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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1927
Page
7
Americans are eating less and working less, with a reported drop in meat and wheat consumption. Editor notes long term shifts due to dieting, more sedentary work, and labor saving machinery reducing per capita food use, urging farmers to supply raw materials for industry instead of overstocking meat products.
The final lecture recital by Miss Helen Boda Hoopes of the English department featured epitaphs from the Greek Anthology contrasted with modern pieces, a Scotch one act play The Philosophy Butterbiggens, and a long list of poems from Contrary Kansas Poets. The Little Theater in Green Hall was filled as townspeople and students attended the series finale with high turnout.
United Press reports that white and beige are leading colors for this season’s sportswear. New York society styles feature white velvet jumpers, pleated skirts, white hats with beige ribbons, and white shoes. many outfits pair white with beige accessories. White coats trimmed in light beige fox are also noted, with white felt hats and stockings common at fashionable resorts.
Mrs Nolf and Ransat spend the day. Creath left Sunday for the state convention. American Legion event in Topeka draws locals. Miss Adeline Pelzel arrives from Heys to visit William Pelzel and family. Mr Hoover travels to Kan x. George Gower visits sister. J D Kuhn and Mrs John Levett from Lawrence attend Topeka horticultural society display. Murray goes to Fort Riley for Legion meeting. James M Moore, photographer, heads south on river trip near Cane Garden.
Residents and visitors are listed in a jumble of travel plans and health updates. Several families plan trips to Detroit and Kansas City, with August returns mentioned. Mrs. Callicotte and daughter Helene visit from Kansas City, while others, like Miss Marguerite Hahn, spend vacations at home. A hospital appendicitis operation is noted and recovery reported.
The article notes about 4,000,000 tons of phosphate are wasted annually in the United States during ore treatment. It discusses low grade deposits and government efforts to utilize waste materials, plus agrarian practices like interplanting irrigated orchards, bull welfare, corn silage tradeoffs, and soil enrichment from decaying leaf litter and mold that stabilizes roots and reduces erosion on slopes.
The department notes meat spoilage causes serious loss to commercial establishments and farms. To prevent spoilage, meat temperatures must be reduced below 40 degrees Fahrenheit as soon as possible.
Washington July 26 reports from the Department of Justice announce fourteen federal fugitive arrests last week as a renewed campaign against crime targets criminals at large. Notable arrests include John R. Carenth Maniay, a Cols bank robber and Leavenworth penitentiary fugitive, among others in Fort Seattle and Fort Scott.
We thank relatives friends and neighbors for help and sympathy after the illness and death. Special thanks to Rumsey Bros the doctors andMemorial Hospital staff for support during the difficult time.
Floral offerings were greatly appreciated as the obituary notes the death of our dear little Buddy J Edwin Burkhardt. Mrs. F. M. Wilson and family extend thanks for the kindness shown.
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