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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1922
Page
3
A column notes chances of flapper fashion and sock trends seen by a town observer. It mentions openwork socks on a frail youth and a window model, then shifts to a track meet glimpse and a calcareous muri production drop in 1921. Nebraska is cited as not addressing the disaster.
Hamilton County Register notes a cold outdoor pageant with a pilgrim theme. The audience witnessed hardship and faith as Mayflower scenes played out under electric lights. a governor’s platform signed by an unread signature drew amused commentary.
A humorously critical column recalls editors who refused corrections and the absurdity of misstatements. It notes a printed death claim corrected by a birth notice for Jonas Appleby, and jests about production declines, government data, and small-town printer ironies with quips on press freedom and out-of-town commentary.
The Columbus Telegram reprints a vivid letter describing the steamer Canople's launch and arrival near the three mile limit. The writer details open saloon doors, promises of whisky wine and beer, and compliments the Canople as a comfortable, hotel like vessel with pleasant stewards and friendly greetings to friends at home.
Recent additions to the language of flapperdom collected by the Kansas City Star and the New York News reveal playful slang for walking home after a night out. The quip highlights the era’s bold urban speech and social rhythms of 1920s nightlife.
A quirky catalog of juvenile slang definitions. Entries include Bell Polisher a young man ad dicted to lingering in the vestibule at 1 a m and various playful names like Boffos-Dollarz, Barlow a flapper, and Houdini to mean being on time for a date.
Early Wednesday morning doors open for ten days of value bargains. The event promises notable savings and a wide range of goods for shoppers.
A bold guarantee asserts every garment offered meets Fashion Shop Quality and Style standards. The statement emphasizes a universal standard of style and durability across the entire sale lineup.
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