UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Official student paper of the University
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Plain Tales Editor...Joseph Karp
Plain Tales Editor...Caroline Karp
Exchange Editor...Ruth Miller
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Published in the afternoon five times a week by students in the DePaul University of Kansas, in journalism, the press or the Department of Journalism
Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879
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The Daily Kansan aims to picnic with the students of the University of Kansas; to kayak through the campus by standing for the ideals the students are seeking; to be clean, to be cheerful or to learn more serious problems; to learn more about the students of the University.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1921
THRIFTY KANSAS
The Ratick report that Kansas has dropped to twenty-seventh place in educational ranking shows a decided lack, on the part of the taxpayers of the state, of the proper sense of responsibility to the young generation. At the present time, according to the report, twenty-six states have better public school systems, three more states surpassing Kansas in the last ten years.
At this late a date in the development of education, 49 per cent of the boys and girls depend on one-room schools for education, a miserable method of trying to cram all the required subjects under the guidance of one instructor into a single atmosphere. Consolidated schools among the lesser populated districts are the order of the day, and the movement in Kansas is so slow that it is an example of extreme thrill. In this day of advanced learning, Kansas, that rich state, is failing to live up to her obligations.
A writer for a Topeka newspaper recently explained the falling behind on technical grounds, holding that while Kansas is spending less than other states for educational purposes, education in Kansas has not really deteriorated. But a visit to the state auditor's office in Topeka, and a glance at the list of municipal bonds filed by Kansas municipalities, will show an overwhelming majority for such improvements as parks, sewer systems, paved streets and minor municipal advantages. The amount of bonds voted for educational purposes by both municipalities and school districts will be surprisingly low.
There never was a time when a man can justify himself for not supporting measures for education improvement by using the worn out phrase "we had no such opportunities when I was in school," and it is a worse mistake now than ever before. People of Kansas expect their sons and daughters to hold their own with the sons and daughters of other states. But if that 48 per cent competes on an equal basis, it will not be because they received equal educational opportunities
It is time, when thinking of posterity, that the state "come out of the woods."
THE NEW ASSEMBLY
*rine Student Advisory Assembly of the Men's Student Council has been the recipient of much criticism and even of ridicule this year. Many students have expressed the opinion that it was an entirely extraneous organization, possessing no powers or initiative. This has been true in part.*
The main criticisms of the Assembly have been refuted, however, by the overwhelming vote of the men of the men of the University to grant the Assembly more power and of making it a final reviewing body for all legislation proposed and passed by the
council. The concernss of opinion among the men, as voiced by their vote at the spring election, was that the Assembly is to become an integral part of student government at the University of Kansas. This is only right, as the Council members themselves, as representatives of such a large number of men, cannot be expected to enact legislation that is satisfactory in expressing the mass of opinion among the men students.
THE "AD" SHOW
The students of journalism in the Universitits surrounding Kansas City have an unusual opportunity to gain first-hand information from the great advertisers of the country in the "Ad" Show being conducted by the Kansas City Advertising Club at the Coates House this week.
This show promises to be the largest and best of the annual club displays. Kansas City is rated as the third largest advertising center in the United States. Her progressive attitude and rapid development, supported by her stable growth in advertising is evidenced by the fact that this show is the only thing of its kind in the country. It is true that Advertising Agencies hold conventions but a show of this sort, thrown on the public, is a new departure whose home is the
A committee of members belonging this club will be present each day at the show to answer questions and give short lectures. This is a practical demonstration of the works of the advertising game and is a rare opportunity for the embryo journalist now in school to grasp the fundamentals of the advertising game which he is con-
committing entering.
The University of Kansas should have a large representation at this exhibit which will last the entire week.
If all the paper used in the recent school election could be thrown into one pile pile and burned, it would make a bonfire that would be plainly visible from the famous island of Yap.
Plain Tales From the Hlil
Honar Writes Us a Letter
Homar has written in to say that
he's sore because we've been printing
his letters. He says that he doesn't
see how we got aboard of them, and
they were never meant for publication.
He said further, however, that he'gives forgive me if we would tell the students that he is sorry for what he wrote in one of his letters about the boys and girls from the Hill spilling his fishing.
It seems as though Homar now makes it a regular business of going down to the river and getting paid to stay away. He said that last Sunday he made sixty five cents off four couples. One man gave him fifty cents, but that was because he knows the girl, and she's not supposed to be held back. He kissed her. Homar's regular fee is a nickel, he said, but he's thinking of raising the ante when the price of all day suckers comes down.
Medic to Prof. arriving late on the hill—"Hello, what time are you supposed to get up here in the morning?" Prof.-J. "A half hour after I damn
Medic—"Go back home, you came up a half-hour too soon."
Jerry said: "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
Jerry Penny was asked by Professor Templin to give an example of "begging the question."
How John Student Gets a Lesson
(A drama in so many acts by St. Paul
Grapevine).
Rhymed Logic
"And vice versa," replied Professor Templin. 'All play and no work makes Jack a toy.'
John, a student, sitting at his desk with an open book before him. Dick enters, the same kind of a pin.
Dick: Come on, let's play catch awhile.
John: Can't, got to study.
Dick: Aw, come on. Study after
we play. It's so nice out.
John stam's his book shut and says all right. They go out and play until time for supper.
After supper. John sitting at his desk with an open book before him Dick enters.
Act 2, Scene 1.
Dick: Come on, let's go to the show.
John: Can't, got to study.
Dick: Aw, come on. Study after the show.
John closes his book, puts on his coat and hst, and the two go to the show.
John: Can't, got to study.
Act s. 6.14b.
After the show, John sitting at his desk with an open book before him. Dick enters.
Dick: Come on, the boys are getting up a little game.
Act 3. Scene 1.
Dick: Aw, come on. We need you to make it interesting.
John sighs and closes the book. He sets in the game, and doesn't get to bed until 0'clock am.
The next morning. John sitting in class with an open book before him, but does not read, for he is half asleep.
Prof: John, when did Columbus discover America?
John jumps and rubs his eyes. Then he says: Why the same year that he crossed the ocean.
Prof: Very good. You may go back to sleep.
On Other Hills
Curtain while John sleeps.
Colorado State College is rejoicing because of the good news of appropriations and a thirty per cent raise in salary for all the faculty. The bills passed were very vital to the existence of the college.
the price would be prohibitive to some students.
it was the concensus of opinion in
the meeting that it would be more ad-
vicious to adopt merely the shirts,
and not the complete mildy uniform,
that is, plain. We have two or more for convenience and if the whole uniform were adopted,
The Daily Illini complains that the Campus Scout box is swamped with contributions from a prolific and low minded clientele who would write of lingering and half hose. It says "Follow the student in his annual graduation show to the community, the box offices are stamped. Students' rooms are lined with decollete magazine cover beauties. Possibly the relaxation in smoothed humor is only an indication of higher morality, not an intention to teach people who have been evil may be good", is rue. But it is doubtful.
The University of Chicago plans an expenditure of 15 million dollars in the next five years for new buildings and for scientific research, according to President Harry Pratt Judson. Ultimately, the university buildings will extend for three quarters of a mile on each side of the midway.
LOST—Diamond stone  Stone, Saturday,
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"All Work and No Play Makes
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Larry Semon Comedy "PASSING THE BUCK"
Bowersock Tomorrow
Viola Dana in "BLACKMAIL"
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Mrs. Sweeney (Nurse)...Glessie Blackburn
Dr. Meyers...Bernard Wirth
Mrs. Sheffield...Io Pettteys
Maisie Larrabee...Editha Battersby
Jack Sheffield...Bill Brenck
Patricia Bryant...Marguerite Adams
Richard Jones...Himie Shultz
Robert Nelson...Zen Smith
Mr. Bryant...Deane Malott
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