California election could reshape New Deal balance in Congress
A Sinclair California gubernatorial win could boost Democratic House seats and New Deal funding, while a Merriam victory might rein in federal programs. The piece notes investor influence, irrigation wage disputes, and a pending study on drouth region power and water use.
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Washington
Upton Sinclair
Easiy
Democratic Party
California
Sierras
Golden Gate
Sinclair
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
House
Clarence F. Lea
New American Liberty League
Jim Wadsworth
du Ponts
John W. Davis
Congress
Merriam
Bonneville Navigation
Army
Reclamation Service
Grand Coulee
Hawaii
New Deal
Emergency Industrial Committee
Donald R. Richberg
Perkins
Johnson
Drouth
Platte
Wyoming
Nebraska
Maywright
Wndu Service
Early Fall Juvenile Fashions Highlight Green Wool Crepe Styles
A Chicago Wholesale Market preview shows bright early fall school outfits for children. Frocks in green wool crepe with plaid cottons appear in jumper and two sister styles, plus bold color mixes and wool-like cottons. Designers emphasize practical yet stylish school wear for a new season.
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Chicago Wholesale Market Council
Smartly Simple Frock Sets Daytime Style Tone
A navy and white coin dot print crepe dress embodies the new vogue for simple daytime wear. The style suits schoolgirl, dormitory tea, classroom, or office, with no pleats or frills and easy laundering as rayon crepe cleans well.
Rings Over Gloves Signet Tradition in London
Engaged girls in London wear signet rings over gloves as a fashionable custom signaling their status. The unusual practice mixes jewelry with winter attire and draws curiosity from onlookers.
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London
Hat Trends Follow Three Directions
Three hat trends dominate the era with hats pitched over the face. Double brims feature a felt flap looping under and back into the headband. Fabrics of 1910 include panne velvet beaver soft drape felts and feathers with bold feather embellishments and decorative birds.
Muffs Assume New Shapes for Fall and New Furs
Fall muff styles bring new shapes and furs with compact sizing for two hands. Sleek fur designs pair with furless coats and suits, echoing Paris fashion trends. New muff gloves in Angora knit feature long cuffs that can be pulled over the hands to form a muff.
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Paris
Widespread Self Destruction Toll Examined by Post
The Washington Post surveys deaths by self action and links the yearly 23,000 U S suicides to stress and economic factors. It notes irregular rates across cities and nations, cites Hoffman on employment effects, and argues for better psychological analysis and treatment to curb the toll.
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United States
Frederick L. Hoffman
Austria
Germany
Davenport
Iowa
Troy
N. Y
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Switzerland
Irish Free State
Washington Post
Old Virginia Arithmetic Book Owned by Arkansas Descendant
A homemade arithmetic written in 1804 by a Virginia school teacher is owned by Charles Bright of Blytheville Arkansas, a descendant of its author. The old volume is well preserved though recorded as about 129 years old.
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Jouett Shouse
Alfred E. Smith
James W. Wadsworth
John W. Davis
du Ponts
Inter
Virginia
Charles Bright
Blytheville, Ark
Pleasant Folk and the Magic of Cheerful People
The piece praises light hearted, pleasant people whose charm brightens a room like fire or flowers. They may be plain or not the wittiest, yet their allure outshines others, making everyone feel more agreeable.
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National Association of Manufacturers
United States
New York
House of Representatives
Congress
Pell
Picayune
Luxurious Satin Blouses Highlight Fall Lineup
A fashion feature notes satin blouses in off shades with drapey necklines and full elbow sleeves as the season’s top choice in shop displays for fall.
Plaid Crepes to Star in Early Fall Fashion
Plaid crepe fabrics appear in jacket suits scarfs and blouses for the upcoming early fall season. Designers showcase mossy textured patterns to pair with coats and accessories.
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Idaho
Milk River
Montana
Ogden River
Utah
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Western Newspaper Union
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