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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
3
A collection of light items and notices including jokes about telephone etiquette and answering protocols. It mentions a for sale ad for two Simmons twin beds and a personal note about George Stout in Omaha, with brief social quips on Thanksgiving and dining habits.
A woman and her young son wait at the counter as lamb chops are prepared. The boy whispers to his mother about buying “chenies” while she hushes him, counseling restraint in their purchase.
A nostalgic 1920 column reflects on Thanksgiving customs, prohibition, and civic changes. It notes women gaining the vote, humorous anecdotes from a farm table, and a light critique of amateur poetry while recalling a year of transition and gratitude.
A disheveled man chases a Thanksgiving turkey through alleyways as residents debate the chase’s finale. A rumor of civic gossip follows with Gabe Gosnell commenting on a Kansas City trip and a portrait of public spirit and vanity on Twelfth Street.
A newlywed couple rush to catch a train after a noon wedding. The conductor asks if the bride is traveling, prompting a sharp reply. The gag ends with the conductor asking for another fare. An ad line for Canyon City and Kirby coal and a lumber company follows, ending with a quirky remark about importing archdukes to help servants.
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