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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
5
A quiet Monday wedding united Miss Mabel Martin and Hermidine Dusten in Kansas City. The couple, lifelong Lawrence residents, will reside west of town as they begin married life with many local friends attending steady church events and celebrations across Independence.
Barkdull will present a generating organ recital assisted by Miss Wilma Edmondson vontralto and Miss Griesinger ac comipatist. The program includes Bach Saint Ann variations and Beethovens themes, with selections by Godard and Wagner. Local attendees include Margy Toles and Miss Harris, with notes on several residents traveling or visiting Lawrence.
A company presented a Ringling style performance to the season’s largest crowd at the Bowerséck last night. Critics praised Margaretington for vivid acting with a well balanced supporting cast. The play, though demanding, featured strong turns by the lead, husband, washerwoman, and detective, earning cheers as the best presentation of Lawrence seen by the audience.
Fragmented late 19th century classified style items list sales notes and requests. Entries mention FOR SALE items such as Kentucky green-horse, prairie hay and calf, plus WANTED salesmen, lost items like a watch chain, and calls to contact via local bells and phone numbers. The snippet shows noisy OCR with several proper names and places, including Bell numbers and street directions. The dense listing reflects a neighborhood marketplace with miscellaneous notices and inquiries.
A young Italian cavalry officer feigned high rank to secure humane treatment during Napoleon I s Italian campaign. Napoleon, puzzled by two “dukes of Modena,” decided to overlook the ruse as the real duke remained a prisoner. The officer’s gambit pleased both the duke and Napoleon, who considered it a clever deception long thought earlier.
The Windus boast ancient musical instruments including a curious two silver trumpets played near the neck rather than lips. Experts note varying tones come from air pulsations in the neck area, perplexing foreigners who expect ventriloquism or traditional play. The piece also references a Parliament monocle bit in a humorous aside.
The piece urges mothers to share in a child's plans and confidences, even when imagination runs wild. It argues gentle checks and steady trust foster upright manhood, as a boy will reveal his actions and seek guidance tomorrow. Strong emphasis on mother as guardian of confidence and future character.
The article notes Chinese hens are used to hatch fish eggs when not raising brood. Fish spawn is collected, sealed in eggshells, and warmed until developed. After shells are removed, the spawn is released into a pool where it is nurtured until strong enough for lakes or streams and eventual edible use.
A terse remark warns against seeking favors once laughter has compromised trust. The line implies relationships suffer when humor or mockery undermines support, suggesting prudence in asking assistance after an irreverent moment.
A Boy’s Companion recounts stories of highly capable elephants. One docile beast retrieves a distant potato by blowing it toward itself after rejection. Another elephant frees its chain and steals rice from a oven then camouflages the oven with earth, returning calmly to its place.
A puzzled exchange centers on a dramatic train stop with accusations of misinterpretation. Meaniering satike defends an act described as a protest, while the other party counters that what was seen resembled an archist display rather than a peaceful meeting.
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