Richmond Women’s Page Highlights Fashion And Recreation
A fashion note describes navy inspired styles with hubcaps of mesh and pleated fabrics, including puffed waists and embroidered hems. The piece notes military inspired collars and mixed soutache braids. The article also covers a city park behind a building with tennis and basketball courts, aiming to provide Richmond girls recreation and social spaces. Officials from local factories and clergy attend luncheons at the Industrial Center Tea Room, sampling a 20 cent menu, with an afternoon tea event hosted by Y W C A leaders and committees from the South Atlantic field and state social service workers.
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Richmond
Industrial Center
Richmane Y. W. C. Ay
South Atlantic Field Commtine
Allies to Lift Blockade When Bela Kun Goes
Paris reports an Allied statement declaring the blockade on Hungary will end and food supplies resume only after Bela Kun is ousted and a truly representative government is installed. The text notes Allied powers seek peace with the Hungarian people and warn against continuing occupation or a government that relies on terrorism.
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Paris
Beln Kant
Tollowe
Europe
Ac Tavka
Vumgary
Tavka
Dela Kye
Hungary
Bea
Resta i
Diet
Road experts meet in Yellowstone to test a broom
Eleven western states will attend a Yellowstone park meeting August 10 and 11 to promote an interior department plan linking national parks with a motor highway. The effort aims to retain American tourist dollars at home as Europe advertises. Notable speakers include Senator T. J. Walsh. plans envision park-to-park busses and a cross-state route through Gardiner, Livingston, Bozeman, Helena, August, and Glacier, tying Mt. Rasler, Crater Lake, Sequoia, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and other parks into a national system.
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Helena Mont
Yellowstone Park
United States Interior Department
National Parks
Weatorest
National Park Service
Yellowstone
Glacier Parks
Secretary of the Interior
Franklin K. Lane
T. J. Walsh
Montana
Europe
Japan
United States
Hone
Interior Department
Vancagtlan
Park
Glacier Park
Yellow
Stone
Helena
Denver
Rocky Mountain Park
Pattonal Park Service
Mt. Rasler National Park
Crater Lake
Hequoia
Yosemite
Idaho
Nevada
Reptiles in Demand with High Prices for Importers
In Los Angeles on July 1, Frank Weinberg reports rising demand and prices for reptiles, including Gila monsters and rattlesnakes, as collectors and menageries in Europe and America seek both American snakes and European reptiles. He keeps a stock in his backyard, with his wife assisting, and notes safety concerns but insists most reptiles are not dangerous.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Weinberg
Europe
Kr. Weinberg
California
Alan
Lince Ie
Weinberg
America
Household Tips From a Ham-Fisted Almanac
A garbled list of dubious homemaking tips outlines dubious methods for cleaning fabrics, preserving meat, handling ice cream, and laundering. It compiles strange advice on turpentine usage, sulfuric aid substitutes, and improvised food tricks with unclear safety.
Richmond Industrial Center Opens For Gira Workers
A new industrial service center in Richmond Virginia opened for use by women employed in local factories. Established by the War Work Council of the National Young Women's Christian Association the center is one of ten U S cities showcasing this program. The Hast Main Street building was transformed from two dusty stores and a tenement into a social hub with pleasant interiors. During lunch hours daily young women from nearby plants gather for lunch served at a dainty table in the second floor tea room. Evenings feature recreation in the club room with singing and Victrola music.
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Richmond
Work Cownell
National Young Women’s Christian Association
Nedmond
Ringy Walla
Young ! Woren
Bright Cushions for Sunny Days at Low Price
Bright cushions described for beach tours and long rides, priced at 60 cents. Felt cushions with a convenient strap suit children when sand or grass damp, featuring patent leather and painted animals in bright yellow and blue accents.
Freshen Frames With Simple Home Cleaning Tips
The article describes reviving gilt frames by careful hunting, washing with one ounce of soda beaten with egg whites, and cleaning paintings with Castile soap and water. It cautions that other methods may cause harm and emphasizes careful, gentle care.
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Castile
Coat of mail tunics described in Bliops Rome attire
A fragment describes tunics resembling coat of mail armor worn with jackets in matching or contrasting heavy silk fabrics. It notes tunics in silver and gold, short sleeves, a main necklace and a belt at the waist. The garment length extends well past the hips.
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Rome
Chais
Paris Trade Unions Force Food Sales At Below Cost
Havre officials of the federated unions moved to the wholesale market on July 23 urging producers to sell large quantities of foodstuffs below average market price. They later carried goods to public markets and offered them at cost, prompting public concern over market manipulation.
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Paris
Havre
Fragmentary note on contract liability and names Hansen
A garbled line mentions responsibility for an unnamed obligation and includes the names Hansen and PF. The fragment suggests a contractual dispute or liability statement without a clear context or dates.
Utah Operators of Mines Lower Fatal Accidents
Salt Lake City July 21 Operators of underground metal mines in Utah are credited with lowering deaths in the first six months of 1914 to a report by Carl A Allen chief inspector of mines. He cites only one fatal accident for the six months ending June 30 1919. Comparisons show sixteen fatal accidents in twelve months, while the previous year had twenty two. He credits mine operators and miners for safety with safety campaigns aiding alertness. In the iron mining sector three fatalities occurred this year versus eight in 1918 and four in 1917.
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Utah
Carl A. Allen
Mr. Allen
State Industrial Commission
Alten Sexys
Blacks Fire on Whites Continued From Page One
Police tightened patrols on the South Side with 560 officers ready to respond to any flare of violence. Officers ordered to search black residents for firearms and to prevent crowds larger than three. Captain Mullen expressed no fear of further outbreaks as police kept a careful watch. Coroner Peter Hoffman announced a full inquiry into the drowning of an unidentified black boy from the prior day disturbances.
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South Side
Aidisons
Mullen
Peter M. Hoffman
Willard and Dempsey Pay Heavy Tax to U S Government
New York July 27 Tax figures released by a federal revenue agent show Willard’s $100,000 heavyweight bout earnings against Jack Dempsey taxed down to $69,590. Dempsey’s contract amount was $427,800, with $23,870 recalled. totals indicate Willard paid $41,570 in taxes and Dempsey’s tax drawing $5,490 in ad valorem duties.
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New York
Jesa Willard
Jack Dempsey
F. J. Tanck
Dempsey
Dempney
Idaho calls for men in Thunder Mountain region
Boise Idaho July 27 more men needed at once to be sent into the Thunder Mountain region of Idaho forest. Today 76 men were wanted and forty could be recruited. No fire condition news received due to lack of wire. Call on J J Brummitt at 2417 Hudson avenue if you want to sell your Li bonds.
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Idaho
Boise
Thunder Mountain
J. J. Brummitt
Hudeon Avenue
Britton to Meet Lewis Tonight in Jersey City Bout
In Jersey City New Jersey July 2 an effort to regain the welterweight championship from Jack Britton of Chicago the present title holder will be made in an eight round bout here right by Ted Rid Lewis of land Lewis was knocked out by Britton in previous fight leaving the title in Britton’s hands with an expected hard challenge tonight by Lewis of England in a decisive match for the title
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Jersey City
N. J
Wfort
Jack Britton
Chicago
Ade
Ted
Rid") Lewis
Land
Lewis
Brit
Nine round bout leaves uncertain path to title
In a disputed ninth round the outcome remains unresolved as no decisions are allowed in the state. The title has shifted between the two fighters before by referee rulings, Britton and Lewla, with a history of their many ring meetings and disputed decisions. The champion is a 24 year old veteran with fourteen years in the sport, while the challenger is 26 with nine years pro experience.
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Tewls Niver
Hana
Britton
Modern Woodmen of America Special Notice
Modern Woodmen of America Special Notice lists pay July draw and assessments at 4. 4. Jones tailor shop 48424 in St. a. R. Hinchcliffe, Clerk.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Jones Tallor
St. A. R
Hinchclifp
Kaiser Mimics abdication claim amid German revolt
Harlan July 27 Kaiser did not denounce throne claim arises from Berlin papers via Associated Press. Feature exposes November events during German revolution including antitagia at Spa and 24 hour stretch to force Emperor William II to abdicate. Prince Maximilian of Baden is cited as imperial chancellor who initiated the move and informed Wolff Bureau that the emperor abdicated.
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Herlin
Associated Press
Berlin
Spa
Wi- Nano
Marimilian of
Baden
Jmpérial
Wolff Bareax
Emperor and King of Prussia Renunciation Note
A fragmentary report outlines the Prussian emperor and king of Prussia being urged to renounce claims amid revolutionary pressure. It mentions treachery accusation against a former chancellor and indicates Berlin learned of the renunciation via Wilhelm II’s signing at Amersfoort, Holland, on November 28.
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Peror
Prubsta
Nedther & Hag
Prusskt
Frines Maalmilian
William Hohenset
Lern
Prussia
Berlin
Geran
Haring
Willinas Tighenzollern
Ametonges
Holland
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Mr. Weinberg
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PF. Hansen
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Wrigleys
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Elwaye Freak
Seth Eoorprhare
Willard
U. S
J. Brummitt
Hudson Avenue
Ted Lewis
England
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