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!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1929
Page
7
A guide on selecting vase types for different flower arrangements. It advises avoiding pottery unless colors harmonize, suggests using plain glass or a ceramic frog holder, and stresses proportion, varied stem lengths, greenery background, and careful color harmony for attractive displays. It notes seasonality and practical limits on storage.
The Alpha Delta Pi house, built on Louisiana Street, showcases spacious high ceiling rooms and a Georgian Colonial redesign of a former judge’s residence. The article details a central hall, oak staircase, walnut trim, large living and dining areas, glazed chintz draperies, and a kitchen access to servants’ rooms. Second and third floors hold four double rooms, seven suites, double deck beds, and multiple bathrooms with pearl enamel fittings.
Descriptions of three floor dormitory rooms at a Kansas college detail wall to wall white plaster, wired ironing boards, full length mirrors, wall lamps, draped curtains, and intercoms in each floor booth. The piece contrasts orderly rooms with a broader critique of bootlegging and youth responsibility in Lawrence.
An editor letter argues that President Hoover should use executive authority to strengthen prohibition enforcement. It urges summoning federal heads, state governors, and city mayors to coordinate action, target large offenders, purge unfaithful officials, and mobilize public sentiment to support Volstead Act compliance. The piece cites Kansas Governor Clyde Reed as a model.
A fashion note hails printed silks as spring harbingers with bold, bright patterns from black and midnight blue to beige tones. Descriptions include two piece dresses with border details, velvet-like crepe fabrics, and versatile styles suitable for late spring and early summer street wear, highlighting bold contrasts and intricate borders.
Culinary notes for creamed salmon with peas and salmon souffle style dishes from Overbrook Kansas and Missouri. Recipes include salmon on toast and molded salmon loaf with butter flour milk eggs and seasonings. Contains names Sarah L Hutt and Mrs G E Maichel with addresses for sharing the recipes.
Mrs. Violet Cressy Marcks, British society traveler, heads toward the Arctic Circle via Lapland for an eight month journey. She travels alone, plans to endure cold in a lifestyle she calls a mix of “simple life” and luxury with gowns and camels. She notes many women avoid such life, preferring civilization and comfort.
The University of Cincinnati presents a five year cooperative ceramics program aimed at men but with a women majority in classes. Students receive two years of theory design color and form before three years of hands on factory work in ceramics, glass, and metal. Courses include gas fired kilns and factory lab experience.
Compiled kitchen notes describe salmon with a thick sauce and a molded buttered salmon dish. Included are gelatin sauce steps, a separate cream and mayonnaise dressing with cucumbers, and a chocolate glaze. Also details a stuffed flank steak with browned vegetables, custard pies, coconut options, and stain removal tips using chloroform.
Hartford says Miss Mary B. Weaver owner of Candlewood farm in New Milford will be the only woman in the Connecticut general assembly for the coming session. Weaver has served three terms in the state house and is versed in legislative procedure and committee work. She says women are pioneers in politics but are slowly taking their place and have aided constructive legislation.
Simple domestic guide outlines cake frosting ideas using chopped nuts and dried fruits. Then provides Salmon Loaf recipe for six with crackers, celery, pickles, parsley, milk, butter, and a cream sauce. Also includes Cabbage Salad with cabbage, pimentos, celery, and dressing. notes serve promptly to avoid discoloration. Swiss Chocolate Sauce ends the item for desserts.
Morning worship at 11 a.m. features the hired Christian Endeavor and Bible school at 10 a.m. The Presbyterian Church lists a junior high Sunday school in the high school building and a varied musical program with organ preludes and choirs. The article closes with Wichita life insurer E. F. Foree claiming a policy on a two minute old child, setting a Kansas record.
Balwin residents read of Jack L. Osborne and Harriett Osborne visiting, and of Mrs. J O Osborne hosting. The January 23 district Eastern Star meeting at the Baldwin Masonic Hall features remarks by Mrs Edward J Craytoe and address by Worthy Grand Matron Artie Harrison. Delegates from Lawrence, Innwood, Eudora, De Soto and Lecompton expected. luncheon planned by Past Matron's Club at Waring tea room.
A parent guidance piece describes choosing child toys to match existing play materials, such as blocks and a wagon, to foster richer play. It suggests farm yard scenes with animal figures, a horse team, barns, and rails to extend imaginative play and teach cause and effect within daily life concepts. The article notes related textures and materials support organized understanding and varied activity.
A historic ad promotes Thoxine as a doctor's prescription that stops coughing from the first swallow. It claims dual action addressing both irritation and internal causes, with no chloroform or harmful drugs. Guaranteed quick relief or money back, priced 35c 60c and $1.00, sold by Round Corner Drug Co. and leading druggists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.