Banner Serial Fiction: She Painted Her Face
Dornford Yates tale follows Richard Exon who learns his benefactor Matthew Gering is actually Rudolph Elbert Virgil, Count of Brief. Exon seeks the family secret in the Brief tower while entangling with Percy Virgil, Ferdinand’s son, and a web of allies and rivals. Exon and linguist Herrick set up near Brief to uncover the truth and confront past betrayals.
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Richard Exon
Matthew Gering
Gering
Rudolph Elbert Virgil
Brief
Ferdinand
Exon
Herrick
Brenda Revoke
Raven
Percy Virgil
Castle Chase Leads to Savage Car Contact
A prowling observer watches Percy Virgil and companions near a castle as a car is parked and the group departs with a woman and a dog. The narrator spots a hidden woman, witnesses a brutal dog beating by the chauffeur, and a dramatic rescue attempt ends with a girl fatally or severely injured, leaving the scene unresolved.
Machinery Doubles Crop Output Through Advances in Farming
The U S Department of Agriculture and Iowa Experiment Station report modern tools let a farmer plant cultivate and harvest 20 times as much corn as a century ago. From 1855 to today, labor per acre dropped from 33.6 hours to about five, aided by tractors two-row planters and more efficient harrows.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
R. B. Gray
Bureau of Agricultural Engineering
Gray
Leaves Could Ignite Forest Fires in Windy Dry Climates
Some scientists cited by Collier's Weekly believe friction from leaves rubbing in strong winds can generate enough heat to ignite forest fires in hot dry regions.
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Collier’s Weekly
Fur Embrished Costume Signals Fall Fashion Surge
Fashion notes from ChicagoStyle Creators highlight fur trimmed coats and suits for fall and winter. Persian lamb, skunk bands, and brown pelts set the trend with boxy hip length jackets and dolman sleeves. Skirts stay short, with quilted designs and rich fabrics signaling 1900 influences in formal wear.
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Chicago
Dolman
Western Newspaper Union
Filmy hankies and ostrich boa mark autumn fashion
Hankies with petit point embroidered flowers from Burmel command attention as autumn style shifts to soft pastels. A cobwebby chiffon head kerchief and an ostrich boa illustrate a feminine, high contrast evening look for dining under the stars.
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Burmel
Petit Point
Gay Feathers Highlight New Hats and Trim Displays
The article surveys spring millinery trends featuring bright feather accents, tall suede fedoras and high crown hats with ostrich tips. It notes refined ribbons, bows and flowers, Marie Louis XIV styled tricornes, and the shift to dressy winter versions with ornate trims.
Elasticized fabrics trend in play clothes gains vogue
A noted fashion trend features elasticized fabrics in play clothes. Wool and cotton swim suits are elasticized for smooth fit, casual sports frocks have elasticized waists, and elasticized panty girdles are worn under tennis frocks.
Collars Shrinking on Fur Coats This Fall
The piece notes smaller collars on fur coats this year with tailored mink and dyed ermine items, and Japanese weasel pieces. Some coats show almost no collars while the tuxedo front panel remains popular for daytime fall wear.
Tinkling Dress Wows Paris Night Club Crowd
The Duchess of Windsor wore a dress described as tinkling at a Paris night club. Paillettes topped with loose metal bits create a refined jingle as she moves, drawing attention in the smart venue.
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Duchess of Windsor
Paris
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Dornford Yates
WIU Service
Virgil
Percy
Percy and Co
Belvedere
Agricultural Bureau
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Hanky
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