Miss 1923 and bathing fashion through the ages at Long Beach
Hope Hampton browsed fashion archives to compare beach costumes from 1876 to 1923. A public display in Long Beach contrasted full length outfits with 1906 neck and elbow shifts and 1923 skin tight silhouettes, provoking censorship concerns by New York authorities.
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Long Beach
N.Y
Hope Hampton
Godey
Miss Hampton
New York Board of Censorship
Bo Walt
Prank Injures Railroad Conductor on Train Near Auburn
John B. Fincher aged 61 conductor for the Great Northern railroad was badly hurt when a passenger pulled an emergency cord on a train near Auburn. He suffered two broken ribs and was taken to Providence hospital with condition described as improved but not out of danger.
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John B. Fincher
Experts Differ on Ship Subsidy Plan
Washington voices split on the ship subsidy bill with officials and lawmakers offering sharply contrasting cost estimates. Lasker says indirect federal costs should stay under 15 million, while Davin and Hardy warn the bill could cost 60 to 75 million a year and raise national outlays over a decade.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Lasker
The
Treasury
Davin
Tennessee
House
Merchant Marine Committees
Council to Act on Read’s Case Sets Monday Vote
Mayor Brown plans a Monday talk with the city council on removing Health Commissioner H. M. Read. He expects the council to dismiss Read and cites a $50,000 annual saving from health department reforms. Brown says 25,000 voters spoke on tax waste and criticizes calls to spare Read.
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Read
Brown
H. M. Read
Dr. Read
King County Medical Society
What's in the Air Radio Schedule Harbours 360 Meter Races
The listing notes broadcasting times for several 360 meter radio races on July 24. KFC KDZB KZC and KJR stations show multiple afternoon and evening slots with specific start and end times.
Welcome Out-of-Town Buyers to Seattle Store
Out-of-town buyers are invited to use this Seattle store as their headquarters during their visit. The notice encourages travelers to shop locally and settle in for their stay.
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Seattle
July Clearance Offerings In Women's and Children's Underwear
A Tuesday clearance in the Knit Underwear DeptUpper Main Floor features marked savings on Summerweight Cotton Union Suits Vests and Silk-Top Union Suits. Styles include low neck high neck bodice tops and knee length cuts in sizes 36 to 44 86 to 44 and 2 to 14 for children with prices per suit from 35¢ to 95¢ and multi item deals.
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Union
Cotton Union
Ecru
Cool Summer Dresses in Radium Silk and Crepe Prints
A special purchase offers dresses in radium silk printed crepes and striped tub silks. Designs feature long straight lines and blouse effects with pleated or plain short sleeves. Exceptional values at 8.95 dollars each.
Not Yet An Author Arrives In Bitter First Struggle
A quoted remark from London Opinion shows an aspiring short story writer facing early frustrations. He recalls a past attic room encounter with a cleaner who mistook desk papers as waste. He explains he had not written anything then, implying a recent arrival and tentative career beginnings.
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