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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-09-08
Several Hundred Lost
Lives In Earthquake

ROME, Sept 8--Sevcral hundred
persons lost their lives in the earth
quake at FiVizzano and many were
injured, according to a Mas8a dis
patch to the Tribune.
SCORES DIE IN EARTHQUAKE.
ROME, Sept. 8.-Scores Of lives are
believed TO have been lost in the Dis
trict North Of Florence in yesterdays
earthquake. As reports are received
the extent Of the disaster seems to
be growing and there is d possibility
that the damage may be more serious
than first believed.
CASUALTIES INCREASING.
LONDON, Sept. 8~~Mcssages from
Italy said the number Of dead and
injured as result Of the earth quake
was increasing hourly as reports
were received from the stricken dis
tricts and that the damage was far
heavier than was at first believed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-09-08

GREENWOOD LEFLoRE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI WEDNESDAY, SEPT 1920
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16
ORIGIN OF DOLLAR SIGN

The dollar sign is the lineal desceadz ont of the Spanish abbreviation fN pesos" The change from "ps" to was made about 1775 by English Amer jeans who came into business relations with Spanish Americans. The earliest printed dollar sign dates back to 17e7. It was used in an American arithmetic, Chauney Lees American Accomptant" published at Lansingburgh in that year. About 1900 the symbol came into gen eral use, both in printing and writing. William A. Washington, on September 29, 1902, wrote a letter having to do with the disposal of certain lands above the Potomac, belonging to George Washington. Tn this letter there is mention of ~$20,a 1900" and $40" per acre.
 Since then the dollar has been the American standard coin. Some of the coinages, or what few are left, are worth small fortunes. So far as known not a single dollar of the mintage of 1868 is in existence. Tn fact only six were minted That was the year con gress failed to provide for dollar coin age. Dies were made and six proofs" impressed, but it is believed these six proofs were thrown back into the crucibIes and melted up. So if you find a dollar of 1888 you will not need to
 worry about your old age.
 [ Next in rarity is the dollar of 1904. Eighteen thousand 1894 dollars were minted, but the entire number was sent
 over to the paymaster of the UniteA
 States fleet of three men-of-war 1ying off Tripoli The sailors took them ashore and traded them to hesnatiyes
 for various things. Coins were highly prized by the Bedouins Of Sahara but up to that time they had seen nothing l but English pieces of silver. They eagerly bargained for these silver dol lars, using them as a basis for silver l jeweirv. Perhaps a dozen came home in the ditty bags of the sailors on those men, war One was found at New
 Haven, Conn. and valued at s3.500. | This was discovered by a workman ex-
 vacating for rink. A second one was found in New Haven by an old lady, fin an antique sugar bowl. It had been
 brought home by her father. a sea cap
 tain. and had been given to him by a
 sailor who had been with Commodore II Perry.
 Other United States coins are very l rare. There are only three of the gold eagle of 17eS in existence. The govern ment owns one of these. They were made in the first United States mint in Philadelphia. Tn 1792 8 copper cen with tiny silver spot was issued } Perhaps none of these are in existence ? A. D. Millhouse. who lived near Mur. g physboro, H.. at one time owned th, : first five dollar bill issued by tn. : United States treasury. It was No. 1 oS series A, issued in March, 1862.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

the scenic, lighting and costume ef- fects. the patrons are proclaiminge the productions the equal of many of the travelling attractions that have visited Phoenix in the past few seasous
 The present offering, Good Gracious Edgar" is abundant with good, rich, side splitting laughs, interpolated with teasing, delightful musical numbers and a scenic, electrical and costume production that could not very well be improved upon. Good Gracious Ed gar' will run for the remainder of the week. with rnatinees on Wednesday. Saturday and Sunday, and a big spe- cial feature offered on Thursday night in the manner of a cabaret night. The popularity of the company is best told at the box office and those anticipating a night at the Elks this week are eau tionea to make reservations early.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

point out that the customers receive better service. and in case of dissatis- faction the goods can be changed or money refunded very easily and with out argument or delay.
 A great many of the business houses will offer special inducements to GUS toners. These will be made known through their individual advertising and through bulletins in the various stores.
 Dave Goldberg. chairman of the Suburban Day committee reports 2 lively anticipation of the large crowd which will be attracted by the offer ings Suburban day. and urges every merchant to cooperate with the com mittee in every way possible
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

Visitors to the shopping district of Phoenix this morning will be greeted on every side by a poster in colors of Miss Arizona" who "buys at home" prominently displayed in almost all of the show windows.
 The display of these cards in the windows Or store indicates that the merchant displaying them is co-ope- rating with the Suburban Day com mittee in the observance of a feast of bargains to take place Thursday, No vember 18th.
 From all indications this first Suburban day. will be one of the most notable cooperative bargain days in- augurated in the Southwest. 1t not
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16
ADJUSTMENTS

It's a treat from every angle to visit the Blue Bird any night, and be caught in the swirl of happiness that pervades Arizona's largest and most handsome dancing palace. There's music the finest anywhere-there's wonderful seating arrangement, a. convenient check room system, a fully equipped refershment service that specializes in the best of eatables and drinkables- and there's a floor the largest in town, the finest of dancing surface, roomy. plenty of dancing space for everyone. and there's the spirit of hos
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

infreduently occurs that several stores are holding bargain sales on the same day, but for the entire merchant pop ulation of city to vie with each other in offering the most attractive mer- chandise at the lowest possible prices commensurate with the quality of fered, makes Suburban day stand alone in its class.
 The merchants of Phoenix have made up their minds collectively and individually to show the people of Ari- zona that greater values can be se- cured at home than from the mail order houses or stores in the large cen ters of population.l Not only do they make the claim that they are selling merchandise as cheaply but they also
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

bow. He has married a beautiful young girl. a model. and they are hap py although success is an uphill climb, when Ned is taken i'll. The landlord from whom they have rented the apart ment suggests to the wife that she Is too pretty to need for money, and though loathing herself for the step, she consents to meet an American, from whom she has obtained sufficient money to bring back Ned's health. The aftermath finds the American from whom she has obtained the money seeking to estrange Ned and his wife. that his daughter who has become in- fatuated with Ned might wed him. The scheme looks fair to culmination, when fate, with a peculiar twist reveals to Ned the part the American has played in his life, and thus Is the way paved to that understanding born of perfect love, which finds Nei and his wife again reunited The Christie comedy is the added attraction.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

pitality and right at home" feeling that just makes the visitor welcome from the moment he steps into the door. Featuring five-cent dances, the Blue Bird likewise features special events. and announces for next Friday a monster masquerade.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16
aaurnt winqs.p at the Hip

Frank Mayo, starring in Burnt Wings will hold the Hip screen for three days starting today. Here is a story of love and sacrifice woven about the artists's colony, and reveals Frank Mayo in the role of Ned Templeton, a struggling young American who has sought Paris as the end of the rain-
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16
American

We knew that you would resolve to be there tonight. Tn fact, it's safe 40 to 1 shot that as soon as you come within earshot Of Gene Dabney's Yer non Six working over some of that wonderful kid glove jazz you will i'm emdiately hie yourself into the Anne iran Dancing Academy for a joyous night of wonderful dance. This Dab ney crowd is always a surprise and the most that you might expect in music Is the least that the Vernon Six ever does and the crowd that comes into the
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

at the Strand likewise reveals with all the force of the master director, the powerful story which Sir Gilbert Park efs built into "The Translation of Savage" from which this wonder pic ture was made It has created most profound impression with the people of Phoenix, and every screening finds the Strand crowded to capacity with the throng who are all anxious to see the production which not only has proven one of the most phenomenal releases of the year as far as attendance is concerned, but one of the most ap- pealing stories to yet find its way to the silver sheet. At all times thor oughly human, the story bridges tAc gap between the savagery and civiliza- tion, between illiteracy and accom- plishment, between love and hate, be- tween the wilds of the unexplored Can adian snow waste and the exclusive ness of Britain's foremost nobility with a grace not only highly enveloping, but with a skill that bespeaks wonders in the matters of thorough understanding of requirements, and art in its most enhanced expression. Behold My Wife" will continue through Wednes- day. giving way Thursday to Charles Ray in Homer Comes Home."
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16
"old Lady 3t," at the Columbia

Old Lady : ly at Ghe Notunpla
 "Old Lady s1," a picturization of that quaint and amusing play by Rachel Brothers. is being shown on the screen at Mauk's Columbia theater today and tonight A large and enthusiastic au- dience delighted in the clever character portrayal given by Emma Dunn, who is starred in this screen version of the drama which has enjoyed phenomenal success on the speaking stage under the management of Lee Kugel.
 'Old Lady 31." although it of course lacks the violent action and so-called "tbrills" of melodrama and the hectic movie serials, proved to be an ab- sorbing story of devotion that cap tured the entire sympathy of the spec tators and held their attention spell bound to the end It came as a re- freshing change from sex plays and murder mysteries and revealed that | life has its sweetness and tender mo- ments, as a recompense for it's strus- l gles, it's cares and it's petty jealousies. / One of the outstanding features of | the bill at Mauk's Columbia theater today and tonight will be the first | series of comedies starring Buster Keaton. It is titled ''One Week. and advance reports of it say that a wooden l image couldn't keep from laughing at l the antics of the inimitahle Buster. l Buster Keaten, it will be remem-
 bered, was for several years one of the l famous Three Keatons in the yaude- vile act which appeared all over the country under that name. He was the little chap with the long and serious face whom his daddy used to throw about the stage much as one would toss a bean bag or a sack of potatoes | Persons seeing the performance of the Three Keatons marveled that Buster didn't have every bone in his precious young body broken in the pursuit oi This theatrical career. He landed or every part of his anatomy but always
 came up smiling so that it looked as il
 he were made of, rubber instead oi
 flesh and bones.
 Good Gracious Edgar" at the Elks
 Phoenix playgoers are beginning tC realize the great advantage in havins a permanent stock company for th'
 reason such as Brandon Brothers arr
 presenting at the IElks theater,i fo particularly this season during tn scarcity of road shows, due to the in
 creased cost of travelling and produc
 ton. many cities less fortunate are thi season without the spoken play in an,
 form
 I Phoenix perhaps is the smallest cit. !. | in America that supports a permanen . stock company, even cities like Fl Paso ' San Jose, Sacramento and many oth . CTS being without the speaking stag except for the few road attractions | which speaks volumes for Phoenix an the merit of the attraction offered b V Brandon Brothers at the Eiks. Tn thi : respect the company that Brando
 Brothers have placed around Ed Red : nond Is the equal of any stock com s pany to be found in any city in tn e west regardless of size. From tn Y Heading people down to the stag Y hands every member has been care o fully chosen for their fitness and abil r ity, and with their careful attention
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

heart of the city every night is always lured to the American for the whole downtown is flooded with poppy. zippy jazz when the "Sixtets gets under way for the evening When you come to tho American this week for an even.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16
Musical Revue at the Ramona

The Sanchez Big Musical Revue will again today divide honors with the big western picture '"The Discarded Wom- an'' on the Ramona's menu for it's pa irons. The success of the Sanchez clever aggregation of 36 artists has stamped them as one of the most ap- preciated attractions to play Phoenix in several months, and the constant crowded houses speak volumes for the appreciation of their efforts by the clientel of this popular theater. "The Discarded Woman" is a story of the olden west-the days when wits were the law and success meant the quick ness and alertness of a man with a six shooter. Its love theme Is very wei sustained and this coupled with the underlying current of adventure and intrigue makes of the picture a delight ful entertainment. The Ramona fea- lures matinees every day, and its policy is no advance in prices.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

ing of play bring your party early for judging by the nightly crowds of joy seekers the past week and last night the American is going to be taxed to the extent of. its capacity. At least as long as Gene Dabney's gang from Vernon Or some other seaport sets the pace for the nightly frolickers at the American, Phoenix dancing circles may expect to see the American the center of joy for all Phoenix and vicinity,
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16
Toft's Country Club


 They're off again tonight to a fly ing start ready to take the week by storm, the best band ever brought to Phoenix, the band that plays old dance music as it should be played, Jake's bunch at Tofts Country club. Every night this week this wonderful az gregation of musicians will delight the dancing folk of the valley, always pro- ducing new numbers that keep Toft's nightly crowds staying until the smaller hours of the following morning. If you missed any of Toft's specials last week, make amends to yourself for what you missed and be at Tofts early tonight when the first note of the dancing night is sounded. And keep your arrangements fixed for the week so that you can attend the Sat urday night party, the feature of the week that always stands out promi- nently in Phoenix joy activities. Treat yourself to the big play nights at Toft's Country club and be assured of be longing to the society of gloom ] chaserS.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-16

"5ehold My Wife" at the Strand
 Revealing all the force of the unlim- tied scope of the motion picture, Be hold My Wife" the present attraction
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-09-05

strained orange juice, the juice of two
lemons, three cups strawberry juice
and three pounds sugar 20 minutes.
Color delicate pink, strain into a
freezer and freeze until thick. Add the
beaten whites of six eggs and pack for
two hours.
Cream of Pea Soup.
Rinse one can of peas with cold wa
ter, first draining. Reserve one-fourth
cup, simmer the remainder with one
slice of onion. bit of bay leaf, sprig of
parsley. one teaspoon sugar, one and
quarter teaspoons salt, one-eighth tea
spoon pepper and two cups boiling hot
water for 20 minutes, press through
sieve, thicken with two cups hot milk,
and one tablespoon Of butter, blended
with two tablespoons -four. then add
to peas. Just before serving add to
each cupful a few of the reserved peas
and a few tiny cubes of pale boiled
beets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-09-05

a pencil or anything pointed, taking
precaution not TO move the design
while tracing. When this is done re-
move your paper and the design will
be transferred.
To mend tin-scrape the tn about
the hole free from grease and rus.,
rub on a piece Of resin until a powder
lies about the hole; over it lay a piece
Of solder, and hold on It hot poker
until the solder melts.
Blankets which are not in use should
have small pieces Of thoroughly dried
yellow soap scattered IN the folds when
they are put away. This viii keep
moths out
To clean white enameled furniture,
use a solution made by dissolving one
tablespoonful of baking soda in pint
Of warm water. Saturate a soft cloth
and wash the furniture.
Stale breadcrumbs mixed with a
very small quantity of washing-blue
can be used for cleaning embossed
velvet. A piece Of white flannel should
be used for applying the breadcrumbs,
which will finally require brushing of
with a clean, soft whisk.
Old stocking legs covered with part
OF an old kid glove make excellent iron
holders.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-09-05
CHz4LLIs 0HEeDEEess co1zRzED NTH FREN011 JERaEy

Almost first choice for the surf is
tafeta, in navy and brown particular
ly Distended hips were kept bouffant
on one brown taffeta by an inserted
piece Of that new cotton ribbon in
white. The cuffs of the boomers were
also of the ribbon, and the band of the
taffeta cap made to match.
Among the more bizarre suits which
have their place in the vacation Pfc
ture Is black chiffon velvet suit
trimmed in a unique way with over
tapping bias bands of brilliant COL
ored silks, giving Roman striped ap-
pearance. The cuffs Of the boomers
to this suit were of the stripes, and
the boomers themselves of purple silk.
Ratine in that lovely burnt orange col
or which seems so popular in this ma
terial makes a veritable overblouse for
wearing with boomers and vest OF
navy satin, the boomers cuffed again
with the orange. This tunic was CIR
died with itself, and trimmed with
frayed edges in fringe fashion.
Use of Embroidery.
Plenty of wool embroidery is to be
found as trimming on the new surf
suits. Odd cutting is emphasized on
a pongee model by blanket stitching
on the seams in brick red. On anoth-
er tricolette suit made with taffeta
boomers an old-time criss-cross stitch
in red relieved the somber navy.
Stitchings of angora in a gay COM
bination of colors are to be found OF
other jerseys and tricolettes.
Bathing accessories command inter
est whether one is the swimmer or
beach basker. The seasons newest
offering Is socks, rolled to Just below
the knee. Bathing shoes cut like the
French sandals are another logical de-
velopment in beach styles.
Among the caps, the bandanna
seems to hold favor as well as any.
There are some charming new trtangu-
lar bandannas Of taffeta, the edges
blanket-stitched in bits of colored
wool, one color running for about two
or three inches. The corners are
weighted with wool tassels, or GRO
cheted balls. Often it is left to the cap
to supply the color note for a conserv-
alive suit of navy or black, hence the
brilliant orange, green, purple and red
of these bandannas. A pretty idea is
to have the cap match a silk girdle and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-09-05


A MONG other little discoveries for
"a saving time that are invaluable
II to the home dressmaker, and
particularly when she is rushed, is the
brassiere lining. The brassiere of the
moment has undergone something Of
an evolution making II very adapta-
BILE garment. Used as lining for an
evening dress, it gives that well set-up
appearance TO the figure so eminently
desirable, and is at the same time an
appreciable shortcut to finishing a
dress.
If you are in doubt about achieving
the bat" fare on the new distended
hip models, very apt illustration Of
its simplicity is the fold Of a closed
umbrella. The only difference is that
the fold on the gown is usually seam
ed, whereas on the umbrella it is open.
When gathering the skirt at the top,
leave a spacing of desirable width at
each side, and when the skirt is hurgs
seam the opening. A bit Of bone stiff
ening makes the distention quite as
exaggerated as one pleases.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-09-05

being bizarre. 1t is often combined
with other material as in one suit
where a small figured navy and white
foulard had vestee and insets of navy
cartridge cloth. This suit like so many
of the new models had surplice front
and sash ends in back, kimono cut
shoulders ending in sleeve caps, and
boomers caught into the cuffed knee
band. Straight Knockers are used in a
great many suits, but never does one
see now the old full boomers of the
material or the wooden tights"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-09-05
| S YRtEO
sugarless Peanut Butter DOughnuts.


NNE-HALF cup peanut butter, one
well beaten egg, five tablespoons
molasses, teaspoon salt, one cup
sweet milk, one cup cold water, one
teaspoon cinnamon, half a teaspoon
nutmeg or mace, three heaping tea
spoons baking powder, about three
cups -four. amount sufficient varying
according to the -four. Mix as given.
This is an original recipe. The dough
nuts will be somewhat richer than or
binary ones, should be cut out some
what thicker than the general run and
should be cooked a little more slowly.
AS variation of this recipe one can
add three tablespoons Of cocoa to the
mixture.
Cabbage aux Pommes.
Having washed well red cabbage.
put into a saucepan, Just cover it with
water; peel, halve and core three or
four moderate sized apples, add them
to the cabbage with a piece Of butter
S~SSOS lhO o4GC Va q " eA4AANbB oe~AS SAAN
pepper, three or four cloves. Cook
very gently over a slow fire for three
hours. When ready to serve add one
dessertspoon of vinegar. the same
quantity Of red currant jelly and suf-
f1cient -four to thicken the sauce. Pour
over and send to table.
Baked Beef Stew.
Two pounds leg beef cut into small
pieces, one large carrot, one onion, one
parsnip, one tablespoon bread crumbs,
one tablespoon minute tapioca, one
teaspoon vinegar, salt and pepper to
taste; slice vegetables, pack In layers:
cover with cold water. Cover tightly
and bake three hours.
Pink Sherbet.
Boil three quarts water, three cups
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-09-05
HINTS IPIQ
RRThF NBFMFEHN ~

TITO transfer quickly and easily
any pretty needlework design
spread the material fat on
the table. place upon it a
piece of blue tracing paper. with
the right side down to the material
then lay your design on the tracing pa
per in the exact place you wish It tc
appear on your material.
Now carefully trace the design with
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-09-05

stockings. Then again the cap matches
the suit, or even the cape. as in one
pekin blue jersey set OF cape and cap.
the latter with band Of cream jer-
sey embroidered in bright woods COM
ing down over the ears like an avia-
tors cap and tying under the chin
with crocheted WOOL cords and balls.