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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1910
Page
3
The season’s debutantes aim for six boxes of wedding cake with a superstition that the seventh cake belongs to the bride. No box may be opened, each must be tied to its date and given to an invited guest, with no cards and charms allowed. The New York Tribute notes brides should hustle a little for it.
The defendant in the breach of promise case remains cheerful and draws more attention in his current position than he might have as a groom. Miss Cayenne notes the ironic satisfaction of his notoriety.
A courthouse dialogue shows Plodding Pete admitting multiple arrests for small offenses. He jokes he never was cited for speeding or horn blowing, highlighting his self deprecating sense of superiority.
Andrew Soutar notes a craftsman who creates ocular proof to guide jurors and explains how a miniature scene clarifies complex legal situations better than lengthy argument. The piece contrasts eloquent speech with visual presentation in court.
A Chicago grocer’s boy drove off a fox terrier with eggs during a lively half hour in his father’s shop. The dog attacked, the boy used eggs as ammunition, then was bitten in the leg after exhausting his supply. Fresh eggs failed to stop the animal who then rolled on a lawn nearby.
A humorous narrative describes the traditional cold morning bath in English culture. The author details a mock method to perform the bath, including jumping from bed, dressing, shaving, and “bathtub” antics as a satire on national habit and self presentation.
A Paris visit by a wealthy Italian count and wife ends in a murder plot. The countess, jealous of a young lady turning the count's attention, sends torpid vipers hidden in a pearl box to frighten her rival. The box reaches the girl in bed, but a quick male servant kills the snakes with a whip, averting tragedy.
A Yale professor’s exam shocked students, triggering a national Bible study revival. In 1908-09, 539 institutions in the United States and Canada hosted Bible classes with 32,259 college men, while 18 other countries saw 80,000 university students joining. The movement suggests the Bible is resurging among youth.
A Berlin manufacturer left 2500 to fund weekly beer for favorite patrons. In Tunbridge Wells England a testator left eleven friends 500 each to invest in port wine or other pleasures. John Redman in 1798 directed his executors to keep his house open a year and drink wine with guests to honor him while denouncing stamp duties.
The author notes Albanian men forge deep bonds by cutting their arms to mix blood and swear lifelong loyalty. He cites lives saved from betrayal by Turkish rulers as examples of such steadfast friendship. The excerpt ends with a joking aside about pen performance.
Advertisements urge readers to see the Imps at the Grand and the two Maids comedy. Pieratt’s Pantatorium offers professional clothing pressing, Grand recommends dining downtown at Peerless, and Congregational ladies plan a church meeting. Grandmother advertises Thompson Studio photos at 615 Mass St with phone G14.
A paneled collage of for sale and rent ads along with household items and business offers. Listings include steel lounge, refrigerators, furniture, a modern house near the university, a six room cottage, and multiple rental properties. Also notes a community baby quip and local business listings with contact phones.
JT Angney completes an 18 room mission style residence in TE Ohio. Four stories including a cement basement with oak floors and two story porches. Design by Angney and Mrs Angney. Estimated cost about 12000 dollars. Rented to Sig Alph fraternity for 1 dollar 10 cents monthly. Palmers Sandalwood Toilet Water new at McCulloch's Drug Store. Largest yet tomato weighs two pounds grown from California stock. Dale McNeill Investment Co. offers rent buy or installment purchases at 701 Mass. St.
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