Trail plans and political wrangling collide in Sierra forest scene
Ranger Breck plots to escort a visiting party led by Senator Sutherland to the backcountry. Cook and companions discuss trails, funds, and leverage while Irene and the senator arrive with a mix of political and personal tensions. Breck prepares camps, contacts hosts, and meets Irene and the Sutherlands at Divine's pack camp.
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Cook
Washington
Forest Service
Tess Andaber
Sierras
Breck
Sutherland
Irene
Sierra
Pardner
Temple
Slim
Louise Tempie
Dick Divine
Pasadena
Stock House
Iee Sutherland
Summit
Rock House
Temple Meadow
Louise
Tom Temple
Lolly
Ranger
Divine
Lone Tree
Gordon
Desert
Senator
Lobbies and their role in influencing legislators
A historical overview explains lobbies as groups seeking to sway members of legislatures to passage or defeat bills. It notes the origin in pre Civil War America, the term lobbyists working in halls, and the phrase third house. It cites Schele de Vere and examples of influence via petitions contracts wealth and social charm.
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Congress
England
House of Commons
Indianapolis News
Senate
House of Representatives
House
M. Schele de Vere
Washington
Star Dust and Daughters Courageous in Film Sequels
The piece notes star sisters from Four Daughters reuniting with John Garfield in Daughters Courageous and possibly Four Wives as a new extension. It mentions potential future titles Four Mothers and Four Second Wives, and comments on Goldwyn's project They Shall Have Music with Jascha Heifetz. Brian Aherne’s Juarez is praised alongside Aherne Muni and Davis.
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John Garfield
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn
Jascha Heifetz
Brian Aherne
Juarez
Christopher Columbus
Edward Small
Aherne
Paul Muni
Bette Davis
Pretty Silks Highlight Dainty Party Frocks
Cherie Nicholas surveys summer party frocks for girls, focusing on sheer silks like silk organdies, mousseline, chiffons, tulles, nets, and lace. Frocks feature bouffant skirts, wasp waists, flounces, ribbon accents, and bow knot appliques, with ease of home shirring and tips for stabilizing chiffon while sewing.
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Missy
Sweet Sixteen
Western Newspaper Union
Rudy Vallee’s Hidden Role in Launching Radio Celebrities
For years he was seen as the pioneer of the crooner wave. Now he’s credited with discovering and developing more radio stars than any others, including Tommy Riggs, Edgar Bergen, and Bob Burns, numbering over one hundred beneficiaries.
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Rudy Vallea
Tommy Riggs
Edgar Bergen
Bob Burns
The Adventures of Ellery Queen radio mystery show
Quiz programs may crowd singers from air. Ellery Queen leads a weekly mystery drama with two mystery writers, four guest detectives, and live audience solutions before the author reveals the answer. Listeners can follow along from home.
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Ellery Queen
Felix Knight renews contract amid Vallee radio show
Felix Knight, a regular guest on the half hour before the Vallee program, has just renewed his contract after a single guest appearance about four weeks ago and has been a regular since.
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Felix Knight
Sum and Abner Return to Arkansas for Celebration
The duo plan a trip back to their old Arkansas home for a vacation style visit. They aim to confirm their accents remain intact and local residents prepare a proper welcome celebration ahead of their arrival.
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Sum
Abner
Arkansas
Tarzen Finds a Son in New Film Feature
Review notes Johnny Sheffield portraying a sea pearge prigors character alongside Maureen O Sullivan with release timing hinted by dates and cryptic credits.
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Tarzen
Johnny Sheffield
Pearge Prigors
Maureen O'Sullivan
Lumber-Jacket Silhouette Tops Summer Fashion Trend
The lumber-jacket influence shapes summer style with sheer lingerie blouses featuring belts and lace edging over skirts. Printed silk sheets showcase the look, including deodorant-treated fabrics described as the sanitized, modern fabric of the era.
Flare for Rubber Flowers Boosts Corsage Trend
The piece notes growing interest in wearing rubber flowers beyond the beach as corsages or boutonnières. They stay fresh with soap and water, offer natural colors and lifelike designs, and dress up swimsuits, evening coiffures, and sport jackets with standout realism.
Stripes Back in Fashion Picture 1915 Castle Walk Era
The cycle of fashion continues with stripes making a comeback in 1915 during the Castle walk era. Modern designers give stripes a spicy verve distinct from traditional fashion books of the past.
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Mountain Man
Wire
Senin
Bek
Harold Channing
Mojave
Art
Art Tillson
Cleopatra
Actium
Rudy
Virginia Vale
Three Lane Sisters
Gale Page
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