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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
6
A zoo interlude unfolds with Mr. Bland and Mr. Eland praising a young eland. Various animals chime in about horns, origin, and parental care, while the gnu jokes about geography. The scene ends with broad congratulations as Mr. Bland beams.
The piece notes early war reporting traditions, linking Homer to "Chronos" editor Homer to extend siege coverage, and recalls early correspondents in Peninsular War and Carlist conflicts. It highlights Rothschild's private reporter in 1815, 1831 to 1887 Spain, and Times and Morning Post efforts with Henningen and Grunelsen, claiming Grunelsen as among earliest war reporters.
A small American monoplane, twenty five feet eight inches span and 850 pounds empty, promises affordable upkeep for the average man. It features a monocque shell body, four pylon braces, wing bracing to eight spars, tip ailerons, and a twin cylinder opposed engine. Top speed reaches seventy five miles per hour with a 250 pound load.
Lady Georgiava Peel shares anecdotes from her life, including General Peel at a banquet misjudging his French. He attempts a grand remark to a French neighbor, only to be corrected by a whispered praise of a Guildhall rival, delivered with evident misaccented pride.
Karl Edwin Harriman rides with General Weston’s wife on a Connecticut farm jitney. The editor discusses the author’s take on women while Mrs Jehu questions his knowledge of marriage as the driver laments perhaps knowing too much about them to wed.
William Punk of Win sted Conn a truckman tried auctioning his wagon once worth 850 dollars but no bidders offered more than five. He burned the wagon at the city dump tearing it apart, scattering bolts and wheels and piling the rest before setting it ablaze to ensure no one got it for a song.
Geraldine Blake, a capable purchasing agent, and Randolph White, a salesman, evolve from platonic colleagues to lovers after years of cautious friendship. Their evolving feelings disrupt the firm’s routine, as White presses for marriage while Geraldine muses on staying simply friends.
Experiments show odors travel faster in open air due to currents. Ammonia diffused through 1.5 meter tubes took over two hours to reach the end, with diffusion time roughly proportional to the square of the length. Ammonia and hydrogen sulfide detectable by chemical means, rates similar horizontally and vertically, but camphor rose faster upward. Rubbing iron and brass produced no clear results.
The average American farmer produces nearly three times as much food as any other farmer in the world. It explains that higher per acre yields overseas come from more workers, noting 35 percent of the U S population works on farms and that farm output feeds both rural and urban populations and much of the world.
A humorous exchange shows a daughter asking her mother about waiting for her father to lend money for a hat. The mother suggests waiting until he's in a good mood, and the daughter quips that by then the hat may be out of style. The brief humor captures household wit and fashion timing.
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Paris fashion notes describe the plaited organdie ruff gaining popularity despite impracticality. High collars, ruched silks, and taffeta capses influence summer wraps and straight-sided dresses. Designers mix organdie with taffeta, use crystal buttons, and revive Victorian bodice shapes with modern silhouettes.
A fashion feature describes the growing influence of capes in summer wear, forming collars and sleeves in various cape styles. It highlights pearl gray tricotine coats with cape sleeves, splashy patterns and polka dots, and Cherub’s use of embroidery to mute prints. Evening dresses favor rich taffeta colors including browns, reds, corals, emeralds, and blues, with brown remaining a surprising staple. Brown taffeta and striped fabrics create versatile afternoon frocks and suits with bold sashes.
The article highlights white and flesh-colored georgette lingerie as a refined renovation in fine undergarments. It notes smart tailoring elevates fit and style, presenting a modern take on intimate apparel with emphasis on quality materials and precise cut.
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