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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1925
Page
4
The piece surveys university journalism and student thinking, noting a journalistic venture at the university exploring serious matters. It discusses organizing, race, youth thinking, and the role of critics, urging deeper human perspective and discipline in student discourse.
Citizens discuss street paving and speedway streets while national debate rises over open income tax lists. Topeka postmaster Charles Sessions plans a year away from the desk, reflecting shifts in government work. Meanwhile California firms test pigeon mail and X ray techs promise deeper brick-penetrating scans.
A University of Southern California study reports that among 610 respondents from 1920 to 1924, 262 married during or within four years after study. Of the rest, many pursued homemaking, banking, fine arts, law, medicine, ministry, nursing, journalism or teaching, with 139 becoming teachers.
Dr William Robertson, medical health officer for the city, told Edinburgh council that slum residents in the crowded Scottish cities prefer poor conditions to new houses with modern conveniences. He said it is difficult to persuade dwellers of the benefits of relocating as new housing is provided.
A speaker argued that providing decent houses on the city outskirts will prevent families from returning to slum dwellings. He said people accustomed to the conditions make it hard for authorities to relocate them to healthier quarters. The goal is humane, sanitary housing for all.
Lawrence board of education will hold a meeting Monday evening at the Liberty Memorial building. Several important business matters are due to come up for discussion at this session.
The article explains using manure and minerals when fertilizers are scarce, warns against overuse, and highlights three core elements nitrogen phosphates and potash. It notes nitrogen boosts leaves, phosphates stems and stalks, potash fruit development, with A B 7 or 4 8 6 as balanced formulas and nitrates as quick acting supplements for leafy crops lawns and fruit trees.
Prof Ephriam Millers reminiscences recount his ninety second birthday banquet at the K U alumni gathering in Los Angeles. He recalls a Southern slavery tale, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a secret kept by Kline and his boarders, and a hotel auction scene involving enslaved youths and a nearly white woman, followed by Millers year in New Orleans and teaching career leading to a long tenure at Allegheny College and the University of Kansas.
A young resident associated with the teaching field prepares to relocate to 558 North Lake Avenue in Pasadena California. Friends and new acquaintances await as he plans to set up a fresh circle of contacts and activities.
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