Prohibition fight gains in House as votes surge
In Washington a dry and wets battle shapes up as Beck and Linthicum push to resubmit the prohibition issue. A test vote shows wets strong and confident, with leaders forecasting party platform shifts and possible early action before next Congress.
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Congress
House
Judiciary Committee
Beck- Linthicum
Garner
Beck and
Linthicum
Beck
Republican Party
Hoover
Fred Britten
Illinois
Primaries Stir in North Dakota and Manchurian Talks
Democratic voters in North Dakota show Roosevelt leading Murray as returns trickle in while Alfalfa Bill Wynn vies for influence. On the Republican side France leads. Coxey follows with Hoover votes faintly noted. International discussions at Geneva and Shanghai hinge on Japanese withdrawal and Chinese resistance with a Lytton commission probe underway. Post Office costs eyed, rural delivery reforms proposed but opposed by the Postmaster General.
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Hoover
Mississippi
Percy DB. Quin
L. Russell Ellzey
Wesson
Japan
China
Shanghai
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Great Britain
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Lytton Commission
League of Nations
Frank McCoy
Wu Teh-chen
Manchukuo
Henry Puyi
Tokyo
Hellungkiang
Ma Chan-shan
Pu-yil
Changchun
Fu-fu
Spring Coats Lead Fashion Parade With Military Flair
Fashions follow a patriotic military theme for spring with blue and red palettes, brass buttons, epaulets, and corduroy coats. Designers spotlight braid trims and removable fur or cloth capes, while blue sheer wool dresses offset with red and white print silk reflect the era’s martial mood.
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Ashion
George Washington
Belize
Western Newspaper Union
Double Duty Frock Finds Wide Favor
The era of a different frock for each occasion ends as we embrace versatile attire. Frocks now serve tea and smart restaurants or weight clubs alike with over gown, blouse, jacket, or bolero to transition from day to night. Shoppers praise two in one style for practical economy and lasting appeal.
Ensembles of Shoes and Bag Add Chic to Suit
The piece notes shoes and handbags as soul mates in fashion. It observes shops now feature coordinated ensembles pairing shoes with boxes and bags, replacing unrelated accessories. The trend promises to dress simple spring coats or suits with added charm and chic.
Lacquered Hair Brings Evening Coiffure Innovation
A new lacquered treatment for feminine hair adds volume without color change. Hair is lacquered to roughly double its apparent size, styled into ringlets and swirls, and dries. The lacquer is used only in the evening and can be washed out the next morning.
Chic Lacy Mesh Dress by Cherie Nickolas
Chic Lacy Mesh by Cherie Nickolas features a pretty chic afternoon dress not lace. It uses durene cotton lacy mesh with diagonal construction. A dul suede belt contrasts the material and a scarf forms a cowl neckline to flatter the wearer.
New Cottons Rise in Style for Dresses and Costumes
The New Cottons fabric line features cotton raised from humble rank to high favor. Printed cotonns are shown for dresses blouses and coat linings. Cotton day dresses appear in open weaves, while pique wool and some boucle appear in daytime costumes.
Stone Tools Reveal Mimbres Valley Indians’ Lifestyles
An account from Paul G. Nesbitt of Beloit college reports discoveries at a 126 room Mimbres pueblo expedition led by the Logan Museum Southwest. Finds include 25 stone hoes on a ledge and 48 hoes with a male skeleton, a copper bell from Old Mexico, and shifts from pit rooms to above ground dwellings between 1000 B C and 200 B C.
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Mimbres Valley
Paul G. Nesbitt
Logan Museum-Southwest
Beloit College
Beloit
Wis
Nesbitt
B. C
Science Service
Southwest
Old Mexico
Santa Fe
Cameron Creek
Hurley
N. M
Kansas City Star
Designs in Light for Photographic Portrait Backgrounds
The portrait artist seeks backdrops created by electric lights. Rays from a lamp are projected onto a plain background through loose foliage, producing beautiful effects. Decorators are adopting the idea, arranging shades over lamps to cast pretty light and shade designs on walls or ceilings.
Double Trouble and Onion Gardener Insight
A quirky exchange has a fussy man lamenting a missing umbrella and an info clerk probing the handle. A farmer notes that onion bed care foreshadows hesitation toward truck farming. A domestic task line hints at how a tidy house requires action.
Precepts of Franklin Remembered in Philadelphia Memorial Plan
The Pathfinder Magazine notes a proposed five million dollar Philadelphia memorial to Benjamin Franklin. It would honor his eighteenth century virtues and precepts as practiced by a club in Washington and Stout City Iowa, modeled after Franklin's Junto club.
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Franklin
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Club of
Washington
Stour City
Iowa
Pathfinder Magazine
Jesus
Socrates
Slight Warning Given of Deadly Poison Gas
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a major modern risk. The gas lacks odor and warning signs, but two indicators may help: slight arterial swelling in the temples and mild leg back muscle weakness. Treat by minimizing movement, fresh noncold air, absolute quiet, and artificial respiration if needed, then use inhalation therapy with oxygen and a touch of carbon dioxide.
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Wworld
Old-Time Hero Seeks Goal Then Keeps Kicking It
The veteran athlete, once chasing greatness, now acts to pursue a fresh objective as he continues kicking toward new milestones. His persistence marks a shift from pursuit to active ongoing effort in his career.
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Eastman
Ivar Kreuger
Swedish Match Trust
Europe
New York
Paris
Kreuger
Stockholm
Romance Can Be Dangerous Even When Surrounded by Love
A cautious note on romance, suggesting excessive sentiment can backfire. The message implies restraint amid affection and warns of potential risks when emotions overwhelm judgment.
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Dan Gerous
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