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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

3

Birthday Party for Fred Burnett Feted At Home

Mrs. W. W. Burnett entertained Wednesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 for her son Frederick’s sixth birthday. Guests included George Gilmore Kirchoff, Billie Robinson, Edward Klein, Hunter Kendall, John Lawrence Edie, Bernie Dunkel, John Glidden Jr, Theodore, Doris, and Frederick Burnett. A two-course luncheon and a candle-decorated cake were served with Thanksgiving-themed place cards and favors. Zodiac Club members met with Mrs. E. M. Hopkins and discussed South American colonies.

W. W. Burnett Frederick George Gilmore Kirchoff Billie Robinson Edward Klein Hunter Kendall John Lawrence Edie Bernie Dunkel John Glidden, Jr Theodore Doris Frederick William Burnett

Pep Book Review and Local Club Notes

A local column reviews Pep by Wm Hunter praising its practicality and the author’s clear guidance. The piece also covers social club events, birthday and bridal activities, Thanksgiving guests, concerts by church choirs, and plans to organize bread and sewing clubs in Lawrence led by Miss Lottie Milam with state support.

Lawrence Lottie Milam J. Lane Otis E. Hall Hall Milam

Local social and wedding notices in Hays City region

Annie Benson Nell Cox Blanchett Strong Evelyn Strong unite in marriage at Baptist parsonage by Rev Jennings. Round Table Club meets with Mrs James Gilmore. luncheon honors Miss Evelyn Strong. Butterfly shower planned with yellow white decor for bride. Young Peoples Alliance ends contest with 14 new members. Reds win. Christmas reading and storytelling at church basement.

Strong Ruth Buchanan Evelyn Strong The Baptist Church Mary Courtney Mary Burnett M Iiss Nina Hester Genevieve Dahlene Flaude Johnson Frank Jennings Nellie Reece Evans Elizabeth Evans Isabel Kent Nellie Kennedy M. H. Warren Ruth Rader H. L. Haynes Iss Ruby Gop Gosser Hays City K. H.C. Cooper Greenfield, Mo Baptist Parsonage Rank Jennings Ancheon Marcella Hanscome Miss Strong Bess Ulrich Arthur J. Mix Helen Gallagher Clarabelle Lupton Nelie Kennedy Elizabeth Hosford Titania Queen of the Fairies Katherine Hosford Mrs. Warren Young Peoples’ Alliance of the Evangelical Church Evan Burgert Reds Ethel Watson Blues Reta Schultz Mae Liggett Santa Claus A. M. Werkenthin Messers, Payne Watson Young Shepherd Burgert

Delta Tau Delta Holiday Dance Held Informally

Delta Tau Delta fraternity members hosted an informal house dance for guests with refreshments served. Chaperone Mrs Fagan presided. Attendees included Thelma Wharton Elaine Wharton Margaret Brown Persis Cook Geneva Hunter Marguerite Gregory Mary Atkinson Martha Banker Sawyer Josephine Huoni Aldred Granger and several gentlemen. Charlotte Gregg of Frankfort Kansas wed Lieutenant Harry Vernson of Blue Rapids Kansas on Wednesday November 28 at the bride’s home. Vernson, a former University of Kansas student, earned his commission after Camp Funston training.

Delta Tau Delta Tau Delta Fagan Thelma Wharton Elaine Wharton Margaret Brown Persis Cook Geneva Hunter Mar-guerite Gregory Mary Atkinson Martha Banker Sawyer Josephine Huoni Aldred Granger Dick Gelvin Charlotte Gregg Frankfort Karsds Harry Vernson Blue Rapids Kanasas Vernson K. U Camp Funston

Personal guests from Kansas City visit local families

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Worley of Kansas City will be the guests over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Will Newman and Mrs. C. R. Andrews. Mr. William Bromelsick and Mr. L.

Albert Worley Kansas City Will Newman C. R. Andrews William Bromelsick

Thanksgiving Elks Dinner In New Dining Room

Bonner Springs daily notes show numerous residents traveling to Kansas City for visits and business. Many names appear including Mrs H A Dodderidge and Miss Claudia Pendleton. Prof A T Walker. Rev P Schuman. Lieut Ray Dunmire. Willard Hilton. Lt Ried. and others visiting relatives or spending weekends in Kansas City, Topeka, and nearby towns.

N. Lewis Bonner- Sern Tie H. A. Dodderidge Kansas City Mina Mamie Haus Overbrook Mary Ulrich Margaret Baker Mra. Stel Po la Baker Nate Teva W. S. Everett Misa Ednarett Elks J. E Schuman Noria A. R. Manning Leavenworth Prof Eugenia Cory Eudora F. W. Bruckmiller Excelsior Springs Chas. E. Sutton Chicago E. M. Testerman Chanute J H. C. Dunmire L. M. Dunmire W. B. Dunmire Sterling, Kansas R. K. Moody C. W. McKeen Mena Peanaas Elliott Taylor Ray Dunmire Topeka Willard Hilton University of Kansas Strong City H. Williams L. Gilbert W. J. Cummings Caroline Wallbridge A. C. Bryant Nh the Bryant W. D. Bryant O. W. Foster Bonner Springs J. J. Breithaupt Denver Bart

Old Folks Concert For Red Cross at First M E Church

An Old Folks Concert under Circle No 75 of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic benefits the Red Cross. Held December 4 at 8 PM with Haskell Orchestra and various soloists, choruses, and tunes including We Have to Mortgage the Farm and Star Spangled Banner.

Circle No. 75 Grand Army of the Republic Red Cross M. BE Makepeace Congolation Fingerwell Charlton Haskell America All Ye Menne Wimmin Hezikiah Zerelda Walton Charity Ann Beck Old Black Joe Obediah BicHenry Holdfast Charlton Tiny Hatton Peaceful Hemphill Hightower McHenry Aminedah Roberts Churchill Annie Laurie Maydes Delight Loveblossom Smith Primrose Serenity Phinney Peaceful Bird Endacott Rose Sharon Helms Mistress Hatten Hepsibah Stewart Rubin Rachel Ingeeplit McHenry Delight Smith Patience Willis Betsy Ann Lang Jane Doering Malinda Roff Jerusha Thankful Love Jane Minerva Kennedy Deborah Kreige Primrose Daugherty Polly Ann Stewart Roxy Ann Churchill Veteran Glee Club C. H. Hoyt Ed Munk J. E. Todd S. J. Churchill J. R. Holmes Jeremiah Muchmore Metcalf

Fragmentary patient dialogue hints at severe illness

In a clipped excerpt a patient complains of terrible pains all over the body and difficulty breathing, claiming no sleep or appetite, while a doctor questions overall well being. The fragment suggests a medical consultation with strong distress but lacks full context.

Wanted: steady young man to tend garden and cow

Advertisements from the Christian Register seek a respectable young man in rural New England to look after a garden and care for a cow. The candidate should have a good voice and be used to singing in the choir.

New England Christian Register

When the Tide Turns Harriets Quote

A brief card-like excerpt noting Harriet Beecher Stowe’s line on perseverance. It emphasizes resilience when facing pressure and the idea that difficulties can signal the tide turning in one’s favor.

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Electrolyzed Sea Water Cleanse Shipboard System

Electrolyzed sea water is cited as a strong antiseptic. An apparatus has been devised to treat and apply it on ships to maintain thorough cleanliness aboard vessel operations.

Coins Wear Away Due To Rubbing Surfaces Wear

A report notes that friction from handling coins causes the loss of about one ton and a quarter of gold and five tons of silver each year worldwide, detailing the material waste from everyday use.

Doesn't Produce Results Says Uncle Eben on Hopeful Disposition

Uncle Eben warns that hopeful disposition alone cannot grant license to loaf. action is needed to turn hopes into results. The remark emphasizes effort over idle waiting.

Eben

Had Enough o That MacDonough Says Minister Critics Marriage

A fragment reports a man named MacDonough arguing with his minister about his fourth marriage. He insists he cannot keep burying people and repeats the line buryin' in a defiant tone.

MacDonough

Concerning Advice Coleridge Quote Fragment

A compact reflection on advice likened to falling snow. The excerpt notes how gentle advice lingers and sinks into the mind, shaping thought over time with quiet persistence. The concise line invites contemplation on the nature of guidance and influence.

We Often Wonder About Flights Until We Have a Bill

A Boston Transcript remark notes how people speak of flying until a bill lands. The quip comments on timely payments and financial accountability, reflecting everyday attitudes toward debt and commerce. It frames a common habit as a social joke from a columnist’s ex change.

Boston Transcript

Mrs Duke Appears In Huge War Spectacle

Mrs Angier B Duke formerly Miss Cordelia Biddle of Philadelphia and a New York society woman helps with Hero Land a war relief spectacle in Grand Central Palace New York She appears as a Godmother in the event.

Angier B. Duke Cordelia Biddle Philadelphia New York Society

Red Star Animal Relief Aims to Aid War Horses

The American Red Star Animal Relief association forms to care for horses as the Red Cross aids soldiers. The piece notes 4,500,000 horses, wartime losses, and immense shipping values, with Allied and American roles in supplying mounts and the need for veterinary and field hospital support.

The Red Star American Red Star Animal Relief" Association Red Cross Lazes Verdun Albersica Europe America Societ State Journal

Personal News From Local Social Circles

Miss Beanor Atkinson and Mr Searles plan travel from Oskala. Mrs F C Walters just returned from a three week visit in Davenport. Mr Saminson, 35, stayed with Mr Lewie Rodgers in Kansas City. Logan siblings and relatives traveled from Leavenworth to visit Mr and Mrs A Patton. Rose Haworth will go to Kansas City for events and a dance. Prof W B Downing visited Peka on business.

Beanor Atkinson Searles Gen . Searles Oskala F.C. Walters Daven- Pot Atkins Ir. Saminson Lewie Rodgers Kansas City George Logan Jorothy Logan Reed Logan Lucile Logan Leavenworth Frank Heaeuheimer Danzhiers Mary Uy Rowey Junction William Ae W. B. Downine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chaplin Mrs. Vernol Castle Sylvia OF the Secere Sever Ond Fischer Zodiac Club E. M. Hopkins George Barker W. C. McNown D. S. Alford W. F. March Ladies Literary League C. C. Hanscome Scoville Civic Improvement Association Sears Jean Christophe Romain Rolland Fitch Portia Club C. E. Eriksen New Hampshire Street Edison Winslet Charles Armstrong Quivera Club Sarah B. Stone Vermont Street R. H. Buckminster Siberia George Kennan Sara Richardson Kennan Colman Ernest Poole Eliza Doibee Rhode Island Street Temola Club Henry Missouri Progressive Reading Club J. T. Buchanan Emma Broderick California Roll Call J. M. Boyd Singing of Curry Buchanan Waterbury Lawrence Reding Club Lawrence Reading Club J. B. Russell Kruse Russia Mesdames Russell Roberts Rutherford Smith Becker Mesdames Kruse Morse Hutton Coghill P. F. Henderson Conn. St Review Club White John Doering No Man’s Land Kansas Kansas Natural Gas CO Alsea Alberta Harris U. S. G. Plank Birthday Club Oread W. H. Brown Louise Brown John Schumann Frances May Grimes and Schumann New York Street Friendship Club Unitarian Church Haworth Sweeney Talbot Dalton Episcopal Church A. L. Cox Elizabeth Cox Ella Sarah Rhodes Mabie Rankin Cora Walker Daisy Dorothy Cox Roy Cox Masters Lemuel Albert Cox Itis Deliciana Maite Walter Baker & Co. Ltd Dorchester, Mees Mise "Annie. Benson Nell E. Cox Blanchett Beachanan Evelyn Stron Round Table James Gilmore Frank Brown H. B.iPeairs Frank Strong Mary Brownlee H. B. Hungerford Alva Carter Mary Preyer Florence Hale Rose Haworth Naomi Simpson Winfield Edna Teeter Elizabeth Kennedy Blanche Simons Lee Rutland Texas G. P. Truett James Graves A. D. Weaver Olathe Roderick Ried Fort Sheridan A. D. Mackey St. Joe Oscar Dahlene Glasco J. H. Evans Williamstown Nick Carter Kappa Sigma Howard Bernice Pickard Abilene C. C. Pickard Massachusetts Mrs. Duke Angier B.duke NEW Edison St. Eriksen Fur. CO Carter Pleating CO Walnut St
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