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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
3
Mrs. C. I. Reed of 308 E 19th Street practices bird study with her husband, collecting data under government license, banding birds, and reporting findings. The Reeds observe nesting habits, bird behavior, and use field work for biology credit, while promoting wildlife preservation and practical homecraft tips for children.
Bon voyage boxes delight June brides with candies fruits nuts and cakes plus books. Crepe de chine remains popular for children with embroidered touches. Little girls favor sports heavy fabrics and tailored frocks, while dainty light dresses suit hot days. Crochet and wool yarns trend in hats, organdie and taffeta dresses appear in Paris styles. Single flowers headline current flower bedecked dresses.
A 19th century note offers practical hacks describing how to revive color in a shabby silk umbrella with a strong cold tea solution applied by sponge and how grease may be removed from utensils by washing them with a simple cleaner, reflecting era housekeeping guidance.
A bundled kitchen note item lists an orange cream sherbet recipe with gelatine, citrus juices, cream, and eggs, attributed to Mrs L. E. Hamilton of 244 Elm. It also covers Cherry Jam steps from cherries with lemons, plus Oatmeal Cookies with raisins and nuts attributed to Mrs. C. J. Hunzicker and notes Miss Edna McBride traveling to California for several months.
About twenty five Catholic Sisters enroll at the University of Kansas this summer. They live at Allernachia House and follow a strict schedule from 5 a.m. prayer to 10 p.m. retirements. Their aim is to obtain degrees required to teach in convents and schools.
Women in England and Japan advance in dress and professional roles. Birmingham leads in well dressed women while Oberammergau traditions persist. In Georgia, Mrs. Hays becomes first woman trustee of a state college. London theatre success stories include Lass o laughter authors Nan Marriott Watson and Edith Carter, and Florence Austral’s rapid rise in opera at Covent Garden.
Detroit June 24 At least four Michigan women aspire to legislative office with candidacies announced. The list includes Mrs Eel Hamilton of Grand Rapids Republican state senator and the sole remaining woman from the previous legislature seeking renomination.
Chicago June 24. Mrs Edith Alden assistant secretary of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad says many women enter business not for necessity but desire for spending money. After four years she rose to a high officer. She advocates some business experience for understanding husbands’ burdens and notes efficiency and hard work as keys to success in railroading and beyond. She traces her path from daughter of H B Jarvis to assistant secretary after aiding her father in the Liberty Bond department during the war.
Mary Brooks Picken notes early centuries mirror maternal styles with modern colors. A pale yellow organdie blouse features one inch tucks on the front panel and bias jade green ruffles, blending into a dress with a left side front opening. Color combos include rose and cream, yellow and white, blue and cornester, and orchid and cream.
Mrs Cora Mae Fleming of Kalamazoo a republican candidate for the house Etta C Smith of Grand Rapids a democrat who seeks a seat in the senate and Clara Knee of Grand Rapids a democratic candidate for the house are named Other women are being urged to seek nomination and election in other parts of the state and those in touch with the political situation predict that a dozen or perhaps 25 will enter the lists during the next few weeks
The Fair store held its semi annual sale drawing many shoppers, with dozens of women lining up before opening. Mr Henry Durst of Topeka, in charge for the thirteenth time, reported strong sales across departments, notably in millinery, setting new records for sale day.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to John Vroda and Della A Hayder of Kansas City Missouri. Miss Mary Eddington traveled to her Topeka home to spend the weekend.
A friendly, informal appeal discusses readier access to care for ailing babies in Lawrence. It claims no medicines or diet changes are needed, promising eventual normal bowels and straight eyes, and urges readers to give these children a chance at better health.
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