Royal marriage gossip swirls around Queen Mary’s offspring
In London gossip swirls about suitable matches for King George and Queen Mary’s children as war reshapes royal alliances. The prince of Wales Edward Albert, czarist daughters from Russia, Danish Marguerite, Romanian princesses and German suitors are debated, with religious, political, and fortune considerations shaping the chatter.
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Ondon
George
Mary
Hope
Prince of Wales
Edward Albert
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Olga
Valesa
Caurevitch
Holy Russia
Retrograd
Tatiana
Russia
England
Europe
Yolanda
Italy
Marguerite
Denmark
Romania
Adolph of Mecklenburg
Max
Hesse
Mararet
Windsor
Mont Descats
Prince of
Lippe
Namur
Sigismund
Prince Henry
Prussia
Boris
Empire
London
Prince George
Greece
Constantine
Princess Mary
Why Sheep Have Wool
The passage explains that domestic and wild sheep evolved woolly coats to survive cold high mountain climates. It notes sheep inhabit rugged elevations to escape plains predators and that wool grows year round as a protective adaptation.
British officers pension list includes Mallock and editors
A list of British civil pensioners features William H. Mallock author of Is Life Worth Living and others such as Dr. Thomas Ross the Oxford dictionary editor, J Comyns Carr the dramatist, Mrs Amy Bullen widow of the Cruise of the Cachelot author, with noted rewards and the plight of scholars who die poor despite literary eminence.
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William H. Mallock
Thomas Ross
J.’Comyns Carr
Madame
Gene
Amy Bullen
Cachelot
Morning Oregonian
Commission to study agricultural hydraulic systems
Chily will dispatch an official commission to the United States to conduct a thorough study of agricultural and industrial hydraulics as part of an international collaboration on water management.
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Chily
United States
Skirts Shift to Ankle Length as Fashion Races Ahead
In a 1916 fashion briefing from New York observers note skirts will move from shoe-top to ankle length with longer hems narrowing at the edge. Directoire and Moyen age styles spark debate as Lafayette and Robespierre colors arrive. plum, bottle green, and snuff-brown tones gain favor while eighteenth-century hats top ensembles for winter.
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Lafayette
Robespierre
New York
Paris
Directoire
France
First Empire
America
Sewing tips for bag making and embroidery hoops
Practical instructions for sewers describe storing pieces in mosquito netting bags and locating parts without emptying bags. Suggestions include repurposing fountain pen cases for crochet needles and creating centerpiece foundations from waxed paper wrapped tubes.
Shades of Yellow Remain Fashionable for Autumn Wear
Domestic designers favor light yellow tones and new corn yellow homespun for autumn outfits. Mustard and sulphur remain in fashion, with gold and green gold shades popular. Soft maize yellow is praised for ease and appeal, driving demand for tailored sports suits and sweaters this season.
Little Taffeta Coats Describe Delicate Winter Styles
The article details small white, orchid, pale blue, pink and maize coats in taffeta. Designs are loosely cut with longer backs, marabou trims, and some coats feature multi layer circular taffeta arrangements. High backed necks are finished with ruching and ostrich feather bands matching the coat color.
Bolivian Wolfram Boom Sparks Mining Rush at Oururo
El Diario of La Paz reports a tungsten boom at Oururo with miners arriving from surrounding districts. They export wolfram in 100 to 1000 pound lots, earning $200 to $2,000 per sale. Ore lies at high elevations with aerial ropeways aiding concentration, and motors and banks support miners’ profits.
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Bolivia
el Diario
la Paz
Oururo
Cordillera
Department of Oururo
United States
Red Cross Dogs Serve in War Front Lines
More than 2500 Red Cross dogs are aiding wounded soldiers on battlefields delivering heat, comforts, and messages. Their work supports medical teams and boosts morale during wartime relief efforts.
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Red Cross
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