Lawrence Pioneer Woman Remembers Early Kansas Life
Mrs. H. W. Sears recalls Lawrence's founding era, the Quantrill raid, and life in town before and after the Civil War. She describes family moves from Vermont to New Orleans, Fort Donaldsville, and back to Lawrence, her 1881 University of Kansas graduation, and ongoing club work.
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Lawrence
W. H. Sears
University of Kansas
David Goodall Peabody
Littleton
N. H
Elisabeth Holmes Adams
Springfield
Sears
Kentucky Street
National Guard
Llewellyn
Ladies’ Literary League
Betty Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Douglas County Historianal Association
The
Song and Daughtera of
New Boeland
Old Settlers Association
Lawrence Federation of Women's
Chiba
Lawrence Woman's Club
Federation
Academy
California
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
New England
Carrollton
Til
Peabody
Kansas
Douglas County
Clinton
Underground
Iown
Myo Amother
Mr. Peet
Mr. Baker
al Tho
Mother
New Jersey Street
Eldridge
Quantrill
Coventry
Vermont
New Orleans
Cuba
South Atlantic
Fort Donaldsville
Mississippi River
Aunt Grace
Lawrence memories from a Kansas pioneer family
A Lawrence resident recounts family beginnings in 1860s, building a home at Ninth and Ohio, the loss of relatives, early schooling in town churches, and encounters with local figures. She recalls seeing Raw Indians, noting Robinson and Lane as prominent leaders, and recalls Lane's suicide and funeral. The narrative reflects immigrant influence and era politics.
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Ninth Street Baptist Church
Ninth
Ohio Streets
Lawrence
Kentucky Street
Frederick
Unitarian Church
Ohio Street
Falley
Old Congregational Church
Louisiana Street
Delaware Hills
Kansas
Charles Robinson
James H. Lane
Mr. Robinson
James Lane
Hubbards
Pennsylvania Street
Nettie Hubbard
Mr. Hubbard
John Speer
Jim Lane
Lane
United States Senate
Jenette Hubbard Bolles
Denver
Grant
Seymour
United States
Colfax
Tim Murphy
Blair
University
Quantrill
Marvin
ARTIST OF TODAY AND A CROSSWORD CLUE SET
A historical puzzle page presents a large crossword with horizontal and vertical clues. Entries range from painterly to practical terms, including everyday items and actions, inviting solvers to fill the grid with names, tools, and objects.
Taxation discussion series by League of Women Voters opens
The League of Women Voters in Kansas will host a taxation study series led by Mrs. Marvin LeSuer at 804 Louisiana starting Monday at 7 30 pm. The first session covers assessment of general property with reports on current Kansas methods exemptions fairness and proposed tax code revisions. Anyone interested may attend.
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League of Women Vectors
Department of Government
C. V. Kent
Louisiana
Marvin LeSuer
League
Kansas
Cherry Desserts For Washington's Birthday Celebrations
A vintage guide suggests cherry desserts for February 22. It covers cherry pie, cherry tarts, and a cherry cake with white frosting, plus a seven minute icing recipe and open tart instructions using frozen or canned cherries.
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George Washington
Washington
Witc
Nilla and Beat Until Thick Enough to Spread on Cake
The excerpt describes beating ingredients until the mixture thickens enough to spread on cake. It emphasizes texture development and readiness for icing use.
Junior High Traffic Officers to Receive Weatherproof Suits
The Junior High PTA meets February 17 in the Old High auditorium. The school band directed by Curtis M. Johnson will perform works by Bach and Chenette. The PTA will present weatherproof traffic officer suits funded by a benefit tea. Three sound films, a social hour, and a Tuesday study group are announced. lost items can be reported to Phone 22.
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P.T.A
Old High
Curtis M. Johnson
T.A
Ensman Warner
International fashion influences shape spring styles
Spring fashion draws on South American, Hawaiian, Persian, Chinese, Greek, and Mexican motifs. Robes, coats, hats, and jewelry showcase bold color, ruffles, and large accessories. High necklines persist, and garments feature three quarter coats and sailor collars. A recipe for cinnamon rolls is included. Mrs. George Clark, 1201 Rhode Island St.
Cinnamon Roll Dough Preparation Instructions
Step by step dough method from a historical recipe blends cinnamon rolls with yeast activation. It details scalded liquids sugar salt shortening and cake yeast dissolved in water, mixing with flour to form a batter then kneading until smooth and elastic before rising in a warm place.
Ann Burkhart’s Midwest Novel Explores Family Truth
Carrollton author Ann Burkhart writes of a midwestern woman whose past wrongdoing leads to ruin. The story centers on revealing the truth of the birth to her son to prevent a ruinous marriage. Burkhart, daughter of Mrs. A C Wiggins, recently visited Lawrence. She published The Forgotten Family and Jane Hollingsworth, with The Illegitimate Doctor issued by Pyramid Press.
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Lawrence
Jane Hollingsworth
Pyramid Press
New York
Cupid Themed Pear Heart Salad and Cake Diamonds
Pear Heart Salad uses simmered pear halves in red cinnamon syrup to form pink hearts, served on lettuce with cream cheese balls rolled in nuts and a light dressing. Cupid cakes made from white cake cut into diamond shapes may be frosted and decorated with candy hearts for a pink presentation. Mrs. L. W. McNeer Route Six.
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L. W. McNeer
Route Six
Community Notes From Range Line and Ottawa
Range Line residents hosted a Sunday dinner at the Charley Moore home in Ottawa with guests including Mrs. Walter Harbour and Mar celene Gibson. Neighbors shared visits across Ottawa Lawrence Nebraska and local hosts at the Haas Shuler and Shuler households.
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Walter Harbour
Marcelene Gibson
Charley Moore
Ottawa
Albert Hornberger
Ruth Darlene
I. W. Haas
George Unger
Lawrence
Ernest Pohl
Mary Ann
Will Haas
Nebraska
George Hepner
Will Osborn
Range Line
Briles
Garnet
Glen Watts
Kansas City
Cave
Floyd Heffner
Dorothy Harrison
George Shuler
George Harrison
Roy Shuler
Familly
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Cleveland
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Gibson Girl
Alva
Pranklin D. Roosevelt
Ethel DuPont
Gibson
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Ribble
M. Pettie
Chiape 1
Shrine
Chester Leoni
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South America
Mexico
Hawaii
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China
Persia
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Wilde
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Midwest
Eseaumanre Sanitary Service
Jayhawk
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