Reminiscence of Lawrence and Civil War Memories
The narrative recalls early Lawrence life, Quantrill’s raid, a stone house at 421 West Sixth Street, and a family evacuation to protect valuables. It describes wartime hardships, a horse and carriage disappearance, and postwar return to Lawrence from New Orleans in 1866, with details of housing, schooling, and daily life.
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Lawrence
Jo Lawrence
D.A. R
W. H. Sears
Quantrill
West Sixtheet
Ands. Wlr
Smith
Eldridge
Omont
New Orleans
Kentucky Street
Lipon
Sears
Arents
Alabama
Pease
Ryass
Ridenour and
Baker
Chicago
Ars
Avere
Desperate liquor trade push seen as stampede in beer ban debate
A Washington dispatch reports that a well organized liquor interest is urging Americans to reverse the Eighteenth Amendment by framing it as a mistake to ban beer and wine, a strategy described as an attempt to regain market power. The piece, edited by Mrs. O Jocamuin, characterizes the move as a calculated push by the liquor trade to restore its influence.
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ENJ
Richardson
Washington
D. C
Atlantic
Prohibition Advocate Reflects on Liquor Trade Impact
A writer recalls examining wine casks abroad and condemns licit trade as worse in cities like London Paris Florence Naples Glasgow and Edinburgh. He asserts prohibition’s superiority over licensed liquor domination and promises to expand the argument later.
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London
Par ~ Kom
Copier Kerlin
Florencs
Napl
Glasgow
Edinburg
Hearty Chili and Apple Dumplings From Mrs. Rye Smith and Others
A community cookbook style entry describes chili with ground meat onions and beans simmering then a dessert of apple dumplings and sweet potatoes with walnuts and cream. It lists preparation steps times and serving suggestions attributed to Mrs. Gilbert Rye Smith and Mrs. Frank Doublee with regional mentions.
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Gilbert Rye Smith
Rhode
Dm. Robinson
Wil N
H. St
Dominating color in room decor guides wallpaper plan
A. Louie Pillebrown discusses using a dominant color to unify a room while employing multi color wallpaper to tie furniture together. He recommends two or more items in the dominant hue with one third in contrasting colors and additional pieces blending all hues for balanced seating and decoration.
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A. Louie Pillebrown
Room Makeover Points For Dynamic Interior Style
The text outlines how to dominate a space by changing chairs fabrics wall coverings and accessories. It suggests alternating main colors with accents and pillows to transform the room, noting that the predominant role can be shifted anytime.
Passing of Lawrence Wi oman Will be Felt in Several Organizations
Lawrence Wi oman dies leaving a gap in Federated Woman’s clubs in Lawrence. A charter member of the local federation later Woman’s City Club, she chaired the first street markers committee and served in district and state federation activities. She directed the Salt Vane store for the Social Service League and was active as an organist at First Methodist. Her leadership and wit were recalled at a club meeting, with notes on her prohibition work and lively participation in community affairs.
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H.B. Asher
Lawrence
Woman’s City Club
Woman's City Club
Federation of Wonna's Clubs
Woman's
Kansas
Lindlak
Asher
Sovial Service League
Yebo
First
Methodist Church
Old Methodist Church
Real City Club
L. H Menger
Prohibition
Law
Levene
Ohab
Hoon
Tima
Harry Lander
Old Franklin
Thanksgiving Hints for Prepare Ahead Dinners
Guidance on prepping Thanksgiving elements a day early including salad materials vegetables desserts sauces and the fowl. Advises thorough cleaning washing stuffing and proper storage in a cold place until baking time.
Local Social Roundup From Rohe Area Events
Ed Kretsinger visited Mr and Mrs Martin Rohe Jr and Mrs Henty Rohe and Edith Jo called on Mrs Henry Selzer and Mrs John Chanay. Carnival at Eula high school drew many neighbors. Several families shared visits and dinners, with surprise party for Helena Speicher and multiple Sunday gatherings at Rohe and Chanay homes.
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Ed. Kretsinger
Martin Rohe, Jr
Henty Rohe
Edith Jo
Henry Selzer
John Chanay
Eulora High School
Geo. Rohe
Russell
Ed Olmstead
Wilbur
LeRoy
Roy Breithaupt
Ruth
Hileen
Laura Maxwell
William Chanay
Howard Werts
Lorenz Speicher
Walter Parsons
Bertha
Harry Werts
Mark Coleman
George Coleman
Glenn Smith
Henry Rohe Huihe
William Moldanhoyer
Martin Rohe
Helen
Berthad
Theresa Speicher
George Hadk
Helena
Henry Roh
Henry Or
Mary
Edithad
Birth in Burlington and local travels noted in Lawrence area
Mr and Mrs Ralph Childs of Burlington announce the birth of a son named George Andrew on November 13. Herbert recently moved to Los Angeles from Garnett Kan, with Mr Herbert passing away November 24 2923. Will Albert family visited Kansas City with Russ Ul rich and Eldon Ulrich of Lawrence called on Lillie Ul rich. Ray Curtis and Will Curtis family hosted Sunday evening. Lawrence residents dined with Austin Flory Frank and Esther.
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Ralph Childs
Burlington
George Andrew
Herbert
Los Angeles
Garnett
Kan
Mirs
Will Albert
Kans City
Russ Ulrich
Eldon Ulrich
Lawrence
Lillie Ul Irich
Ray Curtis
Will Curtis
Porter
Sack Dillon
Roy Hegemlin
Jill Porter
Dillon
Carl Daniels
Roy Deay
Charlie Joe
D. Mekser
Frances Williams
Wn. Scott
Leavenworth
Roy
Hegeman
Kenneth
Lloyd Hegenman
Honor Disque
Gladys Puckett
Pleasant Grove Social News From Pleasant Grove Area
Pleasant Grove notes recount visits and travels around Ov erbrook Lawrence and Leavenworth. Families like Daniels Dillon Porter Williams and Hegeman are mentioned with gatherings at John Daniels home and the Williams home. Local youths attend school and relocate residents move between farms.
New British Ambassador attends public event amid town chatter
The notice lists community happenings with many local names and events. Kathewne Eicinger and various residents are mentioned in a string of social and civic activities from Friday to Saturday, including Red Cross canvassing and a rabbit hunt planning.
Local social and school notes from Kansas City area
Neatly jumbled social items and event notes mention Reno Lange and a De Soto football game. Families such as Mr and Mrs Pred Kahn, AGabn and Mrs C D Miller of Kansas City are listed. Other items refer to Clyde Ford building a sheep shed, Eastern Star practice, Lawrence visits, and a school program led by Ruth Pettingall with Pony Crack.
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Leslie Lange
DeSoto
Pred. Kahn
Brighton Agabn
C.D. Miller
Kansas City
Clyde Ford
Walter Bleakley
Star
Wo Young
Lawrence
Kahn
M Her
Addy Aring
Antone Kaho
Fred W
Ruth Pettingall
Pony Crack
Liss’ Blanche Mberi
Alpha Chi Qmedia
Esse Grahant
Talyes
Kansas
Calves and hogs shipped to Kansas City market report
The article notes B. 0. Wiley hauling a truckload of calves and hogs to the Kansas City market on Thursday. It also records visits by Mrs. G. L. Phenicie and Mrs. S. Kelsall to Reno schools on Friday, and Armistice Day activities with Rev. and Mrs. F. O. Hessenn Lawrence at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. G Skeet.
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Wiley
Kansas City
G. L. Phenicie
Kelsall
Reno
F. O. Hessenn
Lawrence
Odes
Déhaff
W. L. Young
Jean A. Mekone
Platte City
C. L. Dehoff
W. H. MeKone O. Lawrence
H. G Skeet
Cooper
Nine Mile Bridge
Williamy Young
Dimier
Ellis Kahn
Antone Kuch
Robert Blaker
Ellis
Dorothy May Blackley
Alpha Hi Omega
Local Notables and Family News From Colyer Area
In Colyer district residents attend events and visit kin. Mian Shuler sells farm and relocates to Tenving. Lawrence football trip, Frank Scott installing a farmer at the Horst home. Mrs. Elmer Metsker helps Ladies Aid at Lone Star. The Hornbergers and family spend Sunday afternoon. Julius Hornberger visits from Baldwin High School. Mortis Wing family grieved then cheered by Cecil's improved health. Shaler, Burton, Metsker, and others visit Colyer shoppers. Overbrook visits by Eula. Car theft leads to police report. Buick owned by Dustin Bowersock wrecked near Louisiana Street.
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Vred Ochre
Laweeue
Oehrie
Frank Scott
Met
Meret Noah Slatler
Ray Shelor
Mian Shuler
M. A. Childs
Lawrence
Elmer Metsker
Lone Star
H. A. Hornberge
Lars the
Henry Uwortberger
Chris Mackey
Alfred Uwiets
Centropolis
Julius Hornberger
Baldwin
We Ui
Mournberger
Noah Shuler
Sylvia
Wrink Deay
Mildred
Edith
Mortis Wing
Cecil
Colyer
Noah Shaler
D. L. Burton
M Muards Einye
Milmer Metsker
Ble
Eula
Overbrook
Fred Mae
Chris
Dwitt Wriday
Miss Mary Anderson Plans Pie Social at Jones School House
Miss Mary Anderson and her pupils prepared a program for a pie social to be held Saturday night at the Jones school house. The item notes the community event and attendees, reflecting a small town social.
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Mary Anderson
Jones School
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