Glamour and Romance Return in Evening Dress Fashion
Cherie Nicholas notes a fashion revival from low mood to prosperity with opulent gowns. Grecian draped silhouettes, Persian and Russian influences, and Oriental motifs surge in formal wear. New velvets, silk crepe, and metallic lames appear with sculptural lines, capelets, and jeweled details shaping an era of elegant romance.
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Chicago Wholesale Market Council
Vinnet
Paris
Far East
Bouffant
Rococco
George the Fourth
Chicago
Fabric Knowledge Aids Wise Buying
The piece stresses that true value lies in upkeep costs and long term quality. It argues women learn to assess fabric durability for taft feta crepes sheets and drapes before purchase, aiming for predictable, lasting merchandise rather than initial price alone.
U S Designers Follow Glittering Fabric Trend
American designers embrace sparkling fabrics for afternoon and evening wear as New York manufacturers unveil brilliant materials. Paris dressmaker reports signal further arrivals of glittering textiles.
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U. S
New York
Paris
Tailor Made Influence Shown in Evening Gowns
Paradoxical as it may appear the tailor made influence has extended to dinner gowns this year Worth launches wool back silk velvet to dinner tailleurs with wrap around skirts and bloused bodices and Patou and Meblaparelli also favor evening tailors in silk velvet
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Worth
Patou
Meblaparelli
Lights of New York Ramblings and reminations
A vivid slice of New York streets and characters from the West Side by the water. Vivid portraits include sul len shops sullen groups furtive eyed merchants and a policeman with gleaming buttons. The piece wanders through landmarks the Hudson and East rivers and busy sidewalks with a nostalgic mood and a Christmas tale about a lamb and Santa Claus.
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West Side
South Street
Hudson
East Rivers
Plain Dumb Thief Hits Cheap Whisky Heist in Alamosa
Alamosa police hunt a liquor store bandit described as plain dumb after breaking into the rear of a local shop. The thief passed over top brands and rare wines, stealing six pints of the cheapest whisky. Detectives pursue leads as the case unfolds.
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Alamosa
Colo
Annaly
Handkerchief Racket Flares In California Health Fraud
Old medical fakes resurface in western states as public health officials move to curb the trend. A California scam offers a blessed handkerchief with a modest fee, claiming it will heal the patient. Instructions urge no food during transit, leading to near starvation in one case.
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Reno
California
Christmas Boxes Origin Story
Christmas boxes are traced to an old practice where priests placed alms boxes on ships before departure. These boxes were opened at Christmas, masses were said for the givers, and the practice gave rise to the custom of Christmas boxes and gifts.
Quotes War's Menace Warns of Looming Global Conflict
A propulsive critique notes rising military spending by all nations and a breach of treaty vows as one country pursues conquest. It argues the 1914 to 1918 sequence proves peace dreams fail without action and urges concrete steps to avert another world catastrophe.
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America
Europe
Present American Economy by Secretary Henry A Wallace
Secretary Henry A Wallace argues for economic independence and a declaration similar to 1776. He notes eighteenth century New England farming communities were largely self sufficient and warns that moving toward 50 percent self sufficiency quickly could trigger mass urban starvation. The speech emphasizes cautious, gradual change to avoid catastrophe.
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Secy
Henry A. Wallace Taare
New England
America
Britain’s Navy Gains Naval Might Over U S, Says Lloyd George
David Lloyd George states the Admiralty data show Britain has a stronger battleship fleet battle cruiser and cruiser force than the United States and any other nation with larger guns than continental powers.
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Great Britain
David Lloyd George
Admiralty
United States
American Traditions Sound By Dr Hans Kohn
Dr Hans Kohn argues that fascist glory relies on nationalist tradition and blind obedience. He contrasts Mussolini's gesture with the democratic duty to think independently. He says American liberty justice and equality would prevent fascism, urging youth to think for themselves despite incomplete ideals.
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Hans Kohn
Mussolini
Germany
Russia
Italy
America
Faith in the League by Gen. Jan Smuts
Gen Jan Smuts argues the League of Nations is not moribund but finding its feet. He says it will oppose imperialism and aggressive expansion that marked the prewar order. Armistice Day message echoes: long live the League.
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Gen
Jan Smuts
League
League of Nations
Cheapside: London Market Then and Now
Cheapside stood as a premier shopping hub six centuries ago, akin to Piccadilly and Oxford Street, evolving into a notable jewelry center. Its name traces to chepe meaning market, reflecting its origins as a bustling trading place.
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Cheapside
Piccadilly
Oxford Street
London
Gloves as token spark luncheon mystery in elite circles
A woman spent most of her small wardrobe budget on a fine pair of gloves and wore them at a Baron Rothschild luncheon. She lost one glove, and after returning home, a guest called to claim finding it. The caller said he kept the glove as a token, a curious twist to an autumn social event.
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Hudson Tubes
Evy
Bill Fort
Rome
China
West Indies
Vincent Astor
Musician Emergency Fund
John Smith
R. F
Be! Syndicate
Boss Hutton
Santa Claus
Polly
Ross
Santy
Anne
Baron Rothschild
June Provines
Chicago
Tribune
Adlerika Promises Full Digestive Cleanse
An advertisement claims Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowels. Dr H L Shoub of New York says it cleanses intestines and reduces bacteria and colon bacilli. The copy urges readers to try Adlerika for gas relief and overall well being, available at druggists and drug departments.
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Adlerika
H. L. Shoub
New York
Calotabs Help Nature to Fight a Bad Cold
A fragment discusses Calotabs as a valuable aid in treating colds. It mentions taking one or two tabs and repeating the dose, highlighting the product's claimed effectiveness and routine use in cold relief.
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