University social season opens with sorority rush plans
Mrs Slaughter of Kansas City guests at Mrs Smithmeyer home as Pi Beta Phi to host. Numerous parties and receptions outline rushing dates for Kappa, Pi Phi, Chi Omega, Theta, Sigma Chi, Phi Gam, Phi Deli, and Phi Psi with dances, luncheons, and a large fruit party by Congregational church. Also noted are a Eberhart family reunion and a Lake View gathering with fishing contest and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Slaughter
Kansas City
F. H.smithmeyer
Slaughter
Pi Beta Phi
Congregational Church
Sudsun
Read
Reta
Chi Omegas
Augusta Hodgson
Ken U Street
Kappas
Pi Phis
A. D.weaver
Pi Phi
Thetas
Sigma Chis
Phi Gams
Phi Delis
Beta
Phi Psis
Edith Hinesley
Josephine O'Reilly
St. Louis
Juli Sennausen
Amy Goodjohn
Vaf Leavenworth
Hinesley
Lake View
Jeanette Wagstaff
Lizeanna Robinson
Gas Mantles and Globes at All Prices at Feim's
An OCR fragment mentions gas mantles and globes of various kinds priced at F. W Feim's, with a note about a Xay Post display and a pencil seeing through coin. It references Boyles, 725 Mass. St., and the telephone numbers 182 and Wiedemann for Pure Tea Cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wfeim’s
Xay Post Ca
Boyles
Mass
Personal notices from Lawrence and nearby towns
A long list of society notes shows residents and visitors in Lawrence and surrounding towns. People travel to Kansas City and Topeka, visit relatives in Hills, Oak Hill, Endura, and Abilene, and plan teaching posts in Hiawatha and the local high school. Several weddings, trips to Indiana, California, and Canada are noted, with various returns home and schooling plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Keeler
Kanang City
Carrie Mitchell
Garnet
Carol Fisk
Vermont
Spalding
Kansas City
F. G. Kaill
Charlie Fisher
Pittsburg
E. Davidson
Hills
Callie Parmalee
Topeka
Verall
Rebecca Moody
Hiawatha
Charles Achning
Walter
Endura
T. A. Pollock
Kans
Will May
Emma Fischer
Oak Hill
Kansas
Earl Gafford
D. K. Bingler
Elmore
Ohio
BR. T. Robinson
Olathe
T. B. Robinson
Mass. Street
Gertrude
Martha Koehring
Indiana
Bliss Nina Nichols
Abilene
Maud Shaler
Frank A. Gray
Fred Clark
Yates
Lucile
Junction City
Lawrence
K U
Clarence Hornaday
Kansas F
P. E. Eberhart
Catherine
California
Arthur W. Ford
Laramie
Wyo
Thomas B. Ford
M. Robinson
Marshall County
HL Winey
Hortense Street
Vhce
Columbia
B. F. Ray
Ives M. E
Baldwin
Ray
Centenary M. E
George
Herbert
Bullene
Canada
Innes
Jewelers and market ads mix in vintage notices
An OCR fragment shows Gustafson's at 911 Mass St promoting K. A Jewelry and K. U. designs, Byron Jones meat market at 830 Mass St touts sanitation and good meat, Ed Parsons store at 717 Mass St stocking new University jewelry, and a note urging neighbors to read the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Jones
Bell
New University
Ed. Parsons
Mass. St
K. U
Gustafson’s
Mass
Business Change In Local Ice Cream Firm Reported
Jerry Ewers a popular ice cream figure and Mr Chas Le Conger with the firm for 30 years sold their interests in the local business. The move signals leadership shift and potential new directions for the company in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ewers
Wondery Han
Gut
Mr Chas
le Conger
Students Rooms and VETS waste basket promotion
Sinclair filed a suit against Treasurer D. J. Eddy and county commissioners seeking reimbursement for payments under a tax finding. Fourteen items are listed in the petition as part of the suit, tied to a Supreme Court ruling that the original police fin was illegal.
South Side Lots Open As W 2 Horvalay Purchases Block
W 2 Horvalay buys a prime corner at Ontario street and Haskell Road from Col Learnard. Vornaday plans subdivision into town lots with sale forthcoming. Tuts to be offered next week. At Police Court FP McCarter fined 600 for Traulhenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. McCarter
Traulhenness
Band Concert Tonight at South Park Bazaar
A lively community notice describes a bard concert in South Park tonight. The Hiawatha Cafe invites visitors to enjoy open hours and their famed cooking. Tickets for various attractions, including a melodrama The Lost Heiress, are on sale at Gus u's Jeweler with door numbers and guaranteed articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Hiawatha Cafe
Gusu's
1 Stovk Company
Last Chance for Peaches for Canning
The Leader notes ripe peaches offered at favorable prices with a focus on freshness and value for households preparing for canning season. Availability and quotes highlight timing and a strong buy for summer fruit.
Sunday Goose Dinner At Fairfax Changes Sunday Duty
The Fairfax announces a Sunday noon dinner designed to spare housewives from cooking and provide a rest day. Management promises a delicious menu starting with soup and ending with dessert, highlighting a roast goose in Fairfax style to attract diners after church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fairfax
Fairfax
University of Kansas Growth and Fort Leavenworth Prison Expansion
The University of Kansas faces enrollment around twenty five hundred this year, up five hundred from last year, with ongoing improvements under Chancellor Strong amid concerns over legislative funding. Fort Leavenworth begins expanding with removal of houses, adding 1,200 cell capacity for 2,500 prisoners, and renovations for workshops as north wall construction proceeds.
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Universty of
Kansas
Mount Bread
University of Kansas
Strong
K. U
Mount Oread
West
Fort Scott Republican
United States Military
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas City
Blunt Hill
Milwood Road
Famed Patents Mark Century Old Office List
A historical reflection notes that about 900000 patents have been issued in roughly a century by the U S patent office ranging from pearl ashes rendering to patent 896072 granted August 10 1908 an improved tire attaching device. The piece observes shifting trends away from gim crack inventions toward essential useful creations while urging readers to consider plumbing by F H Beckett and noting a local card of thanks and donations to charitable homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
F. H. Beckett
Raymond's Drug Store Adverts Brighten Clinton Shops
Readable lines promote Raymond's spices for pickled peaches pears chili sauce and eatsup. Burnt leather novelties and shell souvenirs from F J Boyles 725 Mass St are offered. Jonathan apples and varieties appear for sale with mention of C G Czaplinski home shone Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond’s
Jonathan
C. G. Czaplinski
Clinton
Local Candy Shop Sells Classic Licorice Drops
Advertises William Wiedemann's candy shop at 835 Massachusetts Street selling old fashioned licorice gum drops. Mentholis from Straton offers quick relief for a cold, as a notes-style showcase in the period ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wiedemann
Massachusetts Street
Straton’s
Mentholis
Sunflower Shoes You Can't Beat the Beat
Advertisement for Sunflower Shoes by H. V. Stunz at 903 Mass. St. offers footwear with emphasis on unbeatable style and comfort. Local shoe shop promotes latest trends and competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Stunz
Mass
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Helen
Laura Pendleton
Helen Phillips
Bliss Tekla Wulfenkuler
Leavenworth
Eberhart
South Mark
Auta McGrath
Nels Ockerblad
W. RB. Stubbs
Mrs. Hostettler
Mulvyane
Nealy
Oklahoms
Chicago
Yopork
Pairfax
The
Amokera
Wiedemann
Home Book CO
Mase Gerest
K. A
911
Georgina Eddings
Little Tabie Stark
Omaih
Exiksen
A.d.weaver
5 &Oc Store
T. .Sinclair
Ontario Street
P. F. Remington
Airdome
Get- Mo
Copp
New York Street
Abe A. J
Snd
C. Eberhardt
Annan Lawrence
Itichard Wenzel
J. Ff
Gustafson
Vernon
Maul Cooke
North College
Beene
Hoadley
Stevenson’s
U. S
Baptist Home Board of the Old
Lasrinen Greene
Fred J. Boyles
F. J
Olson Bros
Home Phans
Excelsior
Lawrence Bottling
Ed. Klein
Douglas County Depository
For All
Neville
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