Queen Mary reception gown wows Lawrence guest
Miss Marcela Chalkley notes the gown worn by a Lawrence girl presented to Queen Mary in London June 21. The satin dress with silver trim and pink feather was made by an American firm on Mount Street. Chalkley recalls the parade seats aided by Ambassador Harvey. Mrs Chalkley and her daughters left Lawrence in February for two years abroad for study and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Marcela Chalkley
Eng
Ina
Jordene
Mount Street
Chalkley
Harvey
Marcella
When to wed by month in a Hutchinson News note
A dated omen from Hutchinson News lists marriage guidance by month and color, suggesting favorable or unfavorable outcomes. It ties happiness to choosing a spouse in certain months and describesfates ranging from travel to wealth or loneliness based on the wedding month and attire.
Fads and Fancies Spotlight Housewares and Fashion Trends
Lamp shades grow plainer while room decor brightens with ivory silk and satin gowns gain popularity. Gingham appears in dresses hats and swimwear and straw embroidery trends in lingerie attract attention. Russian border designs dress up sweatshirts and the era of turpentine resin strength remains unchanged, with pine sapwood notes noted in scientific findings.
Red Cross chapter to disband this September
Mrs Emma Wall secretary says many soldiers still seek government help for disability and vocational or medical treatment as the focal Red Cross chapter plans to disband in September. Fifty two applications were filed in May and June with many already awarded compensation, and the chapter will be missed by many for its life-saving work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Emma Wail
Ways To A Man s Heart Cookies Spaghetti And Sherbet
A cookbook style clipping lists English drop cookies with sugar coffee soda nuts butter eggs baking powder raisins cinnamon and methods. Also includes Shaghetti recipe using spaghetti bacon tomatoes parsley and a fruit sherbet with citrus and pineapple to chill and freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Waggoner
Ala St
Eye-glass collecting actress and wedding customs
The article notes Ellen Ter as a lifelong collector of celebrity eyeglasses, mentions detachable pargsols, and cites facts about the Order of the Eastern Star. It describes wedding traditions such as bridesmaids, age rules for Japanese women, wedding cake customs, and a mock battle with sweetmeats before presents, concluding with a street scene reference at 13th & Haskelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Terby
Order of the Eastern Star
Miss Martindale to Teach Summer Swimming Classes at KU
Miss Jessie Martindale returns from Yellowstone to direct and teach women swimming at the University pool in Lawrence. She has five summers of local teaching and passed the American Life Saving test at the University, earning eligibility to guard beaches nationwide. The ten week schedule lists times for children beginners, intermediate and advanced swimmers, and business women with Tuesday life saving and diving lessons.
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Jessie’ Martindale
Yellowstone
Ark
Miss Martindale
Lawrence
Martindale
Harvest Nears End in Douglas County Weather Delays Threshing
Douglas County harvest nearly complete aside from scattered dabs as farmers await rains to stop so threshing can start. Potato digging only just begun with three shipments from Grant township. Prospects for a strong crop look dim due to late start and cold weather. Labor scarce, with harvest wages around three dollars a day and some four dollar rates.
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Douglas County
R. O. Smith
Grant Township
McCray Seen As Next Secretary of State Nominee
McCray, assistant secretary of state, likely GOP nominee for secretary of state with no opposition. He urges Kansas voters to demand economy in state government and promises to trim expenses to the bone if chosen. The Salina Union notes his stance and the Daily Union highlights. Special fireworks pricing hinted at for lath and Haskell.
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Daily Union
Kansas
J. 4. Brady
Salina
Scaramouche Meets Her Prince in Disguise
Andre-Louis Aureau flees sedition joins a troupe under an assumed name. He becomes Scaramouche and captivates Mile Binet while wrestling love, honor, and a vow to reform peasants. Aline, Kathrine? and the theater world swirl around him as a royal intrigue unfolds.
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Andre-Louis Aureau
Gaurilla
Saag
Andre-Louis
Scaramouche
Falig
Mae
Gshter
Monsiegr Shnet
EK Kercadiou
Childhood
Ewing
Anihile
Chi
Smede
Aifnie
Mounteg
Andre Louis
Aline
Harlequin
Columbine
Camene
Au Revoir
Climeno
Andre
Mile
Binet
Medemoiselle
Nisat
Marechausea
Ena
Manley Announces Reelection Bid for Justice of the Peace
Lawrence Republican candidate Judge R C Manley seeks reelection as Justice of the Peace. A Lawrence product educated locally, he has served multiple terms, earning a reputation for fairness and courtesy to the public and the bar. His long record notes Lawrence’s strong justice courts and his personal good standing.
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R. C. Manley
Lawrence
Judge Manley
Manley
John W Clark Seeks Reelection as Justice of the Peace
Judge John W. Clark asks Lawrence Republicans to renominate him for Justice of the Peace noting long service with no accusations of partiality. He cites that few of his cases have been reversed by higher courts and urges continued public service.
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John W. Clark
Lawrence
Justice of the Peace
Isaacs Viewed as Qualified Clerk Candidate
The district court seat, left vacant by illness, would be best filled by Orin L. Isaacs, a capable deputy who has supported Mrs. Moss to complete her late husband’s term. Supporters argue a competent deputy should advance, and Isaacs meets the standards for a two-term, stable office while Kansas University educated Lyavaski has also served well as deputy.
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Moss
District Court
Orin L. Isaacs
Mags
Abr
Isaacs
Home brew concerns and July club pause noted in community missive
Reader letters discuss home brew implications, serious writes, and sickly days. July Birthday Club meetings canceled. Local social items include Mrs. Charlie Miller visiting Mrs. Winily Wood, children preparing for Children’s Day, and visits from relatives in New Lexington, Ohio. Neighborhood updates mention Wheat outlook, overland shipments, and a funeral at Emmett Sund.
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Birthday Club
Charlie Miller
Winily Wood
Alf
Hype
New Lexington
Ohio
Fred Hareman
George Sheets
Misus Linsnie
dang'Sheets
Ethel Paulson
Lawrences
Sehabineyer
Ernest Yoursy
Mother Young
C . Younr
Smd
Qubt
Mdmonds
Adler
Willard
Morgan’s
John Clevenger
Paola
Alea
al Parl
Emmett Sund
J. E. Rynerson
Lawrence
Sehauke
A Friend in Need Acknowledges Lydia E Pinkham Aid
Mrs. George Harder of Los Angeles credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with transforming her health after long illness and monthly doctor visits. She also notes her sister benefited similarly and endorses the remedy as a true friend indeed.
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Mrs.Hardee
Lydia E. Pinkham
Los Angeles
Calif
Lydia Tesaneee
Pinkham
Lydia
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Saeed
George Harder
Ihs
Byram St
Los Angele
Californie
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Tony
Fran
Gent
Hutchinson News
Titan
Sh&ghetti
L. E. Hamilton
Elm Street
13Th & Haskelly
K.U
Topeka
L. T.hussey
City Library
Lath & Haskell
Priers
T& Haskell
Aia
Ely
A- Sabai
Mile Bi Net
Oley
Ira
Nantes
Tam
Mme. de Sautron
M. de la
Phoippa de `Vito
M. de la Tour d'Azur
Barlequin
Prince
Clemens
Clemene
Oli Binet
Scammouche
John Clark
Brinkman
79Th & Haskell
Capper
Marguerite
Dorothy Nunetalker
JA. A. Green
Lawrency
Mildred Seaman
Rush Herriott
John Boyd
Howard
M John Clevenger
Annie Mitchell
Corinne Constant
Bleck
Wilts
Dahn ‘Wilson
Ernest Schulacher
Fred Harmon
Frank Walters
Emmett
Bnt
Perk Home
South Massachusetts Street
Ed’ McGrade Fl Ed Jr
Filwaresville
Amd
M. AL McGrade
Frank McCrade
McGrade
W. Gi Varn Neste
Louisiana
G. C. van Neste
van Neste
Jl. Bruckmiller
Dorothy
Frank Berciter
Ainderstanel
Will Charlton
Six Corners
Fort-to-Fort
Edward Floatman
Frank Dahns
New York
C. A. Lehman
Prank Jabas
Leh
Eaper
Mud Creek Bridge
Harry Miller
Scott
McCarrol
Faily
Bennett
Clarence Sheets
Selritmeyer
Gooree
Chitford Dehoff
Crick
Frank Johns
Kansas City
N. Tawerence Christian Church
Carel
Millard
Will
Bonner Springs
Chester
Fivn Walton
Museetot
Kan
Wages Bairns
Willard Morgan
Bsxrmers Union
Pleasant Valley
Uvis
Dessant Valley
Baek
Elerk
W. OR Williams
Tanwrence
Roveyter Hong
M . C. Miller
J. Marlin
Samay
Jeliss
Lafyrence
Ask Vriday
Fairbairn
Wornthy
Wilsé
Mary Breese
Wilcnx
Sheppard
Logan-Moore Lumber Company
Mass
Mikado Eagle Pencil Company
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