Miss Weed Writes Of Japanese Quake News From Karingawa
In letters to her parents Miss Helen Weed describes three strong earthquakes around noon and continuing tremors. She recounts Yokohama devastation, surviving Kobe residents, a collapsing building trapping people, and refugees marching through crowded trains toward Tokyo. She notes Japanese kindness, relief work, and widespread suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Weed
Karingawa
and Bins
F. C. Weed
Mt. Asama
Yokohama
Kobe
America
Richmond
Tokyo
Fashionable Gowns in The Cat and the Canary Play
Mise Enelyn played Annabelle in the play The Cat and the Canary. The lead actress wore a brownish red gown with a short skirt and white lace cuffs, a plain basque, and a rose colored gown with flowing sleeves and a pointed neck. Fellow actors wore pale chiffon negligees with lace and fluffy white collars.
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Mise Enelyn
Annabelle ' i
Koved
Boston Mount Vernon Street And The Foreign Element
The narrative recalls Mount Vernon Street in Boston with descri ptions of homes yards doorways and beacons. It contrasts early Boston families moving to suburbs amid harsh winters with a new foreign element arriving and the American spirit. The observer visits a Boston home offers fifteen dollars weekly and notes The Boston Theological School nearby and landmarks along the Esplanade and river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Charles
Boston
America
Boston Theological’ School
Mount Verant
Tinckney
St. Charles
Nature Dons Her Brightest Gowns This Time of Year
A fragmented, weathered piece praises autumn flora, noting fall flowers blossoming in red, brown, and yellow tones. It highlights asters, dahlias, phlox, salvia, nasturtiums, marigolds, petunias, verbenas, and seasonal blooms in gardens and parks. The text emphasizes vivid colors and contrasts with rainy weather and pale greens, calling attention to chrysanthemums and fall bloom patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Household Discoveries in Cork Story
A list of practical kitchen tips covers uses for cork as a cleaning aid and sealing leaks, plus a hint on lemon juice speeding whipped cream. Other notes mention lime, charcoal, and bicycle tape as makeshift fixes.
Household Suggestions and Local Facts
Dissolve bluings to water for no streaks on clothes. Saving Work Electric irons reduce trips to the stove and lessen weekly ironing. The world’s largest cannery is Ridgway Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway, Pa
Tonganoxie to Entertain District Convention of Federated Club Women
Tonganoxie hosts the First District Federation of Women's Clubs convention October 17 to 19 with state leaders from Fort Scott Independence and Topeka among the honored guests. A banquet featuring a French menu is planned, and local committees handle arrangements, entertainment, decorations, publicity, music, and programs.
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Tonganoxie
Federated Club Women
C. F. Miller
Fort Scott
R. R. Bittman
Independence
Margaret Hill McCarter
Topeka
First District
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Covention
A. N. Byers
J. I. Dreisbach
Anna Belle
Bertha Kinzler
S. J. Minghton
J. B. Tinsking
George Fisher
Foster Laming
Froskins
Roy Wingrove
George Denholm
Assipmatent
Sls
F. U. Henry
J. ¢. Laming
Em. Pe Leakey
C. H. Cain
Frank Zoellr Tire
Henry Greib
Georgia Kemsage
Katie Brown
Cora
Wellhouse Builard
Cs Press
Phenick
Joseppine Meethur
Maude’ Hazen
Nell Zoellner
Cold
WeNaughton
Linton Stout
Kansas Council of” Men
H. O. Garvey
Toeeka
Départment of Victory
W. Be. Thompson
Gankherrtly
Loyd
Boston
Jeft the Bible
Piever
Meget
Welgek
Espanole
Mark
Tian
Wednes
Vian
N. D. Bartett
Tadley Miller
PW. C
J . Vey
Fternoon
Luonard
Geo
Parkhurst
C. A. Wolf
J. BT
Fronenti
T. T. Toole
Geo. Parkhurst
C. J. Todd
Teadine
Olution
S. Renart
Alinut
Two Lawrence Girls Pledged by Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority
Emporia Kansas Oct 6 Miss Roma Reeves and Miss Helen Meyers both of Lawrence are two of ninety three students pledged by sororities and fraternities at Kansas State Teachers College Emporia this fall. Leaders in college life and social activity are drawn to these groups which place emphasis on readiness and attainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kane
Roma Reeves
Helen Meyers
Lawrence
Kansas State Teachers College
K.S.T.C
Maude Minrow
The
Teachers College
Lif
Thoma Reeves
Helen Meyer
Pi Kappa Sigma
Nations
September Library Notes and Circulation Update
Library notes list September activities aged 4880 with readers invited to borrow from the collection. It mentions a 185 volume set available during the month, the State Library meeting in October, and a selection of authors and readers like Cather, Lane, Hough, Norvis, Wharton, and Williams among others for circulation at Cotton Snedeker and related sections.
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Ely
Cather
Lane
Hough
Nevthafa
Lingala
Na Mansfield
Temperance Talk at Chanber of Commerce Meeting
A Monday gathering at the Chanber of Commerce featured Rev Hislop and others discussing temperance and prohibition. Speakers urged parents and teachers to engage with Sunday school and youth education, stressing the need to support honest voters and sustain the movement against the saloon.
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Kennard Wlc
T. Utell
Chanbe of Commerce
Gelber L
Anvignelle
Francis Willant
Temperance
Hward
Hislop
Rey Hislop
Prohibition rooted in half a century of education
Mrs. Monk of the W C T U spoke on Miss Francis Willard plan to unite women to educate children and uplift the race. She noted copies of America Creed distributed in city schools to foster good citizens. Mrs. Kate Endacet joined by two others urged temperance education as key to character formation beyond mere reformation.
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Mothers of Our Nation
I W.c. TU
Monk
Francis Willard
Kate Endacet
D Soles
Lawrence Drama League Opens Season with Crafton Talk
The Lawrence Drama League announces the first meeting of the year for Tuesday evening October 9 at the Little Theatre Green Hall Professor Allan Crafton new head of the public speaking department at E U will speak on the Opportunities for Community Growth Plans for the year will be presented Members urged to attend and invite fellow members.
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Lawrence Drama League
Little Theatre
Profit in Ice Cream Origins in United States
A historical note traces ice cream origins to the United States, citing Professor Martin Mortensen of Iowa State College. It mentions early records from Belgium around 1788 and asserts U.S. development accelerated by 1809 with large production figures. The account credits Mortensen with promoting industry growth through journals and college education.
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America
United States
Martin Mortensen
Department of
Iowa State
Bueland
Tulip
Jacob Te
Mortensen
Market for Cooks Offers Various Office Jobs in New York
A fragmentary item details cook offers and office work options in New York. It mentions advice to a prospective applicant, references to a candidate named Vie, and hints at a broader market seeking helpers or cooks. The text is garbled but centers on employment opportunities for cooks.
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Aimerica
Ome
Corfortake
Shigh Bros
Ena
Howe
New York
Fragmented OCR Notes on Dress and Transit Compare Styles
Fragmentary text references native dress proposals, a 19th century style called the larong, and debates about patriotic attire versus original Philippines attire. It also mentions a London market report and a warmup on a train trip, noting speeds and durations in a blurred city context.
Copper Ore Finds Reported Near Anchorage Alaska
Associated Press reports valuable copper ore discoveries around Anchorage Alaska, with initial estimates suggesting rich deposits in the ashwood area near Ashwitra 1.4 miles from a known site, indicating potential significant mineral output.
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Alaska
Anchorage
Associated Press
Camp Fire Activities Support Hospital Room Fund
Wer Schrein er milk inspector notes Camp Fire groups keep small in order to study individuals. Kezhekone Camp Fire met at Aleene Carter home to finish raising $100 for a Memorial Hospital room. Girls are collecting money and expect to raise the balance soon after over a year of efforts. Jayhawk Camp Fire held a meeting at 5 o clock at the Guaydhans home to discuss pathfinding and protection laws amid national history debates.
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Kezhekone
Eafternoon
Aleene Carter
Memorial Hospital
Amd
Aewre
History review hints at revolutionary origins
A terse AP style summary notes that the forthcoming history revision centers on the French Revolution as the trigger for modern upheavals. It outlines critics’ views on democratic critiques and the link to world war dynamics, signaling an interpretive shift in historical narrative.
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Heidelboee
Associated Press
Ermaiy
Monument Planned in Janesville for Lincoln Parents
The Janesville project plans a monument to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln, early parents of Abraham Lincoln. Funds will be raised by the local district to honor the family with a fitting memorial at the cemetery, built from stones contributed by visitors.
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Abraham Lincoln
Janesville
Thomas
Unclear text events mix from Oxford and Washington rumors
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Oxford events, a George W University team, and a former premier George in Washington DC. The text is damaged with garbled names and places, making specifics impossible to confirm.
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Oxford University
George W University
Wrington
D.C
Ashi
George
Creato Te i T
Oleomar Gearing Gains Favor in Great Britain
Oleomar gearing shows rising popularity in Great Britain with weekly sales estimated at $8 thousand more than prior period. Industry observers note sustained demand and potential expansion as markets widen.
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Davenport
American Legion Auxiliary
Bellevue
Neb
Legionnaire Convention
Prineisca
RTS OF
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Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority
Library Notes
M Ho
Eade i
Y Spt Beer
Sizbig
Uspuk
Ar & Woman
Crafton
Luna
Toy
Repta
Philippines
Washitch
Wer
Schreiner
Eee
Guaydhans
Wralcke
Obie Street
Republic
Ammany
Ary
Kaw Valley
Kelley
Ny Il
Luzius
Mesenhimer
Miller
Dai
Neimeyer
P Brien
Reese
Saunders
Light Smith Va
Slight
Wiggins
Trae Winchell
Winchell
Fiermany Ty
Paris
the Ice & Storage Co
Pal
Ve. St
National Association OF Ice Industries
West Washington Street
Chicago
Minds
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