Governor Allen issues call for volunteer coal diggers in Kansas
Governor Henry J. Allen urged ex service men and others to volunteer for coal field work to relieve Kansas suffering. The telegram from the American Legion urged rapid action, offering minimum pay of 5 dollars daily, free railroad fare refund, and shelter with military protection. Volunteers were to report in Topeka by Friday, with names and addresses wired to the governor.
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Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Wilder S. Metcalf
Lawrence
American Legion
Topeka
Allen
Samuels
Governor Allen
General Metcalf
American ‘Telegram
Memie
Thanksgiving closing will be a fuel saver
Rural schools will not reopen until Monday as coal and wood supplies run thin. Lawrence institutions plan holiday closings to save heat with the city courthouse set to reheat tomorrow after two heatless days.
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Court House
Lawrence
Haskell
University
Kansas colors missing during Thanksgiving game display
The Chamber of Commerce reports twice as many Kansas colors as Missouri colors were found in street decorations. Secretary H. B. Sparks says many decorations were taken after the last Kansas Missouri game by students. Volunteers are urged to help place remaining bunting and trolley poles.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Missouri
H. B. Sparks
Commissioners Set Special Session Saturday in Douglas County
Douglas county commissioners will hold a special session Saturday with the regular meeting day pushed to Monday. Any business presented will be considered at the Saturday session.
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Douglas County
Wood Will Direct The Jayhawk Attack Against Missouri
Kansas coach Wood leads a potent offense as the Jayhawks prepare to face Missouri in a crucial rivalry game. The squad relies on a strong roster and coordinated attack to secure an important conference win.
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Wood
Kansas
Jayhawkers and Tigers ready for Missouri Valley title clash
Kansas and Missouri meet at McCook Field for the MVC championship with starting lineups listed. Coach McCarty reports full squad health, sharp practice, and strong kicking from Nettels and Smith as key signs for the battle.
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Jayhawkers
Tigers
McCook Field
Jayhawker
Leon McCarty
Stolen Overcoat From Cleaners Front Cabinet
A customer’s overcoat, freshly cleaned and repaired, was stolen from a cabinet at the front of Max Lindacx cleaning and pressing at 1 East Eighth Street yesterday around noon. The era notes several recent thefts of clothing from residences and delivery wagon deliveries in the past three weeks.
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Max Lindacx Cleaning and Pressing
East Eighth Street
Lindsey
Jayhawker Rally Lights Up North College Campus
About 500 to 600 Jayhawker supporters gathered on the old North College campus to burn the Tiger in effigy. A snake dance followed around the burning figure as the crowd cheered and chanted Rock Chalk.
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North College
Rest Rooms Open At Chamber Of Commerce In Lawrence
The Chamber of Commerce rooms on Ninth and Massachusetts streets near Peoples State Bank will host women visitors in Lawrence today. In Regina the Saskatchewan legislature’s third session of the fourth assembly opens formally today.
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Ninth
Massachusetts Streets
Peoples State Bank
Lawrence
Saskatchewan
Regina
Greek Letter Societies Distribute Thanksgiving Baskets
Fraternities and sororities at the university gave more than twenty five large Thanksgiving dinners to poor families. M C A delivered the baskets and Mr. Anderson noted that each reception was met with thanks from recipients.
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M.C. A
Anderson
Mining Engineers May Be Called Out
Mining engineers may be called to Kansas coalfield operations to apply technical skill amid expanding exploration and extraction efforts, with regional officials seeking qualified personnel for supervising and improving mine safety and efficiency.
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Kansas
University talent to aid Governor in Kansas coal plan
Governor Henry J. Allen, guest in Lawrence, mobilizes University of Kansas mining experts to run potential strip mines in southern Kansas to guarantee coal supply. Prof. C M Young outlined mine department aids and possible shift mining if professional miners are unavailable. If coal strike continues, shaft mining may be explored with university resources.
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Henry J. Allen
Kreeck
Lawrence
Kansas
School O Engineering
University
Wdere
C. M. Young
Department of ‘Mining Engineering
Topeka
Young
Department of Mining
University of Kansas
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Kansas Missouri clash draws big crowd despite cold
Lawrence prepares for the twenty eighth Kansas versus Missouri game with a record advance sale. Cold weather threatens turnout but early reports say ticket demand remains high and trains from Columbia and other cities are bringing visitors to town for the rivalry at McCook Field.
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Kansas-Missouri
Pilgrims
McCook
Univn of
Kansas
Missouri
Lawrence
Cial
Columbia
Lawrenee
Lawrenes
Twist it Off: Cheerleader's Tiger Tale at Bowersock Event
J. D. Bowersock, president of Bowersock Mills and Chamber of Commerce, presided at a high school event Tuesday. He delivered a verse beginning Oh my and urged twisting the Tiger's tail to satisfy him after the game, reflecting the playful school spirit.
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J. D. Bowersock
Old Stars Predict Kansas Victory in Missouri Valley Clash
Veteran Jayhawker players and alumni express strong confidence Kansas will win the Missouri Valley Conference championship against Missouri. Doctors and captains name improved team condition since the Aggie game and warn the Crimson and Blue machine is in peak form for a big Tiger Battle.
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Jayhawker
Kansas
Bert Kennedy
H. T. Jones
St. Frank Ford
Swede Carlson
Bill Pratt
T. Davenport Smith
Honkra
Crimson and Blue
Missouri
John Outland
Ladies provide Thanksgiving dinner across Williamstown venues
The Williamstown Baptist church women serve a Thanksgiving dinner in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and other town venues to feed visitors. The Y M C A ladies committee plans to feed at least four hundred at noon in the YMCA building. Thanksgiving guests include Katherine and Mrs R S Sherry of Atlanta, Ga., visiting Capt. and Mrs. T N Crowder and Miss Rona Crowder.
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Chamber of Commerce
Katherine
R. S. Sherry
Atalanta Ga
T. N. Crowder
Rona Crowder
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