The Social War and Washington Dinners discussed
A jumble of phrases reviews a social scene around a formal dinner, noting reactions to a rumored social war, mentions of Mrs. Longworth and Mrs. Gann, and speculation on political plans, with references to congress members, governors, and potential cross border tensions. The piece both critiques and ponders public perception of elite events and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gann
Blas
Longworth
Pete
Washington
Sally
Smart
Ag. Aid
Old Home Town Notes and Local Happenings
Worthington residents report a business sign on Massachusetts Street and the first wild strawberries of the season. Train passengers noted a shelter at the stopping place and health concerns of local families as officials discuss church assembly travel. A quiet court-house meeting of the Fourth Bar expressed condolences for Nicholas Hoystadt and planned observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Massachusetts Street
Thacher
Pasia
W. E. Griffiths
General “Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Mer Griffith
Douglas C
Court House
Nicholas Hoystadt
Hydre Uel
Riggs
Madehauls
Wilson
Tosh
de Bare
J. Horton
John Norton
Hendrry
Chadwick
W. Neill
William A. Starrett
R. Borgolthau
Ais
Dl.s. Stee
Twenty five years ago May 14 Tuesday events noted
The item lists multiple Lawrence area happenings from twenty five years ago on May 14 including Mrs Lyons and Miss Augusta Flintom performing a duet at the Episcopal church, lumber arrival for church additions, contractor Collins handling work, George Esterly's postoperative recovery, K Ketels 79th birthday smoker at M A A, and travel notices about Re Lawrence and relatives visiting, plus a party hosted by Mrs E J Wheel on Hampshire streets. A future grand page election for United Commercial Travelers in Oklahoma City is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etic
Elks
Collins
George
Esterly
Yopeka
Ketels
Rene
Egerican Bailene
Lawrence
Kangas
Catres Fair
E. J. Wheel
Election results for club officers announced
National Board session elects officers for the year. Donald Higgins named president and Taster Akerman as vice president. Ted Olsey elected secretary and Leoni Gregory treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National’ ‘Board
Ye A
Donald’ Higgins
Taster Akerman
Ted Olsey
Cretary
Leoni Gregory
Tranurer
Curbing the curb a daring window smash tale
A chaotic scene unfolds as Sulivars chases a dog through a large show window at Cranall motorcar company. The dog leaps the pane, Sulivan pursues, and both escape with no serious injury reported though the incident ends with a $100 claim tied to the Cranautimotored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mui
Sullivar
Cranall
Batte
Sprane
Sulitan
Kent O
Ambergris Found Worth Forty Thousand In New Zealand
A large ambergris lump near Kaipara Heads in New Zealand’s North Island was worth about $40,000. Two separate parties found solid, fatty ambergris on the same day, a rare offshore event. Ambergris, a rare substance from sperm whales, is now mainly used in perfumery and historically in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaipara’ Heads
New
Australia
New Zealand
Sainte
Oil Production Down Across United States in Midcontinent Shift
May 11 report from Oil and Gas Journal shows a drop in estimated daily oil production across the United States by about 10,896 barrels for the week ending May 11. Light oil fell 4,816 barrels with midcontinent and Oklahoma fields driving most declines. Kansas output slipped to 113,845 barrels from 121,285 the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Ohio
United States
Oil'and Gas ‘Journal
Fighters make it up after hotel fist fight shake
Jack Dempsey and Joe Benjamin reportedly reconciled after a disputed hotel altercation. The New York American claimed a midnight meeting with detective John Broderick as peacemaker ended with a handshake between the former heavyweight champion and the former lightweight contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack .Dempsey
Joe
Benjamin
New York
New York American
Jack Dempsey
Joe Benjamin
Dempsey
John Broderick
Shake
Kansas History This Date—Hospital Addition Bid Details
Kansas history item notes a bid of 51 600 for building addition to the state hospital for the insane at fe anstotue. It also mentions N B Wood near Troy with 12 000 apple trees and a removed urban railway link between Fort Riley and Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital For the Insane
Feanstotue
N.B. Wood
Troy
Fort Riley
Manhattan
Dawson City Love and Escape Amid Icebound Peril
In a perilous Yukon tale, the narrator recalls a brutal gold rush era journey filled with dance halls and lawless figures. He finds Berna in a remote cabin near a mountain calm and river rapids, professing a deep love and planning to flee with her despite threats from Jack Locasto and looming danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igollon Jim
Ijoor
Berna
Lawlearness Jras
Bernas
Pituy-ttne
Che Winkelsteins
Jack Locasto
Dawson City
Locasto
Betrothed Lovers Face Wait For June Wedding
In a tension filled scene a couple delay marriage for one year to test their love. He pledges patience while she reveals a desire for a passion stronger than mere pity. They plan to marry next June if longing endures, while anxiously balancing hope against interference from opponents and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardiana
Jong
Berna
Jebild
Locasto
Funder
Tiberon
Barna
Aulipenia
Chang
Ufe
Hera
Peiling
Eldorado
Ign
Jack Locasta
Aian
Jane
Big Springs Mothers and Daughters Banquet Celebrated
The Big Springs community held a Mothers and Daughters Banquet at the local schoolhouse on Thursday May 9 from 11 to 3. Decorated tables, lavender and white themes, toasts to mothers, and an after dinner program featured songs, readings, and a Mother’s Day tribute. A large birthday party followed with many friends and relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big’ Springs
Big ‘Springs
Corin
Ue F. Wright
Rose Wymer
M.B. Duncan
John Bahnmaier
Jsmy Wright
Walter Tohnenn
Tauchters
Cree
P. Rake
Cart 'Rake
Ant
Elrey
Gia
Bobby
Williers
Lancasterra
John D. Henry
Karl Evans
Ernest Wulftabte
Wesley
Lynn Swerker
Alice Widsor
Gal. Snider
Roy
Rake
C Cheeles Gillespie
Ed ‘Downs
West Fairview Notes and Local Visits
West Fairview and vicinity reports show Mr and Mrs Walter Bowen of Hastings Iowa visiting with Mr and Mrs Russell Owen while Mrs Bowen attends her mother's funeral in Topeka. Local socials include the Methodist Ladies Aid sale at D C Van Nices and several calls and visits across the community with families such as Kennedy McKinze Gerish and Cummings. Community teams Belvoir and Twin Mound played, with Belvoir winning 16 to ?. several residents were seen in Lawrence and nearby towns for gatherings and convention events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter "Bowen
Astings
Iowa
Russell B Owen
Nancy Cummings
Jouvier Kenedy
Francis Kennedy
Harry Kennedy
Francis
Kennedy
Add. Scheer
Addie
Roy Bowen
Daisy Jean Montfoort
Lawrence
F West
Fairview
Wakarusia
Rock Creek
Rosen Lutz
George Gerish
Lawrence Kupper
S. Wi
Winter Visitors Share Sunday With Wakarusa Family
Mr and Mrs Brunker and children were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Long in Wakarusa. Mrs Long is a cousin of Mrs Broncer. Mrs Herman Banks and children were also mentioned in the visit in the local notice.
Community Notices From a Weekend Gatherings Roundup
Saturday gatherings in Lanes feature Mrs Hie and Mint Laila Banks with health improving for Leila. Sunday visits include Julius Beurman family, Beurman brother and kin, and Mrs Beurman’s relatives. Neighbors attend Good Will Club at Mrs Mike Meome in KeaWata. Gustafsons miniature planes released at 3000 feet for Fort Story artillerymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dren
Hie
Mint Laila ‘Banks
Leila
Wise Schrov
Homer. Skinner
McClory
Jene Myers
Sur
Charles Winter
Toon
Shipimian
Richard Fue Menard
Newt Hamlin
Geo! Richards
Brunk
Rothwell
Schreyer
Mike Meome
KeaWata
Ternoon
Paapal
Tims
Will Peris
Owen
York
Gustafsons
Fort Story
Phillips Milk of Magnesia promotes quick stomach relief
Generic advice touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast, gentle stomach aid for gas and indigestion. It claims instant neutralizing action within five minutes and endorses it as the doctor approved method used in hospitals for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Milk of
Chas. 'H. Phillips Emical Co
Chas. A Phillipss
Also Mentioned on This Page
George “Aurbte
Mathie
Congress
Senetson
Ayelfarel
China
Cayiton
Tome
Ho Z Kong
Mrs. Lyons
Miss Augusta
Flintom
Will Ling
Episcopal Church
Eden
Ee Monroe
Battery B
France
Harris
Jimmy
Pollock
Kansas
Ceaude
Callan
Publishers
Byrd
Berne
Tyou
Jim
Richwood
Hoofmain
Rand
Will Rake
Jamie
Harry Rake
Russel
Spencer
Albert
Opel
Pearl’ Spencer
M Butler
E. W. Rake
Topeka
Esther Spencer
G. G
Koay
John
Koehler
Mya
Earl Rake
Minnie
Ea A Roeder
D. P. Rake
Irene
Clyde
Elmer
Albert Kainnachroes
Joist
Lee
Contordla
H.davis
Salina
Elmer. Kettering
Dorothy
Ednesday
William Lancaster
Thelma Custard
Milliken
Awrence Memorial High School
Christian Endeavor ‘Socie
Big Springs
Charles Wilson
Gus Hartman
Gertie Henry
Demma‘Durow
Tonekeneral
Eva Witsor
Wynner
Mother
G. C. Edimonds
Carrie Cree
Benigh Wymer
R. Cgenn
Will Weymer
St. Buck
Amelia Hartman
Gincer “Watts
Sheets
Walter Johnson
Deliah
C. Slaughter
Ethel. ‘Bake
West Fairview and Vicinity
Herman Banks
Chil
National Bank
Funk’s
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