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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes mention The Servant in the House and a Lyceum event on Wednesday. Mentions include casual phrases about sausage, daddy, yamara pocket books, and Casroll's. Unclear details and names appear jumbled in the text.
A reader recounts preparing for Christmas with sewing and gifting plans. She plans to write Christmas letters for distant friends and host evenings for local girls to craft gifts. The piece also notes social events and club gatherings, including German Verein activities, Pythian Sisters, and Black and White jewelry trends featuring Etruscan black enamel designs.
Various holiday events at Lawrence organizations include Pi Phi and Phi Delt dinners, Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Chi Omega gatherings, G A R officers elected, and a Masonic Temple dinner. Notable attendees include Madaline Donn, Fran Ita, Blanche Matilda, and Mrs H J Green. A musical program followed a six course dinner at the Alpha Chi Omega event.
Women in the town are urged to assist in hospital supply drives for Europe’s war effort. The Twentieth Century Club and local groups plan collections of linen such as sheets, tablecloths, and handkerchiefs. All women are asked to participate at upcoming meetings and deliver items to the committee in charge.
A garbled charivari snippet appears on the page likely reflecting a nightly social note. The readable bits mention neighbors and an invitation to share cigars and apples amid a curious, informal mood.
The university board met yesterday and granted degrees in education to Clare Jones and teachers' diplomas to W Russell GIsary and Neda Phaireés Lucas. Two special engineering tutors were appointed by state members. Alvan J. Smith of Emporia will survey salt beet sugar and paper industries. Johann J. Noveg, cement plant superintendent at Joia, will study brick and file industries coast to coast.
The Standard Oil Company of New York announced a price increase for export refined petroleum. Freight and tank terms adjusted with a 0.25 cent per gallon rise and changes to barrel rates.
Mrs Skannab Steinberger aged 86 died last night at her daughter Mrs Sol Marks home 726 Louisiana street. The body was to be sent this afternoon to St Louis for burial after services at the residence.
A short service was held and Te a was conducted by Rev E B Bagkus. Mr and Mrs Marks and Mr Stein berger of Kansas City accompanied the body to Steouis. Mrs Stein berger had been visiting her daughter No Marks when she became ill. Jasii Steele came from Ban sak City and took back with him his father Judge L S Steele from Stemions hospital for fence known the country.
The Lutheran Brotherhood and The Brotherhood of Trinity will meet this evening at 5 o'clock at the home of Win Hastie, located at 927 Louisiana Street. A brief note urges attendees to bring thoughtful consideration for community needs.
A novelty item titled Don Carlos Wail is promoted as appreciated giftware. It is advertised for sale with playful wording and described as a unique offering for buyers seeking a quirky present.
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