Fads and Fancies in New York Fashion Trimings
New York fashion notes celebrate mid November trends with heavy fringe on tunics and sleeves, passe menterie, large and tiny grelots, and varied buttons. Coats feature crochet and ivory or porcelain buttons, while striped skirts and chevron cloth suits captivate. Rich wraps in velvet, satin, or broadcloth, Japanese sleeves, and capuchon draped cloaks appear, with reds and purples styling into fall wardrobes.
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New York
Coffee drives grocer sales and refunds lure customers
A vintage grocer ad extols coffee as the key product shaping his trade. It notes buyers may get refunds if unsatisfied, highlighting customer service as a selling edge and mentioning a person named Mike Schilling in a terse aside.
Embroidery Highlighted Fashion Item Cited by Florence Fairbanks
A description notes a coat with substantial Japanese embroidery and a short skirt achieving a Japanese effect, as described by Florence Fairbanks.
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Florence Fairbanks
Panicky Times and Holiday Mood Ease Court Cases
Judge Smith notes the present panic reduces cases for the December term as people settle disputes privately and avoid court due to money market stringency. He observes lawyers suffer most when times are hard since earnings from contracts and documents decline until conditions normalize.
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Smith
Haber City Herald
Botanist Underwood Attacks Wife and Daughter Then Kills Self
Prof Lucian Marcus Underwood a noted botanist and author in Redding Connecticut attacked his wife and daughter with a butcher knife on Saturday before fatally turning the weapon on himself. The incident shocks the local community and underscores his recent financial distress.
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Lucian Marcus Underwood
Redding
Conn
Colombia Protects Forests with New National Policy
The Colombian republic has issued a decree regulating national forests, with strict rules on cutting immature trees, bark peeling, and rubber tree rest periods. The policy aims to sustain timber and rubber resources amid growing global demand, echoing the adage be saving while there's plenty.
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South America
Republic of Colombia
United States
A. Manning
Cartagena
North America
Colombia
Republic
Columbia
Magdalena
Fine Rangh Sole Wallowa Farm and Sheep Sale
The East Oregonian reports Sam Litch sold Trout creek stock ranch of 2145 acres, 4500 ewes and lambs, 28 horses, 3 mules and hay to C P Ragsdale for about 47000 dollars. Ragsdale, moving in with foreman Donnelly, aims to expand wool operations while Litch retires. Also notes Prairie Creek Ranch sale for 5000 dollars and Litch’s public service bearing on Wallowa county growth.
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East Oregonian
Wallowa
Oregon
Enterprise News Record
Daniel Boyd
Wallowa Law, Land & Abstract Company
Sam Litch
Alder Slope
Trout Creek
C. P. Ragsdale
Sherman County
Enterprise
Mr. Ragsdale
Wallowa County
Cavinerss
Prairie Creek
Donnelly
Ragsdale
Lostine
W. J. Funk & Co
Litch
Prairie Creek Ranch
D. W. Sheahan
Two Boys Detained After Handcar Theft Attempt
Sheriff Christman arrested two youths, ages 15 and 18, for attempting to steal a handcar from the Great Southern railway. They claimed to have taken it at Fairbanks and rode to Seufert's before leaving it. a delay could have endangered a train. The boys will be lectured and released to awaiting parents.
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Christman
Great Southern Railway Company
Dalles
Fairbanks
Great Southern
Seufert's
Dufur
Admiral Snow Retires After 46 Years in Navy
Rear Admiral Albert B. Snow U S N retires after 46 years of service. He rose from ensign to flag rank and served as commandant of the Charlestown navy yard. Captain William Swift succeeds him. Snow, a Maine native, entered the Naval Academy in 1861 and served with the Asiatic squadron, participating in the Korean fort attacks.
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Coast and Geographical Survey
San Juan
P. R
New York
Hancock
Vermont
Swift
Snow
Charlestown Navy Yard
Connecticut
Navy
War College
Newport
Arnance Bureau
Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
United States Navy
Albert 8. Snow
Hest
Hayscare
William Swift
Maine
Naval Academy
Korean
Hotel St. George Promotes Modern Up-To-Date Facilities
European plan emphasized with first class service and all modern conveniences. Steam heat throughout and rooms en suite with bath. A large new sample room announced. Hotel St. George described as one of the northwest’s most up-to-date hotels with telephone and fire alarm connections to the office and hot and cold running water in all rooms.
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St. George la
Northwest
Allrooma
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Empire Meat Co
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