Kansas University hosts state sport week for high school athletes
The University of Kansas Athletic Association hosts the second State Sport Week December 11 to 16 with courses in football basketball boxing wrestling and track. Notable speakers include Dr James Naimith and coaches Clark Schlademan and Murphy. High school coaches are urged to register athletes at KU's athletic office.
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Kansas High
F. C. Allen
High School Athletic Association
K. U
Athletic’* Association
K. U. Athletic Office
Clark
Higgins
Weidbein
McAdams
Wilson
Spurgeon
McDonald
K. U. Basketeers
James Naiamith
Naini
Homer ‘Bailey
Fidence Willaet
Patsy”Lark
Robinson Gymnasium
Karl Schlademan
K U Coaches praised for bringing Kansas teams to form
Local sports fans cite four Kansas Conference teams Sterling Bethany McPherson and Hays as examples of KU trained coaches efficiency. Sterling four and four, Bethany four and three, McPherson five and three, Hays two and four. University athletic circles say KU trains in fundamentals and effective plays, contrasting with flashy grandstand tactics.
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K. U
Kansas
Sterling
Bethany
McPherson
Hays
Ahd
Business Men's Class Grows at Chamber Gym
The Chamber of Commerce gym class now has thirty men enrolled. Chairman E. Brown announced the class meets three nights weekly and includes swimming. The chamber hopes the class will become stronger and larger.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. Brown
Ame
S@ay
High Matched Games Schedule Remains In Progress
A junior high school plans a season of matched games with outside schools. An full schedule is being arranged and should be completed within a week or two.
Governor Rob ernson Asked to Prosecute Liquor Law Violations
Tulsa November 29 Governor Robertson was asked via telegram by Representative elect Frank to send the attorney general immediately to prosecute felony and liquor law violations recently dismissed by County Attorney W F Beaver in local courts.
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Tulsa
Robernson
Ite
Franker
W. F.beaver
County clubs to invade the state for convocation
County club convocation at the University for all Kansas counties on Friday December 8 will elect officers and plan to spread KU spirit during Christmas holidays. Adolph Rupp and Rebekah Leingood assist Cap Garvin with county club work as plans are laid for talks, chapels, and high school visits.
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K. U
Kansas
University County Club
Adolph Rupp
Rebekah Leibengood
Cap” Garvin
Garvin
Henry A. Shinn
Department of Public Speaking
Leavenworth trip planned for junior high boys
A party of more than 100 junior high students plus leaders and a dads’ delegation was scheduled to depart the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon at 4 for a Leavenworth sightseeing trip. I E Brown, the school’s physical director, arranged an extensive program with motor travel in automobiles and trucks. The list of signed-up boys includes Kennard Kennedy, Carl Graeber, Arnold Capsey, Raymond Durr, Laverl Bryant, Dudley Strahm, Ray Prosser, Courtney Bratton, John Hutton, Glen Sinclair, George Endacott, Earnest Pontius, Orville Stone, Harold Weidman, Clayton Stone, Earl Webster, John Thomas, Clement Evans, Harold Howell, Sam Peltzie, Howard Lee, Leslie Owen, Henry Asher, Rush Herriott, Orville Chandler, Laurance Rice, Edward Klein, Emmett Smith, Oscar Learnard, Herbert Schultz, Allan Phillips, William Hutson, Dan Remey, John Glidden, Bill Carter, Earl Hoff, Pierson Lyon, Clayton Stone, George Jennings, Harold Harner, Hunter Kendall, Kenneth McHenry, Billy Holloway, Francis Sommer, Lawrence McKeller, Laurance Faith, Victor Adamson, Ralph Graves, Robert Mitchell, Donald Oldfield, EdwardFenchard, John Wynn, Ernest Pender, Herbert Pine, Richard Jones, Jake Richards, Edwin Henson, Herbert Bullene, Lawrence Brooks, William Meairs, Robert Young, Edwin Young, Vernon Wilson, Ralph Hartig, George Moli-
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Chamber of Commerce
Leavenworth
I. E. Brown
Kennard Kennedy
Carl Graeber
Arnold Capsey
Raymond Durr
Laverl Bryant
Dudley Strahm
Ray Prosser
Courtney Bratton
John Hutton
Glen Sinclair
George Endacott
Earnest Pontius
Orville Stone
Harold Weidman
Clayton Stone
Earl Webster
John Thomas
Clement Evans
Harold Howell
Sam Peltzie
Howard Lee
Leslie Owen
Henry Asher
Rush
Donald Oldfield
Edward Fenchard
John Wynn
Ernest Pender
Herbert Pine
Richard Jones
Jake Richards
Edwin ‘Henson
Herbert Bullene
Lawrence Brooks
William Meairs
Robert Young
Edwin Young
Vernon Wilson
Ralph Hartig
George Moli
Christmas Seal Sale Prep in Lawrence
Final prep for the Christmas seal sale in Lawrence is set for Friday and Saturday with district captains appointed by Mrs. F. C. Weed of the American Legion auxiliary. The sale begins Monday morning with booths run by Mrs. Fred Williams and volunteers from Camp Fire Girls and Scout Girls aiding at city hall. Local Legion units, auxiliary members, and county committees back the drive to fund free clinics.
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Lawrence
F. C. Weed
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
Fred Williams
Camp Fire Girls
Scout Girls
Women’s Auxiliary
Tuberculosis Association
the Legion
W. P. McLean
London Census Shows Women Now Outnumber Men
London census figures reveal a growing female excess over males in the city. From 1911 to 1921 the female surplus rose from 1127 to 1165 per 1000 males, with widows driving much of the increase. Overall population declined about one percent, while widows grew to 12 percent. centenarians also shifted, with more aged women than men.
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London
Weather's fine says Mohler on Kansas crop report
Topeka Kansas November 30 crop conditions report by J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture notes clear sunny weather aided crop growth with little rainfall across most of the state. Moisture remains ample in eastern and south central areas though some western counties need rain. Wheat progress good in eastern and central Kansas with replanting in Cheyenne and Rawlins counties due to wire worms. Corn husking 50 to 90 percent complete. rye and alfalfa growing well. Pastures favorable for winter. poultry movement for Thanksgiving dinners seen with a Kansas City packing firm already paying out 10385 dollars 20 cents for turkeys.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Southcentral
North Central
West Central
Southwest
Cheyenne
Rawlins
South West
PUPILS KNOW MUSIC IN LAWRENCE SCHOOLS
Lawrence school children no longer face costly parquet seats for music appreciation. A course led by Miss Mabel Barnhart became part of this season’s work. A traveling talking machine record library supports tasting music, expanding by parent teacher contributions.
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Lawrence
Mabel ‘Barnhart
Free State executes three rebels in Dublin
Dublin November 30 Free State authorities carried out three death sentences on rebels captured in violence. One man was executed for possessing a revolver and two for carrying bombs. Associated Press report notes ongoing policy of capital punishment in pursuit of rebels.
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Free State
Dublin
Associated Press
Lawrence Schools Set American Education Week Observance
Lawrence public schools will mark American Education Week in December with homeroom and class room emphasis on citizenship, literacy, English unity, and education goals. The program, coordinated by Superintendent H P Smith and local American Legion, calls for activities in junior high and high school focused on illiteracy, immigration, and the duty to vote. Letters invite civic groups to join the effort and promotion includes the school budget issue and a physical training demonstration.
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Lawrence
The
American Legion
National ‘Education. Association
United States
Bureau of Education
H. P. Smith
School of Education
University of Kansas
Vigilantes Raid In Ouachita Oil Field Sparks Death
Eldorado reports describe vigilantes from two counties visiting Smackover and nearby settlements in the Ouachita oil field killing a man identified as Sohn Few Clothes and wounding several others. Officials say most targets have left and no arrests were made or expected. A coroner's jury ruled the death was caused by unknown shooters.
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Eldorado
Ark
Ouachita City
Smackover
Ouachita County
Sohn
De Valera Aims to Leave Ireland for America
Belfast correspondent reports Eamonn de Valera seeking escape to the United States, hiding in the Carlingford mountains above Greenore. A large rebel force is said to be gathering in northern County Louth to draw Free State forces away and enable his departure via the Greenore Holyhead route.
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London
Associated Press
Eamonn de Valera
Ireland
America
Belfast
Evening News
Carlingford
Greenore
County Louth
Holyhead
Free State
de Valera
Stops boxing match in Coffeyville barred by mayor
Coffeyville Kansas November 30 The boxing match planned for tonight under the American Legion is not permitted. Mayor Mc Clellan served notice to the promoter that the exhibition cannot be held in the city. Referee was to be Reverend Blackman of Chanute a Christian church minister and boxing enthusiast.
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Coffeyville
Kan
American Legion
McClellan
Blackman
Chanute
The
Christian Church
Poincare Accepts London Conference on Reparations
Paris reports Premier Poincare has accepted Bonar Law invitation for a conference of prime ministers from Great Britain France Italy and Belgium to be held in London November 9 and 10. The talks will be preliminary to the Brussels conference on reparations.
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Paris
Associated Press
Poincare
Bonar Law
Great
Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
London
Brussels
Make the Spare Room Pay Advertisement Offer
A journal ad announces that any spare room advertised will attract a roomer. The notice implies rentable space and a quick connection between advertiser and tenant through the Journal-World.
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Journal- World
Thanksgiving humor and city notes drift through Lawrence
A collage of city life items from Lawrence describes Thanksgiving mood, jokes, and local lore. Skating fans sharpen tunes for dinner plans, veterans compare feasts with four years ago, and Beloit Ot tawa game plans drift through town as winter ducks arrive. A prison escape from Leavenworth prompts a $100 reward.
Lawrence News Briefs Highlight Local Court and Holiday Activity
C W Crowe posted bond for December 2 in police court on speeding charge. Thanksgiving week saw lights along curbs and a city hall opening despite official closures. Baby clinic at city hall served eleven infants. one out-of-town child brought for examination. Phil Bryde Jr and wife of Wichita arrived for Thanksgiving with relatives. Ministers invited to speak on education week Sunday. Mass street ticket canvass for Seven Keys to Baldpate by American Legion. cast praised as best yet. Front of Merchants National Bank building undergoing remodeling. A large tract west of Lawrence leased for oil operations.
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Massachusetts Street
Baldpate
American Legion
Gether
An. Ur
Lawrence
Thanksgiving at home drives Lawrence restaurants debate
Local Lawrence restaurateurs report Thanksgiving dinners offered by many establishments but deem the plan not a profitable proposition. They agree the holiday should be celebrated at home as a national custom.
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Lawrence
Thanksgiving News From North Lawrence
Mrs J A Gulver left for Lansing to spend Thanksgiving with her daughter Mrs Steinfellow whose husband is county sheriff Glen Culver had an operation two weeks ago in University hospital Kansas City removing an access removed from the bage of the spine He is getting along fine and will eat Thanksgiving dinner with his mother and sister in Lan sing if doctors grant leave Evelyn Gulley had the misfortune on North Third street being run into and receiving a broken rib and arm The little son arrived at the home of Wm H Dunn and wife Rev Brown will preach tonight at the Christian church on Adoption Tomorrow night Blessings of Adoption
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J. A. Gulver
Lansing
Steinfellow
Glen Culver
University’ Hospital
Kansas City
Lan Sing
Evelyn Gulley
North Third Street
Fort
Wm. H. Dunn
Rev. Brown
Christian Church
Fifteen Tribes Represented by Haskell Indian Band
A concert is planned at the Bowersock theatre Monday evening December 4 featuring the Haskell Institute band. The Sioux provide eight members, followed by Potawatomi four, Chippewa five, Cherokee five, and several other tribes represented. Members include Leo Kahdot, Louis Jerome, Matthew King, and many others from Sioux, Cherokee, Chippewa, Shawnee, Pima, Pueblo, Pawnee, and related groups.
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Haskell Institute
Bowersock Theatre
Potawatomi
Senaca
Pawnee
Peoria
Perry’ Moore
Francis Lyons
Chippewa
Louis“ Dunn
I. Edward Morrison
Porter Barnes
Rupert Anderson
Blackfoot
Marion Nelson
Eli_ Wamego
Dennis “Hilderbrand
Cherokee
William Hill
Oneida
Emery
Redbird
Leno , Cuellar
Shawnee
Benjamin Denny
Lyman Priest
Under Weight Kids in Lawrence Schools Decline
Data from Lawrence elementary schools after six weeks show 10.5 percent underweight children, down from 20 percent last year. Weighing at the end of the second six weeks reduced totals from 147 to 117, with rate by school listed: Cordley 7.5, Lincoln 5.2, McAllaster 14.4, New York 10.5, Pinckney 10.5, Quincy 11.5, Woodlawn 12.7 percent.
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Lawrence
United States Health Service
Cordley
Lincoln
McAllaster
New York
Pinckney
Quincy
Woodlawn
Race Driver Too Fast Ends Romance in Divorce Bill
Chicago November 30 A divorce bill filed against Louis Disbrow veteran auto race pilot threatens to end his romance and his racing career. The suit alleges a life lived too fast and recalls his 1916 retirement after marriage demanded he quit racing.
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Chicago
Louis Disbrow
Disbrow
Poultry Association Prepares for Bucklin Exposition
The Tri-State Poultry and Pet Stock Association will hold its annual exposition in Bucklin on December 18 238. Sixteen silver cups will be awarded to winners across departments.
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Poultry Association
Bucklin
Tri-State ‘Poultry and Pet Stock Associatiom
Kansas University to host Radio Night program
The Kansas University event features City Station in a joint Radio Night with the university orchestra glee clubs and University band performing selections. Audience participation and a Rock Chalk moment are planned as counties listed include Brown Dickinson Osage Ottawa and Shawnee among others.
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Kansas
Ang Liste
K- Mene Soneity
Erchet Lee Elee University Orchestra
Hill Lass
Couny
Bry
Brown
Dickingon
Osage
Ottawatomie
Counahan
Atchison
Gray
Donivan
Edwards
Ellis
Nord
Harper
Mars Y Nemaha
Shawnee
Smith and Wilson
Prize Winning Name Noted In Ceylon University List
A London University matriculation list from Colombo Ceylon lists a candidate whose name appears difficult to pronounce outside Ceylon. The entry reads Nanayakkaragodkkandear chphige Harmanis de Silva Wijesekera. This person’s name stands out in the otherwise routine roll.
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London
Ceylon
Colombo
University of London
Cde
Nanayakkaragodkkandearchphige Harmanis
Silva
Wijesekers
Cargo of gnats boards arrives at American port
A recent ship arrival reports a cargo including forty seven bales of gnats boards weighing 23 127 pounds. Exact origin and vessel not specified, but the yard notes the unusual cargo as part of the shipment at the American port.
How's Your Back Anuric Tablets Help Rite to Relief
Wathena Kansas man over 60 reports back pain relief within days after using Dr Pierce's Anuric Tablets. He says kidney troubles plagued him for a decade and the tablets cleanse uric acid to ease rheumatism gout lumbago and sciatica. Trial package 10 cents or request free medical device.
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Wathena
Kans
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