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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
8
A collage of observations on trends and quirks from modern life. Notes on headlined topics include joke phrases about gilded bricks, Japanese kimono changes, Ugandan bride prices, and the risks of social scams. Minor reflections on language and photography wrap the piece.
A fragment notes Doraldina as a potential movie star with Hawaiian beauty and persuasive charm. It claims she may debut in film, or already be famous, while remarking on public interest in prewar prices for babies and marriages and a humorous jab at war taxes. It mentions three Herald staffers choosing not to homestead this year and a playful view of life at beat.
A traveling salesman and a postmaster debate whether the war ranks as history’s most fearful struggle. Jokes about highwaymen and a Scotchman punctuate a local quarrel over sidewalk signs and a council’s work. A quip about a thirteen month year questions social upheaval from shifting months.
Bridgeport holds an old family mansion donated as a Legion clubhouse costing about 23000 with furnished rooms including lounge library reception card dormitory and basement. An addition for billiard room meeting hall and swimming pool is planned. Transfers between posts are discussed with adjutants and certificates issued but not yet used by Alliance post members.
In a San Diego movie house a pictorial news weekly showed a screen image featuring two distinguished individuals. The event drew attention as the operator displayed the photo during the presentation, highlighting the notable figures.
Crowds line the pavements umbrellas up water dripping from hats. A spectator shouts in surprise at the ongoing rain as the scene unfolds. An old time ad style note about potato sacks appears and a local auto dealer contact is listed.
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