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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
5
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the International Suffrage Alliance, declares she would vote against the proposed constitution at the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention. She says no single suffrage body should be driven out by the changes and that the whole plan should be rejected.
Miss Margaret Cone was guest of honor at an informal chafing dish party hosted by Mrs. Mable Popenoe. The event gathered Cone’s club members and friends including Laurene Stevens, Nida Starkweather, Arlene Rowlands, Julia McGrath, Effie Stevens, Ruth Patterson, Agnes Uhrlaub, Bessie Raymond, Margaret Lupton, Helen Thomas, Ethel Shaler, Helen Béphart, Orienne Roberts, and Mrs. Fullemerde of Lola. A separate note mentions an informal dinner planned by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson in honor of Mrs. Birt Snyder of Salina, Kansas and a federation update from Mrs. E. L. Griffin detailing cooperative club work and nursing initiatives.
A fragmented page lists film showings at The Aurora including The Vampire, Lessons in Dancing, and a Biograph at The Grand. Also mentioned are the Tango-Turkey Trot with Miss Joan Sawyer and references to a daring plot in Diplomatic Circles.
The Lawrence Federation of Clubs outlines a busy program for the coming year. It plans to support visiting nurses, advocate for a general holiday halt, extend anti tuberculosis efforts to all grade schools, and cooperate with the Council to mark streets and pursue new projects as needs arise.
The Journal-World and Kansas Farmer awarded gold watches to contestants who turned in $45.00 in two weeks. Names include Gladys Cronemeyer, Catharine Gebhart, Nadine Morrison, Irene Creel, Mildred Day, Serena Haverty, and several boys. Extra chances offered this week to reach the goal with reminders and new subscriptions. Also note local notices on sales, ads, andLost items.
Short ad items list services such as dyeing and shampooing with prices, plus multiple sales notices for live stock and equipment. Entries mention Mrs C He Sanders, J Tough, Benson, Griffin, and locations in Kansas City area including Learnard Avenue and Kanpits Avenue. See also sales of cows, farm wagons, milking gear, hens, mower, and Jersey cattle.
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