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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1920

Page

5

Dinosaur Skeletons at American Museum Spark Paleontology Tour

The American Museum of Natural History displays the Deinodon skeleton, a swift carnivore from the Cretaceous, found by Charles H Sternberg in Alberta. Also exhibited is the pteranodon, a giant winged reptile from the same era, whose 21 foot wingspan and soaring flight offer insights into early aviation.

American Museu of Deinodon W. D. Matthew Museums Department of Vertebrate Paleontology Thamit Thme Charles H Sternberg Red Deer River Alberta Wheat Canadian West Gulf of Mexico Arctic Ocean Dinosaur Hall American Museum of Natural History Mandel T. Martin Geological Museum of Kansas University British Museum Martin

Vamps of the Day Compare Long Shoe Rivalry to Skirt Conflict

A fashion column notes a fierce rivalry between long and short shoes mirroring last season's skirt clash. French styles adapted by American makers threaten the traditional long, slender shoe with high prices and lavish details. Low-cut designs, stockings, buckles, and ornate tongues define the current footwear craze.

Jade Green Chiffon Frock Adorned with Orchids

A distinctive jade chif fon evening frock features violet orchids and crystal beads for a delicate decorative effect.

Drawing as Practice Says Ruskin Guides Mindset

The excerpt urges focusing on accuracy over appearance and learning through drawing. It counsels using everyday objects for practice whether at home or in a friend’s parlor, but only as training, not sentiment. It emphasizes making the process right and learning from the work.

Mruskin

Biblical Tribes and Ethnic Origins

The excerpt argues that biblical tribes relate to theology rather than scientific ethnology. It notes difficulty tracing modern nations to Scriptural groups except for Jews Bedouins and Edomites and suggests Ham Shem and Japheth origins are speculative and not a guide for scientific study.

Abraham Noah Ham Shem Japheth

Flowers for Spring Hats with Abundant Flower Trims

The season favors wide-brimmed hats and heavy use of flowers for trimming. Talk centers on large quantities of blooms to adorn hats, predicting a floral dominated trend this spring.

New Trends in Millinery Sport Hats This Season

The Retail Millinery Association bulletin forecasts a bigger sport hat season with diverse straws. Japanese weave, Raffia, Hak, and porcupine straw appear in large hats and tailored models, often combined with sport silks and pastels.

Retail Millinery Association of America Gedda

Should Plan Clothes Ahead To Curb High Fashion Costs

A column urges readers to plan wardrobes in advance to combat rising apparel prices for men and women. It notes last minute buying wastes money, promotes thoughtful budgeting, and suggests tailoring and repurposing leftovers to stretch budgets. The piece highlights economical fabrics and a semi-fitted bodice as fashion tips.

Demand for Leghorn Hats Ahead of Summer

Leghorn hats are预计 to dominate the coming season with a large shady model featuring wide sides and irregular brims. Tops are often fully covered by lace veils or ribbon rows, while crowns are built with silix upper facings to expose straw on the under brim.

Jad Salts Promoted For Sluggish Kidneys And Backache

An old column advocates Jad Salts as a remedy for backache and kidney discomfort tied to heavy meat intake. It claims four tablespoons daily in water cleanses sluggish kidneys, neutralizes urinary acids, and relieves frequent waking to urinate, headaches, and rheumatic pains.

Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Offer by J Cheney Co Toledo

Frank J Cheney a senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo swears the firm will pay 100 dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Medicine. Appointed December 6, 1856, by A W Gleason Notary Public this notice marks the claim and the medicine’s blood-borne action.

State of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas County Frank J Cheney F J Cheney Gleason Hall J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

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