Endurance Pony Express Echoes Across History
An article recounts long distance horse rides from 19th to early 20th century America. It highlights Charles Miller’s 3000 mile Los Angeles run, historic endurance feats by Billy Cody and others, and Pony Express records from St Joseph to San Francisco with multiple riders and relays.
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Charles
Miller
Los Angeles
New York City
Wayne Dinsmore
The
Horse Association of America
Wesley Merritt
Europe
Berlin
Vienna
Bronco
Charlie”) Miller
Atlantic
Pacific
Leo Glanmarine
United States
Amarillo
Texas
Molly
President Hoover
White House
National Capital
Maj
James Unger
Oshkosh
Wis
Atlanta
W. J. Umstead
Kensington
Senor Alme Felix Tachiffely
Washington, D. C
Buenos Aires
Parker Tompkins
Northfield
Winsor
Captain Reid
Halcyon
M. Parker
United States Cavalry Journal
Frank Parker
Henry Romeyn
Felix N. Aubrey
Santa Fe
Independence
Thomas Tobin
Kearney
Fort Leavenworth
John Kerley
Fort Bridger
John Fremont
Monterey
Morris
Sagache
Fort Garland
Colo
Buchanan
San Francisco
Lincoln
Buffalo Bill
W. BF. Cody
Bob Haslam
James Moore
Pony Express Celebration Committee
St. Joseph
California
Approach-Forcing Principle in Modern Contract Bridge
Leta Hattersley outlines the Approach-Forcing Principle, urging opening bids in a suit rather than no trump to allow information exchange and locate majors. The piece details forcing bids, negative raises, and three absolute forcing bids that keep bidding open toward a game, with example hand and implications for bidding strategy.
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South
North
West
Lelie Hatterale
WNU Service
Harvest Moon's March Rise Shifts Mark Harvest Time
The moon rises one hour twenty minutes later each March evening, yet after the autumnal equinox it appears in the east near sunset for four or five nights. Known for decades as the Harvest moon, it is more noticeable in northern Europe and Canada than in the United States, where it has long been seen as a sky lantern aiding thrifty farmers in harvest.
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Europe
Canada
United States
Doggerel Verse Origins In Military Bugle Calls
The article traces doggerel verses as ancient in Germany where rhymes accompanied bugle calls. It notes adoption beyond one army, including adaptations for French forces. English and American practice are mentioned as well, showing cross military use of sung rhymes.
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Germany
Ingland
United States
Chalky Lace Fashions Charm in 1932 Styles
Fashion notes from 1932 celebrate chalky laces and peau d ange faces in dresses that stay smooth and wrinkle free. Articles describe dull finished textures, pastel colorings, and matching jackets with light, semi sheer backgrounds. The piece highlights lace gowns and chalky fabrics as chic for dining, dancing, and social events.
Belts Dominate Spring Fashion Selections In Stores
Spring styles showcase belts of steel chromium wood bright red and green with ribbons chains suede patent leather and cloth. Matching belts pocketbooks and scarfs appear in harmonizing shades while belted looks push daring color combos notes of striped belts plaid woven belting and heavy ribbon belts boost ribbon counter sales.
Perforated Footwear Marks a Sporty Tailored Look
Footwear offers oxford, pump, and one strap styles with perforations as the main trim. Calfskin, untanned finish feels glove like, with no lining and a clean toe. Perforations improve comfort and style for JBInMoner, pairing with tailored street clothes.
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Nike
Three Starved Bags Bugs Stirred in Fashion Trend
A discussion notes that fashionable patent feather bags are trending among clever designers, featuring three large auyer stars arranged diagonally across one corner, signaling a distinctive stylistic mark embraced by early adopters.
Pastel Kid Shoes by QCherie Nicholas
Thia good looking sports frock made of shell pink Owen shows the smart ness of almple tailored styling. The siines are of pale blue kid trimmed with deeper blue. That's what fash ion-wise young girls will be wearing this late apring and summer-shoes of finest kids on pastel colorings with their pink, blue or yellow sports clothas. Hats help carry out the color scheme. The one In the picture is pale blue to match the shoes,
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Thia
Owen
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Elmo Scott Watson
Lyons
Vichy
Frank Tompkins
Fort Ethan Allen
Western Newspaper Union
Leta Hattersley
Harvest Moon
Cher Nicholas
Small
Qcherie
Nicholas
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