Zeppelin crosses Atlantic to New York amid world tour plans
Edward W. Pickard reviews a week of aviation news led by the Graf Zeppelin voyage from Friedrichshafen to New York landing at Lakehurst. It plans a round the world run with stops at Friedrichshafen Tokyo Los Angeles and Lakehurst. Notables aboard and Navy officials discuss future U S dirigible ventures as other aviation rivals rise.
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Edward W. Pickard
G. Zeppelin
Atlantic
Friedrichshafen
New York
Likerat
N. J
Germany
Tokio
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
New Jersey
William Breeds
Grace Drivnmond Hay
Gari You, Wiegand
Joaquin Richard
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Jack Richardson
C. BE. Rosendahl
CG. B. Burgess
United States Navy Department
Hugo Eckener
Fta
Zeppelin Company
William A. Moffett
Caval Bureau of Aerotics
Graf Zeppelin
Attenon
Akron
Ohio
Admiral Moffett
Pnnetfle
Kansas City
Kidnapping Hoax Ends as Neighbor Family Finds Billy Barrett
Billy Barrett vanishes from Gordon Street triggering police and press alarm. In a twist, Billy wanders to the Serge home across the street where he plays with the Serges’ children, later returning with a tale of a cozy afternoon. The $1,000 reward goes to Mr Serge but the banker pays anyway. the Serges keep the money and stay in their own home.
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RS Barrett
Mraé. Stone
Dea
Mrs. Barrett
Steve Miss Stowe
Westmore
Jennie Pratt
Miss Stone
Gordon Street
Billy
Billy Yast
Hazel Peters
Mve Times
Boyd Walters
the Tattler
Avis
Miss Stowe
Barrett
Tattler Office
Police
Mrs. Serge
Als. Lippitt
Mr. Barrett
Billy Barrett
Mr. Serge
Diamond and the origin of precious stones across time
The article surveys the biblical and classical references to gems and traces why precious stones are transparent. It explains the formation of stones, with diamonds formed from carbon, and notes they originate from weathered aqueous rocks pushed up from Earth’s interior. It concludes by remarking on their great age compared with life.
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Anron
Israel
New Jerusalem
Rome
Washington Star
Literary Chauffeurs and London's Gilded Night
A vivid sketch of London's enterprising magnates and their chauffeurs shaping a late night scene. It notes regular Siha-week hawking rounds and the allure of shops and restaurants. The speaker claims peak activity at midnight as wealthy auto owners abandon chauffeurs for glamour and dancing.
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London
Dame Fashion Smiles and the Four Part Song in Style
The article recalls early chorus fashion and social life tied to unison singing, then explores color in dress from 19th to early 20th century. It highlights Journey at nineteen from Washington to Oslo, gowns of Parma violet and turquoise, backless suits, and the rise of bows on dresses as a key decorative trend.
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Mueb
Grace J. Austing
Washington
Oslo
Joseph
Paris
South Sea Islands
South Sea
Secretary of War I
Dnlea
Crepe de Chine Raincoat for Travel Debuts in Style
A raincoat crafted from crepe de chine offers a compact travel garment with a high back collar and full scarf draped over the right shoulder. Slim sleeves with puffed cuffs, a flaring circular skirt, and a narrow belt define a straight silhouette. Available in navy blue black dark green and brown, the coat pairs with a large pouch bag for warm weather use, featuring no frame and internal compartments for a change purse and mirror.
Frock of Long-Sleeved Dinner Frock Promises Popularity
A period notice praises a new long sleeved dinner frock highlighting graceful sleeves with trailing details. One gown features natural incé ny bodice and hip band with dark brown lace, while another uses bright red chiffon with seamed panels and ankle swirls. accessorized with onyx jewelry and black satin.
Navy Blue Suitings for Girls and Women in Summer Wear
Navy blue remains a favored choice for young girls and misses this season. A recent eighteen year old showcased a two piece navy ensemble with candy striped lining, white blouse, black stockings, patent shoes, a straw hat with black ribbon, embodying current resort wear polish.
Short Skirt Popularity Persists in Paris Fashion
Paris fashion correspondent notes short skirts remain popular even in evening gowns with long draperies. Many models show movement or lines suggesting the style, with some dresses featuring shorter back hems or side panels. Afternoon dresses often have even hems with ripple effects from skirt flare.
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Paris
Brown Patent Leather Trimming for Footwear
Brown patent leathers are described as a distinctive trimming for shoes. The material, durable and used for perforated bands on brown, snake, calf, or suede shoes, also decorates straps and narrow decorative strips. Heels on the latest Street shoes are usually Cuban in shape, about two inches high, with built up leather construction rather than a wooden block.
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