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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
10
Unclear OCR fragment describes a party with whisky smuggling and a reference to distance three miles out. No clear names, dates, or locations extractable to form a solid incident.
An advertisement extols Bochee's Syrup as a universal tonic for coughs colds bronchitis and lung troubles. It claims fifty four years of world wide use by thousands of households. The copy urges trust in the product and names merchants and druggists as distributors.
Paris fashion pages compare Lanvin and Worth gowns showing long skirts with plumes of draped bodices and ornate necklines. Chemise frocks stay popular with embroidery accents and cape outerwear remains a feature alongside long, heavily draped evening looks.
Brocades gain favor in new evening gowns with varied drape lines and uneven hems. Gowns emphasize rich fabric and heavy black embroidery, with trained silhouettes and high waistlines. Paris fashion centers showcase bold, luxurious textures and silhouettes for formal wear.
A collage of snippets from cartoons and jokes includes a quip about time being money and a playful remark on family relations, noting unchanged moods and human nature. It weaves brief humor with a mention of stomach relief ads and a lighthearted exchange about vacation success, ending with a Birmingham Age-Herald snippet about a family returning home.
Billy tells his father Mary will want a doll this Christmas. Mary bursts in crying, declaring Billy broke her new doll, prompting a family moment of hurt and consequence.
United Peanut Association of America distributes a statement to southern farmers urging cooperation to protect growers. It proposes a restrictive tariff on peanuts and vegetable oils as a remedy. The group claims Chinese peanut production has surged and imports for the year ending June 30 topped 160 million pounds.
The Autocrat quips that a couple avoid political talks at home to keep their cook from influencing their votes. The joke hinges on the idea that the cook might reveal how they should vote to stay employed.
A door knock in a blowing snow storm brings a familiar voice. The visitor asks to admit her husband who is outside. Laughing, both share the misdirection that exposes the awkward moment. Exchange notes the humorous mix up and embarrassment at the doorway.
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