Roosevelt urged to send Sumner Welles abroad as envoy
Washington commentary argues Roosevelt may push Sumner Welles to Europe as ambassador at large, comparing to Wilson and House. It contends Welles would not exceed authority, while linking President Roosevelt’s aims to a possible third term and broader European involvement. It notes Adolf Berle as adviser and discusses C I O A F L merger debates.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Groton-Harvard
Americas
Welles
Woodrow Wilson
Adolf Berle
Berle
Black Lace Fashion Boosts Debutantes and Evening Gowns
The article examines sheer black lace as a modern fashion asset for debutantes and adults, highlighting lace jackets and yokes, yellow taffeta gowns, and accessories like a yellow diamond headgem. It notes versatile lace usage in hems and necklines, plus chic headwear and jewelry trends.
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TNTO
Hollywood
Ornate Braiding Sways Spring Evening Dress Trends
Ornate black and yellow braid decorates a bolero style afternoon dress in teal blue wool with a self fabric girdle. A black hat and blue snood complement the outfit while a two piece blouse and skirt offers formal and informal wear options. Embroidery and gold thread stitching accent white crepe blouses as spring mode embraces braiding and surface work.
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Milady
Western
Union
Flower Jewelry Brightens Spring Fashion With Enamel Flowers
A lively spring trend features enamel flower jewelry to brighten outfits. A bib necklace of white petals with yellow centers leads a set including bracelets and clips to match, with pastel frocks and pearl neckpieces enhanced by colorful flower motifs.
Spring Fabric-Call For Twill Effects
The piece notes a fashion trend toward twill effects for spring. Repp worsteds are highlighted as fashionable for suits coats and dresses with navy possibly rivaling black in the palette. The tone echoes old mistress phrases as shoppers anticipate yardage for new garments.
Amber Tone Evening Gown by Edith Head
Edith Head designs a romantic amber gown featuring sheer silk with a circular skirt and basque styled bodice. Gold thread embroidery accents the bodice while a matching silk jersey slip completes the elegant ensemble.
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Edith Head
Button-Front Dress Pattern 1902-B from Barbara Bell
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1902-B offers a slim, adaptable dress with a button front, optional v-neck or roll collar, short or three quarter sleeves, suitable for housewear or street wear in gingham linen chambray wool crepe or prints. Sizes 36 to 52 with yardage details and a 15 cent pattern request to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
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18 300 Degrees Hot Sooty Toppers Living Submarine
The article notes an 18 300 degree Fahrenheit atomic nitrogen arc flame at 14 000 psi. It contrasts soot from chimney sweep hats with safe explosive manufacture and describes a hippo potamus that can walk underwater and feed on aquatic vegetation.
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Collier’s
Answers to common knowledge questions from a science quiz
Primary emotions are anger fear and love. Great Lakes US area is 60 770 square miles while Canada holds 33 940. Bananas are picked green to prevent ripening on the plant and ensure safety. Civilization origins point to China with possible earlier societies like Assyria or Aztec. Mohammedanism bans coffins, burial is with a shroud.
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New York Harbor
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
United States
China
Assyria
Mexico
Rare Puerto Rican fruit with pineapple banana flavor
A rare fruit from Puerto Rico is described as having a taste similar to pineapple and banana. The note lists its emergence and shipment details after Paris exhibition, along with a heart rate adjustment concept and a time frame around 20,000 years ago during the Ice Age.
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Paris
Puerto Rico
How Scotland Yard Got Its Name and Legacy
The site of Scotland Yard was once a palace owned by the kings of Scotland. The kings used the building during visits to London. The Metropolitan Police acquired the site in the 19th century for headquarters. New Scotland Yard now houses a crime museum and preserves Yard associations.
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Scotland Yard
Kings of Scotland
London
Metropolitan Police
New Scotland Yard
Sidewalk Supervisors Watch Work at Grand Coulee Dam
In Washington at the Grand Coulee dam this season a grandstand of 400 seats was built for sidewalk superintendents. A speaker with an amplifier described each operation of the workers, creating a novel accommodation for observers of construction work.
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Grand Coulee Dam
Washington
Collier’s
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