Peace and Freedom Caravan Heads to Washington
The Transcontinental Caravan of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom led by Mabel Vernon travels from Los Angeles to Washington in motor cars gathering signatures for a peace petition. The aim is to push U S leadership in the Geneva disarmament conference next year. The trip will span mountains deserts and plains and last over three months.
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Mabel Vernon
Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom
Los Angeles
Washington
Hoover
United States
Geneva
Peter Learns About Glutton the Wolverine in the Green Forest
Peter sits by Paddy the Beaver and Hanker the goose overhears tales from the Great Woods about Glutton the Wolverine. Buster Bear warns he is selfish and powerful and spoils food. Honker the Goose notes glutton’s trap stealing.
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Peter
Paddy
Beaver
Hanker
Goose
Glutton
Wolverine
Buster Bear
Prickly
Porky
Honker
Buster
Honker the Goose
Glutton the robber earns unlikely praise in Great Woods
In a tale from the Great Woods, Peter argues that Glutton, though a thief who steals supplies and harms smaller creatures, also destroys traps set for them and thus saves lives. Buster Bear remains skeptical but begins to see a redeeming aspect in Glutton's actions.
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Glutton
Peter
Honker
Buster Bear
Buster
Reddy Fox
J. G. Lloyd
Snow Pudding: Old-Time Gelatin Dessert Recipe
A damaged fragment describes a gelatin dessert recipe for Snow Pudding. It lists soaking gelatin in water, dissolving in boiling water, adding sugar and lemon juice, then beating until light. The text also digresses on varied desserts and poetic lines about a robin and distant mountains.
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Aaner Okgins
Stanford's Keith Gledhill Receives Intercollegiate Trophy
Collegiate champion Keith Gledhill of Stanford accepts the intercollegiate lawn tennis trophy from Frank A. Cabeen, tournament chairman, after matches at Merion Cricket Club in Philadelphia.
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Keith Gledhill
Stanford University
Frank A. Cabeen
Merion Cricket Club
Philadelphia
Vintage dessert recipes from a 1931 Western Newspaper Union page
A collection of dessert preparations including moldable custard, grape ice cream, and whipped fruit jelly. Instructions cover proportions for custards, icing, and sauces, with steps for chilling, molding, and serving. Contains details on sugar amounts, milk quantities, and fruit additions.
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Western Newspaper Union
Wooden bead bag complements sports attire in bright beads
A stylish envelope style bag woven from large wooden beads in red white and blue matches crocheted bands on a blouse and the hat color. Described as a clever accessory for use with any sports garb.
Bamboo and metal rakes for garden work
The old gardener compares bamboo rakes from Japan with metal rakes made locally. Bamboo rakes are cheap and light, suitable for leaves and grass, while metal rakes mimic the pattern with similar lightness and greater durability. Both offer easy handling and good service life.
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Japan
Longest American Tunnel Opens Far-Reaching Rail Route
The Cascade railroad tunnel spans 7.79 miles through solid granite and is concrete lined. Its eastern portal sits 634 feet above the western, creating a constant air flow. Construction began December 28, 1925, and the tunnel was completed for track laying on December 25, 1928.
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Cascade Railroad
Combination for Beach and Water by Cherie Nicholas
A three in one beach ensemble combines sun, water and sand wear with a modish striped pajama set in skipper blue jersey. The set includes a wrap skirt coat wide hat and rubber-lined bag in bold terry cloth with Algeria red Legionaire blue and Morocco sand colors.
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Legionaire
Western Newspaper Union
American one piece bathing suit tops world fashion says Baron de Meyer
Paris lags in the design of the one piece bathing suit, Baron de Meyer praises the American model for its modesty and fit while noting European suits are tight and emphasize bulges. He suggests French designers study beach wear to improve. European options remain scarce and often tailored to order.
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Paris
America
Baron de Meyer
Baron
Harper’s Bazaar
Europe
Wool as Smart Sportswear Proves Enduring in Heat
The article argues wool remains a clever choice for athletic clothing, noting its wearability in summer and its soft touch. It suggests trying lighter angora blends in pastel hues to enhance appeal and comfort.
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Angora
Linen Mesh Underwear Relief in Heat
Linen mesh underwear provides comfort in hot weather claiming to stay cool when warm and warm when cold. It absorbs perspiration more readily than silk or cotton and wearers praise its performance.
Charming Little Coats for Evening Gowns
Charming little coats enhance summer evening dresses with varied fabrics and styles. Some have short sleeves or capelets, others are capes, with a pleated chiffon edge. They come in rainbow colors plus black and white and are inexpensive to make. Some designs feature fur bands at the elbow.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Vernon
BY Thornton W. Burgess
Bill
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Reno Rizzi
Hubby
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Girligag
Old Ironsides
Herd
Cherie Nicholas
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