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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1919
Page
8
Hiram rides his horse Prince to Sally’s burning home after a grain trip. He comforts her, proposes marriage amid the blaze, and the two share a hopeful moment as neighbors assist. The scene ends with a kiss and talk of a future together. Copyright 1919 McClure Syndicate.
Hiram Briggs, a prosperous farmer living alone, longs for a wife but is too bashful to propose. He admires Sally from his church corner pew, watching her sing in the choir and walk home with her, while Sally, a bright witty housekeeper, shares a quiet bond yet awaits a decisive moment.
A new astronomical observatory will be erected on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson funded by a $60,000 gift from the late Mrs. H. S. Steward. The 37 inch reflector telescope was ordered earlier but wartime delays delayed work. Prof. A. E. Douglass will direct the project.
A humorous exchange features a doctor advising diet while a dyspeptic patient boasts about five different cooks in as many months, highlighting culinary chaos and health in a light moment.
Market ad lists home made peanut butter at 30 cents, beef roast 25 cents, veal roast 25 cents, pork roast 87 cents, round loin and porterhouse steak, pork chops, pork steak, veal steak, veal chops, and dill pickles. Prices and items reflect a mid century grocery circular with emphasis on fresh cuts and pantry staples.
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