Egyptian Relics Interest Voyager in Cairo Mosque and Tombs
Miss Ruth Emerson traces ancient tombs and Cairo relics, visiting Sultan Hassan Mosque with its gold leaf ceilings and vibrant arches, then the City of the Dead tombs of khedives and pashas. A Nile cruise under starlight, an Egyptian cabaret, and a tour of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities reveal Tutankhamen’s tomb treasures and a shift as modern analysis meets ancient devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Sultan Hassan
Mecca
Abasbasha
Egypt
Nile
Eegypt
Allah
Mohammed
Ali
Department of Education
Tutankheman
Carter
Earl of Carnarvon
England
Tutankhemen
Tutenkheman
Douglas County Women Attend Convention of the Association of Country Women
Douglas County women Mrs. Jack Kelsey of Lawrence and Mrs. C. C. Gerstenberger of Eudora attended the Association of Country Women world conference in Washington. Delegates from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri joined a reception by Mrs. Roosevelt and tours at Mount Vernon, with discussions on rural health, education, and crafts. The trip highlighted the influence and organized effort of American farm women to advance rural home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Country Women of the World
Washington, D. C
Jack Kelsey
Lawrence
C. C. Gerstenberger
Eudora
Douglas County
The
World Association
Navy
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Indiana
Kelsey
Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agriculture Colleges
United States
Wallace
Carry Chapman Catt
Willard Hotel
Watergate
Arlington Memorial Bridge
London
Mount Vernon
Martha Washington
Mongomery Farm Women's Cooperative Market Incorporated
Bethesda
Washington
Martet
Oklahoma student surveys shoes at college dorm
A Murray Hall survey of 20 Oklahoma A and M female students found an average of 5.75 pairs of shoes per girl, each costing about 3.77 dollars. The report was conducted by a home economics education major. Also noted, F F Gressett’s Roswell, New Mexico flock produced a 100 percent lamb crop from 851 ewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
Murray Hall
Oklahoma A. and M. College
F. F. Gressett
Roswell, N. M
Bridge damaged by truck wreck near Erie
August 8 report from Parsons Kansas says traffic on U S 59 south of Erie detoured after a Pittsburg Construction Co truck carrying a large excavator struck crossbeams 18 feet overhead. Girders buckled but the Neosho River bridge did not collapse. detour via St Paul planned for several days while replacement is erected. The truck driver deflated tires to clear overhead.
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Parsons
Kan
U. S. 59
Erie
Neosho River
Pittsburg Construction Company
St. Paul
Kansas History Radio Plays Planned by University
KU radio station KFKU will present a year long series of historical plays starting this fall at 6 pm on Mondays. The dramatizations cover Kansas from 1844 to the present, featuring figures like John Brown and Quantrill with events such as the Marais des Cygnes massacre and Pottawatomie murders. A professional and student company led by Allen Crafton will perform, with Rolla Nuckles and Robert Gard assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
University of Kansas
KFKU
Missouri River
Colorado
Cold Springs Ranch
Coffeyville
John Brown
Governor Robinson
Jim Lane
Carrie Nation
William Quantrill
Parnee Butler
Johnny Frye
Alavina Nichols
Alfred Reeder
Marais Des Cypnes
Pottawatomie
Quantrill
Allen Crafton
Department of
Speech and Dramatic Art
Crafton
Rolla Nuckles
Station Wevd
New York City
Robert Gard
University Theater
Keku
The Loudest Noise Contest and a Call for Silence
The piece rails against industrial glare and the race for noise measuring devices like the decibel, praising silence as a Christian virtue. It critiques political campaigns chasing sonic impact and urges quiet spaces and prayerful solitude over loud modern life.
Nautical interior decor trends in 1936 McCalls magazine feature
The article notes sea themed designs for upholstery rugs and linens for homes from shore bungalows to midwestern mansions. Compass and Marine Stars textiles by Marguerite Mergen time lead ship themed fabrics, linens and dinnerware. Sailor motifs anchor compasses and flags inspire bathroom and table decor with white and blue accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinens
Tex
Marguerite Mergentime
Marine Stars
Milady Autumn Fashion Parade Signals Black Dresses Lead
Miss Peggy Martin of Weaver's ready to wear outlines Milady autumn trends as black and tunic dresses return. Tailored suits fade, two piece sports wear rises, and fur trimmed ensembles gain favor. Shorter skirts, high crowned hats, three piece knits, and beige with black accents shape a chic, simple silhouette for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Martin
Weaver
New York
Martin
Miss Martin
Salina Couple Wins Marriage License in Toneka Ceremony
C. L. Scott of Salina and Lydia M. Peraz of Toneka obtained a marriage license this morning and were married by Probate Judge L. H. Menger. Letter heads to fit your business reads, Phone 22. The World Co.- Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Scott
Salina
Lydia M. Peraz
Toneka
L. H. Menger
the World Co.— Adv
Headway in Industry as Index Climbs Toward 1929 Levels
New York August 8 The Associated Press industrial index rose for the tenth straight week, reaching 95.8 percent of the 1929-80 average. The figure compares with 95.8 the prior week and 72.6 a year ago, marking the highest level since February 1930 amid the recovery from the stock market crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Alterations at First Christian Church to Add Senior High Dept
The First Christian Church plans changes to its Sunday school to create a senior high department this fall. Workmen are currently flooring the large two story open court in the Sunday school area. On the second floor a senior high room will be used for worship and classes and will serve as the Endeavor room for high school youths. Foreign-born whites in the United States in 1930 numbered 13,366,107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
United States
Threshing Fire and Local Happenings in O'Neil District
A straw stack fire during threshing at the Rol jlin farm destroyed the shed and disc but left grain intact with no injuries. Mrs. Housworth narrowly escaped when a runaway horse caused a gate accident. Several locals, including Clifford Jones and guests, Kansas City visitors, and Independ ence Saints members, gathered for visits, picnics, and games. Widespread drought affects Kansas and Arkansas, with crops and water shortages reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roljlins
Harold
Robert Antrim
Kansas City
Will Jones
Knowledge Hill
Harold Reid
Reorganized Saints Sunday School of Independence
Margaret Jones
Velma Plank
Pony Creek
Jones
James Metcalf
Bleakley
W.E. Haley
George Barger and Son
St. Joseph
Bill Hotey
Arthur Jones
Harrs Reid
Wells
W. KF. Hotey
Nellie Viets
Ardell Weeks
Lawrence
Bill Haley
Clarence Gill
Elmer Athey
Missouri
Arkansas
Local notices of weddings, visitors and weather event
The text records a marriage announcement for Earl Marcum and Eleanor Ward with congratulations from friends. It notes visitors from Kansas City, straw baling activity, and travels of Robert and Harold Antrim to Kansas City. A wind storm damaged a house and killed 50 turkeys. injuries were avoided. Several residents visited the Holey and Geisen households. Glenn Watkins sustained a foot injury from a rifle discharge while rabbit hunting.
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Robert
Harold Antrim
Kansas City
Mia
Kate Jones
J. E. Metcalf
Bleakley
Bill. Holey
Knowledge Hill
W. E. Holey
Casard
Lawrence
Francis Geisen
Mary Dennis
Wright
Easton
Geisen
Pearl Dennis
O’neil
Haley
James Metcalf
Bill Holy
Wilma
Rosa Fay
Glenn Watkins
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King Tut
Ruth Emerson
Museum of Historic Egypt
Throme
Tut
Association of Country Women
Oklahoma
Bowes
PLAN
By Stanley A. Curtis
Annly
Broadcasting Company
HU Granteed
Jehovah
Jesus
Silence
McCall
Journal-World
Milady
Misa Peery Martin
St. Luke A.M.E
New York Streets
Atha
Sundiy Seheok
O'Neil District
Dickinson
Sins of Man
Shey
Puffy
Thomas Hart Benton
Frederic Kann
Qak St
Betty Sue
Sally
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Western Electric
Bell System Supply Organization
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
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