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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1924
Page
4
The notice details a prize program for a one act play contest with a maximum running time of sixty minutes. It specifies that plays must be presented within a defined framework and require preselection by a panel of judges. It also describes restrictions on group presentation order and outlines the process for choosing entries.
The State Historical Society plans an upcoming Topeka gathering to mark an anniversary event. Members and affiliated historians will discuss regional archives, preservation efforts, and upcoming programs at the meeting.
The annual meeting agenda lists reports to be read by Secretary William E. Pampsley, with general business to be discussed in the afternoon. Charles Heiberger is named president, and the organization notes a year of growth and new credits.
The Okridge Farm Bureau meeting was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Frank Leonard. Roll call noted devices of the kitchen and several members attended. The group discussed school plans and September dates, with the best efforts of the committee.
Stockholm reports on the International Law Association discussions in which representatives from various countries debate proposals to place prisoners of war under international law, limiting coercive force and expanding rights in tribunals and foreign courts.
The Red Lake band in Minnesota has received over 500000 dollars in fishery funds during the past seven years. Last summer about four fisherfolk and their families earned roughly 1500 dollars each by fishing from the lake. The reservation sustains the community, enabling Red Lake members to live in comfort. A government official condemns Interior mismanagement, calling the Interior Department a major land grab with tens of millions of acres at stake.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses friendship between United States and Great Britain, mentions Australia and Captain Cook, and references land exploration in the 18th century. The garbled text notes an address recalling Cook’s voyage and death, and touches on Hawaii and early exploration.
A historical school and community update notes student attendance, named pupils with perfect attendance, and a Frances Willard Day program. It mentions local fairs, teacher Miss Dorothy Wilson winning a silver cup, and multiple families visiting relatives, with travel to nearby towns and ongoing school activities.
The Kanwaka school closed the first month on Friday October 3. Enrollment stood 82 with an average attendance of about 30 and a 95 percent attendance rate. Fifteen pupils were neither absent nor tardy, Ella Godlove scored 100 in spelling, and several local residents and families and church activities are noted, including thegolden wedding anniversary at Lawrence and community club events.
A testimonial from a Missouri man at 317 E 12th St credits Tanlac with restoring appetite, digestion, and energy after weight loss and weakness. He says the tonic eased aches, dizziness, and nervousness, leaving him able to work hard and feel fresh. The ad promotes Tanlac through druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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