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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
18
A satirical collection of witticisms on marriage, romance, and women's views from 1920. It jokes about the limits of male charm, the allure of independence, and the social quirks of courtship with pointed humor and witty aphorisms.
A legal action seeks to stop the sale of property linked to Rauscher, with details indicating a bid around 225000 and a potential penalty of 3000 for failure to comply. The case references a court date in Washington and mentions creditors and parties including John and Kem.
Federation Drama Clubs present a program directed by John W. Thompson with Home Club and War Risk players performing scenes and dances. Acts include How the Vote was Won and Patent Applied, staged by Max Garaisen and C. H. Gifford, with Misses Hatvhalar and Murray guiding interpretative dances.
Delegation representing New York, Boston, and other cities urged clemency for wartime prisoners punished for political offenses. The group, led by notable figures including M. Cigrh and Mrs La Follette, met with officials at the White House to press the petition.
A campaign to raise funds for a new building for the Washington University Law School is underway. Pledges totaling about 45,900 dollars were secured before a group dissolved, as the effort aimed to support construction at the university.
Mrs Sarah Kron Hoprs a local resident is identified as heir to one third of a 22 009 000 estate tied to an Austrian founder who died recently in California. The other heirs include Gabriel Shipley a canal worker and a Maryland cousin. The piece notes residence near Georgian avenue and mentions gardening and domestic details surrounding the family.
American relief workers discovered the remains of six U S soldiers near Verdun in a field once fought over in autumn 1918. Ceremonies were held to mark the site and graves registration will exhumed them for proper military burials later. Near Presnes on Worste the fighting was fierce, and the area was designated for exhumation and reburial. The Senate yesterday approved a Chamberlain bill to establish a new court martial code and reorganize the army for better discipline.
A humorous critique notes actors in silent films overreact to food and domestic scenes. It argues costly film productions ban real food, making scenery and meals expensive while commenting on German industry and a mock court sight gag. The piece cites George Ade as a stylistic influence.
A 1920s-era discourse on dream interpretation explains giants and cyclops as omens of fortune, danger, and longevity. It links dream imagery to myth, fear, and the unconscious, noting how scale alters meaning and suggesting giants in dreams may signal upcoming success with effort and vigilance.
The piece warns that spring rains bring grippe and colds, stressing how a mild cold can lead to serious illness. It advises early warding off with purgatives like castor oil or Mayapple laxatives and mentions Dr. Pleasant Pellets and a local tonic called Cal Discovery as soothing, home remedies.
A humorous yet practical guide for newly married women describes husbands’ reactions to illness. It contrasts two types of men and urges wives to show sympathy and companionship without fuss. The piece also highlights evolving fashion trends with tropical fabrics and graduation frocks in organdie chiffon and net.
An old advice item urges judging a woman's neatness by her hair and promotes goat shampoo from canthrax as a cleaning solution. It claims dissolving the powder in hot water creates a full shampoo liquid that removes dandruff oil and dirt and adds luster, softness, and scalp health.
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