Betsy Schuyler Tours Newport Woodstock and Manhattan Beach
Betsy Schuyler reports from Newport, Woodstock, and Manhattan Beach describing society, art colony fashion, and flapper leisure. She notes Countess Szechegyi formerly Gladys Vanderbilt, Mrs. Harry Cook Cushing, and other social figures, highlighting dress styles and summer resort contrasts.
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Betsy Schuyler
Newport
Woodstock
Beach
New York
New York City
Catskills
Manhattan Beach
Coney Island
Paradise
Rue de la Paix
Countess Szechegyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Harry Payneitney
Harry Cook Cushing
Reginal Vanderbilt
Soon Thomas
Fashion contrasts at Newport and Woodstock beaches and venues
The piece contrasts Newport society's restrained dress with the flamboyant Woodstock styles. It notes beachwear from silk and chiffon to bold, short suits, bright colors, and layered coats, praising originality while observing social class and artistic influence. It mentions flappers, short hair, and diverse international attendees shaping fashion norms.
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Bony
Woodstock
America
Allo
Fashion trends and European styles influence American figures
A writer notes that American women may shed trimmings and emulate French modistes, aiming for slim, polished looks like Mrs. Julia Hoyt who appeared in Atlantic City. The observer quotes a New York designer saying Americans travel to Europe ostentatiously dressed and return with a minimal, “a yard of cloth” look and pearl neckpieces, signaling chic simplicity.
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Julia Hoyt
Atlantic City
Europe
Race
New York
Manager bans light stockings for female staff in Cardiff
July 9 report notes a business house enforcing black stockings for women during work hours, sparking dispute over fashion and professionalism. One employee resigned in protest claiming light stockings feel cooler and do not hinder efficiency, defying the policy.
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Cardiff
JAP SCHOOLS CONTEST HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE REGULATION
Revision of territorial school rules barely changes stance of 85 Japanese language schools. An eight year course replaces initial two grades requirement, seen as progress toward settlement. Ninety five schools face fines for non payment and one dollar per pupil fee. suit threatened to block enforcement of the law as amended in 1925. Thirty schools meet territorial rules and operate. More widows in California per census. about 13 percent of women over 15 are widows, North Dakota lowest.
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Honolulu
Territorial School Commission
Washington
California
North Dakota
Porcupineapple Leads Twins By Snail Boat In Land Of Wonders
Nancy and Nick search for the Fairy Queen's bees in the Land of Wonders. They meet a talking porcupineapple who offers a snail boat ride down the stream while explaining their odd surroundings. The twins squeeze aboard as the creaking sailboat speeds away.
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Nancy
Nick
Mrs. Sea-Cow
Land of Wonders
Strange Travelers Mention Far North Delays
The scene shows characters discussing overshoes to stay dry and cinnamon drops to prevent seasickness as they plan a homeward trip. They tell others to continue while one narrator plans to meet Lou at a remote corner. A porcupine appie wakes and then snores, while Washington eggs in cold storage spark concern about rat growth in tests.
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Lou
Baffin Bay
Bundy Bay
Nancy
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Xgu
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Sublette Feed and Supply CO
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Federal Street
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