Admiral Laning Takes Command of Third Naval District
Rear Admiral Harris Laning assumed command at ceremonies in the Brooklyn navy yard, succeeding Rear Admiral Yates Stirling Jr who retired. Captain Frederick L. Oliver, acting commandant, greeted Laning as he assumed duties. In Belgrade a gypsy meeting near Oradea dissolved after the principal speaker reported a stolen watch.
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Harris Laning
Frederick L. Oliver
Laning
Third Naval District
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Yates Stirling, Jr
Captain Oliver
Admiral Stirling
Belgrade
Oradea
Cleveland’s first hotel founded by Lorenzo Carter
Cleveland marks its first hotel origin, established years ago by Lorenzo Carter a Connecticut Yankee.
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Cleveland
Lorenzo Carter
Blondy the racing mare wins after tongue stunt at finish
In a 1 1/2 mile Churchill Downs claiming race in May 1992 Blondy the cream colored mare trained by Nigger Jim wins a photo finish with a final tongue gesture. The tale notes a Blue Grass farm mortgage due and a $15,000 plaster as background.
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Blondy
Nigger Jim
Churchill Downs
Dixie Dude
Jim
Mesas Rise From Bunyan Oil Drill Tale in New Mexico
A tall tale explains why New Mexico is full of mesas as Paul Bunyan attempts oil drilling. His 14 006 foot well fails and a windstorm lifts sand away leaving rock layers to frame a natural mesa. He pounds the hole back in, the rock layers fuse, and mesas multiply as monuments to unsuccessful operations.
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Paul Bunyan
Pacific Northwest
New Mexico
Paul
Squonk Tale Sheds Tears In North Woods Lore
A North Woods lumbercamp legend tells of the squonk a shy nocturnal creature that weeps because its ill fitting skin its trail of frozen tears in nine degree weather proves its presence. A lumberjack cradled one in a basket only for it to dissolve in its own salty tears.
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North Woods
Western Newspaper Union
Strange Burial Customs of the Toradjas
Collier's Weekly describes Toradja burial rituals in Selebes where the body stays in the house for two years before interment in a mountain tomb guarded by an elf-like effigy. The holy men are noted for wearing women's clothes.
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Selebes
Collier's Weekly
More Gay Prints and Flowers Parade in Fashion
Cherie Nicholas praises vibrant summer prints and floral accessories. The feature details multi color flower prints in dresses and matching coats, with options from bold Dubonnet red to white shadow flowers, plus a chic hat pairing and shiny basket weave straw accents.
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Bemberg
Novelty Cotton fashion notes by Cherie Nicholas
Fashion headquarters highlights a navy and white checkerboard cotton topcoat with a white twill frock worn beneath. A printed silk scarf accents the neck and waist while white felt embroidery with angora decorates the lint.
The White Ensemble Shines with Pure White Accessories
A recent sighting highlights a striking all white ensemble including gown ermine wrap long gloves two pearl strands diamond bracelets a diamond clip and three pure white orchids pinned to a narrow shoulder strap.
Navy blue dominates spring fashion parade
Navy blue leads spring fashion with formal and informal outfits from morning to night. Designers Schiaparelli, Vionnet, Mainbocher, Lanvin, and Molyneux feature navy blue in peplums, yokes, pleats and tunics with bold jackets and accessories. black follows in importance.
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Schiaparelli
Vionnet
Mainbocher
Lanvin
Molyneux
New Frocks Draw Inspiration From Orient Fashion
Fashion notes describe Western frocks inspired by Manchu and Chinese styles. Printed jacket dresses imitate embroidery and porcelains with slim Mandarin sleeves. A coolie jacket features a standing collar and slim sides over a straight skirt. A brick paper taffeta dinner dress uses jade green accents and kimono sleeves.
Hat Trends In Tailored Wear With Soft Felt Fedoras
The season's hat of choice for tailored outfits is a soft felt fedora similar to an Omian style you can wear daily. A second popular option is a black, blue, or bright beret with distinct inside color and quirky shade.
Color Combination Perfume in Beach Costume
A fashion note highlights pairing a green blouse with a wine red skirt and tailored shorts. The combination appears in a heavy linen beach costume with the colors described as a stylish match.
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Iien
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Halifax
Edward Robertson
Moose River
Royal Canadian Air Force
Doctor Robertson
Charles Alfred Scadding
Merman Magill
Admiral Laning
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
Siddartha Gautama
Buddha
Cluizeng
Soviet Republic
Young Communist League
Tall Tales
Frank E. Hagan and
Elmo Scott Watson
By Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas
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