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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1925
Page
10
London reports that Locarno treaty signings were staged amid camera setups and scaffolding in the Foreign Office, prompting talk that such ceremonies belong in motion picture studios. The chaotic yet cinematic scene drew coatless directors and rapid camera action as dignitaries arrived.
London press observers say stage beauties increasingly influence popular fashion, while cafe and boulevard styles wane toward more refined tastes. Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain dazzles with modest gowns during her London visit, prompting praise for her smart, tasteful ensembles that outshine theater and cafe styles.
A sentence sketches how a woman chooses dresses to enhance femininity and charm while avoiding startling outfits that would distract from her overall personality. The fragment underscores restraint in presentation and personal effect.
Sir James Agg Gardner, 79, chairman of the kitchen committee, returned from Rhine and Moselle vineyards with a shipment for Parliament. He buys many tons of wine yearly but does not drink. White wines are in demand though French Burgundy remains the favorite, with teamorning, noon and night the most popular beverage.
H. A. Vachell revises Ameri canisms in Quinny's to reflect current slang for a London revival after ten years. The 1915 London hit features Cyrus P. Hunsaker, a midwestern character, whose lines Vachell found dated. Vachell notes American slang must be refreshed every few months and mentions his California residence.
Bustles gain favor in London theatre echoing Paris couture. Plays Betty in Mayfair The Doll’s House Lullaby Tess of the D Urbervilles show 1925 bustle styles via draped sashes on evening gowns and indoor wear. Designers face a dilemma over shortening skirts to preserve bustle space.
Indiana University co-eds have started a new fashion by wearing cotton hose over their silk stockings. The look began at a football game to shield ankles from autumn winds and quickly spread across campus. Local merchants reported no cotton hose left in Bloomington stores as the trend grows.
The AP reports Peggy an eastern thoroughbred from the Third Cavalry won the 300 mile endurance ride at Brandor Vermont with 98 percent overall 40 speed and 58 condition beating Ranger the western cow horse at Colorado Springs where Ranger tied Peggy in speed but trailed in condition by half a point to 97.5 percent.
A central receiving set serves 138 sitting rooms in Fulham with wall sockets for two telephone pairs in each room. The radio service is provided free of charge, marking the first English block of residential flats with such an arrangement.
A lighthearted note looks ahead to seasonal pest control as warm months approach, hinting at plans to enjoy outdoor time without buzzing annoyances.
Major William A. Welch predicts a national Smokies park will attract millions of tourists to western North Carolina, transforming farm life. He argues farmers will increase eggs, poultry, vegetables and fruit to sell along roadsides to motorists, mirroring New England roadside stands.
Local repair shop offers used and rebuilt motors for sale. It is described as best equipped in the city for rewinding bearings and machine work of all kinds. Includes electric repair capabilities and motor sales.
The author predicts private tourists camps will multiply as farmers provide spare rooms for visitors seeking health and recreation. He argues the motor camper housing business will grow to approach the scale of a motor industry, with farmers hosting travelers becoming common nationwide.
A Chicago hold up netted bandits $3,000 while $30,000 was left behind. Police warn quick actions can invite larger losses. Investigators say careful planning and patience prevent such mistakes.
Coleman W. Roberts of the Carolina Motor Club returns from Washington where he attended conferences on a uniform national speed law and accident prevention. A tentative report for the Hoover conference in February aims to secure adoption by all states if approved. Actress on stamps Berlin note: a picture of Ma Fuhring appears on German stamps from 1900 to 1921. Florenz Ziegfeld reportedly offered stamps to U S authorities if a famous stage star is pictured.
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