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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1926
Page
6
Readable fragments describe a center room scene with a large binder and movable shelves. Mentions Shay Maria Vansshea and John Neva Ritter Mes, and a cast of characters including Lawren and Giaed termnod. The text references a chapter of thy ieth anni and a wartime or legendary battle context without clear dates or full actions.
A flurry of Wednesday and yesterday events fills the column. Mrs. George Grrl hosts a seventy year old birthday, friends recall old songs as gifts arrive. Mrs. Da Vis entertains longtime companions while Mr and Mrs Knight host bridge with geology department colleagues. The Lawrence Camera Club, Oak Club, Helianthus Club, and others announce meetings and dinners with various hosts including Mrs. J W Hartley and Ed McClellan.
The reading club meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Paul Winter six miles northwest of town. The American Legion Auxiliary post meets tomorrow evening at 8 in Legion rooms over Mrs Hoadley’s store. Executive committee gathers at 4 30 at the game place. Review club meets at Mrs J D Parrish’s home on Gal Mississippi. Senior high faculty and spouses hosted forty guests Saturday evening with Miss Martha Leizhen and Ray Lawrenson performing. Various social groups and study clubs schedule meetings and events across town, with venues on Oread Avenue Louisiana Street and Connecticut Street.
Mrs H W Ke returns to Kansas City after a short stay with Mrs J J Stephenson. Gracia Beeler spent the weekend with her mother at the Sigma Kappa house. Mr and Mrs Barker from a five works visit Anderson and Rankin families in the city. Mr Rankin of To . WoT Brown spent the week with Willard Gand at the fountain pen corner.
A skin care line called MELLO GLO Skin tone promises to remove excess oil tighten and cleanse pores while beautifying the skin. Available at City Drug Store Eldridge Pharmacy and Round Corner Drug Co.
A 1920s style ad touts Koterx as a new sanitary device replacing old pads. It claims superior absorption, no laundry or embarrassment, easy disposal, and widespread use among better-class women. Available at drug or department stores for a few cents.
A provocative 1920s style column rails against red flannels and antiquated undergarments. It argues women mix chiffon step-ins with bloomers of silk, silk vests, and heavy frocks to stay warm while maintaining fashion. Advice favors satin, bloomers, corsets, gaiters, and long sleeves for warmth and style.
United Press reports brides plan presentable bridge prizes for the season. Housewives craft gifts with marabou silk and satin, including pillows and decorative items, using bright colors and arranged shapes. Some pieces resemble orchids, while others are fabric and bead accents.
Chicago clubs see a revival of quilting bees with two new women’s groups forming under South Park recreation centers. The revived pastime draws from a past generation, hosting all day sessions and promoting crafts among club members.
A fragment details inexpensive gifts and accessories crafted from ribbons including a pocket comb, ribbed bow, and a tassel finished with a laced envelope-fold case. The item list mentions gold tone prints, colored floral motifs, and a powder puff as a low-cost accessory inside a compact for personal use.
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