Atlantic conquerors Kingsford Smith fly Southern Cross
Edward W. Pickard reviews aviation feats of Kingsford Smith and crew crossing the Atlantic with radio contact aiding their fogbound leg to Harbor Grace and New York, noting reception, honors, and the pilot’s plans including a potential Mexico visit. It also covers national politics, pensions, and international affairs of the era including veto battles and treaty debates.
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Charles Kingsford-Smith
Port Marnock
Ireland
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
New York
Paul Stole
Washington
Antarctic
Chrysler
Edward W. Pickard
Atlantic
Chariea Kingsford-Smith
Australia
Port Marsolani
Dublin
Newfour
John W. Stannage
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Crasg
Kingsford-Smith
Stannage
Evert. van Dyk
Patrick
Saul
Major Kingsford- -Smith
San Frans
Elaco
New-York City
Cosgrave
Glutinous World to Romance in a Hospital Rescue
Rose Brooks, overwhelmed by a glutinous, feverish urban fear, flees downtown crowds and sinks into illness. Doctor Ralph Smith and his sister Esther treat her at a Tosy home, reveal a new job, and foster a budding romance as Rose recovers and jokes about tapioca, love, and a baroque pearl engagement gift.
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Faye
Mra. Lindbergh
Englewood
N. A
Glad. News
Mra
Uidbergh
Buyt
Tna
New York
Byrd
Ose
Ike Tapioca
Rose
Lings
Miss Brooks
Doctor Smith
Rosé Brooks
Esther Smith
Ralph
Smiths
Maura
Kia
Flere
Hare
Rose Brooks
Gore
Esther
Misa Graingers
Hod carriers and clerks envy chicken raises in old jokes
In a satirical vignette from the Omaha World-Herald a hod carrier, a clerks, and a store owner envy poultry farming as a simpler life. Senator Blank covets office while President Double Blank laments political mockery and contemplates a chicken ranch. The piece closes with a punch about Barred Rocks eggs sold door to door.
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Ile
Bhig
Senator Blank
Double Blank
President Double Blank
Doar
White House
Riley
Senate
Omaha World-Herald
The Statue and the Mayor and Wells Critique
The late Ira Remsen criticized H G Wells attacks on universities and recounted a joke about a mayor asked if a statue of a general was equestrian and whether it was notable. The mayor’s evasive reply sparked discussion on perception of university graduates.
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Ira Remsen
Johns Hopkins
H. G. Wells
Doctor Remsen
Baltimore
Wells
Nola Chucky
Paint Rock
Ghe
Didn't Want to Butt In It Was the Height of the Grass Fire Epidemic
A Worcester Telegram report describes a wild scene as several fire companies battled grass fires while a caller refused to help, saying he didn't want to butt in on their business as papers burned near his house.
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Senate
House
Hoover
Hines
Veterans
Bureau
Senate Foreign’ Relations Committee
Borah
Johnson
California
Moses
New Hampshire
Robinson
Indiana
Shipstead
Minnesota
United States
England
Japan
Great
Britain
Cane
Simon Commission
India
Commission
Andian
Rangoon
Burma
Piug XI
Rome
Vatican
Wanteen Newspaber Union
Fire Department
Worcester
Hesitating Airmen Captain Trumbull Aaeris Urges Action
At a San Francisco dinner the famed airman Captain Trumbull Aaeris warned that America's delays due to weather and early departure show aviators must not hesitate. He said aviators should act decisively despite harsh conditions.
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Trumbull Aaeris
San Francisco
Jaggers
Dame Fashion Smiles By Grace Jewett Austin
Dame Fashion notes the popularity of printed materials at a luncheon where eight of twelve women wore gowns with printed designs. She observes colorfully varied fabrics, from heavy silks to chiffons, and predicts fall colors will stay bright. The piece covers fashion trends, color palettes, and playful notes on leopard spots and color blocks.
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J. Austin
George Washington
Tweed Two-Piece Dress For Girls In Summer Mode
A charming summer fashion for the little miss, this tweed two piece dress features a suede belt and linen collar and cuffs. The outfit combines light styling with durable fabric for warm weather wear.
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Mise
Hats Hide Long Hair as Milliners Redouble Fit
Hat fashion shifts away from showcasing long hair as milliners fit hats closely to the head. Hair is kept thin and tucked or arranged into a tiny bun to ensure a flat knot beneath the hat, with customers often asked to undo their hair for measurements.
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Milady
Jeweled Tie Fashion Accessory Gains Paris Favor
A jeweled tie a foot and a half long with no clasp acts as a decorative substitute for a necklace or brooch. Paris women wear it to tie capes or girdles and carry it like prayer beads. Maggy Rouft's black evening gown features the look.
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Paria
Paris
Paris Women Favor Handbags and Boutonnieres
Parisian fashion shifts from leather bags to fabric options with Grosgrain silk and coordinated hats. Envelope bags fastened by a single large button or cabacon in amber crystal gain popularity. Shoe and bag ensembles remain widely promoted across Paris trends.
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Boutonnoiere
Chic
Parisiennes
Short Sleeves for Coat Offered by Paris Maker
Paris couturier Luittel Paray unveils a black wool coat with red trim and shortened sleeves revealing a red frock. A couture version in black and white features a coat that stays open, exposing the white dress beneath the short sleeves.
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Paris
Luellte Paray
Couture
New tuck-in blouse inspires belt and cuff fashion note
The article discusses a stylish development where a tuck-in blouse pairs with a skirt featuring a cuff over the belt. The belt sits lower than the skirt top, with the skirt draping over the tuck-in blouse, and the style aims to signal a higher waistline.
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Southern Cross
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Roberto Fierro
Mexico
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Pony
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Morrow
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Orr
Kanga
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Chicago
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Bureau of Prohibition
Department of Justice
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G. A Youngquist
Aassistant
Did Walsh
Grace Jewett Austin
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