Women’s committee brightens schools with donated art
A city women’s federation committee secured dramed pictures to adorn public schools without funding. Led by Mrs Hattie Eldridge Sinclair, the group selected stalemate pieces to fit buildings, framing, conserving and distributing works to New York, Quincy, McAllister and others, enriching kindergarten to high school spaces with reminders of culture and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Eldridge Sinclair
Chicago
New ‘York
Résb
Coral
Hoffman
McAllister
Allonge
Pinckney
Ruysdach
Ins” Cordley
thurl-Weston
Lincoln
Sehnerz
Quincy
van Dyke
Memorial High School
Washington
Great High School
Sir Joshua Sheynolds
Ani
Odds and Ends Become Bags From Fancy Silk
A 1920s NEA Service piece explains turning odds and ends of fancy silk into decorative bags. It notes using fabrics like velvet satin brocade and ribbons, adding pockets, compartments, and fittings such as powder compacts. suggests shapes from canoe to panty bag and trims with embroidery. It highlights economical reuse and professional finishing tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardenutou
Ciopyright
Galoshes Trend Shocks Shoppers On Main Street
A chaotic stray OCR fragment describes galoshes as a winter fashion rage. It mentions shoppers and shopgirls reacting to the boot fad, with garbled dialogue about styles, comfort, and a 1920s outerwear vibe, ending with uncertain fashion chatter.
Public Library Notes and Christmas Cheer Plea
A garbled note from Nan Bl Bh outlines library wishes for Christmas and community support. It mentions library patrons outside city limits can buy library privileges, weekly book loans, and Christmas joy through neighbors. Dorothy Terrill left for Chanute for vacation with parents. Willitte accompanied her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Terrill
Chanute
Willitte
Household recipes revive stale biscuits and more
A garbled column offers household hints. It mentions reviving biscuits with a brief oven rest, brightening tiles near the fireplace with a salt wash and soap, a shoe tree substitute for a corset, and using small potatoes boiled and mashed to enrich dough.
Protect the Coat Cole Oped Discusses Coat Shield Idea
An oped argues for a coat shield accessory to protect garments from oil and soiling. It notes a simple, hand sewn lining could provide lasting protection with modest time and expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uddilind
Lovely Handkerchiefs and Boudoir Accessories Featured
A faded column describes delicate handkerchiefs with French knot motifs and floral centers, plus boudoir caps and headbands. It notes monograms add personal charm, and shoppers visit shops to buy tassel charms, velvet cords, and jewel embellishments for gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenek
West Waelly
Tomita
Miniature Santa Sleigh Centerpiece for Christmas Table
A festive centerpiece idea features a small Santa doll pulled in a sleigh with toy packs, crafted from simple materials. Requiring red paint and a few fabrics, the Easter-like project yields a jolly Santa and a decorative table piece that can later be given to a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Dex
Lawrence
Santa Claus
Santa
Paris Staging New Muffs Supersedes Old Fables
In Paris roundly dated notes report fashion houses shifting from muff sets to Esqueathish muffs by Sarthe Regnier, with a chic ostrich craft show described as a smart veneer. The piece also recalls early England's candle timing method as a distant historic aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ty Cays
Mateh
Sarthe Regnier
Miliiner
Sonia
Camp Fire Girls Plan Christmas Carols and Charity
Christmas program details note Camp Fire girls meet at the Methodist church for carol practice led by Miss Helen Marcell. Volunteers prepare for Christmas Eve caroling, candle traditions, hospital gifts, and a community gift drive in Lawrence with activities across multiple groups and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Methodist Church
Helen Marcell
Bethlehem
Lawrence
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Traselor
Judith Stapleton
Guardian
Mercy Hospital
Elsc
Hashutuaya
Iin Qmet
Lorna Jewe McRainey
Satur
Opal Dayne Kennedy
Lorne Jean MaElhiney
Vivian Bunn
Ruth Schaake
Audra Courter
Lois Parker
Wanda Best
Marjory Best
Crystine Nylund
Dorothy Jewell
Travsts
Doris Dixon
Elizabeth Shance
Matenpo
Ann Margaret Smith
Carny
Reihe 'Assistadt
Wayne
Otis Gill Gill
Aktatei Bluebirds
Canrdian
Mary Spencer
Secretar
Jesus
Carol Bird
The
Silegro
Aye
Alitatei
Abtard
Margaret Adams
Virginia Hosford
Edith Pornay
Waetanapa
Laura Adair
Christmas Plum Pudding Recipes From Old Home Pages
A collection of practical plum pudding and suet puddings with variants for Christmas dining. Includes recipes for old fashioned plum pudding, light digestible plum pudding, and suet padding with molasses and currants, plus steaming and sauce tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Idaho Bailey
Delaware Street
C. J. Thompson
Wilamatowi
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Makhe
Alice
Lake Miam
Fifth Avenue
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Ovis
Christas
Lone doHor
Silveia
Christina
Proghacy
Saheos Fameinae
Faust
Eal
Schulz’s
Mass
England
Ajdé
Laverence
Gi Meréy Hos
Tara
Nas Mmehaha
Elya Belle
Uronzke
Happiness
Happiness Group
Lillis Lester
Dorothy Horton
Anita Horton
Jes Vital Bear
Ruby Kenall
Katherine ‘Weatherby
Alice Sherbon
Elizabeth Sherbon
Helen Hungerford
Dorothy Siinad
Mirian Wood
Betty Wood
Dorothy Winsler
Toyce Bleck
Dorothy Pipes
Lewa
Thei Guardian
Glenyra Wedkame
Helen Marech
Vern Morven
Guerding
Kunukata Camp
With W Christianas
Afteynosa
Avkiya
Biel
Siugandi
Fred
Novistrads
Guarsdians’ Association
Colored Guardians
Assac
le Vern
Pub
New York
Nevin
First Baptist Church
Tha Ike & Storage Co
Vermont -Streaq
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
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