Card of Thanks from Mrs Wade B F Smith
I thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during my illness and the death of my husband and for the beautiful final offerings.
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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
5
I thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during my illness and the death of my husband and for the beautiful final offerings.
A tennis tournament is scheduled between Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas starting Thursday July 24. Captain Carrion reports his team in good condition as Kansas City Kansas appears eager to defeat the Missouri Valley champions. Local women from Kansas City Kansas are showing interest in joining the competition.
Elite Cafe and Lunch Room advertises meals at all hours with reasonable prices and home cooking. Quick service by Wheeler and Wheeler, props. Vine Street location.
The Kaw Valley Track Farm Co announces market hours Saturday and night and invites calls for cheap produce. Mrs Sadie Bailey Robinson of San Francisco visits cousins Mr and Mrs C L Davis at 1811 East Seventeenth. she returns home in good health and meets old friends.
Muwe furnished by capable planter for parties face time and teas. Also preliminary classes on the plan forte. Rates reasonable. 1078 Harrison St.
Mrs Gaines of 300 W 18th street was pleasantly entertained by Sfensra frank Ford Tas Miller A Frown and Mesdames Linn Pea Maria Lewis and Miss Cora Ramey with dainty refreshments and music. District Conference and Methodist events will convene August 5-9 at New Clark's Chapel Kansas City District Central Missouri Conference M E B Church. Mid season sale announced for shoes at 1507 East Eighteenth Street with men and women's shoes at 1.00 and children's at 0.50. managers H G Jones and G A Page.
South of 15th street schools and patrons gather at Attucks on July 4 at 9 30 a m for a patriotic program led by 1000 school children. Free salutes drills and short speeches planned with pastors invited. D A R ladies to present a gift to the two drill teams Red lemonade and popcorn. full schedule in next issue.
The dedication of the Greenwood Baptist Church at Eighth and Terrace in Kansas City Missouri is held on the fourth Sunday June 28 1914. Twin City Alliance with Seven Church Union leads programs including morning praise sermons scripture readings prayers and addresses by notable leaders and a later evening service featuring missionary Ida Becks and professor G A Page among others.
The Social Pathfinders met with Mrs. T. G. McCampbell in Quindaro Kas Wednesday evening for a pleasant session. A picnic is planned for July 4 at Spring Valley Park inviting all members and friends. The next meeting is with Mrs. Jessie Novel at 1412 Lydia Avenue.
The president calls for PB WV Counselors Council and Grand Court delegates to meet Tuesday July 7 from 3 to 11 p.m. at Mrs Lillie Johnson 1508 18th St. The event is hosted by Florence E. Birch president.
A nostalgic Atlantic piece recalls Clarkie Parker's barber shop in Lyceum Hall, detailing the single green chair, bay rum scent, worn chair arms, sand-filled spittoons, basins, a walnut cabinet of mugs bearing names, and a boy's longing for his own mug among leading citizens.
A terse exchange sets a tone of demand and endurance as one man pledges constant work and readiness. The other asserts he is the live, eager worker the employer seeks, dismissing clockwatching. The dialogue echoes a frontier ethos of labor and loyalty.
A playful dialogue centers on an engagement broken over color choices. The artist explains the split by saying she could not merge her rosy future with his purple pants, highlighting a whimsical clash of taste and vision.
In a surprising finish at the races, Alpha surged to victory drawing comment from Basen at Baas who admitted doubting the upset. The crowd cheered as the favorite faded and Alpha crossed the line ahead of rivals.
A note invites readers to meet at Smiths on Eighteenth and Tracy after the show or dance to discuss and enjoy a Tango Sundae. The list of attendees reads like a society roster from Mobile to Seattle, with numerous names and places tied to a social event at a busy corner shop.
Letters from Anna Bruner and Dora Hawkins praise Madam P. M. Dabney’s XXth Century hair products. Testimonies claim improved hair growth, reduced shedding, and softer texture for children and mothers. Advertises six week treatment and mail order options from Kansas City store.
Local residents report travel homecomings and departures for Omaha St Paul Seattle Butte and Cairo. Deaths bring to town mourners Miss Sunle Taylor and Mrs Emma Jane Taylor noted. Families repaint homes purchase cottages and host visitors while Sir Knights of Tabor and Daughters hold annual sermon at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church with a collection of 5.40.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses and flowers during the death of wife, mother, sister, and aunt Mrs. Lee Brown. Signed by husband Lee Brown and daughters Mrs. FP Sales and Mrs. A Allen, sister Mrs. M W Greer, and niece.
Rev C J Ferguson and Mt Zion Baptist Church hosted the Negro Business League volunteers at a grand reception. The gathering, with the league and church community, is expected to yield good will and progress for Negro enterprise. A follow up meeting is planned at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church next Sunday night. Delegates to the National Negro League Convention are urged to attend and enjoy free shower baths at Garrison Center.
Mr and Mrs John Ralls hosted a dinner at 1118 Booth Avenue for guests including Mesdames Kelsey Green and Porter from afar. Out of town attendees joined the federation of clubs in Kansas City. Sunday communion is set at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with Rev Norfleet conducting. St Paul AME Church hosted a reception for Rev Harvey’s return. Mrs Jas Irvine of 226 Valley Street has returned from Little Rock, Ark, with her niece Charline Byam who is recovering from an operation.
Moon's Produce Market at East 18th Street announces Saturday specials on fresh country eggs, live young hens, milk fed broilers, spring geese, young ducks, and German carp. Wholesale and retail dealer promises quality service with Bell Phone 174.
Announcement offers two brand new houses with three rooms and bath in Kansas City Kansas. Fifty Riverside Park lots opposite Western University sell on easy terms with a new rock road to the area. Prices include $850 down and $950.60 remaining, with total around $3,000. Contact Eugene Edward Vaughan at Twenty sixth and Parkway via Bell phone Went 17574 5.
Multiple rental notices advertise furnished and unfurnished rooms at various addresses. Listings include Mrs Eliza Jessee 825 Campbell St North side. East 4788. L Jackson 610 Garfield Ave. Wm Pisher Prop. 1215 Indep Ave. 211 W 6th St. 1009 Euclid Ave. 1007 Tracy Ave. Prices shown include $9.00 per month and notes on modern, strict modern, or suitable for gentlemen or married couples.
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