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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
4
A mixed page with weather prompts from the University of Kansas and local items from ViIlage notes. Includes prices and items for sale, a weather thermometer, barometer readings, and wind directions, plus a digest of community happenings from Lawrence and Baldwin with social visits, church meetings, travel, and a forthcoming wedding notice.
The speaker extols mud as nature’s bounty filling the town and county. He rejects trivial diversions and invites all to wade in mud with exuberant glee, embracing a rich, earthy prosperity.
The Sewing Bee features Janet facing gossip and an accusation of engagement as Margaret, Ruth, Helen, and others debate men and reform. Janet defends herself, recounting a romance with John Blank and how he quit smoking and drinking after her influence, while other members share relationship judgments and anecdotes.
The Foolkiller toils at slaughtering knaves, his snickersnee whets the jabbering foe. His heart grows sad as his tasks mount, his hope flickers yet his shadowy dreams meet a fatal jolt when Willetts and Jeffs rise in congress. Walt Mason voices the wearied figure.
Boston Transcript notes 1908 port arrivals show 32,659 aliens entering Boston in twelve months, a drop from 50,244 the prior year. Irish lead arrivals, English second, Italians third, with continental groups declining. Irish arrivals largely women domestics.
A sizable audience attended Miss Cotilow recital despite severe weather at Fraser hall. Critics praised her technical perfection and broad interpretations, especially the MacDowell Senata Eroica. She will tour Europe next summer leaving a lasting impression on Lawrence concertgoers.
A local committee frets over weak home greeting canvass as a week remains before the YMCA convention opening. Lawrence expects 500 visitors from 400 Kansas communities with Ottawa Chanute and Salina cited as past hosts. Officials urge every resident to open homes and boost hospitality to showcase the city and the University, listing speakers like Dr Howard Agnew Dulington and Fred B Smith.
The Kansas University basketball squad leaves for Lincoln to play Nebraska tonight and tomorrow. The team faces tough games on the schedule with Missouri coming to town next week before Kansas heads to Missouri for the return. Fans can see them next Tuesday.
In taking inventory we found odd lengths of carpet and border and turned them into room size rugs in small medium and large. Made from tapestry velvet and Wilton velvets. Special in-ducement offers savings of five to ten dollars on ready to lay rugs.
A series of afternoon parties hosted by Mrs F H Smithmeyer and Mrs W H Pendleton at Indiana Street featured sewing, readings by Miss Grayce Waugh, and a luncheon for about fifty guests. Other items mention Augusta Cottlow's reception after a university concert, Miss Eva Butler hosting Sewing Circle, Marjorie Nethercut's twelfth birthday dinner, and various club gatherings. The Beaver Kansas Day club and a Plymouth church missionary society gathering are noted, along with upcoming Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Psi events and local society updates.
Purely personal items report visits and travel among Chicago and Kansas City residents. M Lauer of Chicago was here yesterday on business. Mrs George Austin of Kansas City visiting Mr and Mrs Gr M Falley. Mrs to Gatornd left for Oak Hill and will return for an extended visit. Mrs Henry Asher went to Topeka for a Kansas Day club meeting. Mrs D Keller and Miss Mabley Sheen went to Rosedale for a couple of days with Miss Emily Rockl and Miss Augusta Cottlew and Mrs M Cottlew head to Wichita for a concert this evening.
A list of patterned Nottinghams described in white or Arabian along with Cluny and Battenberg nets in white ivory or Arabian. Prices range from 1.00 to 7.00 per pair with a 33 percent reduction offered to clear stock.
A Lawrence audience welcomed Adelaide Thurston in The Wonsain's Hour at the theater with a large crowd applauding Frederick Paulding's lead role. The performance featured natural acting by Miss Thurston, strong support, and notable Newhouse orchestra music between acts. Local notes mention visitors, a birthday party, and community events including an oyster supper and a skating rink, all underscored by a vibrant social scene.
Rev Charles W Moore founder and pastor of a Kansas City settlement house will address the M M U A men’s meeting in Lawrence on Sunday afternoon. His talk highlights westward settlement work with a gym sewing and cooking school day nursery and night school in a social settlement.
Campfire event proves successful as attendees sample a pineapple dish made from fruit at Wiedemann's. The lively gathering showcased creative use of local produce and drew interest for future tastings.
Mrs Carrie Hornsby long a well known figure in the county died yesterday at her home near town. Funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Death followed a prolonged illness. she was about 80 years old.
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