Indian women education sparks social change in India
Miss Nellie Lawson, visiting Prof. Paul B Lawson, notes rapid gains in Indian female education. She cites evolving roles for women, from nurses and teachers to lawyers, and describes changes in purdah practices, literacy, and social activities amid Christian influence and nationalist awakening. She stresses urban progress but highlights village needs and ongoing gaps in healthcare and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Nellie Lawson
Paul B. “Lawson
Hiddoo
Lawkey
Sayed Ahmad Khan
Mohammedan College
Aligarh
United Provinces
Tavetin
Salys Miss Lawson
Bidia
England
Rhs
Lawseh
Miss. Lawren
Japan
Eeshi
Veils Give Oriental Women An Equal Chance
Hortense Saunders reports on Madafy e Armen Ohanian a dancer touring the United States who argues veiling empowers women by preserving identity and reducing beauty focus. She says Persian women can seek divorce by legal action, contests the view of Oriental subjection, and notes veils create mystery and fairness in marriage. The piece includes recipes and notes on child labor amendment advocacy by Topeka and Wichita figures, plus remarks from Ralph O’Nail and Charles Curtis at a Kansan Hotel luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Saunders
New York
Lucy Stone Leaguers
Persia
Madafye Armen Ohanian
Aman
Orient
Formance
Madame Qhanian
Europe
America
Ghent
Wichita
Mire Intwater
J. Euins
Tapékal
Florerice Brown Sherbon Tills
Lawrence
Alleen K. McParland
Tepelt
Buena Burr
Topeka
Laura D. Perry
Kansan
C. J. Evans
Thompson
Ralph O'Nail
Vernon Davis
Vie Allen White
Charles Curtis
Is Your Daughter Prepared for College Theorized Advice
Mrs Louise MacDonald of Lawrence writes in Holland's magazine September issue about why many college students fail. She argues failures arise from intellectual gaps, poor preparation, or weak character. She advocates prompt rising, independent study, disciplined work, and a balanced attitude toward recreation and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Anderson MacDonald
Lawrerence
Holland
Vlomks
Oly
Weil
State University
MacDonald
Household Discoveries on Clean Soapsuds and Safety
This fragment explains old time soap suds cleaning methods used by professionals to keep fabrics smooth and rugs clean. It mentions using turpentine in wash boiler for whitening effects and a caution about handling hot plates to prevent breakage and food damage.
Carrot preparation tips from physicians advise skin-on eating
Physicians recommend using boiled carrots with the skin left on to retain minerals. They note the best portions are just under the skin and caution washing thoroughly before cooking.
League of Women Voters to Work Over State Child Labor Amendment
Kansas women discuss a proposed child labor amendment at a League of Women Voters board meeting. Noting participation from Pratt and Wichita officers, the group plans further study and discussion of the amendment, with key members identified in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Kansas
Daly Loic
Nere
W. Et? Thompson
Srratt
Mamie Axtinp
Pratt
H. Croaks
Dent
Wichie
Robert Camphball
Wichita
Pierce
Five Girls Enrolled in This Year Apprentices at City Library
Five girls join this year’s apprentice class at the city library under Miss Titan Obst. The program requires similar time to school work with five hours weekly and hands on training in Dewey classification, shelving, finding materials, cataloging, and assisting at the desk. Substitutes from last year’s class joined the university library. some proceed to further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Library
Titan
Hunt
Ito
Atention
S¢ High School
Ihm
University Tibra
Mirrors Enlarge Rooms By Clever Placement And Light
Mirrors transform small rooms by doubling space and bringing outdoors inside. Place a long narrow mirror opposite windows to reflect light and views, or by the fireplace to create a warm illusion of more space. The long mirror has been popular since the sixteenth century and remains a stylish, effective home enhancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ception Hall
Jon
Louis XV
France
Apprenticeships Open Doors for Girls at University Library
The article notes that girls who took apprentice work found positions in the University library enabling them to continue their studies. It cites past cases where such work allowed a girl to pay for schooling and finish her course at K, avoiding dropping out for lack of funds.
Camp Fire groups plan events and honors in Lawrence
Chelawenssa Camp Fire holds Sunday gathering at president Willardassa Harnar home with Miss Pearl Carpenter announced as next speaker. Nine girls to receive local honors as council outlines eight upcoming meetings and ceremonies. Plans include sending crafts to Kansas City Needlework Guild and a county farm program. Watanopa and Marbapo Camp Fire groups meet with ceremonies, Halloween party plans, and all Lawrence Camp Fire picnic discussed. A survey of Camp Fire girls’ records is circulated to prepare guardians association data for national HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelawenssa
Willardassa Harnar
Pearl“ Carpenter
Mercy Hospital
Kansas
Gil
Lawrence
Blue Birds
Near Guardians’ Association
Hor
Camp Fire Girls Plan Meetings and Honors News
The Camp Fire group announces paid dues for four local chapters and officer retention. Members Alice Fendersfoten Cleveland Helen Beck Bunn Evelyn Pierce Jenny J Doane and Ethel Fenstein shel plan Saturday afternoon gatherings. Lawrence Gimp Hilleights will unite Wednesday at the senior high on October 22, with a surprise picnic planned. Members must contribute twenty cents by Monday, with M. Lawrence as chairman. The trustees and honor awards at the junior high assembly are noted, and Camp Fire notes list upcoming business meeting, grub, and prizes for the reading contest. Library notes mention reading week promotions, plans for November 12 events, and book week recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyub
Katherine Weatherbye
Hearl
Manny
Katherine
Nettie Crowder
Jane Byrnewns
Ikunukata
Fire
Viceaddaat Tors
Tabit
Joil
Alice Fendersfoten
Leveland
Helen Beck
Bunn
Evelyn Pierce
Jenny J Doane
Ethel Fenstein
Cameron
M. Lawrence
Thi
Miss Laws
Hampshire
RAISES Bish f ARGE LITAS A FLOWER FIESTA
The text describes fall flowers and gardens with mentions of Mrs Lizzie, a flower fiesta, and a large specimen plant. It references a family scene and a display of petals, though details are scattered and fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizziesheddott
Fragmentary notice of early beliefs and social customs
A garbled fragment describes a group including Henry W. Tito of Onin and others from Newport Ark, mentioning a belief about apher power to prevent spread of insertion and a social custom. The text is largely unreadable but hints at 19th or early 20th century manners and a street scene with an advised caution toward a lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aipher
Eight Cylinder Economy Advertisement Reads Clever Case
A fragmented note claims an auto maker proved eight cylinder economy in a highly interesting fashion. The piece shows garbled branding and partial sentences, reflecting a misspelled and incomplete early 20th century car industry promo.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Lawson
Jane ‘Bradlfigy
Kentuiky St
C. FL
Reva Michael
Tennessee
Gly “Hehete
Madame Armen Ohanian
Liouise MacDonald
Thurston County
Washington
Sby
Prievesents
Borling
The
Francés
Marbapo Camto
Momlay
Wiline
Court of Honor
Grace Vernon
Minnehaha Camp
Grace
Methodist Church
Martha Meade
Thunukata Camp
Firemakers
Lena
Marjorié Kiefer
Dorothy Perkins
Kootina
Hovbleday, Page & Comipanny
Heprs
N-9
Garden City
N.Y
Ser ‘ Wie
Love
Bardheen
Welits Tyelear
Dotan
Pas Pealtet
Pikobert
Avia
Bios Band
Couture Poraries
Wees
Miutine
Malrine Bruner
Magrcine Dov
Louise Russell
Katht
Aie
Ion Ee
Mafia
Rabid
Iren
Kofi Pilex
Kinpariin
Wits
Raises
Bish F. Argelitas
Marrinize
Henry W. Tito
Onin
Fipnney Th. Vendorson
Newport
Ark
Evlerial
Fullee Meurer
Peter Bus
Tawrence
Nelle Ey le Hail
C . Gow Oms
Wirshington
Ciatlee
Mente
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