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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
2
A condensed survey notes the deaths of notable figures in Hartford and New York, including Samuel Avery and several leaders in banking and art. It reports political moves, express toll increases, naval inquiries, and global tensions with brief mentions of U.S. finance, suffrage milestones, and rail disruptions. The item blends obituary notes with world developments and policy shifts.
A fashion note on embroidery heavy smocks and blouses with matching hats. It describes materials like velour satin crepe de chine and elaborate embroidery, buttonholes and borders, and suggests proper draping by a professional. Ribbon trimmed designs pair with plaid stripes for tailored outfits.
The article surveys afternoon dresses ranging from simple camping-ward outfits to lace and velvet dinner gowns. It highlights velours with satin bands, satin-trimmed coats, and a black satin frock with lace flounce. It notes long sleeves and high necks trending, versatile wardrobe pieces, and the frequent use of silk or beaded embroidery as key embellishments.
Advice on seed bed preparation for lawns emphasizes deep turning of soil to 6 to 12 inches, liberal manure and fertilizer applications, and selecting Kentucky bluegrass blends with Bermuda and white clover. Plant timing suggested for October with specified seed rates and careful seeding methods, including rolling and soil coverage techniques.
A St. Joseph Gazette reader extols installing a simple bird bath on the lawn. A stone or cement fountain may be tasteful and blend with greenery, inviting many birds to a refreshing splash and offering quiet delight without elaborate setup.
The article notes twelve giraffes in the United States eight with circuses and four in New York and Philadelphia zoos. Four were raised by a Belgian named Andrew in circus employ. he hunted in Africa and kept the animals as pets, with Mary at nearly nineteen feet responding to his call and eating sugar from his hand.
Montreal with 475000 population adopts the city manager system amid debate. Dayton, Ohio, population 207000, is cited as the largest city with this form, and opponents argue it suits villages but not great cities. Montreal presses ahead, testing the experiment.
In London Mary Stckford told Lady Desborough a tie tale about Charlie Chaplin. In California a prize was offered to best initiate the Chaplin walk with Charlie himself entering the contest minus the mustache and boats. He finished twentieth as judge notes a flat-footed failure.
A fragmented quote notes that three cheers can embody persuasion and clarity. The passage contrasts the speaker who offers confident reasoning with the one delivering empty boasts, implying influence rests on substance over flair.
An old advertisement touts Bochee's Syrup as a harmless healing remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and throat irritation. It claims five decades of worldwide sale and promises rest for weak inflamed lungs with easy morning expectoration. Sold by druggists and medicine dealers everywhere.
A fragmentary report notes mixed signals from an In Ife demonstrator, with unclear phrases about ie and a pew aulo moakile, suggesting confusion or fragmented statements during a local event. No further verifiable details are present in the readable text.
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