Indians Start Wagon Trek to Oregon in 1834 Route
Chief Winter Moon leads a band of Indians starting in a covered wagon from Washington to Oregon following Jason Lee’s 1834 pioneer route. They aim to arrive for the 100th anniversary celebration on September 8 with U.S. Senator C. L. McNary and Senator Pope watching as the Oregon delegation greets them.
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Hief Winter Moon
Washington, D. C
Oregon
Jason Lee
United States
C. L. McNary
Winter Moon
Congress
Pope
Idaho
Bedtime tale explores Redeye vireo nest drama
In a children story set in the Old Orchard Jenny Wren and Peter Rabbit discuss Sally Sly’s egg in Redeye’s nest. A cowbird hatchling dominates feeding, one chick dies, and Redeye adults struggle between charity and the welfare of their own young.
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Jenny Wren
Redeye
Peter
Peter Rabbit
Jenny
Sally Sly
Ever
Jen
Souffles and puddings from a Weaters recipe card
A selection of fruit based puddings and souffles with lemon Spanish and blueberry variations. Recipes include Lemon Souffle Spanish Souffle Steamed Blueberry Pudding and Graham Pudding with instructions for mixing steaming and serving with sauces and garnishes.
Early Grecian boxers trained on figs cheese and grain
The historical note describes ancient Greek boxers in training given a diet of new cheese dried figs and boiled grain with warm water and no meat to build strength ahead of a bout.
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McClure
Question Box By Wynn The Perfect Fool
Dear Mr Wynn offers advice on married life shaving with dull razors and a tramp at the back door. Answers cover happiness dependent on how couples enjoy themselves and safety of a dull blade.
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Wynn
Mr. Wynn
Benedict Arnold Scorned and Died in London 1801
Benedict Arnold, once an American general, joined the British army as brigadier general and received 6815 pounds for property losses. He led expeditions in Virginia and New London, later outfitted privateers, and died in London on June 14, 1801 amid public scorn.
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Benedict Arnold
Virginia
New London
England
London
A Corner in My Heart Poem Fragment
A fragment from a poem describes a sunny corner in the heart once bright with a loved one. The garden fades with the absence, moonlight and stars dwindle, and the corner grows dull and dusty where beauty once dwelled. Copyright WNU Service.
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WNU
Fence Help and Promises in a Humorous Exchange
A reader asks about helping a girlfriend over a fence and a man who breaks a lawn care promise. Answers caution about trusting strangers and humorously punning on weights and twins. The quip column ends with a light joke about twins that look alike and cannot be told apart.
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Mr. Wynn
Ray D
Summer of Wide Brims Marks Fashion Millinery Revival
A Western Newspaper Union feature reviews hat trends with oversized brims, fruit trims, and transparent bands. It highlights panama and leghorn styles, fruit motifs in prints, and new practical touches like elastic hatpins.
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Leghorn
Panama
Sheer Rayon Dot Gowns On Fashion Group Show
Rayon has won Its way to the top with dotted sheers in self colors. The mousseline de rayon background features raised rayon dots in a black fabric, showcased in the Fashion Group of America collection in New York. The fabrics are praised for dinner and evening gowns and also for daytime jackets and tailleurs as new, swank options.
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Unior
Fashion Group of
America
New York
Pastel Wool Coats Gain Popularity This Season
Fashion notes show short loose or belted swagger coats in white or pastel wool over plain or printed crepe frocks. Coats sold separately, inexpensive, add a summery air to dark ensembles. Colors include dusty yellow linen blue and leaf green with coat color echoed in prints or trims.
Evening Tailleurs Adorn Novel Fabrics For Dining Wear
New evening tailleurs feature four-piece outfits with tailored jackets and instep-length skirts in novel fabrics. A silver lame suit pairs with a black satin blouse and sable facing, while black faille or taffeta versions use long or short sleeves with white or flame red blouses in organdie or crepe.
Refreshing Colors Introduce New Spring Fashions
The season showcases vivid colors with a Flagship blue resembling a sailing sky and Russetta shifting from fall to spring tones. Pale blue with lavender highlights enhances knitted wear and evening pieces, while brown tones appear in diverse shades, signaling fresh style options.
Back fullness dominates evening dresses with ruffles and bustles
Describes evening gown design focusing on back fullness as the most notable feature. Notes methods include cascades of flounces, ruffles, bustles and related devices to achieve the silhouette.
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Sally
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WNN
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Bergdorf Goodman
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Bobburr
Pop
Bell Syndicate
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The
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WNU Service
Barbara
Whipsnade Zoo
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