June Bride to Wear Old Lace
A fashion note from a prominent correspondent on bridal gowns and wedding veils featuring Paris lace revival, tulle dominance, and Egyptian inspired indoor dresses. It highlights lace making during wartime, tulle gowns with diamond and platinum accents, and bridesmaid dresses in vivid tasselled tafeta with embroidery.
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Aman
Trousseau
Paris
France
Belgium
Iveround
Greece
Rome
Reds Advance in Kiev Region
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports in London on May 29 that Bolsheviks are advancing in the Kiev region, fighting on the second fortified line northeast of the city. The Soviet government says ten miles of frontline lie north of Brovari and notes several village seizures and repulsed enemy attacks as fighting continues near Kiev and along the Beresina.
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London
Siberia
Reuter
Vladivostok
Khabarovsk
Kiev
Moscow
Brovari
Kilev
Kiley
Shlobin-Mozir
Beresina
Moulodetchno
Postovy
Sventiany
Vilna
Naroteh
Mindaiol
Ushi
Lloyd George
Gregory Krassin
The
Times
M. Krussin
the Times
Great Britain
Russia
M. Krassin
Candy Bill Is Big in New York Address
Secretary of the Treasury Houston told the New York board that Americans eat candy at about one million net treats daily, linking the figure to this year’s tax receipts and calling attention to a perceived sugar bill.
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New York
Treasury
Houston
Coast Guard Control Sought by Daniels Before Committee
Secretary Daniels urged transferring Coast Guard control to the Navy Department before the Interstate Commerce Committee. Byron Newton of New York Customs, in testimony, said the Coast Guard was a necessary factor in enforcing revenue laws on smuggling and contraband.
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Coast Guard
Washington
Navy Department
Secy. Daniels
Interstate Commerce Committee
Byron Tt. Newton
New York
Banker Fights Off Bandits at Thalston Bank
Bank workers deterred a robbery at Citizens' State Bank in Thalston Neb when J Shanatan of the bank exchanged gunfire with the assailants. The bandits fled. no injuries reported. Local authorities began inquiries and no arrests were confirmed.
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Ouaha
Nebo
Citizens’ State Bank
Thalston
Prost
UT. J. Shanatan
Two Boys Drowned in Sioux River Moro Lake Tragedy
The Sioux river claimed its first victims of the swimming season as Harold Carey, 14, and Eugene Donn, 18, both of Sioux City, with Herman Osthund, 18, went paddling. Carey reportedly suffered cramps and both youths drowned despite efforts. Bodies recovered.
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Sioux Falk
Sioux River
Harold Carey
Eugene Donn
Herman Osthund
Carey
Dunn
Hellews Bay
Great Fixer and a Child Pitcher Tales
A collection of light anecdotes from ring Lardner and a Philadelphia club tale. A witty fix it moment with Lardner, a playful exchange, and a four year old Mary Ellen imitating her brother’s games, dreaming of becoming a pitcher as she mimics a man at the ball park.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Ring Lardner
Philadelphia
Lardner
Chip
Larimer
Mr. Lardner
Mary Ellen
Favorite Sons Debate Reveals Bitter School Memory
A senator argues about favorite sons and past teachers pets in a tense exchange. The dialogue references long standing tensions over political influence and youth guidance, with sharp remarks hinting at generational and ideological divides within the group.
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Sorghum
Schwool
What large ears the man before us had
A fragmented line describes a man with prominent ears and a cryptic remark infers a professional erithe, leaving the reader with a puzzling, clipped observation from a likely historical column.
Comedic exchange hints at shared amusement between pair
A quirky dialogue shows a young lady remarking on a man's smile in a mirror. The Loh responds with self awareness about his humorous charm as the two exchange light banter.
Innocent Ohl Mird Soup Exchange
Walter and a companion discuss accusations over spilled soup aboard a bil o fare. The dialogue reveals no spill by Walter, who insists innocence as the other party questions the soup situation. The exchange captures a light titled moment in maritime humor.
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Walter
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