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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1909

Page

4

Hindu Widows Win Rights to Marry in India Rise of Women

Hindu widows of high castes are now allowed to marry, ending strict seclusion in zenana life. The article notes a shift toward gender equality, with widows entering education and public roles while institutions aim to uplift East Indian society and reduce dependence on relatives. Schools for girls and tailored centers are highlighted as signs of progress in India.

Stan Tudia East India India Hindustan Kansas City Journal

Peace With God Theme At First Presbyterian Service

Dr W A Powell speaks at 10 30 am on Peace With God with a 9 30 am session meeting for new members by letter and confession of faith Lord s Supper observed after morning services Sunday school at noon new lessons begin 7 pm Christian Endeavor rally led by president Kenneth Munson 8 pm Powell speaks The Courage That Counts with historical and biographical illustrations First Evangelical Church Col Berkley and Connecticut Sunday school 102 am preaching 11 am subject Saved to the Ut termost Y P A services 7 pm preaching 7 30 pm baptisms followed by prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm All warmly invited

First Presbyterian W. A. Powell Christian Endeavor Kenneth Munson Powell First Evangelical Church Col. Berkley Connecticut E. J. Feitz First Baptist Church Kentucky St C. C. Brown Bible” School C. E Divine Compassion United Presbyterian Church YPC Tye Ponent J. A. Brush Hutchinson News Felicia Hemans England William Rossetti Hemans Rosetti Falicia Hemans Palermo Rossetti Shelly Keats

Debating Council to Meet at University First Meeting

The Debating Council of the University will hold its first meeting of the year on Monday evening. Twelve members, four from each society Adelphic Y Z and Cooley, will elect officers and plan debates including Missouri Norman Oklahoma and Boulder. The item also lists church notices and a variety of local announcements and ads.

Tthree Adelphic Cooley Misssouri Norman Oklhoma State University Boulders Kansas

Openings fail at opera house amid missing chairs and absent orchestra

A string of failed trials marks the opera opening scene as chairs not in place and an absent orchestra disrupt the performances. The Blue Mouse and Smwanee Hiver failed to appear, leaving organizers scrambling as a fourth attempt looms. The Lecompton Sun notes a savings bank start and rising coin deposits among children, while fashion news touts a new dress line from Mrs Shearer Ladies’ Trugery.

Blue Mouse Smwanee Hiver Opera Liouse Theiva Lecompton Sun Siinus Sun Dimpossille

Lutheran and United churches announce services and events

Lutheran and Trinity Church list early morning Holy Communion services at 7 30 a m and 10 30 a m with sermons and Sunday school at noon for Trinity. North Lawrence United Brethren schedules Sunday school 10 a m sermon 11 a m and varied youth activities. Unitarian Church hosts a 11 a m sermon by Rev J J Jones on The Power of Ideals with Sunday school and 19 welock time. All are cordially invited.

Trinity Church the Unitarian Church J. J. Jones Topeka Welock F. M. Bennett

Nighttime Song of Birds from a London Window

A vivid diary of a sleepless night in which a reader hears a robin at 2:30 a m and a thrush washing on an ash tree before dawn The scene fills with birdsong as dawn approaches and by 5 30 the lawn hosts starlings thrushes and sparrows amid domestic ads and local shop notices.

Thrush London Spectator

Marshal Herd Targets Bootleggers in East Bottoms

Marshal Herd made a late night trip to the East Bottoms to crack down on bootleggers. The raid hints at possible action in Lawrence against men selling liquor on a bootlegging operation, with at least one local site allegedly profiting from illegal alcohol.

Marshal Herd East Bottoms Lawrence

Westminster Board Met With Notable Presbyterian Leaders

Directors of the Westminster Board held a regular meeting with several out of town ministers in attendance. Notable attendees included Dr. K. H. S. McClee of Topeka, Dr. McGeemey of Paula, Rev. Mr. Oliver of Halstead, and Dr. Jarvis of Winfield, the board president. No public statements were released.

Westminister Board KH. S. McCiee Topeka McGeemey Paula Mr. Oliver Halstead Jarvis Winfield

Justice Clark Frees Charles Hill Charged With Wife Beating

Charles GM was released yesterday by Justice Clark THN after being charged with beating his wife. the case notes his wife parched at their differences and paid costs. Memorial service announced for deceased members of the AL, with open public tribute planned and invitations extended to friends.

Justice Clark Charels Hill Charles GM Jide Clar Thn Otelock Nin LO. OY Hal Order Lus Ernest E. Gregg

Personal notes from Kansas City and nearby towns

PURELY PERSONAL of Norman Gross is visiting in Kansas City. Numerous residents and visitors travel between Kansas City, Topeka, and Oklahoma with social calls, trips, and brief stays. Notables include state officials, educators, and various families visiting for weekends or returning home. Several names and towns appear, with mentions of universities, libraries, and local gatherings.

Jewelry display at Ed Parsons draws student notice

The display features University emblems and jewelry popular in campus circles. The student body is purchasing rapidly and repairs are offered, with Gustafson priced at 11 dollars and a Fountain Pen noted as a right fit among standard makes and large assortments at Boyles on Main Street.

Ed Parsons Boyles

At the Art Exhibit The Visitor Observes A Fussy Portrait Scene

Report from a crowded gallery where a young woman, her mother, and two companions tour a university collection at 719 Mass St. Martin. They critique paintings from Impressionist to decorative portraits, discuss lighting, fashion, and a kimono over a dress while a professor nears to speak. A few items and bystanders appear in brief chatter as the scene unfolds.

Fesk Mass St. Martin University Ve. Bell Tims Elliott AC Journal Pierre Desi Martha Teu Theling Tyan Helen Alexe Yen Aires

Weather report from Kansas university facility

Daily Kansas weather bulletin appears from the University of Kansas. The fragment mentions thermometers wind measurements and a dated note, indicating a university supplied forecast or reading. No clear location beyond Kansas.

Daily Weather Report University of Kansas

South Pale Discovery by Americ an Explorers Report

A fragment notes a South Pale discovery by Americans with Cook and Peary tied to an expedition. The account promises thrilling interest and mentions an outfit free with quick terms from Ziegler Co at 267 Fourth St Philadelphia.

South Pale Cook Peary Outfit Free Aot Quick Ziegler CO Fourth St Philadelphia

For Rent Right Room Modern House Near Car Line

For rent a modern house with right room, plumbed for soft and city water. Furnished or unfurnished option. Spacious lots with fruit trees. Poultry paid. One block from car line. Contact M. J. Wheeler at 1622 New Hampshire Hume phone 17.

M. J. Wheeler New Hampshire Hume

FOR SALE AND WANTED ADS AND BRIEF NOTICES

Classified items list prices for chickens eggs and livestock feeds at 747 New Hampshire Street. Also sale offers for real estate near Masa Street and a two block distance sale at 700 block for 1100 each. Employment ads seek sales staff and kitchen help with Carnival period work. Also mentions rent ads for furnished rooms and a bank guarantee law doubt from Judge Wollock with discussion of Judge Pollek's stance and the un constitutionality question.

New Hampshire Street Neil Bell

Vanilla Tee Cream and More Ice Cream Flavors Touted

A brief list highlights Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Maple Nut Tee Cream along with Pineapple and Grape Ice. The Taste Tells with branding WIEDEMAXKN'B appears as part of the item offering.

Wiedemaxkn’b

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