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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
7
A Hartington dispatch to the State Journal notes a curious golf cryptogram themed around a putter sputter and left-handed clubs. The item parries with playful puns about greens and the long green, hinting at reversed shots and elusive solutions.
A Washington landlady tells a roomer about President Garfield being shot in the rotunda, prompting a puzzled reply from a listener who asks what a rotunda is. A Tuesday-Friday news vendor reveals he enjoys his job to fund outings with a girl named Marie.
A light entertainment column recalls a Thursday night plan to watch a thrilling serial with Marie who prefers Moon Riders. A Denver circuit court judge faced embarrassment in a rail damage suit during cross examination where a humorous aunt query arose.
A collage of comic tidbits and social chatter from Alliance includes a prank at golf links, a wind lark near a London gate, ouija board quips on the upcoming election, and a dealer’s quip about illegal drinking. Hearts Desire watch mishap and a watermelon gift cross town, plus an illustrated talk by Dr. R W Taylor at the Presbyterian church draws a full crowd.
Joseph Duhon of Marsland Nebraska declares as the Democratic candidate for Box Butte County Commissioner in District 1. He pledges to promote good roads across the county and to provide faithful and efficient service if elected.
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