Society clubs and community events on a January day
The Monday Auction Club met with Mrs S D Hishop sewing club. Mrs Will Gorrill hosted a sewing group in the afternoon. Ventura Club to meet with Miss Olga BarteldeS. A charity dance Saturday night January 20 at Ecke's Hall aims to aid Armenian relief, funds raised last fall and still needed. Thimble party for Allemania Club hosted by Miss Gertrude Gilmore. alumnae guests. Birthday party for Mable Hertzler featured music, games, luncheon. attendees listed. Emma Wahl travels to Ottawa for a G A R banquet. Gordon Gibb on business in Leavenworth. Mrs William Friend returns home after visit with son and daughter-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecke
Gertrude Gilmore
Allemania Club
George Hood
Fred Smithmeyer
Fey
H. Be Hertzler
Mable
Jessie Ewing
Mable Hertzler
Jessie Edmondson
Ruth Wilson
Hannah Howe
Mildred Robinson
Josephine Manter
Addie Lescher
Walter Johns
Andrew Hughes
Irwin Ochrle
George Liggett
Charles Edmondson
Wilfredt Hunzicker
Kenneth Ewing
Bridges of Progress and Peace Rise in Memory of the Dead
A fragmented poem page laments old bridges and calls for new ones across Lawrence and nation in the name of progress, unity, and justice. It honors fallen soldiers and a father laid to rest, urging strength, faith, and civic duty amid social strife and renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Oni
Auryren
Stoud
Tor Sud
Aminil
Eruths
Lawrence
Danas
Geieg
Ant
Gov
Gail
Quivera Club Meets and Local Social Notes
The Quivera Club plans a 2:30 pm meeting with Federated clubs at the Unitarian church. Miss Verdilla Gaumer and Miss Florence Claxton hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Nellie Van Nest whose February marriage to Mr. Willis Coleman is planned. Community notices include Mu Phi Epsilon convention plans for next spring at the University and local social entries featuring relatives visiting Kansas City and Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdilla Gaumer
Florence Claxton
Mu Phi: Epsilon
Mu Phi Epsilon
Metropolitan College of Music
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gladys-Henry
Fragmented political rhetoric on liberty and war prevention
The fragment cites calls for liberty and strength and discusses a political figure's preference for preventing war. It mentions the idea of dedicating decades to peace and a count of seconds for killing, implying a stark contrast between long efforts and brief violence. The text references women and offspring in the context of societal outcomes.
Town News Snippets Include Injury Crash and Travel Notes
Rev. Jacob Allen of 1912 Indiana street was struck by a car while walking home from church and suffered minor injuries to an ankle and wrist though the driver’s number was not recovered. Other items note Will Hayter returning to duty after illness, legislators from Douglas County traveling home, Mr and Mrs W March visiting son in Fulford Florida praising its climate, and Lawrence’s surprise snowfall starting about 1:20 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Allen
Indiana Street
Lawrence Y M C A Gymnasts Return From Atchison Fest
The Lawrence Y M C A gym team returned home from Atchison after participating in a noncompetitive gym fest held Saturday. Six Y M C A teams from northeastern Kansas and Missouri attended, with Lawrence showcasing horse and flying rings work and calling the event one of the best in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Lawrence Y. M. C. A
Lawrence
Kansas
Missouri
Vinland Hosts Douglas County Teachers Meeting in Feb
County Superintendent B R Hawley plans the next Douglas County Teachers Association session at Vinland with the Farm and Home Institute. The February 3 gathering may be held in the new Vinland high school with speakers provided by institute officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm and Home Institute
B.R. Hawley
Douglas County ‘Teachers’ Association
Vinland
Hawley
New Vinland
Surest Way to Guarantee a Life Income for Family
This article explains practical methods to secure a lifelong income for dependents, focusing on reliable financial instruments, estate planning, and risk management strategies. It emphasizes choosing products with guaranteed payouts, coordinating with advisors, and adjusting plans as family needs evolve.
Local Social Notes and Visits to Kansas City
Miss Hannah Mitchell returned to Kansas City after a weekend with her mother Mrs A D C Mitchell. Mr Fred Knutzman went to Kansas City this morning on business. Mrs N Myers spent the day in Kansas City. J C Filholin of Kansas City was here today on business. Glenn 4 Foodie was in Kansas City yesterday. Izora Warend in Baldwin spent the week. Drink McNish aerated distilled water. Ginger Ale. Phones 198.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma, Penchard
Julia Fling
Kansas City
Carl Galdtrap
John Myers
Mrs
E. E Myers
Hannah
Mitchell
A. D. C. Mitchell
Fred Knutzman
N. ‘Myers
McNish
Cane Ana
Glenn
Foodie
Jealous maid shoots Baker University man in Burlington
Josephine Holmes, a Burlington maid, killed Clarence M Wood in the home of his stepfather E W Barker and then shot herself. Wood, son of the late Dr Emory Wood of Baker University, was engaged to Miss Ruby Chisham of Atchison and a former Baker student. Holmes reportedly loved Wood and killed him out of jealousy.
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Baldwin
Burlington
Clarence M.wood
Josephine Holmes
E. W. Barker
Holmes
Wood
Ruby Ghisham
Atchison
University, Land
Kappa, Alypha, Theta
Barker
Miss Holmes
Miss Chisham
Clarence Wood
Baker’ University
University of Nsas
Coffey County
Erasmus Haworth
Emory Wood
Mathemoatis
Baker _ University
Baker, University
Ias
Farmers, National’ Bank
Kansas City
Arthur
Moses
Lonige
Wood!sever
Engineer Young Named Head of Baker Company Service Dept
A 1905 University of Kansas School of Engineering graduate, Young, former Topeka city engineer for six years, has left Topeka to become head of the service department at the Baker Company in Kansas City.
Women Workers May Face Nine-Hour Saturday Rule
A Kansas industrial welfare committee ruling may extend Saturday work to nine hours within twelve consecutive hours for women employees. The exact effective date is unknown. The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce secretary H B Sparks attended the meeting where the rule was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Industrial -Welfare
H. B. Sparks
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Supt Kent to Address High School Boys Club Meeting
Raymond A Kent, superintendent of the city school, will speak at the high school boys club meeting tomorrow night at six. The nominating committee appointed at the last gathering will report. The event aims to allow basketball players to attend without missing practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A
Kent
Raymond A.’ Kent
City’school
Shaw of Tulsa Spends Sunday in Lawrence
Mr. Allen reports Shaw of Tulsa na spent Sunday in Lawrence, described with fragmented OCR text. The readable portion notes a visit or stay involving persons named Allen, Shaw, and city Lawrence, offering no clear event details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Allen, Shaw
Tulsana
Lawrence
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Mierccles Club
C. P. Barber
Tennessee Street
Twentieth Century Club
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P. P. Walker
Ohio Street
Imperial Auction Club
Mutiuerite Minery
Imperial Auction Clu
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Ventura Club
Venture Club
Olga Barteldes
Emma Wahl
Ottawa
George H. Thomas Post
G. A. Re
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Leavenworth
William Friend
Holton
E. Friend
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Brighton-Carlsbad
Steen
God
Jesus
Fr. M
Quivera Club
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University
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Terry
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Thal
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W.¥. March
George March
Fulford
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Squires Studio
Test
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Izora
Ets
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Man
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Baker University
Egypt
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Detroit Electric
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