Skirts Rise Higher to Display Hosiery Trends
Fashion notes show skirts creeping higher to reveal hosiery with vibrant colors and varied textures. Crepe stockings promise durability and chic appeal while four and three thread weights dominate day wear and afternoon use. Pianist Carlo Zecchi, favored by Mussolini, plans a U S tour this autumn after performances in Italy.
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Carlo Zecchi
Mussolini
United States
Zecchi
Vil
Lorlonia
Prominent fall belts feature braided wide cowhide designs
Leather belt trends this fall emphasize wide braided belts in full grain cowhide with three or four braids. Finishes include natural leather hues and bronze harness buckles. A second buckle style showcases college colors enamelled in bronze, offering a subtler option beyond typical neon college color ideas.
Glove Fashion Trends Highlight Waist and Wrist Details
The article notes fashion focus this year on waistline and wristline glove styles with feminine details like buckles bows tabs for hankies shirred and pleated sections. Color ranges include wines greens and leather tans alongside black brown and gray with two tone accents to monotone dresses.
Claimant Applies for Estate After 30 Years
In Davenport Iowa a claimant has applied for the $560 estate of Lorenz Modler who died in 1906. Louis Modeler of Marion Indiana, claimed nephew status and seeks the estate after 30 years. Courts require unquestioned proof of the relationship before payment.
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Davenport
Iowa
Lorenz Modler
Louis Modeler
Marion
Ind
Adventure Pulls at Heart of Man
William Albert Robinson describes a deep seated longing among Americans to sail around the world alone. He has already circumnavigated with a single companion in a 32 foot ketch, faced the Pacific, and was rescued by the navy after an appendicitis attack near the Galapagos, now planning another expedition.
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New York
America
William Albert Robinson
Robinson
Galapagos
Explorer Rob inson on learning sea life and self reliance
Rob inson, a young engineer, recounts his seven year voyage from Massachusetts to Tahiti aboard a 60 foot schooner. He explains letters from readers inspire trips but warns many dreamers never set sail, stressing mental outlook and boat knowledge. His wife sails with him as he documents natives in unspoiled South Seas via photography.
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China
Janda
Robinson
Tahiti
Massachusetts
South Seas
Higher Lines Are Seen in New Shoes
Footwear aims for autumn fashion with very high cut shoes resembling boots. The style demands slender ankles and careful selection. Some high cut designs are easier to wear, such as a notably high front tie.
Expedition sails to Asia with Robinsons aboard
The couple accompanying Robinson on a voyage through the China seas will include his wife who previously sailed with him on Pacific expeditions to the Galapagos and Tahiti. They plan to travel to Singapore acquire a native tackwood schooner, refit it, and return home via the Cape of Good Hope.
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Robinson
China Seas
Pacific Ocean
Galapagos
Tahiti
Singapore
Cape of Good Hope
New Shoe Styles Feature Ankle Relief and Bold Colors
Footwear this season emphasizes ankle relief with sculpted pumps and high tongues that rise over the instep. Color plays a key role with wardrobe staples in black and brown plus vivid tones like chaudron cayenne green aubergine bronze. Bronze adds smart dress with bronze trimmed hats for the fortunate.
Marriage and Teaching Incompatible Says Mrs Evans
Birmingham based teacher since 1896 Mrs Theresa Evans the mother of two children declares marriage and teaching are not compatible She says no woman can work hard at school and tend to the home properly in off hours She explains she got by as a widow living with her mother who looked after her children
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Birmingham
Alan
Theresa Evans
Gear Test Drops 16,000-Pound Load for Planes
Four motor military aircraft gear is tested by placing a 16,000 pound load in the jig carriage and dropping it two feet to verify strength and durability.
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