Paris styles and the rise of the separate blouse in fashion notes
Helen Adair surveys Paris fashion for autumn and winter, praising the separate blouse trend and understated elegance. She notes cream peau de crepe gowns with lace, tailored waists, and modest corsets, cautioning against overelaboration while highlighting lace gowns, bow sleeves, and muted colors as the season’s key looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue de la Paix
Forsythe
Europe
Milady
Suvhi
Paris
Pinsis
Doug Long
Intel Gasens
Aiei
Local residents on short trips and community notices
W Bronson made a business trip to Jule, Horace Reed visited from Newton, and Charley Wyatt traveled to Humble for McAfee's furniture. Deacon Rice went to Kansas City for the stock show while Tom Bronson toured Kansas City and Topeka. Numerous social updates, church visits, new business openings, and upcoming events fill the community column with greetings and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Wyatt
Humble
McAfee
Deacon Rice
Kanas City
Tom Bronson
Fourth Avenue Hotel
Kansas City
Topeka
Gas drilling machine arrival promised after rails dry
The Graphic notes the gas drilling machine will be here once rails dry enough to bear weight. Reynolds, Velthoen, and Smith families are mentioned, with alfalfa yields cited. A letter requests address change to Redlands, Calif. Uncle George Porter at Osawatomie state hospital broke his left leg. guardian Trueflitt reports poor recovery prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Velthoen
Fountain
Cole
J.T. Smith
Mr. Smith
Acre
John Groves
Little Chili
Senepal
I. T
C. H.athern
Texas
Redlands
Calif
Mr. Lathern
California
George Porter
Osawatomie
George
Truefltt
Ms. Guardian
Trucltt
Disputes and local notices from Kansas City to Sevier
Mrs. Walter Harkness and Rev. Faith receive medical treatment in Kansas City while others report health issues. Senator Harriman returns to Hampton. Anecdotes include Kempton’s unique store tale and Black planning a residence and barn project pending workers. Death by suicide of Barns unsettled by family and editor inquiries reflect unfolding tragedy and sympathy letters from Odd Fellows lodge. Date noted as 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harkness
Kansas City
Rev
Faith
Bethany Hospital
Kas
Harriman
Hampton
Kempton
Cle
Barns
Maol
van Buskirk
Devil
Stark
Allelshole
Dispatch
Sevier
Utah
Seruges
Barnes
St. Prauk
J. L. Ray
Odd Fellows Lodge
Kiehield
J. L. Bneker
Timely Aid in 60s Letter On Kansas Pioneering Hardship
Mrs Susan Lowry recalls her 1857 move to Kansas with husband and children. She describes a wilderness frontier, building a cabin near Potawatomi Creek, planting crops, and the harsh early years marked by droughts, mortgage pressure, and scarce credit. Aid from neighbors and township relief arrived as railroads and banks were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Lowry
Kansas
Welnin
Pottawatomie Creek
Baliance
Tao
Lawrence
Atchison
Tye Hant
Kangas
Streer
Hier
Susan L. Lowey Honored For Foundational Work
Mrs. Susan L. Lowey laid a solid foundation through crucial endeavors that underpinned her later prosperity, marking a notable milestone in her career and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Ll. Lowey
Youth's Companion 1904 Annual Offer and Contents
The Youth's Companion announces the 1904 annual and describes the publication’s broad literary quality. It highlights contributions from leading authors and previews a series on the farmer’s occupation worldwide. Free prospects include calendars and a subscription gift, with details for new subscribers and distribution in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amonke
Ragland
Trelis
Egentina
Gale
Unclear Letter List From Garnett Stallions Names Obscure
A fragmentary notice lists names such as Mies Dovey Wilens Obie Wheeles and Mary J. Reddingtian, with garbled phrases and references to a stallion event or advertisement. The readable text is insufficient to identify a clear action, date, or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Dovey
Wilens
Obie Wheeles
Wre
Clin Soothe
CoDstartin
Ates
Mary J. Reddingtian Wes
Grieve Novis
Mes
A.W. Morris
Abergaret
Alueriga
Murry Hegers
Abi
W Bacar
Iostimaster
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Helen Adair
W Bronson
Jule
Horace Reed
Newton
C. W. Smith
Mia. L. D. Kirk
Captain Mitchell
Greeley
Hal
Belle Smith
Anderson
Salarror Commission
Victor Oil Company
Cleveland
Darling
United Brethren Church
Clampitt
Scott
Wm. Strope
Chanute
Chihute
Ft Scott
Misa Essie Ramsay
Geo. Neal
Dr W. Ramsay
Washington Township
Burl Upham
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Burl
Lt. Ramsay
Bert Reed
St. Joe
Gaenett
Linyd Rees
Doe Decker
Mack Decker
Jus Vaughn
Lane
Deiys
Charley Thompson
Thompson
Baeble
Colo
J.T. Baltes
Tiinastaenship
Durhant Hall
Re Nye
Mente Barnest Farm
Ladies of the Methodist Church
John O'Maras
Tat Vacinity
Will
Gari McMurray
Baldwin
Nore
Joe Fenton
de Wolf
Ineniture Fietory
Pittsburg
Lake Charles
Loniserna
Wells Figo Express Company
File Wells Fargo Company
Kate Hutchison
Xenia
Ohio
Jennie Fenrl Hutchison
Edward McClintock
Jennie C. Mutchigan
Pearl
Mrs. Hutchison
Hutchison
Aqiavor
Roy Bump
Roy
Candy Cathart
Collette
Noware Aes
Kincaid
Prayeis Black
Kinear
Mr. Black
Ayer
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Satiaeut and
Oldress Fe
Santana
Macael
Hema Baler
Crete Rios
Amlubnig Fog
Futuna
Ainskew
Lavenifed
Jaretaiertin
Orftsman Gwala Stan
Ushere Mteliy Aeane
Anait Jemauhowidl
Desheaer
Bieta
Avidreas
Jous Sika
Lola
W.a.snowgrass Garnett
Kus
Pitsburg
Aml
Cotteyville
Ohtawe
Emporia
Len Con
Hutchinson Sind
Sant
Uiion Depot
Foealto
Sid
Cheah
Caummas, Ageny
North Sentry
PREM
Huai
Bet Ane
West
Chivnert Ane
Ainnan
Nebraske & Dakota
Pas
Saab
Gawneet
Loca
Kansas City Star
Kansas City Times
Kansas City Sunday Star
Earhier
Iial
Red Light Cafe
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