All-Starred Craft Shown After Plunge
The wreck of the plane carrying Will Rogers and Wiley Vost lies in a river lagoon near Point Barrow Alaska. Vost’s body was recovered from the wreckage while Rogers’ body was found outside the fuselage. Rumors say three Russian aviators may delay a Moscow to San Francisco Arctic hop, pending details.
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Connecticut Claims Man Is Real War Hero
The Connecticut American Legion urged Congress to award the Congressional Medal to Sergeant Early of New Haven for assisting in the Argonne Forest battle. The resolution states Early, though disabled by war injuries, captured Germans and handed them to Sergeant York to return to the lines.
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Argonne Forest
Beetles Threaten 900-Year-Old Dutch Church
Beetles threaten to demolish the 200-year-old church at Oudenster in Holland. The church dates back to 1003 AD and was the sole building spared when Spaniards razed the town in 1575. Escalating damage has forced authorities to close the church.
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Oudenster
Holland
Prince Makonnen Trains for Ethiopian Italian War
Prince Makonnen son of Haile Selassie is being trained for potential conflict with Italy while still at the palace. The Prince wears an officer’s costume with a mane trimmed helmet as native warriors are inspired to defend their country amid fears of a world wide race war.
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Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Italy
The Cherry Cow Ghost Mine Mystery in Arizona
In eastern Arizona the Cherry Cow gold mine gained a ghostly folklore after prospector Mike Church disappeared. Bill Richards tended the orchard and inherited the claim from a letter left by Mike. An eastern seeker bought the mine, failed to locate the vein as warned, and a grave for Mike was prayed over, ending the ghost tale.
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Bill
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Richards
New Autumn Woolens captivate fashion as vibrant coats rise
A vivid New Autumn Woolens trend sweeps fashion with bold colors, varied textures, and novel weaving. Welsh daywear influence shifts America toward colorful daytime ensembles, including tailored dresses suits and 50-50 wool and suede combinations. The Seton Cotterill collection highlights color blending, chevron stripes, and soft wrinkle-free fabrics.
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Coat of Pigskin by Cherie Nicholas
Promoting a new pigskin coat shown in a model image with natural and dark dye options. Highlighted features include large bellows pockets, a casual sash belt, adjustable strap-band sleeves, deep-set yoke, and intricate seaming for finesse. A matching pigskin hat completes the chic ensemble along with a paisley print scarf.
Luxurious metals brighten silk fabrics in period styles
Fabric makers showcase metallic threads and brocades inspired by Oriental motifs. Silver and gold burnished faces with copper join silk grounds for gowns and millinery, including Turkish turbans, suits, bags, and evening jackets. Metallized brocades reveal Persian, Hindu, and Japanese influences in rich colorings.
Pink Fashion Shines With Costliest Summer Shade
Pink rates the coolest looking shade and the most expensive for summer wear. Linen and satin pink suits suit town and country, pink sweaters pair with white skirts, and glamorous gowns in varied pink tones appear. One notable gown uses double pink chiffon under a matching wrap.
Paris Favors Blue at Races in Navy and White Attire
At the Paris races this year smart women are seen in navy ensembles with white reliefs and prints. Misty blue crepe frocks paired with darker blue hats and shoes create a cohesive blue palette across the event.
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Matto Grosso
Brazil
Bernard J. Marly
New Haven
James M. Washburne
Golden Phantoms
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