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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1925
Page
2
The report discusses Kansas coal prospects, noting decline in output since 1869 due to labor issues, oil and gas competition, and competition from other fuels. It highlights sulfur content and coke quality, suggesting some potential for use if certain improvements occur, and mentions related analyses of coking coal and fuel use.
University of Kansas students indicate career plans with 77 percent of women and 73 percent of men choosing a life vocation. Men favor medical, engineering, and business tracks while women lean toward nursing, teaching, and bacteriology, with 93 professions cited overall among both genders.
Private family services for Queen Alexandra were held today at Sandringham in the bedroom of the hall. The queen, unconscious to the end, uttered a final quiet word as the last signature on the visitor’s book was completed within hours of the passing amid inquiries into the death and a century old dispute.
Chicago Nov 2 AP A category of 600 hospitals run by denominational bodies with a combined value of 350 million dollars illustrates growing religious collaboration. Dr N E Davis president of the American Protestant Hospital Association says theological differences are yielding to shared goals of physical and social rebuilding through mutual dependence. A separate Romanian oil field fire is noted as likely to burn for years. one extinguishing method has been found.
Enforcement officers report liquor entering Texas from New Orleans and the Atlantic coast after Mexican raids waned. Prices for Mexican whiskey rose to about 12 a quart, while Jamaica Ginger and tincture of ginger alcohol surged in Northwest Texas. East Texas stills operate largely for home use as farmers supply the hidden trade, with bootleggers paid to move product from Antonio to New Orleans and beyond.
The Kansas Board of Regents concluded a three day official KU visit during the Missouri Kansas football game. Regents met with university family members led by vice chairman Earle Evans and spoke at a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce gathering of about four hundred. They attended a reception in the Administration building and observed classroom examinations. JW Morgan was ill in Hutchinson and C W Spencer attended a regents meeting in Columbus Ohio. Mrs James Patrick Satanta C M Hatger Abilene CG B Merriam Topeka spoke briefly at the faculty meeting and Regents dinner.
Funeral services for David M. Melvin an early Douglas County settler will be held at First Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 3 pm Rev E A Bleck to conduct burial in Oak Hill cemetery Samuel Lee man four died yesterday at his daughter Mrs A G Gilley 240 Alabama SW funeral from Rumsey funeral home Monday at 2 pm survived by two daughters and three sons burial also in Oak Hill near Lawrence.
An imperfect town rally in Richtyond Missouri drew a large crowd from Sam my Whiteman's area as the home town band led chants for the Jayhawks. Enthusiastic banners and supporters, including women and boys, filled streets while the crowd urged a local figure to showcase his Lawrence talents.
Ida Fartthiann and Minnie Stathfieth transfer property to William Sho in west Baldwin. Baldwin and wife to C EE Griffith for Lot 80 College St. Turkey Bay cross country run at the university awards prizes to Roach Club turkey, Alpha Kappa Lambda goose, Betas duck, Pi Kappa Alpha chicken. Other notes mention Brown, Dr and Martin, Miss Alice Wit, and Mr. and
Arctic navigators relate the Jeanette wreck inspiring Roald Amundsen to pursue polar mastery. Lt George Washington de Lang commanded the Jeanette, sank in 1881 after 22 months in ice. survivors and wreck evidence spurred later attempts. Amundsen, 40s, pursued solo air and sea routes, culminating in a dirigible plan to reach the Pole.
Baldwin High School football dominated Paola with a 26 to 0 victory. The win came as Baldwin surged ahead in the second half after a 13 to 0 halftime lead and showcased strong ground games and stout defense.
Kansas farms shrink in size from 274.8 to 268.6 acres while the number of farms remains about the same. Tenants operate 69,827 farms, up from 56,?. land value fell to about 50 dollars per acre though buildings rise by around ten million dollars. Cattle and hog inventories also increased since 1920.
In a city lodging house a group of young men led by D A Milles and Savan Hlannery were spent the night in the city lock up for drunkenness following a gridiron fray. The text notes area figures and records from 1920 but the readable portion centers on the incident and the two detainees.
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