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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
3
A fragmentary report recalls two families in England facing late night bridge dangers and repeated journeys that sparked neighbor warnings. The piece hints at a public bridge event turning into a broader scare as communities worry about travel after nightfall and a looming game.
A Washington social item notes hospitality tips from chef Gia cof ei of the New Willard Hotel. It presents a bran muffin recipe with flour bran lard butter baking powder sugar eggs and milk, plus a strawberry trifle recipe with almond macaroon layers custard and strawberry topping, finished with meringue disks and placed on the dessert.
A fragmented verse recalls a field with daisies above a town, a hillside lookout from Halls of Learning, and an Indian as a distant memory. The speaker climbs the hill alone seeking a golden hearted flower while recalling a past lover and wandering, tripping feet through flowers at twilight.
Odd domestic tips claim castor oil boosts growth in crops and fowl while suggesting a rough sack method to peel potatoes and a soapy wash for cleanliness. The piece touts arsenate of lead for rose leaves and warns there is no such thing as idleness in cooking, stressing measurement and care.
The piece notes artificial flowers sold for ten to fifteen cents a bunch preserved with white shellac to resemble real blooms for wall vases and centerpieces. It also previews Spanish Louis heels with higher heels and broader toes, along with popular long dangles and round hoop earrings and crepe de chine for sports street and party wear.
Topeka June 10 Evaders of the Kansas vehicle license law are growing scarce. The monthly report to the Secretary of State L J Pettijohn shows 282 212 license plates issued to automobile and truck owners, only 7 000 short of last year s total. Seven counties Shawnee Sedgwick Wyandotte Douglas Leavenworth Harvey and Riley lead in motor vehicle population. More than 11 000 trucks and automobiles were registered during May, with distribution spread among counties. If the pace continues the 1921 total will be surpassed before the end of June.
A vintage piece extols sweaters as essential for 1920s fashion, noting their versatility for sports and daily wear. It describes a white sweater with orange red and green insets, knitted popularity postwar, and a university trend of many sweaters with rapid remake culture and bold color variety.
A collection of social notes covers women’s clubs since 1868, European customs for engagement rings, a Muskegon policewoman badge quirk, Vatican staff keeping the Pope’s wardrobe pristine, royal engagements, a nurse’s royal birth gifts, and a five week Bible school opening in Arkansas City led by local ministers.
John F. Hanson of Lindsborg asserts he must collect 140000 from the Kansas supreme court after being denied the right to practice law for five years. He lives on fifty cents weekly, subsisting on buttermilk bread and vegetables, while pursuing a damages suit and arguing he was disbarred without due process. Hanson argues the court’s actions were precedent breaking and aims to compel restoration of his license, planning appeals up to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.
In St Louis on June 10 1924 Rev Father Martin Brennan local astronomer notes Mars is at its nearest approach to Earth since 1909 at about 42 3 million miles. He says the display excites public interest in signaling to Martians and describes limits of observation, predicts Mars will recede in 1924.
State Highway Commissioner M. W. Watson traveled from Topeka to Illinois for the closing of a year long road experiment. The study tests various highway materials to identify durable and economical types for future Kansas plans. Traffic will continue until a road fails, revealing the effects of weight and weather on base structures. Judge J. C. Ruppert of Russell has been assigned to the 89th division judge advocate section.
A fashion note describes Bloomer dresses with sheer fabric and appliqué flowers. The style pairs a short skirt with long bloomers, showcased amid New York trends.
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