Seventy Fifth Birthday Milestone for Lawrence Twins
Florence Biggs and Fran tex Milner of Lawrence celebrate turning 75, milestone born near Evie, Kansas. The sisters moved to North Lawrence in 1865 as rail line arrived, witnessed Civil War era events, attended private schools, and supported reform movements. Both have remained active in Methodist, Avoran rights, and W C U groups, preserving family ties and local memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdhay
Mars
Florence Biggs
Frantex Milner
Weewrence
Evie
Pent
Atrs
William Milner
Kansas
Jola
North
Lawrence
Kin Street
Bismarck Grove
Delawie
Sicilyeon
Lil
North Lawrence
North Latvines
Grant Township
Jefferson’ County
Old Unitarian Church
Clara Archibald
Mary Wells
Lawrence Bey
Avoran
Richts
Susan B. Anthony
Bismarck Rowe
The
Methodist Church
Cumment Evert Club
Alrsise Tas
Milady Wardrobe Embraces Ensemble and Two Piece Suits
In fashion pages a new wardrobe emphasis centers on ensembles and two piece suits for ladies. Materials vary from tweed and serge to wool, with coats short or three quarters, crepe blouses, and pleated skirts. For sporty or street wear, these suits offer versatility and a dressy option in silk crepe or printed silk for the dress component.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Warner Weather
Letter From Fay Livengood Highlights India Mission Work
Fay Livengood head of mission in India replies to an invitation for a reunion of late 1908 1909 1911 and 1919 classes at K U Last June. The letter also from the Livengoods mentions their adopted daughter Cornelia and notes the India Mission fair aiding agriculture and village teaching. Livengood leads the Pendra Road tuberculosis sanatorium project aided by Rs 600 grant from the mission Rs 500 gift from the district commissioner and a government fund of Rs 1500. The government also provided Rs 1000 to buy a herd of milch cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Fay Hi. Livengood
Pendra Road
India
Livengood
Cornelia
Livenggod
California Federation Of Women's Clubs Conservation Grant Readied
Sacramento AP report: a tract of Redwood forest in California will be preserved in its natural state by the California Federation of Women's Clubs. The grant aims to conserve water forests and minerals. The legislature voted a state hospital for narcotic addicts following the federation campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Califronia
California’ Federation
Jy Federation
Regional W C T Us Institutes Wichita Kansas
Regional western Kansas institutes were held in February as announced in a bulletin. Meetings occurred at Kansas City Fredonia Parsons Berlin game Manhattan Harper Sterling Clay Center and Herington with more planned for western Kansas in late March. The bulletin quotes a saying about prophets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.T. Us
Wichita
Kas
Christian Wanion
Kansas City
Fredonia
Parsons
Berlin
Game
Manhattan
Harper
Sterling
Clay
Center
Herington
Kansas
Emporia Women’s City Club Claims Largest State Presence
The Woman's City club of Emporia grew from 200 to 800 members in four months and now outnumbers any other women's city club in Kansas. President Mrs. Harrison Parkman credits high quality programs and community improvement projects for rapid growth. Prominent speakers include Sen. Arthur Capper and Ex-Gov Henry Allen. Club projects fund maternity care, nutrition, student aid, city art gallery, Christmas tree, park improvements, beautification, and an art class. Department meetings cover literature music art American home and citizenship. The American home department has the most members. The club’s organizational structure assigns leaders to three block areas for swift mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's City Club of
Emporia
Harrison Parkman
Myre
Parkman
Arthur’ Capper
Henry Atten
A.W. Gray
Stuart Queen
Margaret Hill McCarter
Frank Hodges
Joan Furs
Ameriean
Clrb
Prohibition’s Impact Cited By U. S. Official
A W C T U leader cites a wide study claiming prohibition reduced drinking and liquor influence across industries and real estate costs. He argues enforcement is feasible, noting that under prohibition liquor disappeared from Main Street and key business districts, with major bootleg growth not reversing licensed distillers’ output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Lam
Tarre
Saoon
United States
Prohibition
New York
St. Louis
Milwaukee
United States Treasury
Drinkers pledge hard line to win birth of better life
A political speech argues against bootleg booze, recalling old whisky railroad cars and beer trains to contrast with modern gains in education, health, and family life. The speaker urges voters to choose improvement over past temptations, stating there is no comparison.
Returned Missionary Tells of Work Among Chinese Women
Mrs Hanson spoke at the Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society meeting about Chinese women seeking work to earn money, the shift of church activities into Chinese hands, and the factory program aiding needy women. She described the education and medical work under Chinese supervision, the bishops' guidance, and the aim to help women gain self reliance and dignity amid upheaval in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Erry
O. Hanson
Jola
Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Manson
United States
Hanson
Salmon Loaf and Salmon Puffs From Mrs Moorman and Mrs Holiday
A home coked collection includes a layered Salmon Loaf recipe with potatoes onions bacon and bread crumbs baked until potatoes are tender, plus Salmon Puffs using canned salmon bread crumbs lemon juice and eggs baked in cups with a seafood sauce and tomato garnish. Also notes on a Japanese buyer’s belief about inside quality versus outside appearance of nickel plated soap boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Moorman
Lucky St
Doni ‘Farley
Mansion Matron Smith Guides New York Governor’s Home
Albany residents recall Mrs Alfred I Smith as mistress of the governor’s mansion, managing staff and entertaining guests, while household artistry and needlework reflect her skill. Meanwhile distant stories honor Near East Relief workers awarded for service in Armenia Smyrna and Asia Minor crises, including seven women recognized for heroism and aid to thousands of women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton Cuyper Toft
Mies Jennie Read Cuepper
Imball
Agnes von
Asia
Cau
Albany
Alfred I. Smith
Rey Hick
State of New York
Smith
Hal
Masy Smith
New York
Kusti
Folkzteen Ame
Russarkey
Greece
Pexantzstiou
Ned East
Rex
Dorothy Stratton
Nave
Cotn
Armenia
Leninalan
Caucasus
Agnavon
Dittsfield
Mass
Smyrna
United States
Belpul
Charee Atal
Charee Atal, the Sreket
Seria
Ffounder
Maternity
White Rock Concert Broadcast On NBC Blue Network
A new White Rock concert will be broadcast over NBC Blue Network stations including WBZ WBZA WHAM WLW WJR and WREN Friday January 20 at 7 30 p m standard time. White Rock Mineral Spring Company funds the National Broadcasting Company network programs as sponsors and the concert will be heard on CBS Blue Network affiliates through its regional network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC Blue
White Rock Mineral Spring Company
National Broadcast Company
Blue
When iYork
WBZ
Gee
WBZA
Boston
Ea Pahamdrgs
HAM
Roeit
Pirh
WLW
Troit
Chicago
Louis
Wren
ily-iGy
Kings May Thrill Crowds at Home but They Mean Little
AP reports kings and leaders draw no real interest from Genevans as international gatherings in Geneva, famed for Mont Blanc views, stir little public emotion. The piece discusses Swiss neutrality, agriculture debates, and the calm, reflective mood of the city amid global diplomacy and historical events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Géneva
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Waions
Sacco
Vernnett
Lausanne
Verowski
France
United States
England
Berne
Siri Austen
Chamberlain
Anjl
Gustav Stresemahn
Briand
Genevése
Jon
Mont Blanc
Lake Geneva
Evening school program offered in Lawrence
Ralph Graber, director of the Lawrence evening school, reports state approval for a new six to eight week course series to start next Tuesday night at the senior high building. Attracting both men and women, offerings include sewing cooking crafts home nursing and child care as well as carpentry blue print reading and other trade courses. No tuition. a 2 dollar enrollment fee is refundable after 75 percent attendance. a minimum of fifteen members required to organize the class. Graber sees vocational training as a path for advancement and encourages late enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Graber
Lawreace
State ‘Board of Vocational , Education
Lawrence
He’ Fool
Graber
Soi
Sand Samples Secured For County Road Surfacing Plan
Four sand samples from beds in Douglas county have been secured by the county engineer's office for future surfacing. Three petitions seek sanding for 18.3 miles, potentially expanding to about 60 miles. Current petitions cover Lone Star, Lakeview, and Baldwin to the 73W and 60 intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Lone, Star
Lakeview
Baldwin
Miss Cromwell a leading Kentucky sheep raiser and educator
The piece profiles Miss Cromwell descendant of Oliver Cromwell, hailed as a top Kentucky sheep raiser and lifelong contributor to women’s issues. She built a thriving Merino flock, earned life membership in the National Sheep Breeders and held regional and state leadership roles in education and women’s groups. The article also notes local business and employment updates including a civil service exam and shorthand courses, plus Kansas harvest labor data for 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cromwell
Ada May
Assu
Neptes
Ewes
Cromwell
Education For
National Federation, of Business
An of Education Ton
Kentucky, League of Women Votes
Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs
Public Health Notes on Contagion and School Rules
The article lists diseases and quarantine lengths, with disinfection and instructions for teachers and parents when children fall ill. It references state laws on handling contagious diseases and outlines required procedures for school settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Investor
Sunday school attendance record marked by special music
Sunday school at the church reports a record attendance last Sunday. Special music is planned for the 1 o'clock service. The choir directed by Raymond Elliott will perform. The Trinity Brotherhood will host a supper and meeting Monday night at 6:45. All men urged to attend and bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auy. Morales
Raxmond-Elliott
Will Ad
Trinity Brotherhood
Parsons Boys Attend Regional Conference Dinner
Jiang literate snippet covers Parsons Kansas youth conference notes. Reese Hughes superintendent of ischool presided at the dinner with civic club officers present. Messages of thanks express sympathy for illness and death of husband and father. Also mentions New Year social visits and other local chatter including Mme Nina Gries and Edvard Grieg packets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Kan
Lamarray
Rev
Denale
Fort Scott
Reese Hughes
Ischool
Nina Gries
Edward Grieg
Bergen
A Ore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birgs
Biggs Mound
Ctr
Bigs
Topeka
Milnes
Ib. Milner
Tavensville
Nevada
Fay Livengood
Conservation
O. Ageamain
G. M. Holiday
Indiana St
Bel
Nkfrku
WDAF
Riggs
Kate Biggs
Prano
K.U
Lucy Biggs
Don
Sa Jonnie Bean
Malone, N
Asia Minor
Shy
Alfred FH. Smitit
NEW Radio
Wren Jan
Jis
Faurous Inglishman
Ruth Stuydy
Combine
Raw
Ae Harvester-Thresher
Kangag
C. Sfali
Kansas” Free Employment Bureau
Bureau
Tor
Aie
Router Sehoris
AT. Parsons
Siberia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!