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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1926

Page

6

University Professor and Wife Find Pleasure in Gladiolus

A University professor and wife share their passion for gladiolus bulbs, describing daily care routines and the joy of watching blooms in straight garden rows. They discuss favorite varieties, naming several specific cultivars and their colors, plus the pleasure of a garden patio and pond.

Gladiolus Franke E. Jones Janes Qute Carden Jones America Francis King Bower Mr. Ward Halley Frank Pendleton Alice Tinlady Mary Pickford Anna Els Conodarmine Heifa Vesu- Wits Gtr Doe Coleman Herada Tam Geraldine Farrar Betty Bowers Chris Mr. Jones American Gladiolus Society Rovkester N.Y Beth

Nosegay favors at Lawrence party bloom with old fashioned flowers

At a Lawrence gathering this week guests received nosegay favors made from garden flowers. The article notes small estimates, common materials, and easy assembly steps using roses, straw flowers and pinks wrapped in tin foil with cards or tally tags attached.

Lawrence Mary

Eight Go From Here to Meeting of Auxiliary of American Legion

Eight members depart for Emporia for the sixth annual American Legion Auxiliary convention. Delegates from about 250 Kansas units gather June 11 to 18 with a banquet, receptions and strong programs. National president Mrs Eliza London Shepard and other leaders will address sessions led by department president Mrs Bertha K Lawrence, who has visited over 100 units in the past year.

American Legion Auxiliary A. M. Freark C. E. Merwin H. B. Lacy G. H.griffin W. T. Courtney W. Lyons Lucy Brass F. B. Schumann Emporia Kansas Eliza London Shepard Jack London A. H. Hoffman Des Moines Davis Arnold E.R. Morford Oklahoma Department Jessie Stewart Bartlesville Okla Ralph T. O'Neil Kansas Department American Legion Ernest A. Ryan Bertha K. Lawrence Hiawatha Lawrence

Lawrence Women See White House and President on East Trip

Mrs. F. R. Patton and Mrs. Harry Green, back from an east tour, gained admission letters to the White House and the Mayflower yacht through Senators Capper and Curtis. They met President Coolidge at the church and at the cemetery address, found him affable, visited Washington home sites, and learned the hedge and grounds were laid out by Washington. They also saw Mrs Summerfield and son Solon Summerfield in New York, a Gotham Galdj Stripe hose manufacturer, associated with Lawrence residents.

Capper Curtis F. R. Patton Harry Green East White Horse John Washington Arlington Soli ‘Aier New York Lawrence Summerfel L. H. Menger

Fifty Dollar Prize Won by Mrs Gilbert Smith in Contest

Mrs Gilbert Smith of Lawrence wins fifty dollars in a Syracuse based contest with 1957 recipes using mince meat. The College of Home Economics at Syracuse judged the entries under dean Florence E Knapp’s oversight, with H L Atwell of the company reporting the result.

Gilbert Smith Syracuse N. Y Gibert Smith Rhode Islands Street Lawrence College of Home Economics Florence E. 5. Knapp H. L. Atwell

Miss Annette Garett Plans European Bicycle Tour

Miss Annette Garrett daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Garrett 1819 Tennessee street will tour Europe and the British Isles this summer on a bicycle She will be accompanied by Miss Helen Merue a Beloit College graduate They sail from New York June 17 and visit Ireland England the Netherlands Belgium Italy Greece and France to study village life and visit relatives connected with United Charities work in Chicago and earn a master’s from the University of Chicago

Annette Garrett E. L. Garrett Tennessee Street Europe British Isles Helen Merue Beloit College Wis New York Cobb Ireland Cork Netherlands Belgium Italy Sicily France Greece Garrett United Charities of Chicago Chicago Miss Garrett Uni Kity of United States Russell Sage Foundation American Association of Social Workers Clarence K. A

Expo in Philadelphia draws massive crowd estimates

The article notes an enormous population around Philadelphia and predicts attendance of 15,000,000 at the international expo. It discusses introducing Lawrence flour to the United States and contrasts it with the challenge of supplying waffles and cakes for visitors while highlighting undaunted women facing the jarze wark ahead.

Philadelphia United States Visi Ise

New Dress Movement Tells Texans Clothes Beat Tonic

Texas College Station June 12 AP reports a Texas A & M style lecture campaign urging women to seek renewal through new clothing rather than tonic medicines. Mrs Dara Rossell Barnes, clothing specialist, promotes dress as tonic for homemakers and mothers, urging thrift and self respect through better grooming and attire.

College Station Texas Texas Aricultural and Mechanical College Miriam A. Ferguson Dara Rossell Barnes St Pier Maine

Uncle Sam Advises Housewives How to Get Rid of Pests

Washington reports Uncle Sam via the Agriculture Department urges housewives to prevent bedbugs before infestation. Advice notes bedbugs enter homes by luggage and laundry, with fumigation using hydrocyanic acid gas or sulfur fumes as effective controls. Insect powders are less useful, while kerosene and benzine applied into crevices aid control. warn that bites from the pest are poisonous.

Unele Washington U.pj Sam Agriculture Department Uncle Sam

Lawrence Flour Demonstration Booth in Philadelphia Exposition

Miss Katherine Jackman and Mrs. W F R Smith travel from the city to Philadelphia to operate a sixteen by twenty four foot booth for Jenny Wren flour at the Sesquicentennial exposition. The booth runs six months through December 1 with biscuits waffles and cakes served to visitors as part of a merchandising expansion plan. Advertising will extend to Kansas City Chicago Philadelphia Boston Baltimore and New York as Jenny Wren flour seeks national distribution.

Katherine Jackman W. FR. Smith Arkansas City Chase County Philadelphia Jenny Wren Fleur Palace of Liberal Arts and Manufacturers Yours Jenny Wren Lawrence Journal-World Topeka Ottawa Emporia Fldorado Kansas City Chicago Boston Baltimore New York San’ Francisco

London Doctor Sees Health Gain From Low Necked Dresses

London June 12 AP reports Sir Thomas Oliver president of the London Institute of Hygiene notes mothers once worried about exposing necks for delicate girls with winter coughs. He says the craze reduced winter coughs and improved health. He also cites hair growth and shorter skirts as health benefits. The piece then shifts to Scotland’s first woman lawyer and her experience with Parliament pension provisions for widows.

London Thomas Oliver London Institute of Hugiene Thomas Scotland Hon of Lords Faculty of Advocates Womer Cemphern Margaret Kidd

National Federation of Music Clubs Offers Prizes to Students

The National Federation of Music Clubs invites young artists under 32 to enter the seventh biennial national contest with finals in Chicago in April 1927. Winners receive cash prizes up to 500 in the first tier and 140 in the second, plus certificates. Categories include piano violin and voice for both genders, with a special 1500 prize by the National Opera Club of America and a Metropolitan Opera audition for the top female singer.

United States Fi ‘m Chicago Edgar Stillman Kelley Western College Oxford Ohio WW. H. Wileys Iowa City Iowa Shansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Arza J. Clark Fillmore Street Topeka Kansas Association Bather Shaw Gibson North Eighth Street Kansas City Kans National Opera Club of Americ, Inc Metropolitan Opera House

Cherry Preserves and Puddings Feature in Local Notes

A column of household recipes and tips includes cherry preserves by Miss Ellen Lackey and J B De Witt with methods, sugar ratios, and canning steps. Also shared is a parrot training idea using a phonograph in a London classroom and a note on average woman strength versus men. Includes a stray ad fragment for Free Dicks and Souvenirs and Seat McNish.

Ellen Lackey Massachusetts Street J. B. de Witt Connecticut Street

Crowder and neighbors attend gatherings across Lawrence area

Mrs Beattie Collins and Mrs Henry Collins visit with Crowder family in Lawrence while numerous neighbors and relatives join Sunday and Friday gatherings. A large fire on Mattie Armstrongs farm destroys barn and sheds. three mules burned critically. Attendees include Armstrongs, Bradjeys, Bradjey girls, Collins, Crowder, Morris, Beuermann, and many Kanwaka and Lakeview residents.

Thanksgiving Visit Notes and Local Georgian Socialities

Guests at Harlie Armstrong's Thursday include Mrs. Henry Collins and Oscar Collins. Mrs. Paul Bruns and family of Aigind are mentioned. Jacob Hetrick and Noah Hetrick visited Capt. T. N. Crowder in Lawrence Monday. Esther Benander of Richland called on J. Mo Crowder Friday afternoon. Nettie Crowder spent weekend with her sister in Lawrence. Cleta Bradley of Lake View stayed with Dorothy Alice Armstrong last week. The Morris families and others from Topeka and Big Springs attended A. A. Morris home Sunday. Nettie Crowder visited Mercer family in Lawrence Monday to Thursday. Three high school pupils, including three Brinks and Souvenirs, noted in McNish's ad. Three years with no tardies or absences reported.

Beattie Collins Lawrence Henry Collins Y. Me Crowder Henry Beuermann Henry Colins Burgin W. A. Oliver Charles Perky Alice Eair Lalawrence J. M. Crowder A. al. Morris Riel Morris Topeka Sacuray A. I. Armstrong Greenwood Valley J.M. Crowder Bradley Martin Lakeview Harlie Armstrong Langenderfer Frank Miller Ruth Dorothy Rena Elliott Kanwaka Fleenor Mattie Armstrong Carlie Armstrong Rand Nettie Crowd Aller Mortis Judgeland Bie Springs Mary Cleta Bradley John Bradley Lake View Caroline Mair W. J. Collins Harlin Armstrong Rob Manley Melton Henry Fraker Winter Noah Hetrick Mike Shelly Harry Carr Barker Ralph Coleman Ase Coleman Will Ware Will Coleman A. B. Cole Harvey Couch J. E. Mercer W. IT. Collins Henry Jack Harland Harland Coley Williamstown Rollie Stanwix Clayton Six Corners Mary RB Armstring Law Rence Oscar Collins Paul Bruns Aigiend M. Crowder T. N. Crowder Jacob Hetrick Paul Brune Midland Esther Benander Richland J. Mo Crowder Nettie Crowder Dorothy Alice Armstrong Russel Morris Nathan Morris Judgelund Big Springs Raines A. A. Morris

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praise

A nurse and a mother share testimonials praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring strength and stamina. The letters, from Geerchink Le Stewart of Greenfield and Mrs J A Pirtser of Lancaster, cite improved health and ability to work and nurse. Hundreds of similar letters are received by the Pinkham company from grateful women reporting better health.

Lydia i Pinkham Mas J.A. Pirtser Lancaster Pinkham Medicine Co Lycan Gratefu Lydia B. Tinkham

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