Princess Elizabeth Proclaims More Normal Look in Fashion
At a London tweed parade on June 7 at the International Wool Secretariat showrooms, Princess Elizabeth praised the move away from exaggerated styles toward a more normal look. She wore a turquoise blue wool dress and jacket with a matching hat, white ankle strappy shoes, gloves and a handbag. Her remark about marriages came in a light moment.
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Elizabeth
International Wool Secretariat
London
Incorporated Society of London
Tired Listless At Middle Age
A brief discussion on middle age fatigue and common symptoms like headaches moodiness and sleep troubles. Promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic to restore energy, red blood cells and iron, claiming renewed vigor after use. Available at chemists and stores.
Captive German General Manstein Talks With Reporter at British POW Camp
POW officer Fritz Erich von Manstein, former German Field Marshal, chats in the Redgrave Park POW hospital near Diss Norfolk. He praises conditions, notes weekly inspections, and asks about press restrictions while expressing desire to stay in England or be sent home.
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Diss
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Fritz Erich von Manstein
Crimea
Sebastopol
Russia
Red Cross
Suffening
War Office
Manstein
Britain
Jothers
Germany
England
Valentino's Double Demands Duel Over Valentino Parody
Gene van Gercken of King's Cross calls himself the Australian Rudolph Valentino and challenges cabaret Commissionaire Lord to a duel for first blood or death. He cites an insult over a public likeness and says Lord may choose pistols or swords, though duelling is illegal in Australia.
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Gene van Gercken
King’s Cross
Rudolph Valentino
Lord
Lord May
Mr van Gercken
Australia
van Gercken
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National Library of Australia
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Lalas Ars Council
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