Electrically Elevated Elevator Romance in Fifth Avenue Tale
Doris Greene, a village girl visiting New York, climbs a freighted electric lift in a Fifth Avenue building. She meets Herbert Davis, who helps her reach the third floor after a frightened ascent. He declares love, and Doris agrees to marry, prompting a playful family celebration.
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Tvette Greene
New York
Fifth Avenue
Lorig
Turis
Clytt
Helen
Paris
Doris
Nft
Mia
Moore
Nour
Ani Doris
Wiftth Avenue
Yseung
Ren
Devrissed
Rly
Doris Greene
Davis
Herbert
Abe
Drills and Dress Turn Afghan Troops Into Showy Pageantry
Soldiers in the Afghan army posed in splendor with gold braids and plumed helmets while discipline waned. Officers wore ornate uniforms as bands played European tunes and gunfire rang. The base at Jublus Siraj saw enthusiastic drill, lax guards, and widespread thieving by troops, with few standing for guard duty unless in the Amir's presence.
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Varrison
Jublus-Siraj
Rill
Inmén
Kho
Tsinurt
ETP
Curnatia
Commmuttante
Druw
Alc. Jowent
Asia
Tuzy
Not 80 Funny. A note on language use in prints
The text discusses the misapplication of funny to mean odd or curious, citing examples where strange coincidences are described as funny. It argues for using curious, odd, strange, peculiar, or unusual in serious contexts such as tragedies.
Calcium Chloride for Damp Cellare
A historic note describes using calcium chloride to absorb moisture from damp cellars. Old preserved canisters receive calcium chloride, drawing water and forming crystals. The process aims to reduce dampness, with evaporation and refinement steps mentioned for practical use.
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Alice Che
Cattle Show Opens in New $200000 Pavilion
The 1920 state fair opens a monster $290,000 cattle barn, nearly complete, with 820 by 425 feet dimensions. It will house over 1,600 cattle and include a 1000-seat sale pavilion, dining rooms, offices, sleeping and lounging areas for herdmen, plus modern conveniences like electric light and running water.
Women Have Part In Making State Fair
Women contributed to the Iowa State Fair with baby health contests cooking demonstrations and other features. The event, September 3, highlighted women’s roles as chief attractions and aims to place Iowa’s exposition among the nation’s best in women’s features.
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Iowa
Air Thrillers At State Fair Gutclass All Others
The Iowa state fair lineup promises the most remarkable airplane thrills with Ruth Law headlining a complete flying circus and Al Wilson performing mid air plane changes at 80 miles per hour. Additional riders and pilots join the program, offering opportunities to book flights with the aviators during the event week.
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Iowa
Ruth Law
Wilson
Counties to Compete at Iowa State Fair Exhibit
Most counties in Town plan to enter the county competition at the Iowa State Fair from August 21 to September 3. Officials raised premiums to 200 dollars per exhibit that qualifies and will base additional premiums on the number of exhibits scoring above 500 points. Payments include 50 dollars to each county with an exhibit scoring over 500, with funds apportioned pro rata from scores above 500.
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Town Farm Bureau Federation
Fair Board
Hold 10 Day Fair Planned for Town State Pub
The town fair will run ten days as announced by the fair board. Attendance has grown since the first ten day format and officials expect a possible move to two weeks within a year or two. Auto Race Day kicks off the events on Friday, August 27, with the first two fall days devoted to preparation.
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Fair Board
Free Circus At State Fair Draws Big Talent
The state fair will feature a free circus with acts from top circuits. Chief attractions include acrobats jugglers wrestlers and an oriental troupe. The circus runs daily during the fair with clowns and other entertainers showcased.
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Circus Acta
Noted Band to Headline State Fair Program
The chief attraction on this year’s state fair program is Thuvin y Band and YWnternational Ballet. Ahig band has earned a national reputation as a concert draw and was a major draw at last year’s state fair.
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Thuvin Y Band
Ywnternational Ballet
Ahig
Nod
Hastings Thimbls Bee and Baseball Notes Open Hastings Summer
Hastings hosts a Thursday gathering with music contests, penny and feather games, and quirky feats led by local notables. A baseball tournament is planned for August 3 to 5 with a $360 purse, Mills County teams sought, and a formal organization formed to run events. Other items include theatre previews, community visits, and church services before a church move.
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E. P
Starter
Fla
Fred
John
M Quimby
Hoyt
P. Rea
P. Rea Basnd
A. H. Ta‘sford
Geo
Teriy
Bath
Hastings
Mills County
N. W. Coiling
C. L. Sheemaker
G. S. Purcell
New churchgoers visit Hastings area families
The article lists visits by Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Oswald and Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Purcell with children Gordon and Maxine at the Henderson home near Red Oak and by Mrs. John Peterson with her baby Philip to College Springs with relatives Blanche and Helene Coates. Gordon Purcell visits grandparents in Conneil Bluffs and plans time with neighbors the Wilcox boys at Manawa. Airs. Ed Hathaway travels to Pacific Junction to meet her aunt Mrs. Kate Ross visiting from Kansas City, with ties to Hastings area history. A production of Male and Female is announced for Hastings Opera House July 23 and 24.
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Rebekah Lodge
Hastings Opera House
R. L. Christie
Wue Heaton
Randolph
Termoval
New Church
F. J. Oswald
G. S. Purcell
Gordon
Maxine
Charles Henderson
Red Oak
John Peterson
Philip
College Springs
Blanche
Helene Coates
Peterson
Gordon Purcell
Conneil Bluffs
Charles Purcell
Wilcox
Manawa
Ed Hathaway
Pacific Junction
Kate Ross
Kansas City
Hathaway
W. P. Crow
Ross
Hastings
Aunt Mary Bloomer Seeks Quick Divorce in Paris Court
In Paris circuit court Judge Hays hears Mary Bloomer misnamed Aunt Mary seek a speedy divorce from Eph Bloomer amid testimony about domestic cooking duties and a cook stove dispute. The case features colorful local testimony and African gestures as Aunt Mary discusses household costs and lodge dues. Julius F. Breitenstein dies at 76 in Burlington. a Merrimac crew member and Grand Army encampment speaker.
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Hays
Paris
Mary Bloomer
Mary
Eph Bloomer
Bloomer
Bloomers
Partis
Mercury
Julius F. Breitenstein
Burlington
Merrimac
Monitor
Atlantic Ocean
Mr. Breitenstein
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