War Front Fashion Tips Predict Ethiopian Trend in Europe
Edith de Bonneuil, French war correspondent, says spring fashion will echo Ethiopian dress seen near Asmara Eritrea. She notes balloon sleeves long pleated skirts richly embroidered in green and violet on white, wicker umbrellas and practical Ethiopian hair styles influencing Haute Couture in Paris.
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Eritrea
Mme
Edith de Bonneuil
Je Bonneuil
Danakil
Haute Couture
Paris
Ethiopia
Europe
America
Public Opinion and Crime in a Midwestern City
Barrett describes a fifty thousand strong city ruled by gangsters where political power rested with criminals. Public outrage and mass meetings led to tough measures and an election that replaced corrupt officials with principled leaders, ending gangster rule and saving the city.
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Fair Land
Household Tips From Mrs. Home Economy
Practical kitchen hints include adding baking soda to keep milk from curdling during boiling, sprinkling coconut on peaches for dessert, and using milk instead of water to enrich gravies. For worn tablecloths, trim the edges into squares and hem stitch. A glaze of egg or white on fruit crust prevents soggy bottoms. Hot buttered toast with cream cheese and raspberry jam suits afternoon tea.
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Associated Newspapers
WNU
Public awakening to end gangster political rule
A Western Newspaper Union editorial argues public enlightenment and an informed vote are essential to overthrow gangster influence in politics and judiciary. It warns that press exposure of crime is vital and questions whether good citizens will act to let the racketeer control the vote or vice versa.
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Western Newspaper Union
Red Strongest Color Seen at Greatest Distances
A note states that red may be seen at greater distances than any other color. The statement emphasizes red light's longer wavelength and visibility in atmospheric conditions.
First Aid and Sweets for Children by a Caring Mother
A mother explains early home care and the value of a first aid approach via a Red Cross pamphlet. She emphasizes careful observation, prompt minor treatments, and the calming power of a mother's kiss, plus practical advice on sugar and candy given at meals to satisfy children.
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Red Cross
Nature
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Carp trade and origin of potpourri import
The carp, a freshwater fish native to Asia, is now common in the Mississippi and its tributaries after importation by the United States Fish Commission in 1877. In Europe carp is prized as a delicacy and commands a high price. the species is closely related to the goldfish.
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Asia
Mississippi
United States Fish Commission
Europe
Western Newspaper Union
Jiffy Knit Sweater With Matching Hat Pattern 5512
Pattern 5512 offers a four to eight year old sweater and hat set with jiffy knit yoke and sleeves in lace, a gathered top cap with pompon. Includes sizes 4 6 8, an illustration, stitch details and material needs. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle in New York.
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Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
N. Y
Bathtub Sailor Reaches Sydney After Ocean Crossing
Swedish naval cadet Carl Hjelstrom sailed mid ocean in a sail rigged bathtub to shore at Stephen's island and York Island before reaching Thursday Island and Sydney. He was welcomed as a hero and offered many employment chances by the Swedish consul general.
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Australia
Carl Hjelstrom
C. B. Pedersen
Stephen's Island
York Island
Thursday Island
Sydney
Dizzy Dean Winners Offer Free Prizes Ad
A brief advertisement invites readers to join the Dizzy Dean Winners program for a chance to win valuable free prizes. The note directs readers to check another column for details.
Pity Great-Grandpa Mamoulean-We Generation Knowledge
A Pathfinder Magazine line muses on generational knowledge with a wry note that each generation may know more than the last, suggesting the grandparents may have been fools in comparison. The reflective quote contrasts learning across generations.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Miss Aid-Jimmie Contest Narrows to One in Hundred
In a playful pageant scene a single hopeful stands among a hundred contestants. The host questions whether he knows he competes against many peers in a lighthearted community event.
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Aid
Jimmie
Wait
Teacher Who Knows the Five Senses
A playful Washington Star line references a kid knowing the five senses and a teacher named Peggy Nickels. The brief humor hints at classroom wisdom and familiar names.
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Five Senses
Peggy — Nickels
Washington Star
What's your idea of civilization
A short quip from Tit Bits Magazine noting the humorous exchange about starting civilization. The line contrasts idealism with action and reflects magazine wit of the era.
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Tit-Bits Magazine
Frave a good time at the party
A playful exchange from Tit-Bits Magazine notes a reveler enjoying a party while admitting morning-after discomfort. The conversation captures light social banter and a cheerful mood with a hint of weariness.
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Tit-Bits Magazine
In His Steps Prisoner Requests Cell 88 as Favorite
A humorous Pathfinder Magazine item shows a prisoner asking the jailer to be placed in cell 88 because it was the father’s preferred cell. The exchange underlines a light, anecdotal joke within a period magazine.
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Pathfinder Magasine
Ancient World Silent to Animal Voices Says Scientist
Dr. L. T. Evans of Harvard concludes from fossil skulls that early reptiles could neither hear nor sound. Mammals developed these faculties near the end of the Age of Reptiles around 60,000,000 years ago, according to Pathfinder Magazine.
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L. T. Evans
Harvard
Doctor Evans
Pathfinder Magazine
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