02 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
1
Fashion notes describe new silk gowns with stitched pockets and various colors plus leather hats and washable kid shoes to match winter dress. The Missionary Society of the First Methodist church invites all women to a lodge meeting at the hotel parlors on a nearby date at 3:30 providing details and invitation for attendees.
Announcement of Miss Vlas Weatherby Topeka engagement to Mr Milton Madden senior engineer in Salinas Kansas. Madden a member of the Aea env fraternity. Also engagement of Miss Eva Coors to Mr Elza Mowry law student at University of Denver. Coors taught mathematics in Shawnee Oklahoma during last year.
A lyric about Roisín Dubh the Gaelic Little Black Rose, praising its bloom in a distant South and a dreamer’s quest to woo the flower. The speaker vows to travel through forests of foes to reach Roisín Dubh, touching its leaves with lips and finding eternal connection. Roisín Dubh is Gaelic for Little Black Rose.
The Dorens and Ladies Aid of the Christian church have changed their meeting times to Thursdays. The Women's Auxiliary will host a social tomorrow afternoon in the rectory at 4 o'clock. The Women’s Auxiliary of Prinity church invites all women to attend. Ladies Council of the First Christian Church meets Friday at 2 30 in the church parlors. A surprise party honored Mr. Wok Weise at 756 Kentucky Street for his birthday anniversary.
Mrs Bradhead entertained the Foster Whisk Club and eight guests at a prettily appointed luncheon yesterday noon. The gathering featured light conversation and refined hospitality within the social circle of the time.
Miss Ada Dykes a junior from Lebanon leads the Vanity Pair contest at the University conducted by the senior annual. The contest closes tomorrow night. Dykes is a member of the University Dramatic Club and previously did dramatic work at Brenau College Gainesville Ga as a member of Rho Omega honorary oratory society.
A Kansas social roundup notes a home luncheon at 835 Massachusetts street with Mrs A McNish and Mrs David Passon hosting for Mrs Myrtle Suit with green decor and pink and white flowers. Also covered is a wedding at Mrs Sam Cooper’s Vermont street home where Miss Anna Bahanker wed Mr Gwin McCall with Rev Broghin officiating.
Senator Stone argues armed belligerent ships prompt war risk and calls for a strict stance, while Senator Williams defends the President and urges action on the issue. The exchange centers on whether sinking armed merchant vessels justifies war and how diplomacy interacts with Congress.
Citizens weigh buying the municipally owned water works to improve service, reduce poor supply, and aid workers. Opponents question appraisements and the burden on water users, while supporters urge immediate purchase to secure fair terms and prevent franchise extension.
Babies will be examined from 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. on March 7 8 and 9 at the Presbyterian church. Children aged six months to five years are invited. Mothers should call to schedule the examination. Presbyterian Ladies plan a dime tea at Mrs J B Watkins on the hill top Friday at 3 p.m. All church ladies and friends invited.
Hess Brothers has introduced a new Ford car for delivery and service across the city. The vehicle enables prompt response to customer requests and supports delivery across all districts.
Dustin Farnum stars in The Virginian at the Bowersock tonight with admission ten cents. Contact 745-0400 for information.
Everett Cory, M Light spent the day in Endora on business. J B Hart Burt Brown Gene Gallagher Miss Pearl Wyatt Mrs Otto Guiler Mrs C E Friend Miss B M Patterson Mrs J D Parrish went to Ottawa and Argen tine for visits. Mrs H S Jenkins visits Argent ine mother ill. Mrs R S Neff travels to Kansas City then Libby Montana after Douglas county relatives. Brinkman’s Blue Ribbon Bread advertised at grocers.
Local notes report fresh halibut and catfish at Schleifer's with new product prompts. Guests include Mrs. Cora Drumm of Princeton Kansas visiting Mrs. Addie Brown. Mr and Mrs Potter of Millonvale Kansas visit St Clark and Lawrence Gibson return from Oklahoma. Dustin Farnum appears in The Virginian at Bowersock tonight.
Indications point to multiple bidders for drainage board work to protect the old river bed north of town. E L Dunmire, contractor inquiries reach him from out of town amid routine May activity. Some notices mention halibut and smoked herring as local chatter.
Snow ranging from an inch to five inches in depth covered eastern Kansas and extended west to Dodge City. Reports show Dodge City with two inches, Newton area with three to five inches, Topeka at one and a half inches, and Hutchinson with about four inches. The March snowfall affected multiple counties as weather stations relay observations.
Professor Herman Douthitt of zoology suffered a fall on the hillside yesterday that left him unconscious for a period. He was taken home and is feeling much better today. Also note a local advertisement promoting honey sales and medical services including a nose and throat specialist in the Dick Building with Bell phone 1700.
Fresh catfish and halibut advertised at Schleifer's. A downtown quote notes a clever man stays focused and avoids crowding around the house.
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