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Newspaper

Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1920

Page

5

Princess AMIUSEMENTS Week Schedule and Local Notices

Thursday 8 pm final episode of The Silent Avenger at the Princess with The Lost City and The Three Little Paulding Sisters in a musical act. Friday Pauline Frederick in One Week of Life and seven eventful days. Saturday Tom Mix feature and Are Married Policemen Safe. Tuesday Warren Kerrigan in The Dream Cheater with Snub Pollard comedy. Wednesday Madge Kennedy in Kingdom of Youth. Local society mentions and railway outfits noted.

Larry Lemon Paulding Sisters Tax Pauline Frederick Goldwyn New York Tom Mix Warren Kerrigan

Township financial report shows receipts and disbursements

Clay Township General Road Fund summary lists receipts from county treasurer and other sources totaling 1,252.99 with disbursements for building roads and bridges and miscellaneous items. Balance 44.61 remains as of January 1, 1920.

Clay Township General Township Road Fund O. D Tyesee Benton Township C. D Weec Nefery Pond Corydon General Township Fune Allison Eimer Bowman J Alexander H. V J. D Smith J. A. Smith Chas Sallman Walter Smatley W. C Wanfleet Harnest Walker Rollie Webber D. L Woolls Zimmerman Geo Robb G. O McMurry Earl South Fork Towashep Suadiary Drag Fund Reed Tréa Read Promise City Co. Tre Co. Treas Jones Cemetery Drag Anderson C. M Brown Sete Bates Butz Daniel Bills Charles Cherry C. A Cherry Harry Carr Joe Crawford Riley If Draper D. C Donald W. F Louis Davis George Fry J. H Myrle Ferren Hickman Elvin C. E Hughes John Hanna W. E Hawk Howell Frank Hart Howard Jones Bluford King American Wiser Sail McIntire Charles Y jWle Morris Montgomery Albert Noble A. W Owen Borts Oscar Sunith J. B Swan Thomas Sager Arthur Clement

Sales Letters and Circulars by Hammermill Bond

A compact notice touts printed sales letters and circulars by Jon Hammermill Bond to reach buyers effectively. It emphasizes tailored messages and strong salesmanship to connect with the purchase decision maker.

Jon Hammermill Bond

Hairpin Superstition in Colorado Caves Draws Believers

The Philadelphia Record notes a belief at the Great Cave of the Winds in Colorado where a mound of hairpins and hair ornaments is said to foretell marriage within a year for any widow or unmarried woman who leaves one there. Similar beliefs include coins tossed into Ramona’s Wedding well to secure husbands and the wedding bouquet superstition as further evidence of feminine credulity.

Colorado Ramona Vince Philadelphia Record

No Sleep Without Dreams

A discussion cites a New York psychoanalyst stating the brain never rests and dreams fulfill urges. It notes Napoleon’s long sleeps on Elba as evidence that dreaming accompanies sleep and reflects inner wishes.

Solomon Andrew Fridan New York Napoleon Bonaparte St. Helena

Ancient Feminine Splendor in Ancient Egyptian Exhibition

A Philadelphia museum display shows fragile 16 by 20 metre sheets likely used as gown ruffles for an ancient princess. The collection includes eight golden breastplates, crowns, ornate earrings, a three foot girdle of 149 gold bars, a belled necklace, nose and lip rings, bracelets and a ceremonial cane topped with a key, all in lavish accoutrement.

Philadelphia Museum

Nature's Purpose in Flowers

A compact reflection on flowers showing they serve a vital function in plant life. The text notes flowers must produce fruit to sustain life and prevent desertification, with color and scent aligned to their utilitarian role and limited time for display. It emphasizes the bee pollination and the swift transition from bloom to fruit.

No Plan to Hide Dance Disguise Turns Sour

A narrator recalls an embarrassing moment at a dance where they tried to hide behind a woman who revealed the hiding person was her son. The woman speaks sharply, ending the attempt and prompting the narrator to leave.

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Juanita Hanson George Chesebro Paulding The Princess Jazz Orchestra Madge Kennedy Kingdom of Youth T. A. Sinclair Houston Texas Roy Muse Joe McVey Bentonville Adda Sherburne Neewera Per Farkive Clark D. & Melee Board of Health Fund Pd Ee Ham Lewisburg Hammermill I T
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