Scotland Yard Solves Lead Swindle of 100000 Pounds Gold
Inspector James Sweeney reconstructs a three stage theft from London to Charbourg. Charles Sadie known as Stick up Charlie led the plot. keys were stolen via a whisked car official and wax impressions. Lead bars substituted for gold as guards aided the scheme. four men arrested and most of the gold recovered.
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James Sweeney
Scotland Yard
London
Charbourg
Sweeney
Plymouth
Charles Sadie
Charlie
Sadie
England
Annals of
Illuminated Screen Helps Actors See Their Voices In Radio Dramas
A Washington Star report describes a portable resonoscope used by radio actors to match pitch and tone. The device projects visual note patterns on a screen, where green light indicates the sung note and movement reflects sharps or flats.
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Washington Star
Dynamite Myths and the Upward Thrust of Explosives
Hudson Maxim argues against the belief that dynamite acts mainly downward. He explains that detonating a mass of explosive forms a high pressure ball of gases that rupture the container if confined. The Americana encyclopedia notes rapid gas expansion creates downward pressure as tamping, while gunpowder generates gases slowly with less downward force.
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Hudson Maxim
Lincoln's Shooting Secret Amid Armistice Talks
General Sherman learned of Lincoln's assassination while negotiating terms with Johnston. He pledged the telegraph operator to secrecy and then met Johnston between the lines to offer Grant's terms to Lee.
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Lincoln
Lee
Appomattox
Johnston
Sherman
Grant
Handsome Tweeds the Year Around
Cherie Nicholas Paster notes that Harris tweeds, handloomed from virgin Scottish wool, suit outdoor wear and travel for all seasons. The article highlights topcoats in red brown and deer brown checks, leather trims, and matching tailored suits with mono tone skirts, emphasizing durable, aristocratic style.
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Scotland
Hebrides
Island
Harris
Advance
All Over Tucks Mid-Season Wool Dress Fashion
Cherie Nicholas notes mid season light weight wool dresses with all over tucks for chic charm. The red worsted fabric offers cashmere like softness with corded scallop trim on neck and sleeves. A red suede peak crown hat completes the look.
Initialed Hats Debut in Paris Fashion Scene
Paris unveils hats bearing initials as a new accessory trend. Designers highlight personalization and midpriced luxury attracting stylish urban buyers.
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Paris
Rickrack trimming inspires weaving trends this spring
Rickrack trim on cottons and linens influences both imports and American fabrics. Striped bands echo the trimming with color keyed patterns, suggesting further decorative trimming. The hand worked look aligns with the fashion for decorated materials.
Paris designer reintroduces satin for evening shoes
Paris shoe designer Joseph Casale notes smart women return to satin slippers. The key style is a high-heeled Roman sandal trimmed with metallic kid, color coordinated to the gown. Suede and satin pairings and side lacings with snug insteps lead Paris fashion.
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Paris
Joseph Casale
Chiffons Displayed in Dark Shades for Paris Midseason
The Paris midseason collection features tucked and plaited chiffons in dark hues shown for daytime and evening wear.
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Paris
Le Long's Midseason Collection Highlights Stripes
Stripes and dotted fabrics anchor Le Long's daytime wear in a two color striped and dotted textile palette. The collection showcases chic two color stripe accents and airy daytime silhouettes.
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Lelong
Spring frocks from Sew-Your-Own entice casual wear
An ad highlights Sew-Your-Own spring frocks for Good-night Good-morning and Good-afternoon looks. It praises satin wool seersucker and gingham options, features pattern numbers 1410 1438 1211 with sizes 12–20 36–52, and directs orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago with 15 cent prices.
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Milady
Mothel
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Salmon Hominy Casserole Recipe for Luncheon or Supper
Favorite Recipe of the Week suggests a salmon and hominy casserole. Layer hominy in a greased dish, top with salmon, make a milk and canliquid sauce with butter and flour, add cheese, season, and bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. Serve with an asparagus tip salad and tart French dressing for variety.
Quotations on duty and virtue from classical thinkers
A collection of brief quotes on aims as duties, self improvement, happiness of others, and integrity. Includes Kant on perfecting self and others, Webster on justifiable inconsistencies, Amiel on true men, Cicero on extreme law, Carlyle on sarcasm as fault, and Bacen on thought vs inclination.
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Immanuel Kant
Daniel Webster
Amiel
Cicero
Cuarlyle
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Pinkham
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