Buddhist Mission Spreads in America Amid Personal Converts
ADIGISM reports growing interest in Buddhism in the United States with Yekun Ferukawa, head of the Rinzai sect, coming from Japan to devote five years to proselytizing. The article notes Margaret Ledson becoming a Buddhist nun in San Francisco and plans for her son Robert, aged fourteen, to become a temple chela.
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United States
Boston
Yekun Ferukawa
Japan
America
Yukan
San Francisco
Margaret Ledson
Nyogen Senzaki
Margaret
Hadda
Robert
Bedtime Story For Children By Thornton Burgess
Peter Rabbit hears a tale of Glutton the Wolverine outsmarting trapper tricks in the Far North. Glutton ignores bait, finds every trap, and steals back the meat while the trapper frantically resets gear in a wary cat and mouse chase.
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Hanker
Goose
Glutton
Wolverine
Hooker
Peter
Buster Bear
Honker
Buster
Gary
Big Base Stealer Ben Chapman Leads In Steals
The New York Yankees outfielder Ben Chapman is described as unable to resist stealing bases whenever he sees a bag. He reportedly leads both the American and National leagues in stolen bases, with commentary noting the quarrel-like tension in the pursuit.
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Ben Chapman
New York Yankees
Pact With Spirit On West Africa Coast Child Bargains with Spirit
A description of a West African coastal custom where upon birth parents strike a pact with an unseen spirit. The child binds himself by proxy to observe tabus such as not eating near water or avoiding certain animals, in exchange for the spirit’s guardianship and protection.
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Africa
Old Fashioned Squaw Dish and Codfish a la Mode
A 1932 Western Newspaper Union note describes an old fashioned dish called the Squaw Dish with potatoes onions carrots and peas simmered together, plus browned salt pork. It lists Codfish a la Mode with mashed potatoes rice milk and pepper, then browns and bakes. Also included are Eggs in Peppers, a cold luncheon egg drink, Tongue and Spinach Salad molded with mayonnaise dressing.
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Western Newspaper Union
Dixie Tie About Liked by Majority of Women
A brief item notes a fashion trend called the Dixie tie about apron-neck, traced to Georgia and spreading nationwide. It highlights simple construction with bias-taped edges, waist ties enabling over-the-head wear, plus modest costs under a dollar. Mentions Leyden jar invention in 1746.
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Dixie
Georgia
Pretty Prints Frock Styles Dominant This Season
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes that the prettiest print frocks feature pure crepe ground with tiny black white and gray figures. Many outfits are embellished with white organdie sleeves self-organza collar and black velvet belt. Evening and garden party dresses rely on floral chiffons long skirts and princess bodices with ornate drapery and capelets, while jackets in matching or contrasting materials finish the look.
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Priettier
Cherie Nicholas
Western Newspaper Union
Trend to Light Woolens for Fall Fashion
A Paris fashion correspondent notes early fall fabrics diversify color and weave. Lightweight woolens replace heavy weaves, with groups for outfits and suits. new shades like blue fox appear with matching fur trims. Tweeds show conservative yarn-dyed patterns and rich solid greens, browns, and reds for day and evening wear.
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Paris
New York Times
Schiaparelli, Regny and Broyere
Chanel
Corduroy Sports Skirts Promote Easy Laundering
A practical corduroy sports skirt set pairs a white washable skirt with a slip-on top and matching accessories. The ensemble highlights active sports wear with a dark tonal skirt, pastel suede accents, a beret, and a striped jersey scarf in coordinating colors.
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Weis
Oll
Beret
Late Paris Wraps Fit in Milady Purses
A Parisian fad shows jackets so small they fit in a lady's purse. The sleeveless wraps, usually of crepe or wool, extend barely past the shoulder blades and can be tucked away when not in use.
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Paris
Milady
Sheer Ninon Used for Milady's Summer Gown
Distinctly Empire in feeling this afternoon gown is made of sheer ninon worn over a taffeta lining gathered at the hem like a petticoat and extending a few inches beyond the dress.
Printed fabrics dominate summer frock trends across colors
Printed crepe chiffon and georgette frocks lead summer fashion as season shifts to dressy looks. Shadowy colorings expand designs with large patterns, cabbage roses and soft hues. Gravure prints allure both young and mature in chiffons and artificial silks for afternoon and evening wear.
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Rome
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Valles
Buddha
Tom
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Trapper
Huntee
Best Syndicate
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Girugagp
Mother Cook Book
City of
Leyden
Brnain
Baltimore
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