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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1927

Page

5

Birthday Dinner for Richard A. Cox at Advance Farm

Mrs. Oscar Cox hosted a family dinner at Advance Farm Homestead on Saturday at 6 pm to honor the birthday of Richard A. Cox. The home was decorated with ferns and palms, music by Miss Alice Smith and Lemuel Cox, and a large list of relatives attended from Kaw Valley and nearby towns.

Oscar’Cox Advance Farm Richard A. Cox Launlee Xon Busette Willard Winey Dorothy Ann Betty Jeane Willard Les Lawrence Richard Cos Annine Topeka Roy Cox Tracyo Elmer Cox Betty Stig Joseph J Kaw Valley Hoc Rhodes Lemuel Cox Albert Gos Cox Mr. Farm Alice

Kansan City Visits Dress Personal Notes in Kyanssa City

Miss Grace Jones and Miss Roberta Cummings spent the day in Kansas City. Miss Bertha Shore and her guest Mrs. A. H. Aitken of St. John are spending the day in Kansas City. C. B. Merwin and Mrs. Bruce Merwin were in Kansas City on business today. Ransom went to Kansas City this morning for a few days on business. George Eastman spent the day in Kansas City. Prof and Mrs. Thomas A. Larrimore will go to Kansas City this evening to attend a concert by Paul Robeson. J. Hunter went to Kansas City this afternoon for several days, attending the Nurserymen's convention at the Adin hotel. M. Ac Draper went to Kansas City tonight for the annual meeting of Stockholder's of the Commonwealth Fire & Marine Insurance Company.

Grace Jones Roberta Cummings Kyanssa City Bertha Shore A. H.aitken Kansas City Bruce Merwin Ransom Kansas ‘City George Eastman Kansas~ City Stockhalder’s of Commonwealth Fire & Marine Insurance Company

Tiered Skirts Dominate Frock Styles In New York Fashion

New York fashion notes describe tiered skirts in party frocks and dance dresses. Designers showcase two to three deep tiers of beaded fringe velvet and tulle, with color contrasts such as bright red tulle and gold lace. Silk gowns feature velvet tiers darkening toward the hem, and emerald and violet shading appears in chiffon and taffeta dresses.

Spring Fashion Notes on Skirts Coats and Furs

A fragment discusses fashion trends for spring including pleated tiered skirts and slender-lined coats. It notes wrap-around styles, sprig patterns, and the use of animal scarves with head and body elements forming lapels. Shaded furs are expected on many wraps.

Fordization Reported in Soviet Tractor Plants

United Press notes a Soviet factory program mirroring American efficiency as Fordization begins at a Leningrad tractor plant after Soviet workers studied at Detroit Ford plants for a month. One hundred new machines install, guests tour, and Russians reportedly took oaths not to preach propaganda while isolated during their stay.

Leningrad United “Press

Minors Cause Trouble in Army Recruitment

Army faces recruiting issues as minors enlistments and false consent claims surface. Adjutant AM C Davis notes many enlistees appear under 21, with parents’ consent questioned. some discharged for minority status. By year end, overall strength listed at 194,968. resignations noted.

Washington Uni Ted Press Army Davis Abe Pan Peor Guare Eir Matto Swithout Tdta

National Convention Detroit Meeting Faces Foreign Trade Focus

Detroit delegates gather for the national convention with emphasis on foreign trade. Reports indicate the event will measure value and set priorities for commerce at the meeting.

Stamp sale curb shocks post office plans in China

The Chinese postoffice bans selling stamps above 40 cents to any single buyer amid how local speculation used deflated paper dollars for profit. The practice involved buying stamps with devalued currency and reselling to foreign banks via ports like Tientsin and Shanghai. Police uncovered the scheme tied to foreign controlled postal service. President Hope names Jo We Chess his Dodge City secretary. M Cross to move to Washington to run Hope's office.

China Tientsin Shanghai Harnkow Cross Hope Garden’ City Clifford Hope Jo We Chess Dodge ‘City Chamber of Commerce M. Cross Washington

Lost gold map in Dakota history tale revived

A fragmentary account recalls a Montana gold rush era trio of prospectors in North Dakota. It describes a deadly clash near Fort Totten to Fort Seward and Jamestown, one survivor fleeing to Wisconsin. An enslaved map and a restless hunt for fortune linger in memory.

Montana Farnt Tott Totten Jamestown Seward Wisconsin

Don t Starve to End Don t Starve to End Years

Fragmented OCR text mentions prescription, combat, weakness, and a booklet in each box. References druggists and Marinola with unclear context. No clear event or names. reads as garbled promotional copy.

Zola Aigland Marinola

Paper and Engraving Plant Contemplates Large Output

A fragment notes a manufacturing effort at a Sof Engraving and Print facility with reference to 870000 pounds of paper production. It hints at a sizable output scale and ongoing industrial activity linked to engraving and printing operations.

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