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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
5
Local society items depict graduates including Marta Eanenn in Phe Kane City National social events. Various clubs host luncheons and parties. several members plan travels to Idaho and Manhattan while others teach and entertain at home gatherings.
Founders Day events held at the Acacia and Delta Pi Delta houses with decorated rooms in gold rose and sweet pea colors. Lucile Brown served as toast mistress with remarks from Miss Myrtle Worth and Miss Dorothy Vaart among others.
Brazilian minister in Mexico City relays to the State Department that three men have resumed control of Vera Cruz light and rail operations under rebel forces. U.S. officers guard American lines while Huerta’s regime faces pressure as discussions unfold on refugees and potential attacks.
A flood of readable lines records numerous visits and travels. Mrs. SC Taker returned to her Kansas home after a visit with her sister Mrs. W. T. Uhivle. Mrs. John Robertson went to Rakeinson Kansas for terese visit with relatives. Jame and Grubbs, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aeining spent Sunday in Madera. Barrows traveled via Ully this morning. Gilford spent Friday and Saturday. Allisen of Leaven visited Mars. George Sheets spent Sunday in Kansas City. Traddock renamed to Kansas City after a week end visit with friends. Harry Thitelings went to Topek to visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mekespear Sin in Topeka. Jank Miller reviewed for the tram at week end in Topek. Mrs. B. P made a trip to Findlay Ohio after sister Bayle’s death. Mrs. Thema Peach is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ald Weaver. Mrs. Goade returned to Pairtay, Me after visit with MLC. Johnston and Robert Johnston of Tauls Valley Okla spending week with parents. Mr. and Mrs. Nerbert Kullene and family and Maude Randersen returned to Wangas City Sunday. Russell Field of Kansas City spent Sunday at F. I. Carter home. Arthur Ward Jett moved to Phoenix Ariz. Russell Jett to Jane lion City. Margaret Mabie of Kansas City spent weekend with friends. Vera Brady Shipman will visit relatives Friday. W Evans of Kansas City spent Sunday here. Charles McKing of Baldwin spent yesterday here.
A Kansas state excerpt notes the Kansas draybhanker baseball team traveling to Ames Iowa to contest the championship with hopes to clinch the title if they split games. Other items mention Mrs. Sprague visiting Lawrence. farmers expecting rain after alfalfa cutting. upcoming speeches by Rev. QL Brown at Fairview. Knights of Pythias memorial address. and a quote on family credit from Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
A dense list of classifieds includes for sale items such as farm equipment locomotives and a motor boat, a partially modern house for sale or trade with a barn, a rental option, a broke mare, and several household items. Wording is cluttered with OCR errors and partial addresses, but entries mention Evans-Meteall Co, reward details, and local contact numbers like Bell and home phone references. A few want ads seek a live-in room, a two-stall upstairs dwelling, or second hand instruments for a Lone Star Band, plus lost item notices near University Book Store.
Miss Addie Buckminster accepts the Progressive ticket bid for county clerk, stating she seeks to serve all residents rather than advance personal aims. She is a well known, principled worker with strong family support and prior involvement in Progressive causes. The nomination is welcomed as capable and timely for county administration.
The Kansas State intercollegiate tennis tournament will be held here Friday and Saturday May 22 and 25. Invitations are extended to all state colleges and many are expected to attend. Wichita College has already sent firm acceptance.
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