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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
2
A legible fragment reports windy conditions with occasional rain at a Nebraska track event. It lists multiple performances including sprint times, long jump, discus, shot put, and high jump with scattered placements for Kansas and Nebraska athletes, noting wind details and several event winners and placements.
The amateur sports plans begin with elimination contests in England near the Tweed launching a path to Colombes and Stamford Bridge. District meets lead to national championships while governing bodies in swimming boxing fencing rowing monitor hopefuls for Olympic selection amid wet winter weather and doubt about breaking records.
The weekly labor conditions survey shows most packing houses in Kansas City and statewide working below normal. Hundreds of job seekers line gates daily while plants cut hog slaughter, reducing labor needs across departments. Prospects for a strong wheat crop are noted.
London May 7 Associated Press The Marquis of Gitanby seeks an injunction against strangers trespassing on fields near his estate. Lawyers say privacy is demanded by his position and locals are acceptable, but tourists crossing footpaths and roads through the property provokes noble indignation. The article notes the estate has ample spaces and expresses concern over intrusion.
May 29 track tryouts at Kansas Stadium draw athletes from five states Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Colorado Arkansas. Open to registered AAU members with a 25 cent member fee mailed to KU athletic office. Entries close May 26 with finals in Boston mid June. Olympic committee will judge eligibility and travel. Over 200 people die daily in the United States from incidents.
The article notes English waiters face competition from foreign staff in London hotel restaurants with continental experience. It cites a survey showing restaurants in the British metropolis are owned by French and Italian men, and that foreign waiters earn 10 to 20 dollars weekly before tips while home trained English waiters earn about a tenth of that. Proprietors reportedly fund continental experience to level pay. Seana Dent estimates in the United States number about 45,000.
In Oaklands California a mountain lumber camp advertised for a superintendent and time keeper. Ten applicants competed for the post which required the time keeper to patrol the camp at eight in the morning and four thirty in the afternoon. Between shifts he would charge radio batteries fix the antenna and perform maintenance to keep the receiving set in first class condition. A final tuning at five past eight was required and to stay tuned until nine o clock.
In France during the 1924 campaign voters faced a flood of illustrated posters. They mocked rivals and warned of a capital levy with scenes of farmers and animals. Germany’s Vorwärts fund calls and a warning against hypocrisy mark the bold, often biting street messaging.
Kansas City watchman Arthur E. Sabie of 3888 Booth, Cuy Kans says Tanlac restored his health after years of weakness. He claims a 54 pound gain, better sleep and digestion, and renewed energy to perform rounds. He urges that he can eat foods he earlier avoided. The notice touts Tanlac as a remedy sold by ailment dealers and notes over 40 million bottles sold.
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