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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1915
Page
16
Lawrence plans major restructuring of its school system as students prepare for a new academic year. University and business college programs expand with new facilities and instructors, linking curriculum to job markets.
A fragmentary report notes students and Indian students gaining pride as new buildings and expansions are planned. It mentions expansion at universities including Lawrence and Oread training school, with state schools adding thousands of pupils and new entrances, aiming to reduce class size and boost instruction.
The Journal-World extols the Fraternal Aid Union in Lawrence as a trusted employer and insurer. It notes the organization has paid obligations for 25 years, supports local tax coffers, and employs a significant share of the city’s workers. It claims about 10,000 in Lawrence’s payroll tied to the union and that roughly ten percent of the population carries its insurance.
The board and Chancellor Frank Strone plan meetings in San Francisco on 16, 17, and 18 to select a dean for the school of education and an assistant professor of sociology to replace Dr E W Burgess. Candidates are narrowed to one or three, with decisions expected soon.
A fragment notes nesting during a week with events on cars and canned goods. No clear dates, places, or names are provided to confirm specifics. details are too incomplete to identify participants or organizers.
A University of Education report by Juli Ty Corcoran analyzes 100 Lawrence High School dropouts. Twenty three causes are identified including poor health, economic need, and lack of readiness for high school work. Most families were from middle to lower economic groups.
Hackney said the chancellor would meet several candidates at the San Francisco exposition to fill the top fine arts position now held by Hoan Arvin Stin hig. He expects to finalize the appointment after a country gathering in early July.
Two young German princes from royal families join Germany's naval defense. Prince named Prien Terry and Prince Heinmel of Reicss are serving at the nation’s naval forces. Both studied at a university in Niasis Cite.
Lawrence dealers report seven months of government buys totaling toward three thousand horses and mules. Most stock comes from Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Missouri, with some from the Dakotas and beyond. Government use includes officers mounts and artillery work, with ships from Lawrence to Fort Reno Oklahoma for special training.
Valley Chapel Christian Endeavor announces a big neighborhood gathering Saturday evening at Williams Grove with free refreshments pies and planned vocal and instrumental entertainment. Sunday evening Chas Dice will violin solo with Fred Gray mandolin and Allen Watts organ. Miss Blaich Krieg of Toledo will lead morning and evening services under Rev. J C Kreis.
Lawrence residents produce about 4,000,000 cigars each year. Internal Revenue reports confirm this strong local industry, which has grown 150 percent in ten years. Douglas County tobacco yields average 1280 pounds per acre, with seed and guidance offered by local manufacturers to farmers to expand planting and secure prices.
State authorities plan a sale of two island tracts in Douglas County under the land laws, but a court decision and pending survey cloud the action. Grimes recently gained title to land abutting his property after a lawsuit, crops were ruined by flooding, and speakers note other island parcels have changed hands under the act. Auditor Davis announced plans to auction all remaining school lands at a uniform price of $2.50 per acre, with proceeds reverting to the school fund.
At the Saint Bernard Pass between Italy and Switzerland an armed outpost occupies the hospice monastery. Swiss soldiers have taken residence there for the winter as monks continue sending their famous dogs to aid travelers in harsh weather. Billington of Tulsa and former Haskell student is visiting Lawrence to renew old acquaintances at the Institute.
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