Mrs Johnson Tries Despondent Act Ends in Tragedy
The wife of a champion, Mrs Johnson, died by suicide via a bullet to the head after a period of despondency. Police report indicates a revolver was seized from a drawer as she attempted to shoot herself, with bystanders frantically trying to intervene. The couple had reportedly planned travel, and Johnson faced a deep personal crisis leading up to the act.
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Jehnson
Mosiva
Gytig
Tolinsen Wis
Pale Green Satin Ribbon Sash Fashion Idea
A reader describes making a pale green satin ribbon sash eight inches wide with folded design and center back embellishment. The step by step method uses a belting base, lace medallions, and silk fringe ends for a simple, stylish accessory suitable for a summer frock.
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Hodges Dates for Speaking Tour for Governor Bid
Democratic nominee Hodges released a speaking itinerary for September11 through September14. The tour lists dates in Troy Atchison Frankfort Blue Rapids Belleville Cuba Washington Hanover with afternoon and evening slots. Hodges plans two speeches each day across multiple districts as part of the governor campaign.
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Eieht
Eovernor
Boy Delvering
Troy
Atchison
Frankfort
Blue Rapids
Belleville
Cuba
Washington
Hanover
Makes Pretty Tennis Dress From Zephyr Cloth
Green and white striped zephyr chosen for a model dress. Front skirt below knee with insertion embroidery, row of green buttons and loops at each end. Bodice square neck with insertion across front, sleeves edged with insertion and lace under sleeves. Black leather belt at waist. Materials: 5 yards zephyr 80 inches wide, 20 buttons, 2 yards insertion, three-eighths yard lace.
New Bracelet Fashion Returns With Velvet and Pearl Accents
The piece notes a revival of black onyx armband bracelets with pearls and velvet wristbands. It highlights jeweled clasps matching gowns and varied designs such as diamond or pearl buttons, cameos, seed pearls, and multi‑bracelet sets. It mentions colored stone hoops including emerald, diamond, ruby, and pearl, worn together.
Butterfly Craze Inspires Fashioned Trinkets and Trimmings
A fragment notes a rising butterfly motif in fashion and design. Butterflies flourish on parasol tops, ceilings, trimmings, and jewelry with enamels and simulated diamonds. Black satin and velvet bows edged with brilliants display the trend. The piece also warns of vanity as a social motivator behind appearances.
Horlicks Milk Substitution Case Heard in Portland
W W Pearce, manager at Park and Washington, faced Justice of the Peace Ball over selling cheaper malted milk from jars labeled Horlick's Malted Milk. The court sought to stop substitutions without notifying customers and to require proper labeling and costs. The Oregon Sunday Journal reports on the case and the push to prohibit deceptive practice in trade.
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Park and
Washington
Suilts
Justice of the Peace Ball
Horlick
Oregon ‘Sunday Journal
Portland
Oregon
Warranty Deeds and Tax Titles From Douglas County
Tax title deeds record transfers in Douglas County including parcels in Lawrence and Abilition. Entries show multiple warranty deeds to individuals such as Mary S. Learnard and Pan. Eberhart with prices ranging from 10 to 2000 dollars, and large southeast quarter parcels. United States patents list on several quarter sections and northeast/west listings, reflecting land transfers and property claims.
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W. Sellards
Leon County
Florida
University Place
Lawrence
Mary S. Learnard
Lawfene
Ohio
Eberhart
Clarter
Oliver O. Fletelser
Pan
Douglas County
Hugh Blair
Army Quarantined At Leavenworth Over Horse Plague
Leavenworth imposes a strict horse quarantine effective midnight September 30, 1912, with guards on entry roads. Contractors and private animals are restricted. public animals to be isolated. Dogs must be leashed. only hydran water and dry food allowed. stables and drains to be managed to prevent spread.
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Leavenworth
United States Military Prison
My Service
Kansas
Np Publ
Aimals
Hell
High Prairie Community Notes of Picnic and Service
A stormy but mild Monday brought rain easing the week, with the Sunday school picnic closing the season. Rev Green preached at church as usual as Mrs Silkey of Lawrence and sister from New Mexico attended. Harvest events included the Flora-Wells-Eberhart cattle sale and a staffed teachers meeting in Lawrence.
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New Mexico
Filkey
Wich Prairie
Bil Heaston
Brown's Grove
Tanei To-Yay
Flora-Wells-Eberhart
Pleasant Grove
Russel
Kirby
Pos
State Hospital
Topeka
Kansas University
Aia
Sorority Member Barred From Emporia High School
Sept 11 Emporia Kansas reports Miss Alberta Thudium daughter of a merchant was denied admission to the high school for joining a sorority this summer under the education policy against fraternities. Bo Mae Thudium formerly lived in the area.
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Emporia
Kan
Alberta Thudium
Bo - Mae Thudium
Valentine Resigns to Join Progressive Party
Washington dispatch reports Robert G. Valentine resigns as commissioner of Indian affairs to join the Progressive Party, effective at Secretary Fisher's discretion. Valentine says his motive is to work with the Progressive Party, after serving as assistant to Commissioner Leupp. In Lawrence, speculation arises about H B Peairs' possible promotion, with Peairs praising Valentine. A Kickapoo fair near Horton, Kansas closes after a week with war dances drawing crowds. the event highlights native and white participation.
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Washington
Robert G.valentine
Indians ‘Affairs
Fisher
Hawaii
Valentine
Leupp
Ins
H. B.peairs
Peairs
Indian Service
Peaks
Kana
Rickayn Jordian
Porton
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