The Sewing Bee Dreamer Reflects on Husbands and Gossip
Helen sits silent as the Bees chatter about dreams and social ideas. They discuss a husband hunting bureau linked to a Lawrence businesswoman, the Northbound plan, and the contrast between "fluffy" popular girls and the confidante type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Towas
Walter Nutting
Martha
Janet
Ruth
Frank
Wallace Nutting
Margaret
Manmret
Lawrence
Fluffy
Jake
Horticultural Meeting Report From Douglas County
The May meeting of the Douglas County Horticultural Society was held Saturday with a large attendance and an engaging program. Prof Dyche spoke on ornithology urging protection of insectivorous birds. Audubon Society was noted for legal protection efforts. Reports forecast modest apple and peach crops but better prospects for berries. a nutrition lecture covered milk fat starch and sugars, with questions answered by professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Edison
B. F. Smith
Dyche
Audubon Society For the Protection of Birds
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Agricultural College
Manhattan
State Horticultural Society
Topeka
Wm. Brown
W. E. Barnes
Vinland
Bailey
Chemical Department
University
Germany
England
W. E. Cocring
Mrs. Levelt
B. B. Smith
Luther, Michel
Excelsior
Douglas County Democrats Nominate Strong Ticket
The Journal welcomes a full August primary ticket as independent and respectable. County Democrats, weary of cross party bargaining with Republicans, nominate a strong slate led by Judge A Riggs, signaling renewed party integrity and self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Douglas County
Judge & A Riggs
Democratic Party
Dowie Estate Dispersed Amid Receivership Losses
The Dowie personal estate has dwindled to about 1200 dollars with Mrs Jane Dowie awarded 400 as widow’s dowry. Receivers have seized furnishings, robes, jewels, and homes, leaving only memories of Zion’s founder. Mrs Dowie seeks belongings from Shiloh house including bedroom items and a mahogany set from Esther Dowie, who died burned. Real estate value is uncertain, possibly substantial, and she and son Gladstone claim ownership. The two are reportedly in the Michigan estate Ben Mac Dhui chicken business near Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander Dowie
David
Jane Dowie
Zion
Esther Dowie
Dowie
Gladstone
Onk Ved Gladstone
Michigan
Ben Mac Dhui
Muskogee
Genuine Stradivarius Violin Hidden in Osage City Sale
Dr Guy Black believes a long owned violin is a genuine Stradivarius bought from W D Johnson of Osage City for 250. valued at 2000 by a Denver maker and Lyon Healey Chicago experts, top damaged but instrument sound otherwise. Black plans repairs and inclusion in his violin collection.
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Guy Black
W. D. Johnson
Osage City
Johnston
Mr. Johnson
Johimson
Denver
Lyon & Healey
Chicago
Black
Emporia Gazatte
A Bure Cure for Hiccoughs
Jacob Pike offers a hiccough remedy by dissolving granulated sugar in water and drinking it. He recalls a quicker cure when a woman with severe hiccoughs was cured after a brief parley, leaving her embarrassed as her hiccoughs vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Pike
Mr. Pike
Convention Meet Sparks Muddy Victory at Elm Ridge
Ames Town State Agricultural College led 20 monster athletes in the first Missi Valley conference games, overcoming rain and mud to dominate events while Missouri Tigers 22, Kansas 19, Nebraska 19, and others trailed. A crowd of 1400 watched officials oversee a grueling, rain interrupted meet with track conditions improving briefly between downpours.
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Town State Agricultural College
Ames
Missei Valley
Elm Ridge
Warteon
Cuddy
Cardinal
Volet
Theiler
Mounihan
Missouri Tigers
Ora
Washington D
Kansas
Nebraska
Town
Fay Moulton
Vincent Flaherty
Caxey
Rab Yah Raiment
Vic
Interurban motor trains eyed for Topeka and Kansas City
Rumor from authentic sources says the Caion Pagifig railroad will start motor trains between Kansas City and Topeka before year’s end using the same cars as the Lawrence to Leavenworth service. Hourly operation may become permanent if profitable, with Union Pacific considering interurban service and Kansas Traction planning a rival line from Coffeyville to Kansas City and Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kansas City
Topeka
Kansas Traction Company
Electric Company
Union Pscific
New York Central
Chicago
F. B. Shirley
Union Pacific
Lawrence
Sumor
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ads Prompt Fraud Claim
A fragmentary 19th century advertisement circulates claims for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a $100 reward for an uncured case. The misspelled text cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and endorsers Walding Kinnan & Blarvin, with testimonials and pricing details amid faulty typography and promotional language.
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Hotl
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Blarvin
Hall
All Drugeista
Was Wasting Away From Kidney Trouble to Wellness
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri recounts five years of kidney disease, weight loss, and futile remedies before Foley's Kidney Cure restored his health in under two months. The ad urges prompt kidney care during summer excess and highlights local availability through Barber & Son. It also promotes Kodol for digestion, Ocean’s Regulats for bilious attacks, and a light quip about a cat woman fearing a mouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Watts
Salem
Foley
Barber & Son
Best Healer in the World by Rev Starbird Maine
East Raymond Maine pastor Rev F Starbird praises Bucklen's Armies Salve for years of use on old army wounds and obstinate sores, calling it the best healer in the world. He encourages tying it to great results.
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Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Samuel Reynolds
John Riba
Vining
DeWitt
C. P. Barber & Son
E Son
Stradivarius
Conaway
Deke
Lambert
Collins
Ares
Aries
van Martin Cines
Sirthietes
Yart birdle-Walker
Tlewitt
Vines
Jannsis Rt
Dennie Kase
Onds Water
Lewst
Drakes
Lampuan
Beriecer
Anes
Grover
Wasiille
Dagsh
Chever
Washington
Green
Branham
Missouri
Byard
Davis
Mitchell
Drake
Nile’ Enk
Snxder
Miles
T. Autumines
Kfusas
Chaggard Chik
McMaster
Neliaskijy Sand Chalis
Washitngtout
Meight
Dinias
Hest
Newbelt
Aneas
Soqaita
McDonald
Nebraski
Hewett
Amex
Tiwi
Pine
Ward — Seltwels
Hyde Park
Gay Seem
Norman
Sche Montrose
Rollins
Dougherty
Kennedy
Ian’ts
Ocean’s
Castoria
What Is
Ceming Castoria
Pri
Sewall Paint and Glass CO
Gty
Kennedy & Ernst
Massaachusetts Street
Colorado
Rockies
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
VIA. the
E. &. Alexander
J. 1. Shanklin
Utah
California
Salt Lake City
Ogden
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Colorado Midiland Railway
Midland
GH. Speers
Uae
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