Unclear fragmentary text with personal names and dates
Fragmentary OCR style notes mention Thursday events and names like Mia and Walter. Reads as a garbled personal notice with no clear action or outcome.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR style notes mention Thursday events and names like Mia and Walter. Reads as a garbled personal notice with no clear action or outcome.
Readers glimpse a bustling shopping scene with Smith's News Depot and Gustafson's advertising a wide range of goods from jewelry to Christmas wear. The pages mention Kodak albums, calendars, news depots, and holiday specials. A separate note covers Delaware County unrest over county seat records as Sheriff Thos. Thompson mobilizes a posse amid Jay and old Jay tensions.
The text describes ornate clothing features such as embroidered scalligé patterns, two inch rufer, and lace or pink ribbon fastenings. It notes how the pattern remains undisturbed by a straight line under the arm and mentions adjustable straps of lace or pink ribbon.
A portrait of Womaid Wing describing her as helpful and calm under pressure. She is courteous to all, defends the weak, and stands up for her rights if needed. She avoids malice, defers blame, and remains composed amid danger or excitement.
Fragmented text discusses sewing tips for infants and children, including a creeping apron design, clothing materials, and care. It mentions open air sleeping for those with consumption risk, dietary fat emphasis, urban living challenges, and ideas to occupy children at home. Interspersed phrases reference fashion details and fabrics.
Woodward and Company promote a seasonal display stocked for Christmas featuring Eastman Kodaks and accessories. The ad teases enticing putty tones and film developing tanks as desired by Kodak users while urging shoppers to select now. Perfume brushes are also highlighted as part of their offerings to excel in quality.
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