Romance and fashion era revived in hoopskirts and lace
An interview with Miss Ethel Traphagen on dress design explores how clothing influences mood and character. She discusses how 19th and early 20th century silhouettes, colors, and fabrics evoke romance, status, and identity, noting curls of nostalgia in today’s styles and the social impact of attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ethel Traphagen
Poplar Street
Brooklyn
Atylen
Victoria
America
Roach Trap Fails as Bronx Insects Stay Clear
Leo Eichler touts a non skid roach trap praised by Reinhold Koch but the roaches ignore it. The device resembles a round can with four holes, releasing poison to the feet then driving roaches to damp spots where they supposedly perish. Justice Wagner weighs the disputed $4000 note as Eichler seeks refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhold Koch
Richter
Koch
Leo
Supreme Court
Wagner
Bronx
Leo Eichler
Toy pistol ruse ends in vagrancy charge at Kansas City shop
In Kansas City a hungry 81 year old man, Frank McGinnis, bought a toy pistol and attempted a stick up. The court charged him with vagrancy as the weapon proved a toy and the appeal drew laughs from the courtroom. Officials note the panic over the fake gun amid hard times. The other item reports delegates urging President Harding to submit to fingerprinting for a national identification program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Kansas City
Frank McGinnis
McGinnis
McGinnis Iaughead
Copeland urges ban upon opium in national law
New York health commissioner Dr Royal Copeland calls for federal legislation to eradicate opium abuse. He compares the U S opium trade to China’s past and cites rising imports and per capita usage. Copeland argues prohibition is needed to prevent addiction and urges coordinated action with Canada. He warns misused drugs destroy health and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Rex
New York
vMciency
United States
China
Royal Copeland
New York City
Copeland
Targe
Canada
Carleton Simon
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Merry Christmas
Kelley Optical Parlor
J. Joseph Kelley
Main St
Butte
Mont
Merry Xmas
Taylor Laundry Co
East Broadway
Margery Rex Fritten
International
Ales Raphagen
Holoup
International Association of Identification
Con~uening
Washington
Harding
Association
Holman Day
U. S
Owins
From Leys
Hamilton
Howards
Gruens
Elgins
Illinois Watches
Walthams
Gruen Watches
Jeweler and Optometrist
North Main Street
Hallmark Store
Truzzolino’s
W. Park
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