Activity in University Life Prom HighlightsUpper Classes Busy
The piece describes springtime activity at the University of Kansas and similar colleges, centering on the Junior Prom and senior class play. It notes planning for the prom, farce sketches, decorations, and committees, plus historical references to past student pranks and changes in how the event is conducted. It also mentions upperclassmen juggling studies with social events and details about the annual senior play. Washington Once Gave Up appears as a local testimonial about Arnica Salve for injuries and skin issues.
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University of Kansas
KLU
Robinson Gymnasium
Washington
Tacklen
John Washington
Bosqueville
Tex
Barber & Son
Low Rate To Germany Brings Closer US Germany Ties
A Jan 1 change makes the 2 cent per ounce postage for letters sent directly by sea between the United States and Germany operative. Britain had a similar 2 cent rate last October. Negotiations with France may follow, but none are underway. Letters intended for direct steamship service from New York to German ports qualify. otherwise, they go via England or France.
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United States
Germany
Great Britain
France
New York
Eugland
England
Supplemental list of Missouri & Kansas Telephone Directory names 1909
The February 1 1909 supplementary entry lists numerous subscribers with Main numbers and residences across titles such as 271 Walnut 733 Rhode Island and 1201 Maskell Ave. Names include Arthur L H Bailey Geo C Bebout Nannie M Boodin John E Brown Chester W Brown L E Cameron N Camvle TL Cooke Maude B Custer J L Eriksen I Finch Soward Hamilton Caddolia Myr Horton Wm Irvin L A Jones Peter Kiautan J L Kerns A Brunk Kleihege Mrs Lawrence KR L Neil W L Pearson Larrier Mrs Pi Theta Sigma Fraternity Residence 910 Obtv Schrader W F etc. The page mixes misprints and garbled entries but preserves the subscriber list.
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Mew
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Directory
Arthur
L. H
Walnut
Camvle
Clinton
Cooke
Maude B
Kentucky
Custer
J. L
Tennessee
Eriksen
Connecticut
Finch
Soward
Resiwee
New Hampshire
Hawilton
Caddolia
Myr
Pennsylvania
Y—Horton
LB. J
Kerns
Brunk
Kleihege
New Jersey
Lawrence
KR. L
Linton
Woodward
J. & M.C. Threshers & Clover Masters
Lain
Wright
G. L
Establish Demerit System for Postal Clerks and Carriers
The post office plans a demerit scheme to discipline clerks and carriers. Unadopted marks, extensive penalties, and potential removal from office follow disobedience, false statements, intoxication on duty, drinking on duty, loitering on routes, or deviating from routes. Aims to fix poor efficiency and adherence to postal laws.
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Wil
Acelerk Oor
Pep
Bas Uy
Anton Twa Otters
Man Rebukes Monthly Bills With Household Reform
A Lawrence man enacts a strict home rule to abolish monthly charges but finds himself burdened by unexpected bills. He assumes his wife charged the items, while a stream of collectors and phone calls reveals the confusion. The tale closes with local ads for remedies and businesses.
Occult Study Leads to Humbling Dance Hall Encounter
A university student obsessed with occult thought currents misreads a dance hall encounter, believing a pink dressed girl is his soulmate. He speaks to her in the balcony, is rebuffed, and learns a worldly reality check as the girl laughs and points out the club talk. His belief in occult power fades.
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Garrent
Sig
Amd
Harry
Oveult
Kansas
Topeka
Ch Sas
San
Kangan
Kansas Prairies
Pacific Ocean
When the Wind Blows Freshman Meets the Wind
A fragmented diary style piece follows a freshman at a club breakfast arguing with wind and fashion as she ventures out. A gust tears away her veil and nearly pins her to a fence while bystanders, including Mr Brown, loom as potential rescuers. The text blends diary confessions with ad-like insertions and stray notices about remedies and poems.
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Goudness
Ciin
Tod
Mr. Brown
Political candidacies flood Lawrence council race
Announcements list numerous candidates for City Council wards, mayor, treasurer, and school board in Lawrence. Names include Jd. W. Howard W. T. Hutchin Mrs. Edgar Wright Wilder S. Metcalf L. J. Menger MRS HATTIE TIRBALL E. Ozbryon E. U. Bond Geo. W. Kuline Hermann Brobiker W. H. Carrutus J. A. Kasold with Republican primaries March 2 and independent ticket notes.
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Edgar Wright
Board of Voleration
Rhode Island Street Lots Offered First Time
Real estate brief announces seven building lots in the 1400 block on Rhode Island Street now available for sale with price on application. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect promptly due to limited quantity.
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Rhode Island Street
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Samen
A. J. Dicker
Dunmire
Aarioh Dean & Co
R. Holloway
Hunter Bros
Bunsicker
Breck
Hunzicker
W.A. Guenther
Vobae
Vic
EB. A. Kasold
Wm. LaCoas
S.R
Sam Jay
Frank Meterhuffer
Wm. Meisenheimer
Park Grocery
Wm. Schell
J.a Ooning
Branson Fe
Net
Terrtory
Thomas
OLEYS
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Bright
Neu Quay
Law
Walt Magon
Heath
Joan
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DeWitt
C. P. Barber
Reed
Kennedy & Ernst
Mans
Street
B. B. Craigmile
Celd Steel
Me E. Fisher
Detroit
Mich
A. E. Davis
Grocer
Saipline Springs
O. P. Burcher & Son
Tommy
Pop
Sun
Cail
Barber & Tian
Jd. W. Howard
Fifth Ward
W. T. Hutchin
Iam
Wilder S. Metcalf
T ‘Icket
D. Bishop
Sohereby
Harry Dick
A. Hosford
L. J. Menger
Oan
L. E. Mason
Ward of Education
Hattie Tirball
Tani
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E. D. Ozbryon
Sannannee
Couneilman
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E. U. Bond
Geo. W. Kuline
Pablliva Prinar
Chermbs Ammennee
Wqweilie
Poorth Ward
Thatic
Hermann Brobiker
City of
Lawrences
W. H. Carrutus
First Ward
J. A. Kasold
Counel
Warber
Schocl Board
W. E. Higgins
Victor
Straffon
Lawrence National Bank
Eastman Kodak
Camera Hine
Fourth Ward
Woodward & Go
Bowersock Rise
Mr. C. H. Kerr
Comedienne
Dainty
Grace Cameron
Little Dollie
Will Philbrice
Buty
Sersur
Woodiard & Cots
Hosford Investment
South Lawrence
The
Hosford
Peoples’ Bank Building
Samuel Walker Post
Abraham Linestn
Relief Corps
Dinglas County
Geo. Anderson
Lhcompton State Bank
W. T. Wellman
Kanasda
Geo. Andere Ute
State Bank
Capital
Sweeney
Au Stubbs
J. Hilkey
KR Stubbe
W. EK
Spaidtex
KS Ate
Tania Broes
Jacob Baduky
Hilkey
J. E. Stubbe
Trensadta A General Banking Sustissor
S. A. Monres
Newmark
Grovenor
Mm Manley
A Monror
MARCH
SS Cuahlier
A. Wood
Frage
Cashier
Watkins National Bank
B. Watkins
C. B. Pacer
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W. B. Maxen
Ast Cashier
I. B. Watkins
C. A. Hill
C. A. Tucke
W. B. Hazen
J. Houss
Mitchell J.C Moora
Savings Department
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Abe
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