World steps to ease German crisis and naval plans
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald chairs a London debrief on Hoover era credits and British French ideas to aid Germany, urging quick action. Discussions include extending a 100 million dollar German credit, shifting credits into German hands, and creating short and long term loan arrangements, with France wary of Hoover plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Finance Ministers
London
Germany
Boover
Stimson
World Bank For International Settlements
World Bank
Bruening
Curtius
France
America
Great Britain
Laval
Berlin
Premier Laval
Ramsay McDonald
Europe
Machines That Are Almost Human
An early 20th century article by E C Taylor explains telehor robots and picture sending by wire and radio. It details underwater and aerial photography, rapid telegraphy of images, crime fighting uses, medical imaging, and coast survey cameras, with practical examples and benefits across journalism and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telehor
United States
Washington
Pacific
Europe
Asia
New York City
San Francisco
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Chesapeake Bay
Western Newspaper Union
Judge's Black Cap and the Symbolic Court Rites
The article discusses the judge wearing a black cap before death sentences as a relic of mourning. It notes the Old Bailey setting and the familiar iconography of Justice, blindfold, scales, and a raised sword.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bailey
London Court of Justice
Virginia Capitol Model Restored By Rockefeller Interests
After three years of research the Colonial capitol of Virginia in Williamsburg, completed in 1705, is recreated in miniature scale and will be restored by Rockefeller interests. The capitol stood at the eastern end of Dukes of Gloucester Street, three-quarters of a tale from William and Mary college.
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America
Europe
Virginia
Williamsburg
Rockefeller
Dukes of Gloucester Street
William and Mary Callesa
Combination for Beach and Water by Cherie Nicholas
A 1931 Western Newspaper Union feature outlines beach and water fashion. It highlights a modish three-in-one ensemble including striped pajamas, a straw hat, and a versatile beach cape. The piece notes vibrant color schemes, practical tanning and swimming wear, and new many-piece outfits in terry cloth with a wide brim hat and roomy rubber-fined bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionaire
Morocco
Uatonr
American one piece bathing suit earns praise from Baron de Meyer
Paris lags in one piece bathing suit design. Baron de Meyer, quoted in Harper's Bazaar, says the American one piece is the most modish and best for showing the feminine figure. He notes European suits are tighter and less flattering, and few stylish suits are available in Europe, often made to order.
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Paris
America
Baron de Meyer
Baron
Harper’s
Europe
Wool as Smart Sports Wear Stirring Summer Debate
A discussion questions wool’s suitability for summer sports wear. It highlights wool’s durability and comfort, notes its soft touch, and mentions pastel color varieties as appealing options for athletic outfits. The piece explores wool’s potential as a stylish, practical fabric for active use.
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Angora
Linen Mesh Underwear Relief in Hot Weather
Linen mesh underwear provides relief in hot weather as it cools in warmth and absorbs perspiration more readily than silk or cotton. Wearers praise its comfort and practicality in heat.
Charming Little Coats Boost Evening Gowns
Lovely little coats worn over summer evening dresses come in many fabrics and styles. Some have short sleeves, capelets, or real capes with fine chiffon edging. They come in rainbow colors plus black and white. They are not difficult to sew and greatly enhance summer wardrobes. Some feature a band worn around the elbow.
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Hoover
Edward W. Pickard
McDonald
Rance
Quai d’Orsay
League
World Court
Hague
Dr. Rottenberg
Adatei
Japan
de Bustamente
Cuba
Wang
China
Frank B. Kellogg
Austria
Italy
Czecho-Slovakia
Eric Kauffmann
A. S. Feller
New York
Vienna
Franz Rottenberg
Bank of Austria
Austrian Credit Bureau
Canton
Chang Fat-Kawi
Kiangsi
Shih “Yu-San
Ashih
Weiping
Tientsin
Paso
Texas
Inlaw
Albert B. Fall
the Interior
New Mexico
Santa “Fe
E. W. Fiske
United States Department of. F. Justice
Ed ‘Swope
New México
Penitentiary
Gov
Murray
Oklahoma
Ross
Sterling
Red River
Denison
Denison Free Bridge
Texas Rangers
Preston
Achille
Okla
Carpenters Bluff
J. J. Loy
Loy
Akron
Ohio
United States Navy
Lieuts
T. G. M. Settle
Wilfred Bushnell
Goodyear-Zeppelin
Goodyear Ynl
Frank Trotter
Detroit
Ed J. Gill
Arthur Schlosser
Navy
Marilla
N. Y
Goodyear
Stevensville
Wesleyville
Erie
Army
Karl S. ‘Axtater
H. S. Couch
L.P. Furculow
John Rieker
Ravenna
Edgar Fogesonger
John A. Tarro
W. T. van Orman
National Guard
United States Marine
Managua
Rama
Escondido
Pedro ‘Allamirano
Santa Domingo
Chontales
Chico River
Risalaya
Pensacola
Northampton
Hat
Baltimore
New ‘Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Michigan
Amos W. W
Prohibition
Woodcock
James M. Doran
Attorney General’s Office
United States Industrial Alcohol Company
United States Industrial Chemical Company
West Virginia
Ring
Cleveland
Paterson
N. J
Fredonia
Florida
Reat
Farm Board
Southwest
Texas Panhandle
Dodge City
Kan
Spain
Seville
Alcala Zamora
Marinel Azana
Alejandro Derrous
Union
Lieut. Bishnell
E.C. Taylor
Cherie Nicholas
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