Vanishing Fleets and Flying War Machines Revealed
The scene opens in Washington as Japan declares war and a mysterious flying machine built by Inventor Roberts and his daughter Norma promises to render warships useless. The president, navy officials, and Brockton glimpse a powerful new engine on a secret voyage above Florida as the nation braces for conflict.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Guy Hillier
Theritish
Misa Norman Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
England
Norma Roberts
Florida
Tokyo
Hiller
Frest
Kaiser
King Edward
Admiral Bevins
Thames
Roberts
Norma
Mene
Tekel
Orient
Chemulpo
Pacific
Brockton
Miami
White House
Jenkins
Secretary of the Navy
Paul
Dr. Roberts
Boy's Summer Suit in Serge and Linen Sailor Style
A boy's belted coat and knicker suit for ages up to five combines serge linen and nautical styling. The design emphasizes a snug fit for proper bone and muscle development, with color schemes using white blue accents and a matching silk tie.
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Alf
Sailor suits for boys from six to twelve in varied fabrics
The Home Department notes boys sailor outfits of age 6 to 12 as practical summer wear. White or dark blue and red serges are common with a sailor collar and anchors. Preference rests on Dickey’s style with V shaped crossed anchors and diving grapplers on the collar.
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Dickey
Treasvn
Accomplishment Drives a Nation's Lifeblood at the Shop
The camp's machine shop hums with rapid production as Brockton oversees workers finishing devices at a rate of two per day. Soldiers of industry, they fuse skill and patriotism, transforming metal into a vital defense, alien to slow pace and full of urgent purpose.
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Columbia
Brockton
United States
Bowery Bishop Revered for Kind Humor and Sharp Wit
A New York college settlement worker recalls Dr. William M. Stonehill known as the Bowery bishop for his affectionate leadership. He joked that Bowery audiences compared to the old duke of Cambridge as they offered candid sermon comments during services.
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William M. Stonehill
New York
Stonehill
Duke
Real Tragedy Over Lack of Opinion on Appearance
A columnist remarks on the irony that a woman resents uniform indifference to her looks more than diverse critique. The piece argues life sinks into tragedy only when there are no opinions at all.
Pretty Card Party Prizes From Plate Protectors
A frugal prize idea for bridge parties uses cotton batting circle place mats as plate protectors. Sets of three in matching colors, edge stitched with mercerized cotton, boxed with ribbon can cost under 25 cents per prize.
Retain Graceful Form Through Proper Posture
The text advises women to carry themselves with straight backs and raised shoulders to keep the breast rounded and muscles firm. It emphasizes shifting weight to the hips for queenly carriage and a nymph like walk, while reassuring that tenderness in the eyes and a kind smile prevent arrogance.
Unsympathetic remark re attends funeral of Gen Butler
A friend asks if he will attend General Butler's funeral. He replies no but adds that he heartily approves of the funeral. The exchange centers on Judge Hoar and the late General Butler.
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Hoar
Gen. Butler
Corduroy In Great Favor In Fashion Now
Corduroy is rising in use for directoire robes mid cuffs on smart coats. It suits broadcloth tweed serge and chaviot. Fashioners praise tones for pairing with other fabrics and note street skirts made in corduroy with oxidized buttons and bold waistbands.
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Directoire
Directoire Rovers
Change In Bodices
The text notes fashion changes with bodice cuts moving square at the shoulders and sleeves lowered. It predicts longer shoulder seams than the directoire era, hinting at a shift resembling the Second Empire. It then comments that people are ready for any style change.
Be careful not to use high heeled shoes advice
Instructional note advises avoiding high heeled shoes as unfashionable and harmful to posture. It suggests a hair washing method using soap bark wrapped in a six inch bag steeped in hot water, then used as a sponge to cleanse oily hair and finish with warm and cold rinses.
Serving Delicacies At Bridge Parties
Bridge gatherings feature bonbons salted nuts and refreshments served on a single tray at the hostess’s elbow. A hostess who invents dishes is highly esteemed and gains social doors that others cannot.
Proper Upright Posture For Grace And Health
A guide urges maintaining a natural straight spine in any position to avoid a dull, hunched appearance. It argues that forsaking posture leads to loss of beauty and that nature punishes disobedience by making the body appear weak and less graceful.
Arm bouquet style for bridesmaids noted in trend
The latest bridesmaid fad features a palm sized arm bouquet of American Beauty roses tied with six to eight yards of light blue ribbon. The ribbon forms soft loops that drape from the arm, pairing beautifully with pale gowns for a chic look.
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Ted
Weell
Norton Corr
Jor
the Home Department
Duke of Cambridge
Ernest
Harper’s Bazar
Dodds
Taey
Tobi
Western
Canada
Wester Canada
Chicago
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Merchanta’ Loan 4 Trust
W. St. Rogers
Traction Tereminal Mag
Indianapolis
Ind
T. C. Currie
3Rd Strout
Milwaukee
Wis
Carters
Broadway
New York City
Clark Street
Saxonia
U. S. Lighting Co
Madison
Ohicago Ond Trust & Bavings Bank
Aldous
Anmarica
Egypt
Isalzer Seed CO
Box W
la Crosse
Wie
Lee
Klicktat
Lunda
Borumbie Valley
Kilckitat Development League
Goldendale
Wash
Texas
San Antonio
Errell Hot Well Co
Room WE Security
Aint Louis
Missouri
Vith Thompson
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