Hoboes King Jeff Davis and Hollywood intrigue on wheels
In this feature, Bindle Pete targets King Jeff Davis of the hoboes for dethronement over European travel on the Queen Mary and work coaching directors in Hollywood. The piece also profiles Bette Davis, Franz Lehar, and excerpts poetry by Sidney Lanier, with brief notes on their early lives and careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW York
Ben Reitmann
Chicago
Bindle Pete
Jeff Davis
Europe
Hollywood
James Davis
Cincinnati
Jeff
Hobo Brotherhood
Bette
Bette Davis
Scarlett
Massachusetts
Warners
London
The Grave of Confucius and its ceremonial gate
The Confucius tomb lies in a large rectangle near Q'inh-fow China, with a gate opening to a cypress lined avenue leading to a lofty mound and a marble statue. The statue bears the Song dynasty title “The most sagely ancient teacher the all accomplished all informed king.”
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Confucius
K’ung
Q’inh-fow
China
Lanier Poem of Revenge Told by Elizabeth James
A tale titled The Revenge of Hamish recounts in feudal Scotland how Hamish, a weak servant, fails to stop the deer and faces ten strokes from McLean. The story, as told by Sidney Lanier, centers on power, obedience, and a servant’s fate.
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Hamish
McLean
Sidney Lanier
Chattahoochee
Blue Ridge Mountains
Elizabeth C. James
Scotland
Lanier's Struggles Shape Life and Death of Poet
Sidney Lanier, noted poet and musician, faced a life of teaching, law, and civil service while trying to support his family. Civil War imprisonment harmed his health, and he died in 1881 at age 38. Born in Macon, Georgia in 1842, he studied at Oglethorpe College before the war interrupted his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lanier
Poe
Macon
Oglethorpe College
Lanier
Fur Emblazoned Fall Coats and Costumes At Chicago Shows
Fashion notes from Chicago Style Creators previews highlight fur trimmed outfits for fall and winter. Persian lamb dominates coats with tall slender hems and gores, while jackets feature skunk fur and boxy hip lengths with dolman sleeves. Skirts stay short, 15 inches, with quilted designs and draping details reflecting 1900 influence in formal wear.
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Chicago
Dolman
Western Newspaper Union
Burmel Filmy Hanky Promises Elegant Autumn Headwear
The vogue for picturesque head kerchiefs continues with Burmel's filmy petit point embroidered hanky. Available in pastel shades it ties around the head to set curls and complements gowns. An ostrich boa illustrates softness and femininity in starry evening wear.
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Burmel
Petit Point
New Hats Feature Bright Feathers and High Crowns
Fashion notes highlight quill like feathers on suede tall crown fedoras and quaker hats. Ostrich tips and ribbons decorate confections with bows and flowers. Winter styles will add dressy touches to millinery with ostrich tips and embroidered details.
Elasticized Fabrics Become Fashion Trend in Sportswear
A noted trend sees elasticized fabrics in play clothes. Wool and cotton swimsuits gain smooth fits, casual sports frocks feature elasticized waists, and elasticized panty-girdles are worn under tennis frocks for a snug silhouette.
Collars Grow Smaller on Fall Fur Coats
Fashion notes show collars notably smaller on fur coats this year. Tailored models appear on mink and dyed ermine, with some coats nearly collarless and a popular tuxedo front panel for daytime wear.
The Duchess of Windsor Wears Tinkling Paris Dress
The duchess of Windsor wore a tinkling dress at a Paris nightclub. Paillettes emit a refined jingle from loose metal when she moves, signaling a fashionable shimmer.
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Duchess of Windsor
Paris
When Samuel Was Old
Revivals cost more than ease and self gratification. Samuel calls Israel to return to the Lord, put away false gods, gather in prayer, and trust God for deliverance. Ebenezer marks God’s help after defeat, urging personal revival for communities and nation.
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L. M. Lowell
Israel
Samuel
Bach
America
Ebenezer
New Note on Filet Crochet Doilies Patterns
Pattern 6121 offers oblong and round filet crochet doilies with charts and instructions. Vary size by cotton weight. center can form round pieces. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle at 259 W 14th St New York City with name address and pattern number.
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Sewing Circle
Household Arts Dept
14Th St
New York City
Favorite Recipe of the Week
A kitchen note details a baking procedure using ingredients such as flour water eggs butter and sugar. The method describes creaming butter and sugar then folding in alternating flour and water before adding beaten egg whites and baking at 350 degrees in two pans.
Canada Compared in Size to Major Global Regions
The text notes Canada is not as large as South America overall and compares its area to that of Brazil Russia and the U S S R and North America. It gives figures: Canada 3 694 863 square miles South America 6 800 000 Brazil 3 285 319 Russia 8 144 228 North America 8 000 000.
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Canada
South America
Brazil
Russia
North America
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Who's
By Lemuel F. Parton
Bindle
Pete
Lehar
Merry Widow
Franz Lehar
Vienna
Kurstenstrasse
Herr Lehar
New York
Budapest
Dvorak
Lady McLean
Habersham
Hall
Bell Syndicate— Service
Elizabeth James
By Cherie Nicholas
Hanky
God
Dwin
Fraun
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