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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
4
A jumbled OCR page lists scattered items from Hertford New York and Mexico discussions. References to a December 14, 1926 date, political commentary, and local arrests appear alongside scattered notes on laws, press rights, and editorials.
Local town chatter includes talk of moving the old Lawrence house from Bismarck to Notts depot, petitions to raise postmaster salary to 60 dollars monthly, and notes on a 1869 city clerk record. Also covered are social events, an oratorio performance, a sidewalk accident, engagements, and a birthday anniversary.
IN THE DAYS NEWS Lir Joseph Duveen, who paid a record 360000 for a painting, leads a famed firm with a world wide reputation in antiques and art wares. He traces back to Sir Joseph Duveen, who built a London house in the seventies selling Dutch delft and period furniture, attracting a clientele as the United States opened to art influence.
London marriage records reveal a notable trend with widows more often marrying widowers than bachelors in the past year. Data shows a small difference between widows who married widowers and those who wed bachelors, highlighting evolving partnership patterns in the widow’s column.
Mrs Anderson of Lawrence hosted the Methodist Ladies missionary society at her brother’s home last Wednesday afternoon. A nice crowd attended with program by Miss Maud Kilburn and a mock trial by the Blue Mound Union at the schoolhouse. Members reported telegrams about a new baby and various visits, with dinners and social hours at several homes and a note on local subscriptions.
The report notes growing interest in telegraph services as radio and other communications expand. Western Union and cable firms report a surge in business, while new high speed Malta lines affect North Atlantic traffic patterns and overall telegraph traffic.
Palm Beach Fla December 16 AP The Hoogstrasten family plans to return to Palm Beach for winter in the former Haskins mansion. Caretakers say the palatial home is being prepared for occupancy after a two year absence, with preparations continuing as December 16 closes.
A fire at a house was brought under control by the town's brigade after the fire department arrived. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, and authorities reported the flames were contained with the help of the local unit.
Real estate transfers recorded show Grey Cadwell transferring lot 119 on New Street for $1 with other valuable consideration to Smith, TIT on Yu seat 0 thconse the eet. D Anderson to William C. B tot Sin bieck Hastells Place Addition for $1 and exchange of property.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an annual meeting in Glass County with officials and attendees. Key names and actions are unclear due to corruption, but the record references a formal gathering and proceedings.
Frank Walters and guests from Bertha and Sandy, among others, joined a busy Saturday evening at various homes. The Sturz family, Elkin of Targaset, and the Gorms in Pittsburg were among those hosting and attending extended social visits with festive decorations, euchre games, and refreshments as neighbors shared news and plans for upcoming meetings and community events.
A garbled OCR fragment lists December Friday radio broadcasts featuring the Philharmonic with Anthony Stanley and Paul Althouse among others. It mentions WABC WEAF WFAA and various orchestras, venues in Atlanta Dallas Los Angeles Kansas City and New York with times and program notes for chamber ensembles and dinner concerts.
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