Quetta Earthquake Shatters Baluchistan's Fortified City
The quake devastates Quetta the Baluchistan capital near Kalat, erasing much of the civil town and killing or displacing thousands. Kalat state remains sparsely settled with tribes, scarce road maps, and fragile irrigation while Karachi rises as a major port gateway for India and Central Asia.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU Service
Baluchistan
Quetta
Pax Britannica
India
Kalat
Cairo
Jacksonville
Fla
Shanghai
Karachi
Persia
Nebraska
Omaha
Sind
Marseilles
Rhone
Alexandria
Indus
Tatta
Shahbandar
New Orleans
Masqat
Punjab
Asia
Turkey
Europe
Central Asia
Khyber Pass
Afghanistan
Turkistan
Tibet
New Problems in Rural Health
A rural migration since 1930 shifts populations from cities to farms and small towns. Urban sanitation leads to better health practices, while country water bodies remain a risk. Health authorities anticipate shared benefits from greener living and expanded infant welfare programs.
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New England
United States
Upper Michigan
Milwaukee
Chicago
Henry Ford
Western Newspaper Union
Linen suits as midsummer fashion favorite for women
Linen styles dominate the season with white and natural tones preferred for day wear and versatile for fall. Moygashel linen pieces highlighted include three suits with varied pockets and basque coats, plus navy buttons and belt details. Royal flax from Sandringham is cited as a pedigree factor in Moygashel linen production.
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Creme de la Creme
George
Sandringham
England
Moygashel
Ireland
Footwear fashions for summer comfort and style
Summer shoe trends emphasize comfort with lightweight flexible designs. Perforated and ventilated options like sandals and oxfords offer breathability. A range includes printed denim and floral slippers, plaid linens, gingham, lightweight suede, and crocheted string shoes in pastel and flag hues.
Oriental Influence Shapes Evening Clothes Styles
The Hindu influence led by the Maharanee of India shifts evening wear from fitted bias lines to softly draped designs. Persian Arabian and Grecian folds amplify the look. High style circles note the craft of drapery is hard to copy as Alix in Paris unveils Oriental gowns topped with saris wrapping the body and hooded head.
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India
Simple frock pattern for morning house wear
Cheerful dainty dress for kitchen chores. Choose sheer swiss or dimity with contrasting ruffles for light wear or sturdy fabrics for hard labor. Pattern 2241 fits sizes 14 to 42 and requires 8 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 16. Send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York
Stray Stories Magazine Snippet on Cats and Tea
A vignette from Stray Stories Magazine notes a husband objecting to cats as the wife feeds neighborhood strays. The dialogue hints at domestic humor and inviting tea as a social gesture amidst pet tensions.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Remembering numbered hairs and bills in a crime wave
A playful exchange contrasts counting hairs with noting that every $20 bill is numbered amid concerns over rising crime. The dialogue features an earnest counselor and Cactus Joe.
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Cactus Joe
Bookkeeper Busy Boy Cartoon Caption
A humorous caption from the Detroit News shows a tired bookkeeper waking the cashier with a remark about dozing at the desk. The exchange highlights office work fatigue in a light, everyday moment.
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Detroit News
Doddering Lawyer and Husband Exchange Barb
The Huamorist quips about a client and husband, noting with humor that he is so old he gets winded playing chess. The exchange showcases a brittle wit and genteel wordplay in a London-style humor piece.
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Huamorist
London
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