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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
6
The woven coat era advances with wristing jacquard patterns and brushed wool trims. A hunter green long coat with ruddy brown and gold interknits leads fall warmth, while single-breasted cases maintain classic lines. Strong color contrasts suit discerning shoppers seeking elegant, tailored knits.
Florence Lu told a Flower club gathering that home decoration with flowers is a daily art for the many, not the few. She urged simplicity and unity in arrangements, noting that even a plain geranium or a glass bottle can convey beauty, and demonstrated how to improve bouquets by adjusting stems and vessels.
A short analysis of georgette and crepe romaine dresses suited to the inbetween season, noting coats of georgette in spring, shift to tailored dresses in summer, and how details like kick pleats and colored embellishments brighten dark outfits. Mentions of travel wear and the practicalities of fabric behavior.
In August 1863 Miss Soule taught near Kanwaka and spent weekends in Lawrence. Amid the Quantrill raid she faced hatless danger as her family fled to the river island, seeing burning buildings, dead and wounded, and the city’s destruction. Her sister lost a bonnet. the escape included crossing a shallow river in a hollow log boat and hiding from rebels as they sought safety.
A vintage collection of kitchen instructions detailing fruit salad ball shaping with cantaloupe and tomato on lettuce, pear cups stuffed with walnuts and olives, mayonnaise, and pepper. Includes yeast starter and potato dough methods with step by step mixing and resting times.
The library reports a sharp summer uptick with July 1924 to 2024 comparisons and August still strong. Saturday's circulation hit a record for the season as fines accrue daily. patrons are urged to return books before vacations.
A Bishop Museum led study in the Marianas exchanges sacred relics for free theater admission with the Agana cinema to examine ancient weapons and stones tied to pre Polynesian cultures. The effort, described as hazardous, aims to uncover origins of Polynesian peoples through artifacts from tabu sites. Two people were vaccinated for typhoid at the city health office, with Dr. Chambers offering free vaccinations at city hall daily.
In a Taegliche Rundschau analysis Berlin reports Dr. Arendt’s view that Germany needs a nonpartisan state with broad popular support modeled on the American system. He asserts monarchist Hindenburg's oath under a republic guarantees, warns against restoring monarchy, and calls for strengthening the Weimar constitution while reforming electoral lists and parliamentary cabinets.
Geneva report says an American group will join the League of Nations permanent committee on intellectual cooperation. Elihu Root is named head, with notable members including James Ho Breasted, Charles W. Eliot, Herbert Putnam, Vernon Kellogg, and R A Millikan among others.
Otto Leest, convicted killer and robber, denounced German officials for sparing his death by commuting to life imprisonment. He blamed his lawyer for the pardon and demanded execution, though his commutation stands as a sovereign act. He had waived appeal earlier but learned of the change and protested. Tuition rates advertised for Business College until Aug 21.
Dear Folks: fall wardrobes and essentials fill downtown shops as stores undergo makeovers and shine in paper and paint. New dresses dominate street wear with satin blacks and purples, tan shades, and flares. Claire and Mirrolene woolen dresses appear, while evening wear features French beaded georgettes and brocaded chiffons. look at INNES for the new items.
Window displays show Keeler's book store and Fischer's highlight fall shoe arrivals with pumps and slip ons in plain styles. Black patent leather and calf slippers and tan calf soon join the selection from Strassburger Stiles Freee New York and Peacocks. Nearby outlets like SAMPLE'S Johnston's RANKIN DOUGLAS REESE'S One Lantern Ward and Wardrobe offer typewriters radio powders gift items and summer clearance finds.
Town shoppers are urged to visit REELE'S for bath sprays with massage brushes, offering economical options to refresh last year's fabrics at $1.00. NEW YORK CLEANER'S blocks velvets, SAMPLE'S HAIR CUT SHOP features hair services, and DOUGLAS RADIO plans a September display. REESA'S offers acne and blackhead remedies with Polar Ice, plus powder puffs. Herrick refrigerators are advertised at 20 percent off.
Otto A Fischer of Lawrence Kansas and his wife and daughter Elfriede toured the San Luis Valley Colorado saying the valley holds great possibilities Private remarks show admiration for irrigation and potential as they plan a two week stay above Steede for fishing and harvest shipments by local grocers Leavenda and Morris.
Hutchinson Kansas hosts what may be the greatest farm machinery and equipment display at the state fair this year. The fair, Sept 1925, will feature free ground space for machinery makers, a broad poultry show under American Poultry Association rules, and major contests for hogs sheep cattle and dairy with cash prizes totaling forty thousand dollars. Secretary A Spensler said the attractions rival prior years and the event blends entertainment with livestock and farm exhibits.
Wichita Kansas hosts the thirty sixth annual Kan oli ness Association convention at Beulah park from August 16 to 23. Inter denominational gathering bans tobacco and secret fraternal orders for admission. A tent city with cafeterias concessions and wells supplies the community. The president and secretary offices sit at the center beside a book stand displaying religious literature.
A note lists Rev. J. Li Wilson as vice-president and Rev. J. L. Mayee as secretary-treasurer with a twelve-member council including six denominations such as Methodist and Nazarene. Four members are elected annually to govern policies and customs observance. There are at present six denominations represented in the council.
Mrs. Rush Fullerton of Clearfield Pennsylvania shares a testimonial praising Vegetable Compound for nerve troubles and general health. She claims it rebuilt strength from the waist down and gave her a renewed appetite, urging others to try it and offering to answer letters about the remedy.
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