Central College Commencement Reflects Endowed Growth
The forty third commencement of Central College for Women ran May 30 to June 1 with a strong year end. Highlights included a large enrollment, high scholarship, active student clubs, and a substantial endowment drive led by Dr. Williams. Governor Major spoke at Murrell Mall as diplomas were awarded in A B and music and art certificates were granted to multiple students.
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Central College For Women
Williams
Department of Expression
Steerssnel
G. F. Rixey
D. F. Conrad
Lexington
Conrad
Torniah
Central
Murrell Mall
Major
Rea- Kin
Malone
Myra
Florence Ingram
Frances Anderson
Dr. Williams
Almira Barns Clevenger
Tele Gertrude Mancy
Mattie Mason Withers
Clay Belle Leeper
Dea Rubey Morrow
Ruby Harriet Ruffner
Athajarinda Dewees
Marie Cass Marshall
Bewlah Pearl Henson
Olive Brant
Beulah Pear Henson
Fay Whiteman
Parting Words After Class of 1914 Say Goodbye
A fragment notes the moment of farewell as the class of 1914 bids farewell with a simple goodbye. The line captures a ceremonious end to an era, reflecting the mood of graduates and supporters.
Mrs C Li Morris Leaves for Pawnee Neb for Visit
Mrs C Li Morris travels Tuesday evening to Pawnee Nebraska for a visit. Her husband accompanies her to Kansas City for a visit. Miss Lizzie Meinershagen returns to Higginsville after visiting Mr and Mrs E F Mollenkamp. Mrs Mollenkamp and son visit. Misses Nina and Elizabeth Pearson of Mexico Missouri arrive Tuesday for a visit with sister Mrs J O Coffin.
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Joe Virtrees
New York
Duile Wilson
Rena Jackson
Kansas City
Rose Duggins
Charles Lewis
Higginsville
Frank Nicholson
J. B. Hedges
E.P. Kramer
Naomi
Exzine
Dave Garnett
Dorothy James
Milired Maycock
Leilia Smith
Odessa
Marley
Marfa
Texas
Kleinschmidt
C. Li. Morris
Pawnee
Nebraska
Lizzie Meinershagen
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Arrives in Town
A French household remedy of pure vegetable oil said to cure stomach and intestinal troubles has been introduced in the United States by George H. Mayr a Chicago druggist cured by its use. The quick relief claim led to wide acceptance with a single dose often sufficient. Sold in Lexington Missouri by Westerman Rankin and druggists nationwide.
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George H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
Lexington
Missouri
Westerman & Rankin
Grand Jury Fix Plotted by Politician Friend
A New York executive fears indictment for an old friend and asks a political ally to intervene. The ally boasts he will fix the grand jury, but weeks later the friend sits on the panel. The rich man complains, and the politician clarifies that the request was to avoid indictment, not to place him on the jury.
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New York
John
Themaelven
Popular
Woman's view on marriage ages sparks debate
A dialogue frames a belief that women should be at least thirty-five before marriage, while the counterpart argues that women should never marry. The exchange presents contrasting modern attitudes toward gender and matrimony.
Most unwilling bride at rural Kazantchp wedding
In a Kazantchp Russia church Mile Lebedew refused the marriage at the altar shouting her disapproval that the groom was too ugly. She fled but was captured by the groom’s friends and brought back to complete the ceremony with her reluctant consent.
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Kazantchp
Russia
Mile
Lebedew
Gap filling device for curved subway platforms
New York's Interborough Rapid Transit company has developed a mechanical gap filling device for curved station edges. A grated platform segment thrusts forward to bridge the gap between car and curb just before the train stops. It remains extended until the train has moved seven to eight feet, operated by electro pneumatic cylinders.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
How Could He Tell Through Tam Question
A barber asks if the victim has anything on his face as Tam hovers. The patient replies that it depends on whether the barber’s razor shines or not. The exchange hints at a tense confrontation during a grooming session.
Whitewashing Plans Stirred in Legislature
A legislature member asks if others will go home to mend fences. The reply is a defiant choice to stay and do a bit of whitewashing, signaling political posturing amid tensions. The exchange captures partisan fault lines and the push for public messaging.
Marriage licenses issued in multiple pairs
Marriage licenses have been issued to John W. McCrindle and Lula Williams of Wellington and Pierre Mavel and Francis Ella West of Lexington. Wilbur Holden and Iva Sandifer of Dover.
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John W. McCrindle
Wellington
Lula Williams
Pierre Mavel
Lexington
Francis Ella West
Wilbur Holden
Dover
Iva Sandifer
Local visits and travel among Grove residents
Miss Aurie Stites returned Wednesday to her home in Pi lot Grove Missouri after a visit with Miss Ruth Spease. Miss Amelia Egle left Thursday morning from a visit in Win field Kansas. M Taubman went to Kansas City Thursday to spend the day. N Hopkins and Gon. John went to Sedalia Thursday to spend the day. Worth Bates went to Kansas City Tuesday to spend the day. E D Hix went to St Joseph Wednesday to attend the state convention of the Missouri Elka Association.
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E. Roberts
Mayview
E. P. Kramer
Kansas City
Harrison Cravens
Horton
Kansas
James Ernestmeyer
Arthur Frerking
Higginaville
Esther Gossard
K. P. Kraner
Hulda Rist
Alma
Hugh Crowder
Adailville
Maggie Jackson
Higginsville
Louis Greer
Dan Ashford
Harry Rodekohr
Concordia
Forest Bell
Marshall
Aurie Stites
Pilot
Grove
Ruth Spease
Amelia Egle
Winfield
Ke, M. Taubman
E. D. Hix
St. Joseph
The
Missouri Elka’ Association
Miss Mayme Brightwell Returns Home After Visit
Miss Mayme Brightwell returns Saturday to her San Diego home after visiting here with sister Miss Jean Brightwell. Miss Joan accompanied her as far as Lawrence Kansas for a visit.
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Mayme Brightwell
San Diego
California
Jean Brightwell
Joan
Lawrence
Kansas
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