped unharmed.
The Lawrence Kansas Board of Education invites bids for live repairs on school buildings. Details, plans, and specifications available at the Manual Training building office. Bids due by 6 PM Friday July 18. A 10 percent certified check required. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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