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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
5
Seasonal apparel notice lists coats priced at 1.00 and 22.50, 18.00 and 20.00, silk dresses at 18.00 23.00 and 27.50, indicating a sale on coats and dresses with several price points across different items. The fragmentary text suggests a reduced pricing promotion during the season with multiple garment categories included.
The column lists several local movements including Miss Mami returning to Fort Defiance Avinena after a death in her family, Minnie Dauberman heading back to Los Angeles, and Phi Delt initiations with names such as Zenephen Smyth Roscoe Stubbs James Ory Loren Simons Fred Joe Phimham Joe Swartz John Montiethy Harry Stevens Howard Smith Chester Thomas. It also covers attendees at conventions, guild meetings, a Trinity Guild gathering, and social events at Lawrence area homes with various hosts and guests.
The Fraternal Aid Union hosted a dance and card party with about one hundred guests. Kenneth Lott gave serial readings, James Holyfield and Ralph Haynes provided music, and light refreshments closed the evening. Other notices invite a Valentine party, a Birthday Club gathering, and a Winter Dancing Club event for members and invited guests.
Don t wait shop remodeled Frank Vaughn touts Palace Barber Shop as best in the city. Eddie Scott remains at his old stand with a new outfit. Mr and Mrs Ben Wilson of Williamstown visit Coach and Mrs W R Hamilton. Mrs A D Weaver travels to Kansas City with daughters Mrs David Robinson and Mrs Tom Veatch to spend time there. Dick Bros announces they have the stuff as Earl Pringle and son Wilbur of Bonner Springs visit Lawrence with Mrs Junius Underwood.
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