Sahara Sea scheme sparks climate, empire, and peril
A Paris professor urges filling the Sahara to form an inland sea, claiming French gains and Algeria's growth while meteorologists warn of European climate disruption. The plan would create a shallow, irregular sea of about 250000 square miles and 200 feet depth, with minimal global impact but strong opposition.
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Sahara
North Africa
de Lesseeps
Suez Canal
Roudatre
Mediterranean
Algeria
Etchegoyen
Paris
France
Europe
French West Africa
Africa
Natal
Eitchegoyen
England
Belgium
Denmark
Desert
Sahara Sea
North
Bermuda
British Isles
Atlantic Ocean
Mainy
Atlantic
Ocean
Summer Lace Trimmed Voile Frock For Hot Weather
A Washington Star description presents a light white voile dress ideal for warm days. It features a coral and white border embroidery, hand or machine needlework, and an airy blouse with elbow sleeves. The tunic skirt shows a border motif, a gathered waist, and a plaited underskirt with a net foundation. Coral buttons and a sash in black or coral complete the look.
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Washington Star
Auction Room Curiosities
A look at auction room curiosities lists famed items once sold including locks of Nelson and Wellington, a Peruvian Indian head, a walnut sized dwarf skull, Dom Paul’s hat, a battered headgear that sold for 126 dollars, and Charles I’s blue silk vest from his execution bought for a thousand dollars.
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Nelson
Wellington
Mexico
Dom Paul
Charles I
Model Farm Planned in Central Park NYC
A model farm is planned in Central Park New York City to inspire people to return to the soil. The site will include a small farm cottage accommodations for two cows a pigsty a chicken coop an old fashioned flower garden a corn patch and beds of garden produce and related farm attractions.
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New York City
Central Park
Changed. No longer is all the world a stage
A cryptic note suggests a shift in perception toward automation and modernity, hinting at a broader change in how people view performance and agency across society. The fragment references an eight age and a transforming world.
Wrap for Traveling Cloak Adds Smart Comfort at Travel
A military cape becomes the newest travel cloak described as comfortable and stylish. Cadet blue with scarlet lining and brass buttons, it suits gowns, suits, or filmy evening wear, offering a dashing look.
Design for Little Sister in Pale Blue Silk and Cotton
A charming pale blue silk and cotton outfit for a little girl features narrow plaited frills on sleeves, a black velvet sash under a strap with velvet buttons, a round yoke with frilling, and a machine embroidered round collar at the back. Pale blue stockings and white kid strap slippers complete the look.
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Kid
Frock fashions for summer wear and handkerchief type outfits
The piece extols tub materials and washing crepons for summer frocks. It highlights the handkerchief type cambric or batiste frock with colored edges as especially adaptable and suitable for young wearers, with simple styling and versatile accessories.
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London
Petticoat Fashion Caches and Ribbon Tricks
The piece discusses achieving a semi clothed look with narrow skirts and lace petticoats. It suggests a six to seven inch wide ribbon band at the knees to show off colored stockings and a ribbon around the bust underarms to accent lace brassieres. It also mentions boning the ribbon at front and back for an alternative to a corset with slim figures.
Coat Suit of Tan Eponge for a Young Girl
A charming tan eponge coat suit for a young girl features a white blouse under a tailored coat with a turned back cuff. A broad stiff black velvet belt defines the waist, with velvet trim and buttonholes near the collar. The skirt remains plain with three deep tucks from knee to hem.
Hands Need Not Be Rough From Useful Hints For Hand Care
Practical guide to preserve hand skin with nightly washing using mild soap and warm water. Add tincture of benzoin, dry gently, rub with cocoa butter, massage digits, apply olive oil, sleep in chamois gloves. Avoid steel tools for nails and use a cotton swab with diluted hydrogen peroxide for stains.
Square Necklines Rise in Peasant Bodice Styles
Fashion notes describe a peasant bodice cut to the bust line with square necks gradually winning over pointed décolleté. Necklines, whether round square or V, feature ruche or plaited lace and nets, plus a mid back lace jabot accent.
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Pstanding de Medici
William A Radford's free home building advice
Editor William A Radford offers free guidance on building and design for readers. The piece promotes a compact airier design with three rooms downstairs and three upstairs, explains practical limits on plans, and argues small houses can be healthier and more affordable while detailing features like a side porch and chimney layout.
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William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
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