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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
6
In January the rising fashion parade prompts a young woman to seek smart outfits she cannot fully afford. Two afternoon frocks are praised for their craft and elegance, one in panne velvet with embroidered net and a coordinating hat, the other a velour model with rich embroidery.
The secretary of Commerce reports a federal effort to save food fishes stranded in ponds, lakes, pools, and sloughs by Mississippi river floods. In 1920, July to November, 154,659,000 fish were saved, greatly surpassing prior seasons, with bass disallowed for public use and restocking near collection points. Overall cost averaged under 20 cents per 1,000 fish salvaged and planted.
A midwinter millinery showcase reveals five hats combining velvet duvetyn brocade and fur. Turbans feature draped velvet folds, quill accents, and bow details while satin embroidery and ribbon bands decorate duvetyn pieces. Velvet and fur hats highlight bold sunburst rosettes and jeweled pins amid refined, self-reliant postwar styling.
Senator McCormick proposes a sweeping bill to abolish the Interior Department and create the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Welfare. The measure would reorganize other agencies, move functions to Justice and Labor, expand Commerce, and transfer weather, patents, coast guard, hydrographic offices, and more. The bill, outlined from his abroad office, may be delayed until after Harding’s inauguration.
Major General Squier reports a phenomenal advance in electrical intercommunication and a rise in telephone costs nationwide while the Signal Corps cuts army expenses by over forty percent. He advocates military ownership of telephone systems as posts expand, and touts radio telephony on bare wires and sea or earth as part of a growing, rapid global communication network.
The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage declares a renewed campaign aimed at repealing the Nineteenth Amendment and restoring state rights. It contends most women did not vote in the last election and claims only about one third of eligible women would vote, arguing against federal amendment ratification by popular vote.
A dialogue in which Mrs Flatbush asks if a house on Pleasant Avenue looks better than their current home and a man replies he took it with his camera. The exchange highlights a move driven by photography, with Mr Henry noting the new dwelling may not improve their situation.
An advertisement asserts Halls Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh related deafness by a liquid taken internally that acts through the blood to reduce inflammation. It claims no other diseases are cured and notes distribution by B. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
In the Birmingham Age-Herald playful column, a narrator notes Mrs Jagsby flattering herself by claiming to know Mr Jagsby’s hourly whereabouts after he has discussed a quart of moonshine. The joke centers on his impaired orientation after drinking.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues without realizing it. Diet and health can suffer as kidney problems affect other organs. Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer claims to restore kidney health and help for back pain headaches and nervousness. Sample bottles offered by enclosing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NY. Also tips on keeping rubber inner tubes pliable by hot water and a Cuticura regimen for pimples.
A humorous exchange unfolds with Mr. Crimsonbeak remarking on whiskey as a medicine and Mrs. Crimsonbeak challenging the idea. The dialogue hinges on facial expressions while taking the supposed remedy, highlighting wit over medical claim.
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