Practical Coats for Fall and Latest in Knitted Garments
Early fall fashion notes emphasize sweaters scarves and coats with straight lines and soft silhouettes influenced by Russian style. Wool and silk yarns in ivory white and brown tones dominate with Icelandic inspired knits and decorative embroidery for both women and children.
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Bolivia
Iceland
Where Do All The Pins Go And Other Mysteries
A humorous meditation on everyday puzzles from pins to fallen leaves and transport quirks. The piece muses on where pins disappear, how leaves vanish, and why old horse buses reappear during transport shortages, ending with a playful nod to the bus man’s farewell to his knife board.
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London Answers
Dame Nature
Britain
Not Always Successful Aviator Exchange
An exchange between Bhe and an aviator about descent methods appears in an advertisement promoting Cuticura products. The copy urges rubbing dan druff spots with Cuticura Ointment, then shampooing with Cuticura Soap, and using the products daily for clear skin and soft hands.
Thackeray and Our Oysters Visit Boston Tale
William Makepeace Thackeray, famed author of Vanity Fair and The Virginians, planned a 1852 U S trip. In Boston he learned a friend recalled his praise of American oysters, claiming they were finer and larger than the English coppery-tasting variety.
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Thackeray
William Makepeace Thackeray
United States
Boston
London
Political Commentary Reflects On A Defeated Official
A Washington Star exchange notes a defeated officeholder speaking loudly on many topics without restraint. Senator Sorghum agrees the man is not bound by official duties and muses that retirement from public life would be a relief.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Dr Peery's Dead Shot advertised for 50 cents
An old advertisement touts Dr Peery's Dead Shot as a fast remedy, claiming one bottle suffices. It promises a refund if it fails and lists 372 Pearl Street in New York City.
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Dr. Peery
Pearl St
New York City
Ups and Downs
A brief dialogue contrasts two loss stories as a judge listens to questions about money loss. One person was thrown down by a friend and the other held up by a stranger, framing a short courtroom note on crime and trust.
Two Part Parachute Improves Safety For Jumpers
The two part parachute reduces rupture risk and shock during deployment as air travel speeds rise. Germany tested the device to ease force on the jumper and enhance safety, while a variant brake between parachute and jumper is described in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Germany
Popular Mechanics
All Ears Hear Differently Says Fletcher Research
Dr Harvey Fletcher explains findings from Western Electric and AT&T labs on hearing. He notes normal speech can be heard at one millionth of its volume but becomes inaudible at one ten millionth. ear tolerates up to 100 times volume before pain and loss of word clarity.
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Western Electric
American Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Harvey Fletcher
Fletcher
Reggis Thoughtful Self-Interest Cited in Boston Tran Script
Light employment dialogue asserts Reg gis consistently prioritizes self interest. Quotations imply self focus as a personality trait. The Boston Tran script presents terse exchange highlighting mentality over workload concerns.
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