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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1927
Page
8
The Polytechnic High student council faces a dress code dispute after three girls wore no hosiery to class. They argued stockings are costly and garters harm health, citing doctors. The dean fined them to wear stockings for the day, with the matter to be reviewed by the council and principal for possible approval.
A proposal from Illinois economist L Stew suggests measures to aid farmers. One plan would pay a 2.2 billion bounty funded from tariff revenue by lowering wheat field imports, while the other envisions a price control hoard and a ten cent per bushel tax on exports to cover price deficiencies.
In Chicago an 18 month old child allegedly dropped a purse containing jewelry worth 2000 dollars and 40 dollars in cash tossed from a passing automobile. The valuables were given to the infant for safe keeping by a woman doctor prior to the loss. Authorities search for the items.
Pleasant Valley residents, families, and neighbors share a morning of visits and inquiries. The item lists numerous local names, calls at schools and homes, attendance at sales, and small trips to Lawrence, Clinton, and Edwardsville during a busy week.
AP report notes Louis M. Tomlinson of Harveyville, once Washburn captain, plans a return to Kansas football this fall. A homecoming game between Washburn and Topeka is noted for November 4 with Tomlinson now a country physician.
United Press lists a dense lineup of radio time blocks across dozens of stations from WEAF to WLS and WEAF. It catalogs world series game broadcasts, organ recitals, orchestra performances, and dance music, with regional timing notes and central standard times.
In San Antonio Texas a ceremonial punch bowl carved from a captured Chinese shoe was displayed to recall the Ninth Infantry's role at Tientsin during the Boxer Uprising. Marines retrieved the footwear as boxes were loaded for transport to the anniversary celebration honoring Col Liscum and his wife.
A McLouth lecture drew a fine audience as McLouth natives and relatives traveled from Chicago Denver and Kansas surroundings. Local students teachers clubs and church groups hosted receptions and gatherings while football and school events energized the town. Notables include Sam Edmonds visiting from Chicago, the Edmonds family back in force, and Navy man Cecil Hansen on furlough.
An old medicine advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable alternative to calomel for liver and bowel action. It promises pink skin, buoyancy, and relief from constipation with no dangerous after effects. Sold by all druggists in 15c 30c and 60c boxes.
A Kansas program honored Frances Willard with patriotic songs and a senior oration. Principal speakers included Rev. S.M. Petty and John Bower, while students showcased a history lesson and a short film. The local Union elected delegates to the state convention in Topeka as part of the observance.
A health themed testimonial round asserts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aids homemakers. Women including Mrs. Franklin of Lancaster Ohio and Mrs. Erwarin Persing of Sturgis Michigan describe improved energy, easier births, and better ability to manage housework after using the remedy.
Friday with his brother, 5. E. See i tin, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bigsby and daughter Elizabeth Ann spent last Sunday evening at Guy Bigsby's. Raymond and Carl Williams help Sidney Emmett pick pears in the Preyer orchard this week. The Kanaka group of Farm Bureau women will meet at the church Tuesday. No meeting Friday due to weather. Mrs. Julia Kiene and daughter Betty of Topeka were dinner guests Friday of Mrs. Guy Bigsby.
Mrs Kiene is now editor of the women's section of Capper's Farmer and has attended the land fair and Garnett fair.
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