Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-19
MRS. COX'S CHIEF
INTEREST CENTERS
IN HER HOME LIFE
Wife of Democratic Presi-
Dental Nominee Is Woman
of Grace and Charm.
WILL BE SECOND YOUNGEST
MISTRESS OF WHITE HOUSE
Until Nomination Of Her Hus-
band She Took Little
Interest in Politics.
Especial to Tho Tlmes-Dispa,ch.1


i;y OF Mrs. James NJ. Cox becomes Of
pertinent interest because Of the pos
sibiiity that she may become the first
lady of tho land.
Ten years ago Mrs. Cox was n
schoolgirl at Farrington,- Conn. To-
day She presidcs over the Governors
mansion at Columbus. Ohio. She is
not quite 80 years old.
or all the women engaging the at
icntion OF the public there is perhaps
none who appeals so strongly to the
younger generation as does the wife
of Ohio's Governor. With the cxcep-
ton OF Mrs. Grover Cleveland. now
Mrs. Thomas J. Preston. Mrs. Cox
would be the youngest woman who
has ever graced the White House.
and baby Ann. now "A little less than
year old. the youngest child to take
possession o! the nursery in the event
her father becomes chief magistrate
/ o! the nation.
Until the nomination of her hus-
band, Mrs. Cox. although the first
or nothing fer politics. Since then.
however, she has taken an active in
eagerly the political situation as
h viewed from the press OF the oppos-
| ing faction as she does tina! favor!ng
her own side OF the issue. And yet
herself describes it. u am neither a
sunragisr nor an ant!surragiss.
! that have all ] can well manage in
taking care OF him and OF our little
daughter Ann"
Mrs. Cox vixuaIIred
To visualize Mrs. Cox->she is n
little above medium height, with a
we'll rounded figure. the tyne that
at all times that air OF splendid
health and v!gor which marks tho girl
who all her life has been surrounded
by indulsent brothers who have in
Guided her in their games. Her hair
is, copper color. with here and there
slints Of red as the, light strikes 1t,
Of her head, Her eyes are brown and
tine. and her complexion rich and
creamy. Her costumes are such as
clothing allowance was not stinted by
limited Income. For the most part
however, she dresses during the sum
sports skirts. white pumps and silk
stockings. with knitted silk sweaters
o. dark tones-mostly navy blue. Her
formal frocks are OF soft sheer ma
terials. Georgettes or clinEing satins
and they are simply made. When
playinG with baby Ann, however, she
dear TO housekeepers and then. in
deed, does she revert TO the school
| girl OF few years ago.
She rides she motors is an excel
tennis and golf. plays bridge cooks.
washes the dishes. tends her own
panS-and many time does her own
house cleaning when maids are not 10
be had-and prcsides over tea table
| Win Inc grace and charm of woman
OF breeding and native culture In
womanly art.
Her whole life is bound ur in her
nome. her husband and her child yet
hostess of the Governors househoid'
She Is woman gifted with the art
OF accomplishing much in a limited
space OF time.
Life at sTrnfIs E.nd.-
since the nomination of her husband
Mrs. Cox has had to act as hostess TO
a greater degree than ever before. AS
Shc mas said: Every week brings us
guests. and l have no greater pleas
ure than in entertaining our friends.
think, too. they have happy time
mere because l let them alone. so
| ours. 60 - %
few mi,d End d., the Governors home
indeed be a finicky person who could
NOT have pleasant time.
me house itself is great roomy
e-lookins home. Set on The
SIDE Of a hill overlooking the Miami
valley. and directly facing the woods
while while there is plenty of ground sur
laid out by a landscape architect. I'm
stead. It is the typical suburban
homs 81 ar wsl-t Ss1 people Win
garden hidden from view by 'b brll
| !iantly colored flowers. At one side
OF the house there is a small stone
porch and from almost every room on
hwindows opening upon the terrace.
On either side OF the center wide
hallway are the library and the din.
family sitting room. for 1t IS used
| more extensively than any Other rnon,
in the house. On all sides there are
gW re toe edo booksheives which reach
Heavy rugs, cover the floors, and sim
pie draperies are at the windows.
rhroughout the entire house there is
dividuality OF its mistress. Its fur
nishings are rich. dcep-toned, hut by
no no means somber. About Traits
to every one. Here the man wearied
by business cares could come and
soon forget the troubles and worries
Of the office It would hold restful
charm for the busy woman of affairs
and TO the woman OF fashion or to
the debutante II would appeal for It's
atmosphere of taste and pleasant en-
Hostess OF Grace and Simplicity.
It's mistress has the grace and sim
pticity Of manner which appeals to
all alike; woman Of humble station
in life would he as much at ease in
Iher presence as would the woman OF
Mrs: Cox's own social position.
There have been many occasions
of Mrs. Cox to travel with the Gov
ernor, yet because of baby Ann she
has cheerfully put aside her own
pleasure that the child might have a
typical outdoor. healthy .youngster,
such as one sees illustrating adver-
tisements OF baby foods. and she Is
sidered lines that promise to make
her splendid specimen OF child
hood. Mrs. Cox Is n firm believer In
during heavy storms keeps the baby
In the open almost entirely.
Little Ann Is neither spoiled nor
pampered; she plays on the floor with
q nlllOW at hAr haolc To unua h a.. n.