Noted KU Alumna Writer Returns for Brief Visit
The University of Kansas alumna and writer Miss Kate Stephens, longtime Lawrence resident and former Greek professor, returns for a two week stay at the home of Miss Agnes Eynery. She left KU in 1885, later edited and wrote widely including Laurel Town in Anglo Saxon Kansas and The Greek Spirit. Her works span short stories, historical dictionaries, and essays reflecting her experiences in Lawrence, Boston, and New York publishing circles.
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Lawrence
Kate Stephens
Newark
University of Kansas
Laawrence
Agnes Eynery
Reece
Pel
Boston
New York
Fia Wonien
Iife
Laurel Town
Kansas
Iftephens
University Alumnii Assoziation
Athens
K.A
Sayas
Sanert
Tate
Charles el |Iott Norton
Fine Arts
Tees
Stephens
Delphic
Miss Iephans
Early Resident Here Tells of Part Played by First Local Band
Susan D. Alford recounts Lawrence Kansas history through the town’s first band known as The Old Band. The piece describes how Emigrant Aid Society roots, Whittier verses, and weekly practices drew settlers together. The band boosted morale during drills, Fourth of July events, funerals, hotel celebrations, Quantrill’s raid aftermath, and the university’s first commencement.
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Kansas
Susan D. Alford
Atlantic Monttly
Enying Hit
Nue
New
Boston
Ees
Lawrence
Dr. Barbour
Quantrill
Thhe University
Club Women Install Ideal Community Homes Nationwide
The General Federation of Women's Clubs begins placing ideal community homes in states to promote homemaking. Led by Mrs. John Sherman, the program starts with one home in Los Angeles honoring Herbert Hoover. More homes planned along city boulevards, towns, and country roads as community centers, with schools, mayors, and chambers aiding the move.
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Club
Ideal
Community Homes
Washington
General Federation of Womens’ Clubs
John Sherman
American Homes Department
Federation
Los ‘Angeles
Herbert Hoover
Chambers of Commerce
Hoover
Los Angeles
Miss Lorene Squire Captures Prairie Wildlife Art Exhibit
Miss Lorene Squire, a liberal arts sophomore, has photographs featured in the University art gallery this month. Her wildlife images from southern Kansas and northwestern Wisconsin were chosen by Prof. Albert Bloch for display, including coyotes, a night heron, a snipe, and mallards.
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Univerity
Lorene Squire
College of Liberal Arts and Science
Squire
Albert Bloch
Kansas
M Squire
Harper
Wisconsin
Radio Speaker to Discuss Dietetics as Career for Women
Miss Bernice McFarland head dietitian at St. Luke's Hospital San Francisco will discuss dietetics as a career for women in a ten minute radio talk on KFRC San Francisco Tuesday January 15 at 4 00 PM Pacific time The speaker daughter of Mrs W G McFarland of this city has held several hospital positions since graduating from the University
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Bernice McFarland
of St. Luke’s Hospital
San Francisco
Cal
KFRC
Miss McFarland
W. G. McFarland
Household Discover: Tube Pan and Melted Parrafin Tips
Household tip item describes making a tube cake pan using a small baking powder can filled with pebbles placed in the batter center. It advises melting paraffin in a teapot or tin to seal jars, pouring cleanly and reusing jars after washing. Building material dealers of Kansas convene at Wichita January 17 and 18 for their semi annual conference.
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Building Material Dealers of Kansas
Wichita
Paris House Promotes Two Piece Costumes for Monte Carlo Wear
Paris House introduces two piece outfits in its Monte Carlo collection marked by straight silhouettes. The line features pleated skirts and straight jumpers in light beige tones, with many models repeating the two piece jumper style. The revival curates a simple, fitted shape around the hips and emphasizes tailored lines for dinner circles.
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Paris
Monte Carlo
Silhouttes-Ai
Fashion notes describe 60s coats with fur collars
The text outlines 1960s coats worn over plain belts and skirts, detailing beige wool or tweed fabrics, belted waists, straight lines, and beige fox fur collars. Some collars flare back and stand up around the face, reflecting period style.
Drunken Life Story and Temperance Testimony in Lausanne
A longtime drinker recounts family tragedy and personal ruin from alcohol, describes quitting after a Paris abstinence pledge, and credits a Lausanne meeting for a transformative Christian conversion. He honors fellow abstainers and notes his daughters founding Christian homes, ending with thanks to supporters.
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Madame Jacqmain
Castle de Chillon
Lausanne
Lombardy
Paris
Hell
Gue
Woman Archaeologist Probes Solomon s Gem Mines Lore
New York based archaeologist Gertrude Orthompsent travels to Rhodesia and Zimbabwe to study ruins tied to Solomon s mines near the legend of a queen s jeweled wealth. Since 1868 debate rages over whether Himba bay ruins mark Phoenician era mining or other ancient citadels.
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David
Solomon
Rhodesia
Gertrude Canton-Thompson
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Zimbabwe
Mhonesia
Mabel Norrie
Mies Katherine Kenyon
British Museum
New York
Ata
Willeh
Falle
Orienta
Gertrude
Enwlich
H. Wis
Sheba
Adam Renders
Grou
Women Lead Oil Firms in Kansas and Oklahoma
In southern Kansas and Oklahoma, women assume top roles in oil ventures alongside men. Mary Jane Oil, named for 11 year old Mary Jane Foulston, lists women on all board and executive posts and has produced a well. Flora H. Grump is president. Eunice D. Fitzpatrick, Esther C. Smith, Sylvia J. Rinehart, and Aileen C. Brown hold key offices. Margaret S. Gay heads a $100,000 operating company as president and general manager, having built a career as an independent operator and guiding leases to profitability. Her early trial with a wary farmer led to a successful oil lease and community financial independence.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas
Mary Jane
Robert C. Foulston
Artress of Incorporation
Foulston’s
Flora, H. Grump
Eunice D. Fitzpatrick
Esther C. Smith
Sylvia J. Rinehart
Aileen C. Brown
Margaret S. Gay
Gay Oil Corporation
Gaye
Gay
Oklahoma
Mary’ Jane Foulston
Wichita
Kans
Flora J. Crump
Margaret S
Funeral Attendees Gather for Mrs Lindet Service in Lawrence
Mary Katherine Markley and neighbors attended the funeral held Friday afternoon at St Rumsey Brothers Funeral Home in Lawrence for Mrs Lindet. Various local residents and visitors, including the Markley and Brohammar families, were noted among attendees. Further social visits and small-town greetings following the service were reported around Lawrence.
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Mary Katherine Markley
Diea. Markley
Charlie "Brohammer
Solon Markley
Mary Katherine
John Brohammar
Jesse Markley
Fred Flory
Lindet
St Rumsey Brother
Lawrence
Henry Landis
Virgil Landis
Florence
Galerie
Richard Potina
Abe Flory
Lidred Deay
Berth Keslor
Frank Deay
Edith
Henry Candis
Brohammer
T. G. Hiatt
Lloyd Shuck
Pleasant Grove
Community notices from Pleasant Grove and nearby homes
Local residents and visitors listed with calls at homes in Pleasant Grove and surrounding areas including Daniel Beezhley, Art Davison, George Markley, Ben Brohammer, Henry Landis, and others. Notes mention snow shoveling, dinners, hospital updates, funerals, and a policy change: Comanche county will discontinue bounties on jackrabbit ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Brohammer
Henry Landis
Pleasant Grove
Art Davison
Daniel Beechley
Detis
Jay Hiatt
Elnora
Lottie
Anderson
Jim Anderson
Floyd Swisher
Donald Churchbaugh
Daniel Beezhley
George Markley
Toneka
Daniel, Beezhley
Daniel Flory
Ben Brohammer
Toon
Oscar
Jesse Marklex
John Brohammer
Ben
Will Wingert
Mable
Abo Flory 3
Polon Markley
Frank Deay
Daniel Beeghley
Abe Flory
Henry’ Holiday
Solon
Vinna
Elmer Churchbaugh
Arthur Flary
Virgil Shoemaker
Lillian
Alda Brohummer
Charles Shuck
Dale Robison
Clinton Church
Lawrence
Mable Flory
Florence Postma
Oscar Markley
Martin
Maurine
Robert Markley
Sir Shoemaker
Cecil
Will Postma
Ale Flory
Wesley
Charlie Brohanmer
Hangman Post Attracts Applicants Across Europe
Prague AP reports 235 applicants for official hangman post including one woman. Johann Woluschlager, who hanged 490, retired after 30 years. Czech govt sought local executioner as replies poured in from Europe. Woman applicant unnamed. Deaths exceed births in Pawnee County by 103 in 1928.
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Prague
Johann Woluschlager
Europe
Hangmar
Hee Engen
Pawnee
Thoxine promised quick relief from sore throat coughs
An old ad claims Thoxine, a physician prescribed remedy, relieves sore throat and internal soreness without dangerous drugs. It targets the cause, is safe for families, and offers money back if relief is not rapid. Available for 35¢ 60¢ and up to $1.00 at Round Corner Drug Company.
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Rounit Corner Drug Company
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