Dolls by the Yard and Brownie Craft Fad Among City Women
The piece notes charitable sewing for the poor with women making cotton dolls and Brownies, praising their lasting appeal and labour. It mentions social activity in Lawrence with brides planned for the holiday season and lists several local women and events including Miss Maggie Charlton’s January wedding and East ern Star officers elected at Masonic Hall. It also records a political letter from Mr. Innes defending Frank Webster and a carriage accident injuring Mrs. Will Dick, plus travel notices and local business ads for rail rates and commerce.
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Cate
Palmer Cox
Lawrence
Lewelling
Haga
Maggie Charlton
City
Forsyth
Kansas City
G. H. Edwarde
W.J. Fliotom
O. H. Dorrance
QO. E. Learnard
Abilene
Transportation and Commerce lecture by Prof Blackmar at university
Prof F N Blackmar delivered his tenth extension lecture on Transportation and Commerce before a large audience. He traced the economic impact of transport, compared rail and water modes, discussed private vs public rail management, and warned of proposed government ownership and a new special water tax. The next lecture on Taxation was announced.
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Blackmar
Blackmer
Italy
England
Backmar
Health and conditions at county poor farm and Haskell Institute
County health officer reports slow improvements at the poor farm where 17 inmates, all weak and unable to work, are cared for. One Bardell child remains critically ill. At Haskell Institute, 476 pupils show unusually good health with few colds and no recent deaths. Malaria and typhoid concerns noted in Baldwin and Washington Creek area due to wells. grippe milder than two years ago.
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Leonard
Bardell
Haskell Institute
Baldwin
Washington Creek
Wellson
Val
Jeys
Agin
Lawrence Bonds In Interest Standstill Since 1870
The city of Lawrence has not paid interest on $100,000 in permanent school fund bonds issued to aid the State University. A 1870 act linked bond release to regents issuing equal bonds, which never occurred. city refuses interest payments, while state treasurer seeks explanation amid illness of the city treasurer. If unresolved, the permanent fund must not be diminished and Lawrence may need to refund or secure matching bonds.
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Evirer Gazette
Lawrence
Douglas County
McAdam
Court House
State University
University Regents
Biddle
Duncan
Glee and Banjo Clubs Start Third Annual Kansas Tour
The Kansas University Glee and Banjo Clubs began their third annual state tour, traveling by Union Pacific to Leavenworth for a concert tonight. Directors Penny, Hopkins, and Farrell lead the ensemble with listings of tenors and basses and a busy schedule through midJanuary across numerous cities.
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Kansas University
Union Pacific
Leavenworth
W.H. H. Pratt
Glee Club
Hopkins
Lawrence
Holden
Olathe
Juntzen
Vinland
Atchison
St. Joseph
Hiawtha
Marynville
Frankfort
Washington
Concordia
Beloit
Minneapolis
Salina
Abilene
Junction City
Topeka
Manhattan
Holton
Kansas City
Fishermen’s faith and feeds in Galilee sermon review
Rev J K Miller preached at First Methodist on John 21 3 urging disciples to trust Christ in failure and wait for his guidance. He linked the Galilean scene to Peter and the others who toiled without success until the Lord appeared and provided fish and food for reflection on future meeting with the risen Christ.
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J. K. Miller
First Methodist Church
Ivuhis
Christ
Galilee
Peter
Habeas corpus case questions rights of county attorneys
Abolitionists and county attorneys await Supreme Court action on habeas corpus pending in a case from Alleghany County about punishing witnesses who refuse to testify. Willis T. Peterson died after a long illness on Thursday. Born December 21, 1872, he was the son of Louis Peterson a stonemason. Funeral held Saturday at 10 from 820 Rhode Island Street, Oak Hill cemetery to follow.
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Jessie Bayne
Thomas Bayne
Williamstown
Bayne
Ovec
Stile
Agisa Whien
Supreme Court
Wejail
Questo
Ale
Willis T. Peterson
Louis Peterson
Rhode Island Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. H. Craigmile
Mary Craigmile
Indiana
Indiana Street
Election of Sons of Veterans officers announced
The Sons of Veterans held their annual election selecting A. M. Potter as Captain F. M. Hindman as First Lieutenant W. C. Whipple as Second Lieutenant A. G. Clarke A. G. Alrich Sam Houston as Camp Council F. M. Hindman as Delegate to Division Encampment with A. G. Clarke as Alternate I. T. Criss of Washington Post G. A. R. was chosen installing officer and delivered a brief address.
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Sons of Veterans
A. M. Potter
F. M. Hindman
W. C. Whipple
A.G. Clarke
A. G. Alrich
Sam
Houston
A. G. Clarke
I. T. Criss
Washington Post
Ford and Stier Tie The Knot At Blalock Residence
Perry M. Ford married Miss Lillie A. Stier at 3 30 yesterday afternoon at the residence of W W Blalock in Lawrence. They will reside east of Haskell Institute on the W A Carpenter farm. Congratulations from friends were extended.
How much then is a man better than a sheep at church
At First Baptist Church Rev. Geo. D. Rogers preached from Matthew 7 12 arguing morality cannot be reduced to rules. He contrasted man and sheep to show real value lies beyond worldly appraisal in God’s view of man.
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First Baptist Church
Geo. D. Rogers
Oin
V.s
They Receive Prizes at the Chicago Beach Show
Saturday marked the final day of the Chicago Kennel Club's beach show with visitors delayed by dog departures. H. C. Lowe of the city displayed two prized English greyhounds, Grand Fashion and Little Climber, which won top prizes in the open class.
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Chicago Kennel Club
Chicago
H. C. Lowe
Christmas Eve cantata and city news in Topeka
Local notes report Mrs N P b s wing ill with grippe at Lee and Massachusetts, plans for a Christmas cantata by the Presbytes’ young people, and a Forefathers day meeting of the Congregational Club in Topeka on Dec 22. Includes marriages in Topeka and Lawrence, tax delays, holiday merchandise outlook, and county government updates.
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Lee
Massachusetts Atreet
Cordiey
Topeka
William H. Mobler
Gertrude Pavier
Elliott
James M. Hale
Lawrence
Kelle Lasley
Lecompton
Santa Fe
A Child Enjoys Syrup of Figs Remedy
A classic advertisement extols Syrup of Figs for gentle laxative effect and pleasant flavor. It claims to suit costive or bilious parents, detailing gratifying results and urging every family to keep a bottle.
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Fred Strahm
WM. T. Sinclair
Kansas
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Will Dick
Warren Street
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Portland
California
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J. P. Roas
Weir City
A. J.griffin
F. N. Blackmar
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Sons of Veterans Elect
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