The Chief Electrician and His Mechanical Lady
A naval chief watches a massive motor aboard a warship as faults threaten power. Sparks fly as he balances turbine speed and current with switches and rheostats while a playful bluejacket’s signal quirks amuse the bridge crew. The scene blends machine devotion with human attachment.
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Submarine Bell Signals Stir Nervous Skipper At Sea
A Navy skipper confronts a mysterious submarine bell sound as fog shrouds New York area waters. The bell’s regular chimes, detected by ship receivers up to four to five miles away, baffle the commander who cannot determine the source, distance, or bearing in the eerie quiet.
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Navy
Nantucket
New York
Seaborne Commanders and the Quiet Homefront Prep
A portrait of a naval commander and his wife showing how a wife parcels the shipboard load with care. She minimalizes belongings yet packs essential comforts from blankets to a sea diary and a photo. He returns home with the cherished image of her tucked aboard.
Machinery Inspector N Explorer Returns to Sea Life
A naval inspector of machinery, weary after years ashore in a steel mill and shipyard, longs for the sea. He bonds with the old duty as a new battleship nears trials, revealing that the lure of the deck and bilges still grips him more than shore staff.
Pink satin gown with dual shoulder straps and beaded bodice
The article describes two pink satin evening gowns with two shoulder straps front and back and an elaborate bugle bead and tulle embroidery. A rose accent and sapphire blue tulle with sequin bands decorate the bodice and skirt, with a gathered overskirt and jeweled foundation.
Durable table coverings and materials compared
Quilcloth offers a simple table cover while Hnoleum, though costlier, provides greater durability. The article notes Hnoleum’s longevity improves when secured to the table with waterproof cement.
Vest Vogue Still Favored In Street And Evening Wear
The waistcoat remains a prominent feature in suits with various styles from short pointed vests to fur trimmed and long contrasting waistcoats. Blouses in white crepe de chine paired with white taffeta vests create a distinct look while lace dominated evening dresses and hats remain in demand. Silver fur combos and Chantilly lace feature prominently.
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Chantilly
Gray Gains Foothold in Fashion For Women
The article notes gray strengthening in shop displays and forecasts it as the leading color in garments and millinery. It reports strong reception of new sport bloomers among discerning women, designed to be worn under short skirts and providing comfort and style.
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Sehomen
Sport clothing for women gains fashion designer attention
A fashion writer notes American women rival English in sport attire taste and shaping trends. Sweaters have shifted from utility to essential everyday wear with new designer time and care. Buyers should judge outfits carefully as sport clothes are easy to misjudge and ill fitting pieces appear under sport apparel.
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America
Ngland
Aviteh
Country Life
See Yourself in Silhouette for Flattering Style Tips
Learn to view yourself in a mirror held at a distance to see a sharp outline. This method helps judge hat size fur excess, hair styling harmony with facial lines, and skirt silhouette, aiming for a straight tube-like look per current fashion.
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Mrs. Noah
Baby Irish Lace Used in Blouses and Neckwear
Used for Ingerte blouses, neckwear and under wear, baby Irish lace adds delicate trim to garments.
A Serviceable Shopping Bag
Instructions to fashion a durable weatherproof paper shopping bag from black oilcloth. Create two straps from doubled material and attach on both sides as handles. The design aims for indefinite longevity and weather resistance.
White Skunk Fur Trimmed Velvet Wrap Idea
A quirky novelty describes a white skunk fur wrap with cerise velvet lining and a large cape collar. The piece is pitched as ideal for a brunette debutante and highlights artistic wrap design elements.
Red Leather Trimmings Describe Blouse Design
A taffeta blouse features red leather trimming in the form of narrow straps adding a bold accent to the garment.
An Ivory Bracelet with Black Elephant Ring Detail
A description notes an attractive ivory bracelet featuring a decorative ring of black elephants. The piece highlights ivory craftsmanship and a distinctive black elephant motif.
Sedate man at theater lobby drops errant note
A middle aged man in a theater lobby misreads the entrance and, while leaving, drops something to the sidewalk. A newsboy retrieves the item and mutters about an orchestra send to the burles. The couple continues their stroll, unaware of the misstep.
Heavenly Inspiration and the Studio Admission Scheme
A film corporation near bankruptcy shifts from selling pictures to charging $5 admission to view their production process. The president commences a hands on money making scheme by inviting the public to watch films being made.
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Film Corporation
Sugar Output Rise Cited in Cuba Since 1914
The report notes that Cuba's sugar production has increased by over one million tons since 1914. It frames the rise as a long term trend in the island’s sugar industry.
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Cuba
Drug Store Fiasco Amid Hayload Collision
Confused wreck near a village after a hay truck crash leaves the Litter driver semi conscious. Two passers by hoisted him up and attempted to move him toward the sidewalk. A bystander asks to seek the undertaker before the drug store a comical demand interrupts the scene.
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Rand
Birds Find Refuge in London Woodland Sanctuary
The Selborne society has protected 19 acres of woodland near London for 18 years, providing a bird sanctuary where 40 to 50 species nest and about 30 more use the area seasonally. The effort has sparked widespread interest in the experiment.
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Selborne Society
London
Eng
Good Rule of Safety Guidance for Pedestrian Awareness
A cautionary note on safe walking behavior urges steady movement and looking before crossing. It warns against stopping abruptly on sidewalks and emphasizes keeping eyes on traffic to avoid injuries.
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