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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
2
The advice outlines light and temperature needs for cyclamen and other popular houseplants. It notes cyclamen prefer indirect sun, cool nights, and careful watering from the roots, avoiding below freezing, with tips on summer placement and reviving Wilted Begonias by soaking the pot. It also warns against overwatering and emphasizes checking soil moisture by the top surface.
The National Garment Retailers’ movement promotes distinctly American style with a planned tour of major cities including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis and Los Angeles. Designers and manufacturers back the campaign to feature American creativity and models from renowned artists.
Lawrence resident E Tenney writes from the S S Republic on a round-the-world voyage. He describes moving from New York after a stormy holiday season, the German owned liner now repurposed for American service, crew and passengers including Captain Randall, and early impressions as the ship nears Plymouth and Cherbourg. The letter blends travel details with flavor and a recipe fragment.
The article discusses spring fashion ideas with emphasis on light fabrics, bright embroidery, and eye catching hat designs. It highlights swanston styles, colorful felt hats, and gingham patterns with decorative points, noting a shift from dull heavy garments to lively colors and shapes.
New York January 24 How young women favor flared knee length frocks with full hems in chiffon and satin. Beaded white and crystal gowns, red velvet, and geranium tones dominate. evening footwear shifts to pale pastels and silver or gold accents. Corsages and long necklaces appear, with shorter, ornamental bracelets and Spanish shawls noted as styling trends.
A university juvenile design course, supervised by instructor Marion Peers, will run Saturdays from 10 to 12 starting January 31 in West Administration. The class includes clay modeling, poster making, drawing animals from museum study, pencil sketching, and outdoor scenes with watercolors. A $1 fee covers materials. ages four to eight form one class and those above eight another.
A detailed guide urges households to create a paper plan listing daily tasks and those done weekly or occasionally. It advises organizing two separate lists, assigning days, and tracking time to build a practical time table for household work.
Miss Viviai Bretherton of Portland authored a piece for a February magazine titled The Harp while living with her aunt in Kansas. She is a daughter of Mrs W W Bretherton and joined the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority during her time at the university.
A fragmentary recipe notes beat eggs until stiff then fold in chopped dates and pecans with sugar and baking powder. It describes a pudding baked in a water bath, with instructions for soaking prunes and chopping dried fruits, plus orange juice and powdered sugar for finish. It lists sources and ingredients from Harry A Cunningham of Maine Street, plus fruit roll and nut mix details.
Mrs J P Jensen toured the Morris Town New Jersey Washington era colonial house, noting a tall flagpole, artillery on the lawn, a preserved weather vane, and a large back addition for servants. She describes its wide siding, a brass door knocker, glass-filled halls, and a display of pewter, dishes, and guns. The parlor houses Washington staff era garments, silver buckles, and ivory slippers linked to Washington's circle. The kitchen features a monumental fireplace, giant cooking vessels, and candle moulds, with water coolers and bed warmers recalling pre refrigeration times.
The article discusses the cost of running the local library about 58 cents per inhabitant per year. It explains that a patron buying one new book pays $2.00 and may spend more over two years as a voracious reader. The library provides year round access to books, with new titles first placed on the free shelf and additional copies purchased as demand warrants. It notes the forthcoming Boy Scouts Own Book on the reading table for children and mentions the value of free access to books.
Daisy leads scouts with a 1 24 year look and a hundred children enjoy the story period over two weeks. Miss Perkins reads Peter Pan as new books arrive. Camp Fire groups plan a Spruce Cone and Bandhverry play at Lawrence High Friday February 20 with a Leavenworth prep trip.
Camp Fire Girl Lawrence Council met for a general business meeting with Fight members present. They approved committees reporting to the executive soon and pledged help for the February 20 Camp Fire play publicity. Guardians' Association plan to aid Lawrence elu house construction was approved. Attendees included Mrs. IW Iswker, Prof. Stimpson, Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Adair, Mrs. House, Miss Marsett, and Miss Adair. The All-Camp Fire Girls ram mage sale延期 to January 31, sale held at Bochner building Sixth and Massachusetts. Members listed and ceremonies noted for upcoming events.
Essex Coach offers five months financing or seven hundred dollars cash as the initial terms. Butler Sanderson Motor Co. handles sales and inquiries for the vehicle.
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