Imperial Russian crown jewels auction sparks global bids
Soviet authorities auction the czarist treasure, offering diamonds, emeralds and sapphires valued at about 264 million dollars. The sale, supervised by French and Czechoslovak gem experts, draws bidders from Paris, New York and beyond as Americans push to acquire imperial pieces and funds.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Isaiah
Russia
Ataen
Bons Rembrandt
Vian Dybeo
Ra Phas
Kremlo
Moscow
Hermitage Gallery
Leningrad
Czechoslovakia
United States
Peter the Great
Elizabeth
Catherine the Great
Pan
Alexander I
Nicholas II
Alexander II
Alexander III
Russias
Soverensa
Patriarcle Fe
Crowrids
Schoco
D Steezar
Traditvon
Seni
Persia
Dhmond
Fae
Iinperhil
Neme
Feta
Peanlfane
Barts
Astronomer Details Record Distance Across Space
American astronomer Dieter Huble reports in the Astronomical Journal that photographs measure stars and nebulae at an astonishing distance, about 66 900 872 000 000 000 miles, illustrating the precision and power of modern astronomical photography. London Outlook notes the feat demonstrates light travel from such distances.
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Dieter Huble
Astrophysical Journal
London
Unclear fragment about travel time to solar system
Fragment references vast time for a fuel to reach us and contrasts it with a four hour and a quarter travel time from the center to the solar system's circumference.
Royal Revenues and the Civil List in Britain
The crown revenues in Great Britain have been collected on the public account since 1760 when George II surrendered them in return for a fixed annual payment known as the civil list. A portion of the income continues to fund state needs while the remainder supports various royal expenses and obligations.
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Great Britain
George II
Royal Family Revenues and Exotic Wound Treatment
The king and queen of England receive 2 115 000 dollars and the dowager queen Alexandra 336 000 dollars. The remainder of the royal family gets 5 112 500 dollars. The Prince of Wales also receives revenues from the duchy of Cornwall. Some South American tribes treat wounds by exposing them to sunlight.
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Jaxathon
England
Duchy of Lancaster
Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Duchy of Cornwall
South America
Extra Touches to Enhance New Suit
Fashion notes highlight hosiery trends with sheer nude shades and bold colors. Lace and beaded stockings, embroidered fronts, and bejeweled designs appear alongside innovative sleeve flounces and boudoir shoe ornamentation.
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Paris
French Women Use Two Powders in Secret Make Up
The article notes a French beauty method using two blended powders applied with a small brush. French women keep makeup private and refined, never applying it in public, with meticulous brow pointing and careful removal of excess powder.
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Amairer
Paridors
Gray fashion notes highlight spring gowns.
A slender spring gown in orchid gray edged with crystals features a straightline cut and a ox-plaited flounce with beaded plaits. Another gray gown pairs satin with pearl gray georgette for a refined look.
Bouffant Frocks Display Pastel Combinations for Youth
Fashion notes describe bouffant dresses in pastel hues for younger girls. A pretty model features pale pink and violet taffeta with silver embroidery wheels as trim.
New All-Wool Weaves Take Light, Thistle Dewr Fashion
Paris designers showcase light woolen fabrics described as as light as thistledown. American fabrics gain praise for blend of wool, silk, and viscose in frisea Redfern and related names with patterns and models from Trippe et Gaston, Drecoll, Patou, Lanvin, and others.
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Farhven
New York Times
Trippe Et Gaston
Drecoll Martha Armand
Lan Ain
Patou
Cloiurtal
Lingerie Lines and the Foundations of Dress
The text discusses fashion underpinnings and proper foundations for a complete costume, stressing careful selection of garments and foundational pieces. It emphasizes the impact of undergarments on overall appearance and the need for well chosen linings, fabrics, and silhouettes to achieve the intended look.
Black Dress Invades Spring Wardrobe Anew
A nimble note highlights the return of a smart black frock in satin crepe or taffeta as essential to a refined spring wardrobe. It muses on timeless elegance and the fashion sense of the era, urging women to embrace a versatile black dress.
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Bandert
Tinek
Elas
Tereto
Bordered prints become jumper tracks with floral accents
Fifty four inch bordered prints sold by the surd form the jumper tracks. The border forms the bottom with the remainder of the print creating long seams with ends. Sleeveless versions with minute shoulder details appear recently. Dark colors enlivened with floral prints make them adaptable for formal afternoon occasions.
Paris Fad Taffeta Dress Described in Detail
A fashion feature notes a Paris trend favoring taffeta in a black chemise style one piece frock. It highlights a six inch plaited taffeta frill starting at the waist on the left, flowing along the side and forming a flounce at the skirt bottom.
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Paris
British racing gains wider interest in England
Statistics from the Racing Calendar show the last flat season saw 4,690 horses run under Jockey Club rules, the highest total on record. In 1827 only 1,166 horses ran, marking a large rise in participation.
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England
Jockey Club
Tanlac touted as cure for weak bodies and ailments
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a grand remedy from Mother Nature's storehouse. It claims Tanlac rebuilds strength, alleviates nervous strain, and restores health, urging readers to see a druggist and try Tanlac for stomach, sleep, and systemic weakness.
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Mother Nature
Canadian honors Mrs Carl Akeles with Mount Adae name
Mrs Carl Akeles of New York wife of the African explorer is honored by the Canadian government who names a mountain after her. The former Miss Mary Jobe leads the expedition as explorer A peak in the Canadian Rockies will be named Mount Adae.
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Carl Akeles
New York
Vke
Mary. Jobe
Canedian Rockctes
Mount
Lift Off No Pain Bree One Foot Remedy
A druggist offers a small tin bottle labeled Bree One for fast relief of corns and calluses. The product promises use on corns between toes and on the foot without soreness or irritation.
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