Quilt Club Showcases Historic Whitework and Colorful Patterns
Members of the quilting club display heirloom quilts and new designs described as the Crystal Soxman rainbow quilt and the Ocean Wave, highlighting patterns like Colonial Rose and Yellow daisies. Notable pieces include a Civil War era quilt owned by Miss Soxman’s maternal grandfather, a Passion Flower quilt by Mrs. Ztz, and a 1925 autographs quilt by Mrs. Young. The event also notes lace, gingham buttons, and period colorwork, with a reminiscence of the home’s opening exhibit drawing 60,000 visitors over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riese
Mra
H. E. Millet
St. Lois
Bruner
George Carlin
John Nelson
J. Strot
Roy
Singleton
Schonke
JB. Johnson
Phenicie
Ridgeway
Sox
Dorinis
Miecing
Youre
F. Lutz
Young
Fragmented 19th Century Fragments On Barbara and Union War
Disjointed OCR notes reference Barbara, home law, rob, visitors yearly, and a Whittier tale about Union Patriots. Mentions General and threat statements, plus a scattered image of wartime memory and a lingering sense of conflict. The text appears as garbled quotes from historical narratives with minimal coherent facts.
Mrs Danskin outlines next steps in the woman program
Seattle born Mrs Hannah Mitchell Danskin, former Searsdale Inquirer editor and New York Herald Tribune reporter, advocates adult education as the next phase of the woman program. She envisions college extension work by women clubs and notes leaders of the suffrage movement, urging clubs to aim beyond social meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Danskin
Seattle
Wash
Hannah
Mitchell
Newsnet
Inland Empire
Danskin
Searsiale Inquirer
Scarsdale
New York Herald
Herald- Tribune
Washington
Congress
Kent
Danskinieves
Aie
Womans Clubs
Woman's
Jeven
Alice
Jon
Pal
Barnard
Pulitzer
Columbia, University
Jean
Olympia
Membhay
Gladiolus Planting Urged As Garden Season Nears
Agricultural page urges immediate gladiolus planting with bloom expected in about seventy days. Notes cheap, abundant stock and urges keeping glads in gardens for color, stating no excuse to omit this popular plant.
Gladiolus planting guidance and soil tips from garden note
The piece explains soil and fertilizer needs for gladiolus, advising deep cultivation with manure or chemical fertilizer, wait for ground warmth before planting, and suggests row spacing of 8 to 12 inches with every fifth row left empty for paths. It notes soil type considerations, from friable to heavy clays, and cautions on shade and timing.
Thirty five Flowers Bloom in One Yards in Two Months of Spring
A resident, Mrs B F Diff, reports thirty five distinct flowers in her two month early spring yard display from March 15 to May 15. The perennials and shrubs listed include iris, crocus, hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus variants, cowslips, primrose, columbine, buttercups, violets, mayapple, cranesbill, and many flowering shrubs. The article highlights the abundance and variety observed in a single city lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Merlersia
Navy
Northwestern University
Army
Record of Ten Years Attendance At School Absent Note
A historic report records ten years of school attendance with occasional absences noted. The document highlights one or more periods of nonattendance, including a possible consecutive absence sequence.
Sunday Bill of Fare and Odd Menu Fragments
A scrambled OCR style breakfast menu fragment lists items like coffee, roast meat, creamed beets, carrots, and conser ved dishes. The text includes stray words such as Maple Stew, Hones, waftiel, and Jaffee, indicating partial, garbled content from a Sunday bill of fare page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civanerriind
Theose Waftiel Ie
Jaffee Q
Ten Years of Perfect Attendance at Local High School
A profile of Helen E. Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd G Harris of 1145 Delaware street celebrated for ten years of perfect attendance. The article notes her nine years with no absence, earlier schooling at Edgerton, and that she received a certificate for two years of consecutive attendance plus a spelling certificate in 1922. Harris plans to attend business college next year and participates in multiple clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen E. Harris
Lloyd "G. Harris
Delaware Street
Earerenen ‘Hich
Harris
Lawrence
Edgerton
Johnson County
Girls? Athletic Association
Girl Reserves
Home Economics Club
Ben Franklin Club
Business College
Madame Hoff Honored for Work with Paris Working Women
Madame Hoff, daughter of David Whitney of Massachusetts, has earned several decorations from the French government for aiding working women and students in Paris. She built the large international student hotel in the Latin Quarter where 1,000 can dine and study, driving her mission to nourish bodies before minds. She oversees a vast correspondence with women worldwide seeking guidance and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Hoff
Paris
David ‘Whitne
Massachusetts
Madame Ho
John Jacob “Hoff
Madame ‘Hoff
Latin Quarter
Grapefruit Salad and Sour Cream Cake Recipes
A recipe fragment describes a grapefruit salad with peeled grapes and pineapple served on lettuce leaves with cream dressing, authored by Mrs. H. F. Repuelin. It also provides a sour cream cake recipe using thick sour cream, sugar, flour, and vanilla, with options for yellow or white cake, baked at 385 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roquefort Ghéese
H. F.repuelin
New Hampshire
Women in Washington report profiles Madame Whitney-Hoft of Paris
A Parisian philanthropist, Madame Whitney-Hoft, visiting America after thirty years in Paris, discusses her global effort to improve women's health, education, and peace of mind. The piece contrasts luxury surroundings with her sincere focus on welfare work for affluent women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epy
Aidociated Press
Washington
Elbine
Madame Whitney-Hoft
Paris
America
Raned
Madame
Mapas
Parig. i
Eighth Grade Wins W. C. T. U Essay Contest Prize
The eighth grade at the junior high school submitted essays for the annual contest judged by Mrs. O. facymoin and Tad Corey. The winner, Vic hes, received a prize funded by Chancellor E. H. Lindies. Oriel Was in MURER AES presented a copy of The Story of Mankind as the award. The awards were announced at a push meeting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tad Corey
Viches
Junine High Schoo
Douslass
W. CT. U
Charcesilor
E. H. Lindies Oriel
Murer Aes
The Milk Bottle Versus the Beer Battle
A historic argument extols milk bottles as wholesome symbols versus beer bottles. It claims beer undermines family welfare, education, and health, while milk promotes nourishment, happiness, and progress, citing broader social benefits and discouraging alcohol use.
Milk Bottle Versus Beer Bottle Moral Lesson Urges Self Control
A public admonition extols milk and mineral water over beer bottles, urging children to be taught the dangers of alcohol. It cites school nurses, teachers, and notable figures who abstain, arguing drinkers harm body and soul and that milk fosters strength, longevity, and a clear mind. It praises discipline and cites verse praising restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Tilden
Deleay
George Bungay
Talley protege wins first Marion alley scholarship
In Kansas City AP reports New York masters await Tona Mair, first girl to win the Marion alley scholarship. The 19 year old soprano from Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma beat 32 rivals. Miss Mell from Great Bend earned piano from age six and studied voice in Chicago and Kansas City. The prize includes voice piano stage training and living expenses in New York with no financial limit. Boys previously won the tri state competition for three years before Miss Talley offered the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New York
Tona Mair
Marion Alley
Miss Talley
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Mell
Great Bend
Kan
Chicago
Talks Tos. 3. Parents Talks Tos. 3. Parents
An article urges providing children with authentic craft outlets during summer. It argues that school craft hours are insufficient and suggests inexpensive home activities like copper and metalwork, weaving, pottery, basketry, and block printing, guided by school crafts teachers.
High Prairie Socials and Visits Roundup
Claude Edgenomb called at Allie Lawron home. Wednesday, Virgil Landis and family and Armin and Warren visited Lawrence. Numerous neighbors, including Hallie Hare and Irene, spent time with Lawrences, Daniels, Puckett, and Ulrich families. Attended Milk Producers meeting. many local residents visited dinners and Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Edgenomb
Allie Lawron
Virgil’ Landis
Song
Armin
Warren
Lawrence
Hallie Hare
Irene
Marshall Hbaugh
Joan
Excelsior
Rrinia Dawson
Elmer D
Hesston Fround
Virgil Landis
Yeeeschel Ulrich
John T Churchbadgh
Clyde
Orville Puckett
Milk Producers’ Association
Chamber of Confercce -Building
Elmer
Daniel
Alice Lawdat
Arthur Flosy
Adys
Puckett
Homer
Sandy Wilsther Swimley
Boland
Bir
Allie Lawcon
Nettie Russel
Ed Heaston
Frances
Helena
Robert
Grandma
Grand Shotwell
Solon Tucker
Henry Lassen
Elmer Daniels
Allie Lawson
John Daniels
Virgil Shoemaker
Owen Flora
Clyde Puckett
Orville
Marvin
Lioyd
Gerald
Geécil
Gladys, Puckett
Green and Enlveart
Baldwin
Hallie Hale Iand
Rere
Hob Ulrich
Mary Ulrich
Carolyn
Paul
Ed Hoas
Ton
Helen Frances
Rober
Elmer Dhniels
Thobs Daniels
Hallie
Walt Ant
Lawrence Vitor
Ace
Harve Flory R
Harold API Dt Ayne
Lewis Cure Baugh
Ed Hanaton
Elmer Aniels
Lawson
Fanny
Mbrs
Ctra Punket
Charley Puckett
Hollie Hale
Puketd
Celia Heaston
Yolen
Hazel
Alverna
Beuty Saul
Doris
A. E. Puckett
John Tipton Call
Phursdiy
Ulrich
Clyde Puckett Sonspedey
Evenim Gladys
Three Men Cited to Appear After Speeding Arrests
Three men were arrested for speeding and posted bonds for appearance in police court tomorrow. Studebaker, a taxi driver, charged with 35 mph on Massachusetts Street, and Wright and Hugh Taylor, charged with speeding on Unequat Street, were arrested by officers Calhoun and Hunter and Night Chief Callahan and Weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Massachusetts Street
Wright
Hugh Taylor
Uneuat Street
Charess Calhoun
Floyd Hunter
Taylor
John Callahan
James Weed
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Zederick
Barbara Fridehie
Olive
Union Patriot
Bar
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Miss Helene
My Teatoab
Jerin van iThan
Joon Jeninn
Teastaen Sais
Rap Milk
Mc Clark
New Hampshire St
Women In
W.C.T.U
O. Facymoin
Talley Protege
Iona” Muli
High Prairie
Chetopa
16Th
N. Hw
Home Service’ ‘and Laundry Co
13Th and Conn
G' Lunonr,s
T. J. Sweeney
Cowie
T. A. Sweeney
S. A. Wadd
R. OM. Fitz
Ideley
Ashier
George Dunkley
Asalatant Cashery Co
Fii
Jach Bauaky
Robert A. Uel
C. A. Sart
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