Tai o Hai Port of Tragedy Described by National Geographic
Washington bulletin calls Tai o Hai on Nukuhiva in the Marquesas a port of tragedy. The piece traces the island group from hopeful plans under French rule to depopulation, disease, and abandoned villages as life dwindles to a few survivors amid rugged volcanic terrain.
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Washington
Tai-o-Hai
United States
Pacific
D. C
National Geographic Society
Horseshoe Bay
Papeete
Tahiti
Nukuhiva
Marquesas Islands
Marquesas
Marquesans
France
Nukahiva
Mendana
Scorned Sheik Takes Clothes to New Mamma
Oakland police seek a youth who, after a girl rejected him, loaded a suitcase with her clothing and left a note claiming the girl inspired the act. Jeannie Yvonne reported the incident and the assailant’s message that he has a new mother who can use the clothes.
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Sheik
Oakland
Cal
Jeannie Yvonne
Corsica and Sardinia Reported Shifting Eastward
The French press notes Sardinia and Corsica may have moved about ten meters to the east. Scientist Paul Helbronner conducts triangulation from Corsica and France to verify island positions, comparing Alpine peaks and using photographic tests.
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Paris
Gulf of Biscay
Sardinia
Corsica
Paul Helbronner
le Quotidien
Jean Cabrerets
Helbronner
France
Italy
Switzerland
French Alps
Isle of Cyrnos
M. Helbronner
Toulon
Porquerolle
Iisland
Cape
Admiralty
le Faron
Monsieur Helbronner
Illinois News Bits Highlight Bank Robbery Reward and Local Events
The Illinois Bankers association posts a $1000 reward for information leading to a capture of bandits who robbed the West McHenry bank of 17500 dollars. Six hundred miners return to Saline County Coal No. 3 after a shutdown as eleven mines operate there. Authorities in Springfield probe the death of attorney Frank P. Drennan amid unusual circumstances. Evanston schools will have expert study reviews from University of Chicago and Northwestern. Four killed two injured in a Danville auto train crash. Adjt. Gen. Black orders National Guard participation in Armistice Day and May parade with arms without state expense. St. Clair faces grand jury on 1700 public funds larceny by a former Brookfield controller. Fraternity houses ruled not lodging houses under state inspection. Downstate legislators debate reapportionment defense with two plan options. Illinois valley claims commission hears 400k damages for Sanitary Canal overflow. Chicago to honor Pasteur with a Grant Park monument designed by Bennett. September milk records crown Frank Lewis's Holstein herd at Peotone. Illinois Guard calls for defense economy and air service expansion. Hearings on C & NW railroad suburban rates continue. Riverside officers deposed. John J. O’Brien elected village manager. A Fulton Ind. youth, Russell Yankee, killed in a Stockton sawmill accident. companion Charles Flush seriously injured.
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Illinois Bankers’ Association
West McHenry Bank
Saline County Coal Corporation No. 3
Saline County
Springfield
Frank P. Drennan
J. G. Drennan
Ilinois Central Railroad
Grace Smith
Byron Bowles
Eugene Smith
Roberta Smith
Adjt
Carlos E. Black
Illinois National Guard
Harry L. St. Clair
Brookfield
Justice of the Peace
John
Greher
St. Clair
Illinois
Arch Lewis
Chicago
Lodging House
Oscar K. Carlstrom
John B. Fergus
Supreme Court
Downstate
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Chicago Sanitary District
Illinois River
Illinois Valley Claims Commission
Grundy
LaSalle
Louis Pasteur
Grant Park
Leon Harmant
Will
E. H. Bennett
Chicago Plan Commission
Frank Lewis
Peotone
Will County
C. S. Rhode
Gairy
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois At Urbana
Air Service
Illinois National Guard Association
One Hundred Twenty-second Field Artillery
Governor Small
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Carlstrom
Illinois Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Velvet in Fashion: Rich Textures and Creative Pairings
A New York Times fashion note surveys velvet usage across garments and accessories. Velvet contrasts with wool, satin, lame, and Bianchini fabrics, with trims like gilt leather, jet, beads, and crewels. The piece emphasizes velvet’s versatility and its power to flatter the wearer, recommending period gowns and lace berths for old‑style velvet gowns.
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New York Times
Velvet trims and fashion notes for young women elders
A fashion piece discusses beige kasha velvet underskirt and blouse styles for women of all ages. It highlights velvet as essential this season, usable by amateurs, with suggestions like wide velvet ribbons on skirts, velvet shoulder straps, ribbon ties, belts, and wrist bands to elevate chiffon and taffeta frocks.
Gold Leather Used as Millinery Decoration
Gold leather decorates hats in Paris millinery circles for autumn and winter. Paris designers edge brims with gold leather on tricorne shapes, including a black velvet version and a mosaic style in purple velvet with bold cutouts. Edges are bound in gold leather.
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Paris
Plaits Shape Paris Fashion This Season
Paris designers embrace plaits across skirts with inverted and straight variants. The trend features crepe and wool fabrics, kilt influence, and loose panels creating floating effects. A miroleen street frock showcases slender lines with small inverted plaits at the shoulder seam.
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New York Times
Leather Lining in Lightweight Fur Coat Trend
A new idea lines fur coats with leather to add warmth to lightweight furs. The concept suits dressy ensembles and pairs with small round leather-muffed accessories that match the fur.
Autumn Hats Embrace Small Flexible Silhouette
Fashion notes highlight a shift toward wider hats but retain allegiance to the small close hat. Reboux’s high-crowned models inspire felt velvet and georgette versions as the season advances. Black velvet and satin accents feature in chic crown height, with crystal pins and gold kid brims marking subtle ornamentation.
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Reboux
Georgette
Fashion notes on collars cuffs and evening wear
The article describes narrow Eton collars on sports suits and morning frocks finished with matching bow trims. Molyneux favors store ends near shoulder straps, sometimes tying at front or back. Scalloped hems appear in several models and on a gold lace corsage appliqué. Evening gowns feature back fullness and rich brocade wraps with discreet patterns.
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Molyneux
Pink Dance Frock Described With Brilliants and Feathers
A geranium pink chiffon dance frock features a waist embroidered in brilliants with scattered stones on the skirt. A broad ostrich feather trim decorates the bottom and the skirt flares slightly upward in front.
Lovely Pink Crepe de Chine Lingerie Feature
A new lingerie line presents a deep pink crepe de chine set suitable for any trousseau. The neck showcases alternating rows of narrow valencieries and hand embroidery in a matching shade.
New Handkerchiefs Feature Blue Crepe Chiffon Edges
Blue themed handkerchiefs in crepe chiffon showcase vivid tones with edges finished in matching lace. A second version includes inserts of silver lace for added contrast.
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Metropolis
America
Ingraham
Per
Boston
Washington Islands
David Porter
United States Navy
Tai-o-Hai Bay
Shipboard
Ruskin
Chamonix
Ignace Paderewski
Wagner
Wegener
Africa
Europe
Fine War Memorial
Building of Tennessee
Wee War Memorial
Suslville
Penn
American Legion
The
Legion
George Anderson
Paul L. Leitzel
Riverside
John J. O'Brien
Ashley Guthrie
Russell Yankee
Fulton
Ind
Stockton
Charles Flush
Kasha
Lucien Lelong
Reseda
Pink
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