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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
7
Damaged OCR yields a fragment promising Christmas fruit cake from Stinkuien's Bakery. Mentions McNally of Williamstown Lawrence and shopping hints, with no clear event details or dates.
The Topeka Journal lists multiple holiday gatherings including a six o clock dinner and Christmas tree at Miss Grace Green’s home with deb party guests in Topeka and Lawrence. Other items cover Crescent Club and Wednesday yard club dances, church party plans, and homecomings with arrivals from Lindenwood College.
Lawrence readers hear of Younger's Hunters returning from New York, J Brown to work as a government construction engineer in El Paso, and Dean Park visiting while at K U. Wedding plans unfold for Hazards in Bartlesville as Miss Nellie Holliday’s nuptials approach. Chariton Melton promote strong insurance lineup, Brinkins Bakery offers cake and nuts, and local shops feature new diamond pendants and cigars with holiday ads.
An advertisement showcases a velvet matinee hat with a generous brim and soft orchid hues. The description includes rose accents, ribbon bows, and a high quality finish, alongside a note on vegetable produce and local shop mentions. It ends with a nod to Carroll's pocket books and J. F. Brock optometrist for eye care.
Sam Clark promotes new year resolutions to dress better in 1917 without higher costs. He sells fine tailored suits and overcoats in Lawrence at similar prices to ready-to-wear, avoiding bulky stock and end-of-season cut prices. Customers can visit the Eldridge Building office at 707 Massachusetts Street for measurements and try-ons with guaranteed satisfaction.
The snippet mentions giving golf balls as a Christmas gift, a trip by Mr and Mrs C. C. Young to Paola for Christmas, and a note about Candies in jars at Dunmire. It reads as a fragmented social column item with brief personal notices and local shop chatter.
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