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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
3
A discussion on the elusive quality of smartness in women’s fashion, focusing on hats. It notes that value comes from style and artistry rather than material cost, with Parisian trends and sparse trims highlighted such as demi-shaped toques, pink straw, claret wings, jet cabochons, and minimal ribbons.
A Dresden era play review praising The Traitor as a witty sequel to The Clansman. It highlights vivid Black and white character comedy led by Aunt Julie Ann and Isaac Postle with Alfred as rival, noting jokey scenes brighten somber moments. The engagement marks the Reconstruction era drama's first local presentation.
Geo Verveka Jr of Plainville bought 1300 posts at a post sale and plans to fence 320 acres with woven wire. He favors wheat field hog fencing and keeping hogs inside before and after harvest. Joe Timmons reportedly raised fourteen bushels per acre last season and kept hogs out of his wheat during harvest. Weber Bros introduced woven wire fencing to Rush township two years ago and its use is growing. experts predict barb wire may fade within five years.
May Robeson, famed for humor and unusual roles, recalls how she turned to acting to earn money. She explains trading painting for stage work after early setbacks and a late rise to supporting parts. The piece mentions her dressing room wait after the show and a fan asking about hiding beauty behind a mask.
In a lively group at the Sewing Bee, Margaret, Helen, Janet, Martha, Ruth, and the President discuss the new Tube skirt and its social risks. They weigh public attention, judgment, and the desire to break social norms against appearances and propriety. The conversation shifts to how reputation affects behavior and freedom.
A Wichita Beacon summary notes Colorado station claims that arsenic in fruit tree sprays can be soluble in soil and harm trees, while Utah entomologist Prof Ball argues the illness is an alkali issue. The piece also reports a fashion forecast predicting waistlines dropping to the knees and recreates a humorous exchange about a chafing dish book.
A long testimonial row from Lawrence residents extolls Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney weakness. The item lists James McCreath of 929 Tennessee St praising the remedy from 1905 and notes purchases at Dick Bros. Drug Store, price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents. Additional health ads mention Dr Shoup's Restorative and Foley's Honey and Tar, with local names and shop references throughout the clippings.
The New York Telegram notes Miss Primeaux, 18, debutante protege of Mrs Shanna Canning at 54 St Pauls Place, a Western rancher who owns mines and a cattle rancho near Tuslgarava Naw, drawing Flatbush social attention with her riding, marksmanship and music interests, while other snippets praise cures and local notices appear from Barber & Son and city officials warn Keep streets clean and tax autos.
The Cosmopolitan School of Music and Dramatic Art presented a Tuesday afternoon recital in Cable Hall with Miss Helen Broeniman pianist and Mrs Daisy Judson contralto. The Heinze Musical Club announces a November 8 Sunday recital by Miss Hazel Harrison. A public summons from Douglas County Kansas seeks defendants Mary Anglimit and Mrs Willian Maichel in a land title case with quieting of title sought.
Lawrence Kansas mayor proclaims city and ward officer election set for April 6 1909 at various ward locations. Voters may choose mayor city treasurer police judge board of education two justices of the peace two constables and ward councilman with polling hours 8 am to 6 pm. Locations include Vermont Street City Mall Warren Street Massachusetts Street and Locust Street addresses.
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