Old Ironsides Greatest Victor and Her Guerriere Duel
A detailed retelling of the 1812 duel between the USS Constitution and the British frigate Guerriere, led by Captain Isaac Hull and Captain James Richard Dacres. The engagement lasts about an hour with heavy damage, near-misses, boarding attempts, and the American victory securing Old Ironsides' famed nickname and national pride.
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Guerriere
Nova Scotia
United States
Isaac Hull
Boston
Atlantic
Nantucket
Halifax
Hull
Dacres
Morris
Constitution
England
General Hull
Detroit
Faneuil Hall
Ilull
Congress
Isaac Inull
John Paul Jones
Sudden Change Ends With Quiet Victory
A man slowly withdraws from a woman then collapses in a death clutch on the divan. His body quivers as his eyes bulge and his breath stutters. After a tense moment he relaxes and speaks of success as he yawns with his mouth closed.
College Wranglers at Cambridge Describes Student Admitted
The term wrangler now refers to a Cambridge student who earns a place in the university. It marks a traditional designation tied to academic standing and entrance achievement within the collegiate system.
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Cambridge University
England
Weakened on the Way Preacher Faces Crowded Front Seats
The vicar prides himself as a food preacher and seeks parishioner opinions on sermons. An old man explains he cannot hear well because front seats are filled by Mrs Smith, Mrs O’Callagher’s daughters, Bert Snow, and others, leaving him with poorer portions of the sermon.
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London
Senior Wrangler Title Changes at University
The head wrangler formerly known as the senior wrangler reflects a shift in merit ranking. Times no longer follow a strict order of merit, indicating changes in how top academic standing is recognized.
Father’s Role Questioned in Baltimore Sun Piece
The Baltimore Sun discusses a father’s duties and the balance between work and family life. The article examines expectations from the family and the impact on paternal involvement.
Kansans Form Ad Campaign To Advertise State
A Topeka meeting headed by Senator Arthur Capper and M L Breidenthal set plans for a national advertising drive to attract industry and population to Kansas. A $15 000 survey of resources will precede a possible $1 500 000 campaign over five years, with attendees including C Q Chandler Roy F Bailey A M Patten E S Rule Hugh Conner and others. Also Kansas state taxes for the next year will rise by about $398 494 to fund direct taxation totaling $7 377 121.
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Topeka
Arthur Capper
M. L
Senator Capper
C. Q. Chandler
Wichita
Roy F. Bailey
Salina
A. M. Patten
E.S. Rule
Hugh Conner
Hutchinson
Charles L. Brokaw
Kansas City
Kansas
Kansas University
H. A. Russell
Fort Scott
D. D. Bailey
Russell
George Marble
Thad C. Carver
Pratt
Maine
Will J. French
Taxation Department
Public Service Commission
French
Great Variety in Coats for Summer
Summer coats offer wide variety in line, detail, fabric and color for all occasions. Dress coats use silk and crepe chiffons with straight lines and contrasting fabrics. colors range from darks to grays, beiges and bold whites. Sports coats feature liberal fabrics and unusual pockets, belts and buttons for smart effects. Mary Astor wears a brown plaid lightweight coat trimmed with red fox in The Sunset Derby.
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Mary Astor
Miss Aston
King Albert Crowned at Reno County Wheat Festival
Albert Schlickau of Reno County was crowned King Albert of Wheat Land at the Reno county wheat festival. Wheat Princesses from surrounding towns and townships participated and paid homage to the monarch as the coronation marked the festival’s high point.
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Hutchinson
King Albert
Wheat Land
Reno County
Albert Schlickau
Kansas
Ring Found Nine Years After Deserting Army Transport
Elliott Barnard of Arkansas City recovered his Masonic ring nine years after losing it on an army transport bound for France. The ring arrived in an insured parcel post package from Waterbury Connecticut cleaners, renovators and launderers with no explanation of how it was found.
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Arkansas City
Eliott Barnad
France
Waterbury
Conn
Wyandotte County Leads In Recording Fees And Mortgage Taxes
Topeka Wyandotte county topped all counties in the state for recording fees totaling 21621.75 dollars and mortgage taxes amounting to 35436 dollars, according to James Stewart register of deeds. Sedgwick county ranked second with recording fees 21505.60 and mortgage taxes 33051 dollars.
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Topeka
Wyandotte
James Stewart
Register of Deeds
Sedgewick County
Florists elect new Kansas State Association leaders
Coffeyville W H Magner of Ar kansas City was elected president of the Kansas State Florists Association at the annual convention. Bob Fields Kansas City was named first vice president with C E Davis Winfield as second vice president. Walter Balch Manhattan was re elected secretary treasurer and F R Groves Attison became a director.
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Coffeyville
W. H. Magner
Arkansas City
Kansas State Florists’ Association
Bob Fields
Kansas City
C. E. Davis
Winfield
Walter Balch
Manhattan
F. R. Groves
Attison
Ape like skeleton found on Johnston farm near town
Two Johnston farm boys report finding an ape like skeleton while playing on the property near town. The discovery has drawn unusual interest in the community as authorities inspect the site and identify the remains.
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W. O. Johnston
Johnston
Hutchinson Pioneer Col Amos Mardis Dies at Ft Dodge
Col Amos Mardis, 38, planner of Sylvia in Reno county and noted Santa Fe right of way agent, died at the state soldiers home Ft Dodge. Wichita suit seeks annulment of Wichita Gas franchise held by Henry L Doherty company with attorneys A V Roberta and Vincent Hiebsch representing city.
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Hutchinson
Amos Mardis
Sylvia
Reno County
Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas
Ft. Dodge
Wichita
A. V. Roberta
Vincent Hiebsch
Wichita Gas Company
Henry L. Doherty Concern
Lace Fashion Trends Look to Garments and Hats Wide Brim Hats Adorned
Fashion centers praise lace for garments from toe to topknot and even summer hats. Large soft straw hats feature ecru lace along the brim edge and extend slightly beyond it, sometimes accented with a single strand of osprey plumes around the crown.
Aviation hats captivate Parisian youth in pastel tones
Young Parisiennes favor small felt pilot helmets post transatlantic feat. Styles include winged designs and aviation cuts with ear tabs. Many hats feature patriotic airplane ornaments in marcasite, shaping a smart trend among fashionable in Paris.
Dark Silk Stockings Gain Favor in London Fashion
London women grow tired of flesh-colored hosiery and opt for darker silk stockings. Correspondent notes shops display dark grays browns and black with actresses favoring black gowns from Paris dressmakers. darker footwear complements the trend.
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London
Paris
Women's Fancy Hosiery Drives Gas Use in Homes
A survey by the General Federation of Women's Clubs links fashion trends to higher gas and hot water usage. Light colored stockings scarves gloves and bobbed hair lead to more home washing and heating, prompting gas company curiosity about water heater workload.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Feather Flowers Gain Popularity With Paris Women
Paris women favor feather flowers as boutonnieres and accessories, with carnations and other blooms seen in shops. Pink suede gloves from Alexandra attract interest though many prefer beige stockings to harmonize outfits. Mme Yteb showcased a black satin dress paired with a burnt beige scarf panel at the Ritz.
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Paris
Alexandrine
Mme. Yteb
Ritz
May Show Elbows and Still Be in Fashion
The piece notes a shift in dress norms with more elbow exposure allowed while sleeved jackets remain long. It describes fashion trends where sleeves become less strict and sleeveless frocks appear, yet outer garments retain long sleeves, reflecting censorial and social attitudes.
Trouser Skirts Likely to Receive Approval
Wise heads once treating trouser skirts as spring madness now foresee a movement toward divided skirts. The issue of modest seating remains, with dressmakers urging trousers as the solution. Midsummer and autumn styles continue the divided and knickerbocker concepts, and many skirts without divisions have matching knickers underneath.
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