Unusual Global Memorials Erected From Cheese to Pioneers
A survey of odd memorials shows life size family statues in Mayfield Kentucky graves, a Camembert cheese statue near Vimoutiers France, a prune industry pioneer Louis Pellier honored in San Jose California, and other memorials to animals and notable misfits.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Mayfield
Ead
Vimoutiers
France
Beau Moncel
Marie Harel
Marcel
New York
Joseph Karim
San Jose
Calif
Louis Pellier
America
Pellier
California
Bordeaux
West
Fair Play
Colo
Alaska
Ladies of the
Golden North
Alaska-Yukon
White Pass
Klondike
George A. Parks
George Black
Yukon Territory
Inspiration Point
Dead Horse Gulch
Lexington
Winchester Pike
Hamburg Place
J. FE
Madden
Nancy Hanks
Trotter
American Heroines of Robbins Reef and a Hidden Drummer
A history feature recalls Kate Walker the Robbins Reef keeper who saved many lives and kept a lighthouse steady for decades. It also reveals Anna Hunley, raised as Tom, a Civil War drummer whose gender was hidden from General Grant until after the conflict.
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Kate
Kate Walker
Robbins Reef
New York Bay
Germany
Sandy Hook
Jacob Walker
Staten Island
New York City
Richard B. Morse
Jacob
Tom Hunley
Jeremiah Hunley
Tom
General Grant
Anna Glad
Oakland
Calif
Jeremiah Auniey
Bis
Anna
Grant
Anna Hunley
Western Newspaper
Union
New Silhouettes in Style Parade in 1932 Fashion
In 1932 fashion shows a shift from flapper styles to imposing evening gowns with floor length skirts and high bustlines. Designers draw on Victorian and medieval influences, showcasing long waists, new corsetry, and directoire inspired gowns like a green crepe ensemble with a tied bolero. A velvet hostess gown embodies the modern long waist silhouette.
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Western Newspaper Union
Old Parliamentary Orders Come Back Into Force
Old orders in force in the British House of Commons, some standing orders over two centuries old, recently noticed to be in effect again.
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House of Commons
Ten Commandments For Fashion This Year
Harper's Bazar associate editor Miss Helen Cornelius declares the governing rule for women is to buy fewer items of superior quality. The season stresses quality and versatile accessories, urging young women with smaller salaries to invest in tailored gowns and new collar and cuff ensembles to elevate the wardrobe.
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Helen Cornelius
Harper's Bazar
Miss Cornelius
Nap Fabrics Widespread in Paris Fashions This Year
Velvet fabrics in Paris fashion trend across many varieties from crepe velvets of light to heavy wool-like velvets. Ermine and fur velvets appear in caracul and Kreitschwantz styles. Soft silk velvets shape gowns with flowing skirts, while cotton back velvet dresses feature wide hems. Velvet is used for daytime wear and accessories alike.
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Paris
Velvet Picture Hat Fashion Highlight
The wide brimmed black velvet picture hat stands out as a top fashion item for hat wearers, praised as a standout choice in current style.
New and Novel by Cherie Nicholas
New and novel styles feature bolero and muff sets in sheer white with tiered ruffles, worn with black velvet drega and an evening toque. A debutante’s wedding among sorority events inspires the elegant costume, tied by ermine capes and corduroy-stripe velvet garments.
Plaid Velvet Cape and Scarf in Stanhton Line
A velvet plaid cape and matching scarf in a new Stanhton collection offer a colorful accent for fur coats. The coordinated set elevates a monochrome costume with refined texture and color.
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George W.pike
Brussels
Belgium
Duke of Brabant
George W. Pike
Douglas
Wyo
Berlin
Camembert District
Normandy
Segis Pleterije
Seattle
Wash
Newstead Abbey
Nottingham
England
Lord Byron
Boatswain
Aubbey
Segis Pletertje Prospect
Snoqualmie River
Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake Valley
Arid
Smith
Arctic Brotherhood
Uttle
Eternal Rest
Wayward West
Malcolm Campbell
Wyoming
Pike
Segis Pletertje
Carnation Milk Farms
Tom” Hunley
Cheate Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas
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