Collectors’ Corner Reveals Odd Coins and Antique Documents
Mrs. Wall amasses an eclectic antique collection highlighting coins from 1829 to 1777 era notes and indentures. The display features a U S penny 1829, a cut Mexican dollar, Irish 1812 coin, and parchment land grants signed by governors. Also shown are postal history pieces and a 1864 Rock Island prison letter by W K Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Sixteenth
Rhode Island
Wien
Wali
Baltimore
Virginia
John Morton
Edward Randolph
Lland
George ‘William Stevens
Patrick
Henry
Parchmet
Ead
Wall
Wail
Kentucky
Fontaine
Rock Island
Creating elegant living room cushions and boudoir pillows
A guide on selecting materials and crafting cushions for living rooms and bedrooms. It covers decorative living room pillows with lace and embroidery as well as smaller boudoir cushions, using velvet satin brocade and lingerie fabrics. Emphasis on secure stitching, durability, and laundering for practical wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Saunders
Fragmentary Civil War era letters reveal slavery views and household details
The fragmentary text presents letters and notes about slavery era life. It mentions Madam Wall, her enslaved workers, wages, and a 1854 trip to Kentucky with a permissioned slave. It hints at personal views on slavery and household management, with references to correspondence and lineage.
Paper Can Use Plain Paper to Check Oven Temperature
Kansas bakers can determine oven temperatures without special meters by placing a white paper sheet in the oven for five minutes with the door closed. If the sheet edges turn a light yellow for sponge or pound cakes and a dark brown for bread and pastries, the oven is at the right heat. Do not leave the paper longer than the advised final minutes to avoid misreadings.
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Opeka
Kani
Kansas
Infor
Ion
Bureau of Kansas
Bureau
Hea Phi Delta To Raise Funds For Art Colony Trip
Hea Phi Delta plans to raise money to send a student to an art colony. Members select recipients based on teacher recommendations and the candidate’s interest. Funds come from sales by the members featuring batik scarfs handkerchiefs leather goods jewelry and bags. Sales start next Thursday in the Central Administration building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hea Phi Delta
Aise
Tovstis Ar
Central
Kindergarten Tot Sings Mother Goose Rhyme Disrupts Lesson
A Lawrence school afternoon program featured tiny tots performing a Mother Goose rhyme with realistic touch. During the bell line Alex Mitchell fell, prompting the teacher to gently correct the child as mothers watched. The report notes a practical aside about wooden spoons and utensils for serving salads.
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Lawrence School
Alex ‘Mitchel
Sin
Lace Curtains and the Softening of Interior Light
The author extols lace curtains as essential for homes with limited funds to soften harsh architectural lines and bridge outdoors with indoors. Curtains temper light and air while remaining filmy enough to admit natural glow, creating a gentle, unobtrusive room atmosphere.
Library notes on novels and readers in Chicago
The note mentions library activity in November with 8 002 fines and new books. Readers, including Edna Ferhey and Samuel Mer ford Crothers, are praised for engaging with works like Tom Sawyer and a new autobiography while discussing how children visit the library and share reading evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom, Sawyer
Mark Twain
Recipe and reading notes mix in old kitchen column
Fragmentary page describes brownies with sugar and syrup steps, pepper taffy, and a list of literary mentions. Reads like a late 19th or early 20th century household column blending recipes and book notices. Mentions Oliver Wendell Holmes and Selma Lagerlof as Nobel laureate.
Soap Shaker Eyed as Practical Dish Aid
A soap shaker proves practical for dishwashing by enabling the use of small soap pieces. The device offers satisfactory use and helps conserve soap while cleaning.
Camp Fire Girls Plan Candle Lighting and Caroling Event
The Camp Fire Girls held a December meeting discussing prize awards, candle lighting rites, and a Christmas Eve caroling plan. Miss Helen Marcell leads practice for knot making, with Nativity activities and a weekend car trip noted, including a nine mile hike to earn a health badge.
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Giforgians _Albsoctouten
Christines
Caria
Christmaz
Jas
Ols
Helen Marcell
Walker
Ivan, Benson
Wayne
Gillid Pest
Stugard
Nettie’ Wismes
Ressell
I Anu
The
Law Jany Association
Leavenworth
Business and Professions
Aip Five Io
Lawrence Business and Professional
Lawrence
Grand Council
Guardian
Grolly Chaogés
LaVerne Stugata
Helen Maycell
Household Discoveries and Local Notices
Household tips include ironing hints and avoiding water behind mirrors. Borax helps remove tea and coffee stains in cold water. County commissioners finished November business at the courthouse. Local residents Marie Riley Ber Nice Conner Merton Diels Glarin Christan William Adison spent the day in Kansas City. Elizabeth Henderson visited Kansas City. Market notes list various prices and flags.
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Marie Riley
Bernice Conner
Kansas City
Merton Diels
Glarion Christan
Ees
William 8.Dison
Kansas
Annual lodge service honors deceased Elks members
Lawrence lodge No. 95 of Elks holds its annual memorial service for members who died in the past year at 3 o clock. W E Franciscey and joy M AL Gorrilt are listed among the deceased. The program includes a sermon by Ch Edwhrils of the Teinih church and music by the pipe organ. Public invited.
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Lawrence Lodge
Elks
Thijse
W. E. Franciscey Andi
Joy
M. AL Gorrilt
L. L. Phih
W. J. Praatizpajahil
Hugbhi
Kecktey
Ch Edwhrils
Teinih
Pety Jr Kohy
Centenary IM Col nee Fourth WL Shuler Past at Sunday
Reverend WL Shuler will conduct revival services at Centenary IM on Sunday. Morning worship at 10 and evening service at 7:30. Bible study and farewell remarks planned. all welcome. Thomas H. Py Triplet delivers ward readings.
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Ie WL. Shuler
Fe Rey, M
Torzuioxie
Bible Stud
Thomas H. Py
Deaths and Funerals in Local Area
Obituary notices report the deaths of J. J. Alion 79 at home on West Fourth Street with funeral services scheduled for Monday afternoon. Burial set at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by widow and four sons. Separate notices list the death of Howard G. Finley of Topeka Kansas December 3 with services tomorrow. portrait will be made for the service. R Shirar dies at home of his daughter in law. other notes include CG Mohler elected topeka posts and stock market brief. An arrest for speeding is noted with a $10 bond set for court Monday.
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JJ. Atlery
J. J. Alion
Hid
Ward
Sirhi Bel iv
S.A. Iathé
Lia
Atvurdel
Howard G. Finley
Turenue
Kansas
Mls
St.Duke's
The
Welnck
Oak Hill
McFarland
Douglas County Farm Bureau Plans Saturday Meeting
The board of directors will meet next Saturday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce building to discuss home demonstration work for women members. Miss Eden Bachelor will speak and the new area leader will be chosen after the year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Farm Bureau
Chamver of Commierve
O “F
Eden Bachelor
Leddes
Aera
Sudan
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Shane
Senate
Samuel A. Otis
J Wes
Walk
S. Wall
J. W.rand
Paris
Cynthi- Bnh
Alaysville
Vnto
Library Notes
Jobhanie
Ellis
Chicago
Edna Ferhey
Samuel Me
Ford Crothers
Calll
Oliver Wendall
Holmes
Selma Lagerlof
Marhadki
Susan Kiz
Falith- Wharton
New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Thysil
Sarah
Korell E. Sherwood
Ulc
Arid Tsester
Abe
Pegey Clears
Ldwa
Radera
Eudoen
Thei Wpet
Lagra Juardian
Mary Schaeffer
Minnehasa
Lida Holmes
Gregora Walthams
Dorothy’ Dee Longshore
Mary Aston
Court House
Sterg
Schulz
Ocal Elk Lodge
Tell
Weaver
Disarm
Wil
Fesort
R. Shirar
J. R. Shirar
Ipmoke
Ernest Leary
CG. Mohler
Topeka
Kan
Ler
Noards of Agriculturs
Fix Ep
Tio
Peletkiarer
Wort
Atv
Desne Maghson
North Leve
Plan Ho Hd
Women's Bazaar
Gustafson
Willi
Beauty
Jewel Coal
Cur
Chartes
the Word Company
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