On this day in Gainesville: November 11, 1920

We are reading the Gainesville Daily Register from November 11, 1920. Here is some of what the paper printed that day, in its own words.

The top story

Great Britain buried an unknown soldier at Westminster Abbey, with King George as chief mourner. Crowds lined the streets as the military procession carried the casket to the abbey.

Around town

The Catholic church ladies announce their annual bazaar in the Ruby building on the west side of the square. Useful and fancy articles will be sold, with a turkey dinner on Thursday for 75c.

The McMurray school Parent-Teachers’ Association will meet Friday afternoon for a program by Seventh grade children and a discussion about studying at home. Mothers of the Seventh grade will host the social hour and serve refreshments.

Things for sale

Chicago Store advertises suits at $14.85, $22.85 and $29.85, and overcoats at $14.85, $21.85 and $27.85. Men’s blue or express stripe overalls are offered for $1.75.

Apple & Apple advertises Friday and Saturday grocery specials, including sweet potatoes at 12½ pounds for 35c and lemons at 20c per dozen. The store offers auto delivery.

Out for the evening

The skating rink announces a Friday night opening with music by the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Band and no admission at the door.

The Majestic advertises Will Rogers in Cupid the Cowpuncher tonight, with comedy and Mutt and Jeff. Douglas Fairbanks in American Aristocracy is advertised for Friday and Saturday; prices are 10c and 20c.

From city hall and the courthouse

County commissioners finished their November session after checking election returns, approving reports and handling routine business. They transferred money from the general fund to the maintenance and repair fund.

We will open another day's paper tomorrow.