Pilotless Army Plane a Postwar Wonder
Washington reports a pilotless Army air craft with automatic control a key postwar development. Gyroscope brains and pneumatic nerves drive stabilizing gyros and relays for true course. Tests show takeoffs and flights beyond ninety miles with a twenty foot span plane and 60 horsepower, carrying 250 pounds in fog or rough weather.
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Washington, D. C
Army Air Serve
Oldest German Now a Pole in Upper Silesia
Berlin reports a German resident Val ent ine Paluschke of Krella in Hybnik province celebrated his 117th birthday as Poland received Upper Silesia. The ceremony drew 215 of his descendants including children and grandchildren.
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Berlin
Poland
Upper Silesia
Germany
Valentine Paluschke
Krella
Hybnik
To Make Man Boss of Home Promulgates Bill of Rights
New York reports three men Edward Bonns William Ferguson and Hugh Connelly form the Association of Brothers Under the Skin to push a bill of rights for married men. The plan declares the husband the house boss and sets rules on wife attire duties and visits from relatives with aims to curb wife independence and promote masculine control in home life.
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New York
Edward Bonns
East Eighty-fourth Street
William R. Ferguson
West Seventy-seventh Street
Hugh J. Connelly
Knickerbocker Building
Messrs. Ferguson
Bonns
Connelly
Association of
Brothers
Third Avenue
Lst
Discovery of White Blood Cells Longevity Hint
Dr Alexis Carrel told the National Academy of Sciences that leucocytes defend against infection and may stimulate tissue growth. He cited experiments showing white blood cells release growth activating substances, aiding wound and bone healing as old tissues renew. Noguchi announced a Rocky Mountain spotted fever antiserum with about seventy percent efficacy when given within four days.
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New York
Alexis Carrel
Rockefeller Institute
National Academy of Sciences
Doctir Carrel
Currel
Hideyo Noguchi
Rockefellernatitute
Rocky Mountain
Worms Dined on Savings of Man Afraid of Banks
Two years ago Peter Pullos railroad section foreman of Toledo Ohio withdrew his life savings of 1050 dollars and buried it in an earthen jar. Recently he dug up the jar and found a mass of dill fragments at the bottom chewed by worms.
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Peter Pullos
Toledo
Pullos
Wood tick transmission of fever noted in six day onset
The article remarks that fever is spread by a wood tick bite and often goes unnoticed until about six days post bite. It also mentions a speculative aside about whether Hebrew was the language spoken by Adam.
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Adam
Good Taste in Milady's Dress, Fashion Now
A New York Tribune correspondent surveys fashion trends, praising designers for steady, gradual changes. Full skirts return slowly, with one-piece dresses forming the base of three-piece suits, and jackets often fur trimmed. Fabrics vary from honeycomb worsted to velvet and matelasse, with brocades, embroideries, and ribbon trims shaping elegant evening and daywear.
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New York Tribune
Godet
Drecoll
Bernard
Poria
Prince Errant
Renee
Ornate footwear trends replace standard styles in 1021
The article notes a fashion pendulum between two shoe styles, the ailpper and the buckle shoe, with a shift to ornate footwear early in 1021. No major changes in overall shape, but vamps, toes, and especially trimmings show minor adjustments. Stitching in contrasting colors appears on many models.
Naming the Mantle Xerzea Highlighted in Fashion Note
A fashion note describes a new evening mantle named Xerzea by a designer. The pale pink chiffon velvet wrap features gold passementerie, heavy tassels, a low blousing, voluminous sleeves, and a large fox fur collar, showcasing elaborate craft and luxury.
Tailored Frocks Highlight Lemon Yellow Lingerie Details
Lingerie frills collars and cuffs in pure lemon yellow adorn tailored street frocks. The description emphasizes bright tonal accents and refined detailing shaping a chic daytime silhouette.
Felt Mate for Tailored Street Frock Design
An obscure note discusses felt mate materials for a tailored street frock. The text hints at the salt of fashion, medium aggression toward felt, and ribbop trimming, suggesting a craft or design context without clear details.
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