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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1924
Page
3
The readable fragments describe a child named Chikg Tomditee and a sub plot involving a "little girl" and family life. It mentions school committees and editorial adjustments, with faint references to a State Board and publication requirements.
A garbled text discusses cloth care with cold water and a weekly plan, mentioning stitching and injuries in vague terms. It references books and authors like Lil and Virginia, noting fiction and diary titles, with scattered product names and dates.
A fragmented notice extols wraps and fur garments described as luxuriously soft and easy to wear. It mentions white ermine pelts with crosswise draping and notes animals sacrificed for these pelts, reflecting historical fur trade context.
The article describes pumpkin pie as a community favorite with the classic crust and a whipped cream topping favored by some. It includes a detailed, step by step recipe for a pumpkin pie filling and crust, with emphasis on avoiding watery pumpkin and ensuring a firm bake. The text also references fashion and social events at the LO, Hall with a dance noted for the evening.
The passage describes apparel with leather and gilded cloth trims, including gowns in lavender and white with scalloped edges, layered fabrics, and velvet finishes. It notes color contrasts, decorative buttons, and the appeal of muted tones with bright accents, illustrating a fashion feature on period dress.
The piece notes Miss Tiss Lucila Hopp wearing a Pallas Athena costume for a beauty pageant at Independence, Kansas. She is labeled Miss Rand Pity, representing Newvallah in the event on a date in November.
The text shows a fragmented debate over who should be queen of Lawrence with mentions of candidates or groups, and references to a university context. The readable portions suggest a contest or selection process and local reaction, though many words are garbled.
Twelve students from Totefas County join 1838 enrolled in the Teachers College program at Avreachers College breaking last year’s record. Names such as Edith and Ellington appear among the cohort with strong attendance from Nougts vicinity and Donets ty.
The Haskell Sunday band led by Alexander Melovichoff will perform Sunday at 4 30 PM instead of 6 15 PM. Grant Jat king is the cornet soloist with a program including Overture Merry Wives Windsor and pieces by Harlow Bendix and Yradier among others.
Dr Lindley of Lawrence will address the semiannual Post Graduate club gathering in Juni poria October 28. The Dust Gristuate club serves Presbyterian ministers and Doris Kerr of the College of Ein will introduce the program.
Fashion note highlights new plaid styles with an inverted back pleat and fringe options featuring ostrich feathers. Describes popular textures and dramatic details that influence overall look and fit.
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