Lighting in City Schools Board Debates Costs and Policy
The Lawrence board discussed artificial lighting for old school buildings prompted by a parent teacher petition. Estimates ranged from 500 to 2000 dollars per eight room building, with Johnson and Reed providing illumination calculations. The board also approved hiring changes to address fifth grade congestion and serious plans for a North Lawrence school bond election.
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Lawrence
Iion
F. Ellis Johnson
University
C. I.reed
Johnson
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Lawrence High School
School Fund Commission
North Lawrence
City Commission
Woodlawn
Cattle and hog market steadier at Kansas City fair demand
Kansas City stock yards show improved tone with no price gains yet brighter demand for fat cattle and hogs. Packers face competition as shippers push for higher meat flow amid lighter beef supply, while heavy Chicago sheep receipts weaken general market. Receipts today 45 000 cattle 20 000 hogs 12 000 sheep last week 46 600 cattle 21 000 hogs 13 000 sheep. Beef cattle largely £5 000 trades. grass fat steers 4 to 7.50, prime offerings scarce.
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Chicago
Kansas City Stock Yards
Kansas
Oklahoma
Dark Hair Restorer Sage and Sulphur Compound Ad
Grandmother kept her hair dark and glossy with Sage Tea and Sulphur. Apply Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound from a drug store for natural color and shine. Dampen a comb and draw through hair strand by strand. By morning gray hair disappears with another application.
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Wyeth
Final Markets Chicago Close shows mixed grain and bond moves
The Chicago close lists 2 Wheat at May 1.107, July 1.07. Dec Corn 045? Dec 4234. May 4542, July 446. Oct 12.27 and Jan 11.07 for ribs. Liberty bonds closed at 95.5, 87.13 for Liberty 2nd 4 1-4, 971!, Liberty 3rd 41-45 98.2, Liberty 4th 41ds 97.13, U.S. Government 41 99.11.
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Chicago
Y. Liberty
Liberty
U.S. Government
Lutherans Hold Meeting in Madison for Third Brotherhood Convention
Madison Wis Sept 27 All Lutheran bodies in the United States except the Missouri Synod will be represented at the third biennial convention of The Lutheran Brotherhood of America to be held Oct 4 5 in Madison Rev J A Stub president says 800 to 1 000 delegates are expected from United Lutheran Norwegian Synod Augustana Joint Synod of Ohio Jawa Synod and Synod of the Northwest totaling about 3 000 000 members. The program centers on the man s place in the church.
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Wis
United States
Missouri Synod
Lutheran Brotherhood of America
J. A. Stub
United Lutheran Churches
Norwegian Synod
Augustana Synod
Joint Synod of Ohio
Jawa Synod
Synod
Egypt Aims For Verbatim Arabic Shorthand Reporting
Cairo Sept 27 The government seeks a satisfactory system of writing Arabic in shorthand to report the debates of Egypt's first parliament verbatim. It is examining various phonetic methods to secure the best method for accurate parliamentary records.
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Egypt
Cairo
Reyat
Associated Press
Adeaver
Rebels Captured After Quiresin Insurrection in Germany
About 40 rebels were captured and disarmed after yesterday’s insurrection at Kuestrin. One rebel killed, several wounded. no government casualties. Officials say the revolt shows the government will swiftly quell uprisings. Chancellor Stresemann to address Reichstag on Ruhr policy and reparations.
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Berlin
Det
Associated Press
Kuestrin
Stresemann
Reichstag
Ruhr
Rhineland
Dusseldorf
Secur
Roddett
New Sport Arena Opened New Motor Race Track
Sitges near Barcelona will inaugurate a new auto race track this autumn. The venue includes banked turns, grandstands, athletic grounds, football fields, tennis courts, swimming pools, golf links, and airplane hangars. It sits 500 yards from the sea with rowing and sailing nearby and a boxing pavilion.
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Sitges
Spain
Associated Press
Abt
Barcelona
Feu
Marriage License Granted in Topeka for Garrett and Grammar
Edward Garrett of Lawrence and Nancy Ann Grammar of Lane were granted a marriage license in Topeka yesterday. The notice mentions Cranes Deckle Edge Vellum writing paper available at Rankin's Drug Store and lists Shimmons Bros., plumbers and electricians, with a contact number 161.
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Topeka
Edward Garrett
Lawrence
Nancy Ann Grammar
Lane
Star
Rankin’s Drug Store
Shimmons Bros., Plumbers
Call
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement extols Jad Salts as a kidney cleansing drink made from grape and lemon acids with lithia. It promises to flush clogged kidneys, ease bladder disorders, and neutralize urine acids. The copy urges regular use and semiannual medical checks.
Mah Jongg Craze Fuels Ivory Trade In China and West
Ivory dealers and carvers in China reap profits as a Mah Jongg craze sweeps the United States and Europe. Export reports from Shanghai show firms working around the clock to meet orders in this popular game’s merchandise.
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Shaneguai
Associated Press
China
United States
Europe
Shanghai
Sparrows game played with domino tiles traced to ancient China
Environs say thousands in the United States and England play Mah Taw vungs a rummy like game using domino tiles. In China tiles are made of bamboo and bone or bamboo and ivory for pricer sets. The origin of the game remains unclear, but it was reportedly played in China long before Confucius.
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United States
England
China
Confucius
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