Simplicity Marks New Evening Wear
A New York Herald Tribune analysis outlines two fashion directions for evening gowns. One favors ingenuous simplicity in color and silhouette, while the other blends elaborate detailing with youthful outlines. Designers Callot Soeurs, Lanvin, and Molyneux are highlighted for creating contemporary gowns with refined ornamentation and bold color contrasts.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Paris
Balleffs
Biarritz
Jeanne Lunvin
Lanvin
Molyneux
Parisienne
New York
Plan to Prevent Monoxide Poison
The American Chemical Society cites a U S Bureau of Mines study showing private garages pose serious carbon monoxide hazards. Running engines in closed spaces can rapidly build lethal concentrations. open doors before starting, and if repairs require running, do so outdoors with exhaust away from occupants.
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American Chemical Society
W. P. Yant
W. A. Jacobs
L. B. Berger
United States Bureau of Mines
Publc
Beat of Two Motors on Hills Reveals Engine Differences
A passerby observation explains why passing another car on a hill produces a beating noise. The sound results from differences in speed, firing, and vibration between two engines, not a reflection on the vehicles' quality.
Few Snappy Slogans on Ancient Busses
A cornucopia of rear painted slogans surfaces as motoring fashion grows. Quips include Trattle, but don't strike. Darling, I am growing old. If this bus could talk I'd be in jail. The Uncovered Wagon. The 1924 Spoonholder. Sister, you'd look tough with out paint, too.
Brush attachment speeds car washing with water powered brush
A Popular Mechanics note describes a washing brush rig for cars. A six inch whitewash brush fixed to a length of pipe directs water onto the bristles, aiding cleaning of running boards wheels and undercarriage. The setup uses a hose connection a cap and locknut as needed to secure the brush to the pipe.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Good Plan for Mounting a Straight Side Tire
Instructions describe mounting a straight side tire by laying the rim on the floor, aligning the valve stem, and forcing the bead into place by stamping with the feet. If needed, a tire tool or rim contracting tool aids placement, and care is given to avoid overlapping rim ends during the process.
January Brings Winter Tone as June Returns in Verse
The poem by K. S. Oaks from The Kitchen Cabinet 1924 reflects a northern sky filled with snow and pines as January nears, yet sweet June is anticipated. The lines evoke seasonal renewal through imagery of darling summer and gold and blue days returning after winter.
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K. S. Oaks
Savory Hub bard Squash and Tetrazzini Turkey Dishes
A cookbook style spread describes Puree of Hubbard Squash with milk and meat extract, Tetrazzini Turkey baked in ramekins, Southern Sweet Potatoes with cinnamon, and a Mock Turtle Soup recipe. Also included are a Blake verse, a nourishing vegetable soup note, Chicken Soup, and Cheese Balls with en dive salad.
Browning and Barrett Love Letters Record a World of Romance
Wheeler Syndicate notes the Browning Barrett correspondence as a prolific exchange of daily letters, totaling about a quarter of a million words in six months. It highlights their affectionate phrasing, passionate replies, and the couple’s marriage after years of devoted letters, mostly spent in Italy.
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Brownings
Browning
Miss Barrett
Elizabeth Barrett
Browning-Barrett
Calhoun Letters Reveal Passionate Courtship of Floride
The article recounts John C. Calhoun’s ardent letters to Floride Calhoun, describing a quickly approaching reunion and a love that defies time. It notes Floride’s youth and the enduring bond forged by his eloquent declarations.
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Floride
Mother of Pearl Fisheries in Western Australia
In Western Australia great mother of pearl fisheries yield opalescent shells graded and packed for export. On rare occasions small pearls are found inside shells when sacks are opened at processing factories.
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Western Australia
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Spain
Callot Soeurs
Georgette
Girdie
Western Newspaper Union
William Blake
Joseph KA
Wheeler Syndicate
Robert Browning
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Floride Calhoun
Calhoun
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