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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
4
Loener Bros announce a shift to a large scale factory operation after January 1. They will sell all pipes and smoking articles at cost and close the retail store. The store building is available for rent or sale.
The January session of the board of education at the high school was brief with limited routine business. Present were President Phillips Blackmar Kumler Innes and Clark. The superintendent’s report praised school conditions and requested 25.10 for primary supplies and 25.10 for reference books. both requests were approved.
The harvest of 1899 is described as among the greatest the country has seen with corn wheat and fruit yielding abundantly. Town readers are invited to Hoyt's for a performance of A Bunch of Keys by Kent. Lectures by Dr. Burdick on Educational Tours in America and Europe begin Jan 18 at high school hall with tickets at $1.00 for twelve sessions.
Large river crew at work this morning to harvest the first ice. Teams haul ice to Wiedemann houses and cars for Armours in Kansas City begin loadings. Weather remains cold with little thaw. expect steady employment and economic activity as the Griffin Sea company prepares for a sizable harvest. In Lawrence Mrs. J A Henney hosts the Up to Date whist club with prizes awarded to Mrs Otto Fischer and Mrs W G Colwell. Otto Fischer wins the gentlemen’s prize. Also reported: No 8 school for month ending Dec 22 1899 shows enrollment 25 with notable honor roll entries. January plans for a new school building and teacher changes. city council january meeting set for tonight at 7.
Holiday greetings move through Paris and Kansas as Miss Louise Bartey des and Miss Ema Bartey des receive well wishers. William Rogers of Wamego marries Katherine Gilner in Kansas City while Lawrence friends attend Whist events and family gatherings mark festive days.
Local council reconstituted after dissension in the Ancient Order of the Pyramids. Loyal Council No 188 formed, new officers elected including Wilber, Taylor, Agle, Wagner, Agile, Riggs, Craigmile, Huddleston, Godding, and others. Old members directed to join or be reinstated. meeting set for Tuesday at Johnson hall.
A Reno correspondent reports on local oddities and happenings from nearby towns. Geese driven to Lawrence Market, a Reno Creamery ready to begin tea storage, revival services at the M E church, Mormon elders active in Reno township, and busy ice on the river with hundreds skating. Tours, schooling, and winter social events fill the quiet days as residents await spring.
A fragmented kitchen instruction references whisking orange mixture with powdered sugar and cream, folding in zest or juice, and serving with hot or cold puddings. The text includes nonsensical phrases and lacks clear context or complete steps.
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