Grand Canyon Named a National Park After Decades of Effort
The Grand Canyon in Arizona becomes a national park after more than 30 years of advocacy by nature lovers. Congress created the park and funds its development, transferring control to the National Park Service from the Forest Service. Powell’s expedition and the canyon’s early exploration receive prominent mention as the dedication celebrates a lasting public playground.
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Colorado
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National Park Service
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Grand Canyon
United States
Powell
Ehxad
Jamestown
Plymouth
America
American Southwest
Allen Chamberlin
Boston Transcript
Coronado
Gorgia Lopez de Cardenas
Ives
War Department
Colorado River
Harrison
Indiana
Canyon
Yellowstone Park
Hot Springs Reservation
Arkansas
Yosemite Valley
California
Grand Canyon National Park
Roosevelt
Santa Fe
F. S. Dellenbaugh
New York
Duffer
Wyoming
Illinois
Chicago Academy of Science
United States Geological Survey
Bright Angel Trail
Park Service
New Zion National Park
Utah
Rim
Gulf of the
Granite Gorge
Parade of parasols in varied fashions from Victorian to modern
A fashion writer surveys parasols in Christian Science Monitor style, noting styles from fussy Victorian ruched chiffon to fat modern designs. Descriptions include a Japanese umbrella like open shape, printed ninon with borders, butterflies, a black stick with ivory handle, and parasols of metal fabrics and cretonne.
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Christian Science Monitor
Cotton blouses now dominate fashion across all prices
Cotton blouses increasingly lead the market in 1920, spanning low cost machine-made types to high end hand finished garments. Designers push novelty cotton styles as vigorously as those in silk, with many outfits featuring lace or embroidery accents.
Colorful Hose and Wool Skirt Styles Reported
Hose matching dresses increase in popularity with King's blue and jade shades paired with white sport oxfords. New wool sport skirts show varied designs including dots and cubist figures in orange jade and red on dark grounds, plus striped and plaid patterns with browns and tans dominating.
Dressmaking Tip for Cutting Silk Thin Fabric
Instruction on cutting delicate silk by placing between two tissue sheets and using very sharp scissors for clean edges.
Gingham bathing suits fascinate fashion on the shore
A New York fashion writer notes gingham and calico bathing dresses replace satin suits with full basque bodices, sashes, tunic skirts, and pockets. Ratine fabrics, bold prints, and capes dominate beach wear with models ranging from green gingham to midnight blue taffeta and fringe suits priced high.
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New York
Bead Bags Fade, Bead and Necklet Trends Rise
Side by side with bead bags the fad for bead and novelty necklets grows as plain tailored street suits and one piece costumes appear this season. Jade or amber strings brighten navy or brown outfits with a range of beads including painted wood enamel finish oxidized silver and hand carved pieces. Often matching earrings accompany the necklets.
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Milady
Crocheted Scallops for Embroidery Edge Finish
A crochet method to create a scalloped edge finish for embroidery. Describes crocheting scallops along the fabric edge to yield a pretty, effective border suitable for non embroiderers.
Land of a Million Smiles Ozarks Motorists Visit
A Kansas City Star excerpt recalls a party of city motorists touring the Ozarks in summer. They marvel at silvery waters and 'Playground of America' scenery while joking about locals and a new fashion trend of women nymphs on rocks in undershirts.
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Ozarks
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
America
Kansas City Star
Suspicious Umbrella Clue in Cashier Inquiry
The head of the firm hires an expert accountant to audit the cashier. The specialist notes a different umbrella every rainy day, prompting questions about possible dishonesty.
Wise Woman Speech Delivers Wry Domestic Truth
A humorous dialogue riffs on marital gossip and trust as a wife accepts only part of her husband’s disclosures. The exchange frames a clever commentary on credibility and shared secrets within a marriage.
Modern Girl Death Dream At Piping Rock Sermon
Cortlandt Bleeker spoke at Piping Rock about the modern girl. He recounted a dream in which a modern girl appeared before St Peter wearing a sheer gown claiming many lovers but spotless virtue. St Peter condemned her to the flames she had condemned others.
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Dream
St. Peter’s
Cortlandt Bleeker
Piping Rock
St. Peter
Boys and dog uncover £2000 hoard in rat hole
Four schoolboys on Whitsuntide holiday in Mulhuddert near Dublin spotted a terrier driven hoard of sovereigns worth about £4000 in value. A postman claimed the money as his own saying £400 was left by his father. He buried it for safety and later repaid the boys' families about £150. Local volunteers seek to recover the remaining balance.
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Mulhuddert
Dublin
Edinburgh Scotsman
Popular Hat Sparks Husband’s Practical Fashion Hint
Mrs. W shows her new hat to her husband hoping for approval. He critiques the flowers and suggests updating the wheat motif to rye to keep the hat popular, prompting a light exchange about style and taste.
Naming No Names Poem Reflections on Dollars from Lines
An observation notes poets may earn money from verse that others fail to comprehend. The piece hints at value in literary craft amid ambiguous effusions and public discourse.
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