Bushman announces marriage to Carmela Ponselle
Chicago reports Francis X. Bushman, the former matinee idol, will wed Carmela Ponselle, mezzo soprano at the Metropolitan Opera. Details of time and place depend on the bride, with Ponselle en route from New York and expected in Chicago. Bushman, 47, says he will marry if she consents, while noting their prior publicized proposals were not binding. The couple’s plans and age differences are noted amid reminiscences of their cinema era and Beverly Bayne’s divorce.
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Chicago
Francis
X. Bushman
Moving Picture
Carmela Ponselle
Metropolitan Opera Company of
New York
Beverly Bayne
Miss Ponselle
Bushman
Ushman
Talking Pictures
Increase in ChinCh Bug Numbers Reported in Kansas
Prof H B Hungerford state entomologist for southern Kansas notes dry warm weather boosts chinch bug numbers in Douglas County. Farmers urged to burn dead grass, eradicate pests. campaign against codling moth shows progress. Canker worms also predicted to spike as moths emerge. elm tree bands recommended to block females. Marriage license issued to Santford Owens and Josephine Fisher of Overbrook.
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Kansas
H. B. Hungerford
Douglas County
Dr. Hungerford
Hungerford
Santford W. Owens
Josephine W. Fisher
Overbrook
Pettingill canvassing area and local social notices
Miss Ruth Pettingill of Villa Ben made calls in the Pony Creek neighborhood on Saturday and took dinner at O Teas. Mrs Ella Phenire spent Thursday with Mrs Lulu Kelsall and entertained at her home in the Breakett neighborhood. Funeral services were held in Eudora on Sunday for Mrs Lena Reetz and a short service was held at the home.
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Ruth Pettingill
Villa Ben
Pony Creel
O'tea’s
Lose Fat Safely and Quickly with Kruschen Salts
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a perfect blend of six minerals to purify blood, aid kidneys and bowels, and combat fat. Take a half teaspoon daily before breakfast in hot water. promises better energy, clearer skin, sparkling eyes, and a buxom figure. An 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks with a money back guarantee if not convincing.
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Ariel In
America
Kraschen
Baker Dinner Guests at Ar Renting With Frisbie Family
On Sunday January 28 Charles and Mrs Baker drove to Ar renting to dine with Mr and Mrs Glenn Frisbie. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Wehmott of Kansas City Missouri for the meal.
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Charles Baker
Arrenting
Glenn Frisbie
WeMott
Kansas City
Hanecall
Kay Limited
B._H. Sonn
When a Child Won't Study and the Laxative Link
The piece argues parental blame in why a child refuses study and blames harsh purgatives for dull senses. It touts California Syrup of Figs as a natural gentle laxative that is agreeable to use and helps keep a boy alert and well for play and learning.
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California
Community Notes From Corliss and Lincoln County
Mr and Mrs Marvin Hodge returned Sunday from a month with their daughter Mrs Myrtle Miller in Kansas City where Mrs Hodge was reported ill. W H Dent and Mrs Dent attended a Kansas City NA camp meeting with 16 members and two guests in Linwood. New officers were installed with Mrs Brannock as oracle and Mrs Siscoe as vice oracle. A Kansas Day program sponsored by Mrs Myrtle Martin featured readings songs and music and a fountain pen gift to Mrs Clark. Many neighbors attended including Mrs Martin Mrs Siscoe and Mrs Engle. The article also notes marriages births and social visits, including Dowding marriage news and a 90th birthday for FP A Snider. Rock donations and road work by CWA crews improved routes No 10 through Corliss, while water supply grows tighter and wells are dug. Visitors include Mr and Mrs W H Dent and others from Kansas City and Linwood.
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Wm. Empe
Sophia Wittaker
Leavenworth Suray
G. Hess
Hutton
Stellc- Mae Phenicie
Charles Woodward
W. Simison
Fort Leavenworth
Suonday
G. H. van Neste
Oak Ridge
O'Dea
Air
Roy Wingrove
Tecumcarri N. MM
W. G. Miller
Leora’ Peck
George Gress
Marvin Hodge
Myrtle Miller
Kansas City
Hodge
W. H. Dent
Linwood
Dent
R. N. A. Camp
Brannock
Gertrude Siscoe
J. G. Clark
Myrtle Martin
Clark
Martin
Engle
Dowd
Mienk
Corliss
CWA
We Mott
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August Wartzack
Jessie Himpel
Leavenworth
Eastern Star
Reno
Horace Taylor
Ethel Kahn
Army
Jean Moone
F. A. McRil
Jimmie Dwyer
Johnnie Dwyer
Eugene Hess
Edward Kahn
Raymond Black
Merle Black
Albert Huron
Junior Black
Acky Gottman
Joe White
Urban Hess
Jenkins
Dormer
Leonore Laming
Ton- Fanoxic
J. McKernan
Topeka
Alrs
G. L. Phenieic
Maack
Snider
Ohio
Canada
Clarence Saint
Saint
L. L. Corliss
F. Tobler
West of DeSoto
Dent Jay
McKesson
Peru
W. H. Varnum
George Lowman
Phillips
Round Corner Drug Co
Hinds
Jergen
Absorbine Jr
Mekesson
Mhlaving
Boncilla Pace
Powpe
Dopsier
Palmolive
Blades
Woodbury
Valentine Candy
Ade
Butch
Cutino
Meanen
Doe Ingra
Wittens
Ste Vicks
Vicks VapoRub
Joe Caneara
KOTEX
Pardee
Wrisley
Magnesia
Mass
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