Society Notes on Teas and Meetings across Lawrence
A jumble of society notices from Lawrence recounts teas and afternoon visits, club meetings, and announcements. The text lists Mrs Riwell hosting on Tennessee Street, Kappa Alpha and Sigma Kappa sororities, Founders Day events, and various auxiliary gatherings at homes and the University Club. It notes a hotel reception by Mrs John, a Miss Reed pledge, a bridal party, and plans for Easter luncheon styles, plus a Visionary beauty machine at New Arts and Crafts Store and a Lawrence vaudeville bill with Crawford and Trenella. The piece closes with a Birth Announcement for a daughter born May 27 and a Capitan Brotherhood meeting led by Prof. Olin discussing Rousseau and student mentorship.
Local residents visit and travel notes in brief
A parade of names shows DLW Moffer of Colferville visiting Miss Dora Ash and Mrs. Bradley in Pleaisanton. Others include Mrs. Conger to Endora phig, Mrs. Evans to Kansas City, Jeffers of Port Seutt, Penning Jr. of Manhattan, Mary G. Allen to Novia LOFTS, Perkits to DeSato, and many more from Topeka, Ottawa, Emporia, and Kansas City spending the day locally or traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffer
Colferville
Dora Ash
Mlv
Bradley
Pleaisanton
P. Conger
S.ol. Evans
Kansas City
Vld. Jeffers
Port Seutt
T.O. Millett
Kansas
K.P. Penning, Jr
Manhattan
Mary G. Allen
Novia Lofts
Perkits
Kanesais City
William Nicholson
Vedrines Death Hits Noted French Aviator
French aviator Emile Vedrines, brother of Jules Vedrines, was killed during a flight in Rheims France. He was attempting a long international flight and had set speed records previously, including a 2 mile flight at 125 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ente Vedrines
Jules Ye.drines
Juan
Aviaion
Hille Vedrines
International Aerophine Ceups
Injury proves fatal to Katy official in 1908 accident
Court records show Katy Railroad manager William Parsons died after slipping from a pier while directing a rescue operation near Sedulin in 1908. He was sixty six years old. Separate notes report a bed spread theft at 27 New Hampshire street and a Berlin physicians call movement scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
St. Janis
Wiliam
Anagix
Bnt
Sedulin
Brides Pier
Terie
Ji Parsons
New Hampshire Street
For Sale Notes and Local Labor Offers in Lawrence
Purported sale items include pure bred Plymouth Reckees at one dollar with names Newton Nye Grace Stevens and others. Shaw mothers offer cement and general grade work in Lawrence for the season. A saleslady is sought for the edhsie department at Kress & a. Grey team of mares and harness priced cheap for cash. Black dirt available from Copenhaven at 309 E Quincy St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Newton
Nye
Grace
Stevens
Bugsy
Delaware
Copenhaven
Quincy Street
Brave Little Woman and the Canary Bargain
A domestic quarrel over expenses leads to plans to call Aunt Elizabeth to take the canary and avoid buying seed. A statistician notes a railroad property sale at a famously used price, quipping that bargains require two to make but only one to gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Old Umbrella Rods as Print Supports in Pots
From the Houston Post a note on repurposing steel umbrella rods as hidden print supports. Disconnect joints to form a double rod for flower pots, paint gray to blend in, and consider the rival suitors who hope to marry the same fortune, a sharper twist than mere romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casuade
Houston Post
Dream of Wealth Delays the Poorman in Sleep
An early modern newspaper remark notes that the poor man awaits rest to dream of riches, while the millionaire seeks time to sleep and dream of wealth, reflecting social and economic contrasts in a concise medley of thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta ‘Constitution
Wepatia gal Training Scene Described In Peking Tone
The fragment notes a china painting scene with a speaker describing a woman’s porcelain complexion and a lesson in china painting. Cleveland is referenced as the source locality or figure in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Cleveland
Wanted An Occupation and the Hand that Rocks the World
A satirical quip set echoes of two reasons people meddle in others’ affairs. Harvard Lampoon cites humor about mind and “bugi ness” while an Exchange line lampoons influence, noting a philosopher’s friend claiming domestic power after his wife joins societies, clubs, and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Lampoon
Concerning Grammar and Edible Fungi Misunderstandings
A quirky note on grammar from Neil Brinkley cites the Journal and New York Mail about better grammar usage this season. The Washington Star records a learner’s query on edible fungi with a cautious reply about seeking official guidance before stating outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammayar
Neil Brinkley
The
Journal
New York Mail
Frenchwoman Keeps Cold-Free 87 Years By Cold Water Routine
A French woman who has not had a cold in 87 years credits her cure to a daily practice after bathing. She splashes her throat face and neck with the coldest water for about two minutes each morning. She says cold weather urges avoidance but steady application brings rewards.
Horses and Cards
A witty London Express quip asks why one always wins at poker and loses when betting on horses. The reply brands the bettor as unreliable, noting the speaker does not shuffle the horses.
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London
Ingrated on Fair Game and a Dastardly Taunt
A quirky historical quote from Punch humor notes a golfer and opponent clash over a wager and interference on the course. The speaker demands fair play and warns that tilt of the green could trigger a decisive moment in the match.
Unclear Phrase Reflects Gender Roles in Proposals
Fragmentary remark notes women’s memory of a dress at engagement and a bardelor’s uncertain naming of a baby. The text hints at gender expectations and language choices in intimate moments, without a clear narrative or event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tess Riwell
Titnussee Street
Piura
Riwell
Kappa Apia Ther
Saravisy
Chit
Ase
University Club
University Cluk
Sigma’ Kappa
Thor Sigma Kappa Saraviey Pug
Cheelaipler
Sebiar
Jawadhiya
Foreign Missionary Society
Womin
Will
Uhone
Tennessee
Ites Wetork
Myrick Walliams Weho
Home Aid Society
Vie
Mes
Kemp
Rien Street
Aynil
Young Ladies Auxiliary
Younge Indies
Gurrelho
Margaret Perkins
Wiffeyent
Audiliary
AW. RA Rvans
Robert Stewart Wall
Alwarhowe
Charles Leseher
I Toberts
T Fertio Phowis
Shale Mies Hepa Tewuse
Rmperta
Kapp Kapp
Miury Reed
Dale San
Pexis
Ernee
Eros
Ion Beidee
Mei
Altobroau
Diebler
Mahle Lawson
Lola Selulty
F. J
Meine
Chriev
Brone
Phas
Ita
Lawrence Veil
Walthirs
Chig
New and Crafts
Chid
Benity
Jessins
Fanions
Burnin
Saudeville
Fn Crawford
Trenella
Henella
al Lity
Tay
He ‘Thompasin
Bis Miss
Ron Silvers
Mayeh
Lawrence Fashion Show
Olin
Tran Jlaques Rousseau
Rousseau
Tre Patee
Jules Furilla
Belle Adair
Alec Francis
Sheridan
Grace Cunard
Ethel Grandon
Alexander Gaden
Innes Store
Newcat
Whittall
Wilton
Axminster
Drina allindY$adhman
Alyce Joyce
Peerless Photo Star
Tom Moore
Shadow
Chas
Murray
Vitagraph
Santa Monica
Childs
Hiller
Aurora
John Barrymore
Emile Vedrines
Berlin
Philanthropies
Atchison’ Globe
Payton
Mia
Stark Weather
COOD
Department
Washington Star
Womnan
L. L. Phillips
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