Commission to Decide Haiti Withdrawal Policy
President Hoover forms a six member commission to craft U S policy on Haiti with plans to withdraw. W Cameron Forbes heads the panel joined by Henry P Fletcher Elie Virginia James Kenney and William Allen White. Hoover also asks Dr R E Moton to study Haitian education for future guidance.
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Washington
United States
Haiti
Hoover
W. Cameron Forbes
Massachusetts
Philippines
Henry P. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Rome
Elie, Ve‘gina
Rhode Island
James Kenney
House
Senate
R. E. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Long Dresses Stir Public Debate Over Femininity
A discussion across society about the return of long skirts and their reception by men and business, with testimonies from a downtown man a college student and others. Opinions vary on whether ankle or knee length suits modern women, and whether the new style conveys maturity or old fashioned looks.
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Lawrence
Fashion talk on dress lengths and gendered norms
In a dated discussion a college fraternity man and a downtown professional weigh in on women’s attire. They favor shorter, straight frocks and dislike uneven hems and long gowns, suggesting women follow their own desires rather than Paris dictates.
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Paris
Miss Anne Mitchell Winning Success on Stage in Irish Roles
Former Lawrence residents in New York laud Miss Anne Kell Mitchell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 2H Mitchell now starring in a revival of General John Reagan at the Irish theatre in New York. She previously starred in The Silver Tassie and appeared in The Playboy of the Western World. Mitchell studied at the University of Kansas and New York University, later touring with a theatre company before moving to New York齢
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Lawrence
New York
Anne Kell
Mitchell
John Reagan
Irish’ Theatre
Newark Times
Miss Mitchell
Walter Hampden
Asia
Eyrano de Bergerac
Greenwich
Iies
Miceal Breathnach
Ireland
America
New York City
Chauncey Olcott
Visitors C Lawrence Recalls Foraging Raw River Journey
Percy Russell of Nashville recalls riding stagecoaches from Leavenworth to Topeka as a boy, traveling with his father when he was a legislator. He describes crossing the river at Lawrence by fording, noting the thrill of water rising onto the floorboards and the passengers’ shrieks.
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Lawrence
Leavenworth
Topeka
Percy, Russell
Nashville
Tenn
Sonia Russell
Kansas City
Lawrence Overland
Plans to attend B and P W Conference in Iola
The seventh conference of the second district Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs will be held at Iola on February 22 and 23. Fort Scott Ottawa Ola Lawrence Paola Williamsburg Kansas City and Iola are in the district. Several members of the local club plan to attend.
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Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Tola
Fort Scott
Ottawa
Olathe
Lawrence
Paola
Williamsburg
Kansas City
Iola
Bedtime Guidance For Mothers To Shape A Child’s Moral Life
A morning start and a calm bedtime routine help children sleep with a clean conscience. Mothers who use bedtime to connect with a child’s inner life, ease anxieties, and show faith in the child foster wholesome development. They should avoid guilt and emphasize that a forgiven day supports tomorrow’s good conduct.
Prohibition urged by W C T U leader on family life
Mrs Jacqmain of the W C T U argues that maturity centers on reproduction and that alcohol destroys the home and life of the nation. She claims liquor causes disease and violence, urging universal prohibition to remove the evil and unite humanity in a common task.
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Iyyan
GRP
Way to a Man's Heart Upside Down Cake
Pineapple upside down cake recipe notes a skillet method with brown sugar and butter. A heaping tablespoon of butter and a cup of brown sugar melt to form a caramel base for the cake batter to be poured over and baked.
Clean Conscience by Alice Judson Peale
The piece describes a child’s bedtime prayers as mental hygiene. A benevolent God forgives misdeeds, brings comfort, and blesses loved ones, turning a naughty child into a good boy who sleeps soundly, waking innocent.
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Alice Judson
Upside Down Pineapple Cakes From Old Recipe Notes
A collection of vintage cake recipes with pineapple, butter, sugar and eggs. Instructions cover assembling batter, folding in whites, and baking as a cake or mold with pineapple slices and syrup for an upside down presentation. Serves suggestions include whipped cream or hard sauce.
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J. E
Pineapple Glazed Dessert by Mrs Martin
A compact recipe note credits Mrs E J Martin of 2038 Barker Ave for a pineapple dessert using canned pineapple with juice. It serves six and suggests brown sugar as an optional addition to enhance sweetness.
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E. J. Martin
Barker Ave
Mrs Bigsby Walker on Home Economics Program
A group from the vicinity attended Farm and Home Week sessions in Manhattan from Tuesday to Friday. Mrs. Guy Bigsby of Kanwaka spoke on the home economics program on nutrition. Attendees included A I Gilkison county farm agent, Miss Elizabeth Randie home demonstration agent, IB Taylor 4 H club leader, and Mrs. Ralph Colman and Mrs. George Jensen of Kanwaka.
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Manhattan
Guy Bigsby
Kanwaka
A. I. Gilkison
Elizabeth Randie
IB Taylor
Ralph Colman
George Jensen
Baldwin News Items Clouded by Illness and Club Meeting
Mary Elizabeth Brown of Baldwin, north of the golf links, is recovering from pneumonia, while Scott Morgan south of town remains ill after lung abscess surgery. The Hopewell Country Club met January 30 at Mrs. Carrie Williams home with Mrs. Vaughn guiding devotionals and Mrs. A. M. Reser presenting Seascape Gardening. Florence and Georgia Williams sang, two guests attended, and Mrs. Roy Merchant joined as a member.
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Mary Elizabeth Brown
E. L. Brown
QO. Scott Morgan
Hopewell Country Club
Carrie Williams
Vaughn
G. W., Reynolds
A. M. Reser
Florence
Georgia Williams
Roy Merchant
Lenore Williams
Opera Queens Take Chicago Civic Opera On Tour
The Chicago Civic Opera company heads on its annual road tour with 275 people and 22 trains. Star performers Norina Cannon and Alelgisa plus Mary Garden and Maria Olszewska will travel to cities including Boston and Omaha. The voyage spans February 4 to March 27 with 1700 trunks of costumes and a budget near 1 million dollars.
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Chicago
ATP
Norina
Cannon
Alelgisa
Chicago Civic Opera Company
Dixieland
Boston
Perament
Mary Garden
Charles Glade
Mareherity
van Gordan
Maria Olszewska
Omaha
Coshorns
Panrle
Margherita Salvi
Carmen
Dee Glide
Adalgisa
Ives Chapel social notes and church events
Osawatomie visitors join locals for weekend gatherings. Ives Chapel Epworth League hosted Win-my-chum week with speakers from Baker and local ministers. Fourth quarterly conference led by Dr. Mason. L and I club plans a joint meeting in honor of its second anniversary. Community members share visits, illness news, and Sunday activities at Ives Chapel and nearby Lawrence events.
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Lawrence Simpson
Osawatomie
H. S. Barkey
Ermine
W. E. Simpson
Dorothy
Betty Lou
Nancy Scott
Mis¢ Lois Walyer
Emporia
Ermine Barkley
Allene Smith
Williamsburg
Marlin L. Cook
Gayle
Maurice Cook
J.F. Cunningham
L. and I. Club
P. N. Miller
Ives Chapel
Epworth League
Dr. Mason
Swan
Baker
Holman
John Kapp
Flickinger
Mason
Sada
Flanders
A.&. Cook
Vera
Lawrence
Oliver
A. R. Cook
Cook
Emia Emery
Cleda Davison
Virginia Green
Edna
Vanieta Sullivan
Mildred
Vera Cook
Charles Barkley
Cecil Kollenborn
Marlin Cook
Claurice Cook
Couference
Mpson
al R. Cook
Samuel Reynolds
Frank Craven
Charlie Wineinger
Oliver Price
Kansas City
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