The Spy's Confession and a Soldier's Fate in War Time
In Basel a Red Cross nurse confesses to a Russian noblewoman spy tale. A pianist of espionage reveals how she lured Colonel Repovitch in Krujevatz, stole a model gun and funds, and faced possible execution. The officer vows to atone, and the nurse faces a haunting moral reckoning.
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Basel
Red Cross
Red Cros
Yam
Russia
Repovitch
Krujevatz
Krutevatz
Vienna
Serbia
Vera
Krusevatz
Idaho National Park to be dedicated as national pleasure ground
The Idaho Sawtooth region, proposed as a national park, will join major western parks via a system of scenic highways. Officials praise its mountains lakes and rivers, noting Mount Hyndman and three chief rivers for irrigation, plus plans for roads, hotels, and camping to attract tourists.
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Daho National Park
Switzerland of America
Idaho
Colorado
Pacific Coast
M. F. Cunningham
Utica Globe
All America
West
Rocky Mountain
Yellowstone
Wyoming
Sawtooth Mountains
Glacier
Montana
Yosemite
California
Grand Canyon
Arizona
America
Borah
Marshall
Sawtooth Range
United States
Rocky Mountains
Sierras
Cascade Range
Washington
Boise
Payette
Troy
Jordan
Idaho National Park
Yellowstone Park
Boise River
Payette River
Boise Basin
Highway Commission
Gingham Returns as The Check Pattern Sets Fashion Tone
A fashion note surveys gingham’s revival with luxuriously checked linen styles and an American Afternoon Frock featuring a yellow tafetta bodice and velvet blue trim. Polka dots and checks supplant stripes, with linen and gingham favored for summer wear. home sewing remains common and belts and girdles key design elements.
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Peter Sewell
London
Fingernails as Windows to Habits Reveal Work Ethic
The Omaha World-Herald notes nails signal character during visits, with dirty nails indicating either slovenliness or heavy labor. The piece highlights sympathy for workers exposed to dirt and grease and emphasizes porch like impressions over windows.
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Omaha World-Herald
Crash Remnants Inspire Crafting of Fudge Aprons
In shops, a watchful needlewoman can salvage crash remnants to craft multiple useful items. A new fudge apron uses fine crash toweling. a three quarters yard front forms the upper body with shoulder straps crossing the back.
Coloring Rugs and Carpets How to freshen and dye
The guide suggests heat and cleaning faded ingrain carpets then dyeing one side with hot dye using a scrub brush. It recommends light blue on blue rugs tan or orange for brown and light green for green, warning against overly dark shades. For ink remove with sweet milk followed by gasoline, and for soot use salt and broom.
Waste water disposal for refrigerators described in sketch
A Dakota Farmer note explains saving time and trouble by routing fridge waste water through a simple device. Any hose size works, with hoses bored to fit and a funnel set low enough to roll the refrigerator out without moving the appliance. Hose can drain into a cellar or wall drain if available.
Summer Fashions Highlight Peplums and Bright Linens
The season features peplums continuing in style with short skirt like Russian blouses and shorter peplums worn outside skirts. Laces berthas add a delicate summery touch to silk or muslin frocks while striped hats mix with nets and butterflies under white tulle. Large pockets appear on many linen dresses, baggy in style, for practical summer wear.
Cape effect designs feature simulated capes on coats
Simulated Cape Effect describes a short coat with a back cape and a check suit against enamel black braid. The coat uses surplice fronts, left side fastening, and a tab through a large slot. Collar shows cascade, back suggests a cape, while cape makers expect enduring careers prompting voluminous wrap coats with capes.
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H. M. Egbert
W. G. Chapman
Ratus
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