Spain's Nonexistent Navy Costs Spain Dearly and Fails
The article argues Spain's navy exists only on paper, detailing the fleet's outdated ships, costly maintenance, and wasteful dockyard practices. It notes delays on new cruisers Queen Regent and General Liniers, rampant graft, overstaffed sectors, and political fallout from naval mismanagement. It cites the Cadiz dockyard protests and lavish expenses including a royal chapel and the Giraldo yacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Brown
United States
Spain
Queen
Charles the Fitra
Solow
Danarras
Catalonia
Princeag of Asturias
Hwen
Cardenal Cisneros
Toulon
Sunitcam
Pelne
Rio de la Plata
Argentine Republic
Queen Regent
General Liniers
Somme
Royal Navy
Cadiz
Council of Ministers
Cauiz
Navy
Naval Department
Giraldo
Cuba
Paris Fashions Hint at Fur Emphasis and Sleek Silhouettes
Catherine Talbot notes a shift to refined fur use with ermine trims and boleros, jackets, and carriage wraps. Evening gowns stay opulent, with velvet touches and high crowns. tailored coats move to longer capes, with Paquin producing round skirts as fashion steadies toward simpler elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fura
Galloon
Paquin
Toinger
Frock With Small Cape in Autumn Frock
An illustrated autumn frock features a whimsical small cape for warmth. Cloth straps from the back button to the front secure both back and front, keeping the garment steady in wind. Suitable in taffeta with a matching cloth cape and sleeve trappings.
Fashion Notes on Tussore Silk and Accessories
The article highlights tussore silk in natural tawny corn tones suited to brunettes, with scarlet, emerald green, and old rose accents. It describes a wedding guest wearing a tussoire silk gown with lace panels, silk fringe, and a scarlet belt, plus a large brimmed hat with nasturtiums. Also notes new tussore motor caps resembling yacht hats with varnished peaks and detachable dust-hoods in blue or red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreas
Bare neck fashion and stringed wraps for women
The article notes that bare necks are popular but require a twisted neck wrap or a throat cord for modesty. It suggests strings around the throat, sometimes with a brooch, as an alternative. It mentions using tulle or soft chiffon for the strings and highlights fashion among a few artistic women.
The Well Dressed Woman In Cleanliness And Neatness
The well dressed woman relies on exquisite neatness and clean presentation. She may lack the richest attire but her careful details, daily bath, hair care, and pristine nails convey charm and gentleness.
No direct article title available
Fragmentary text presents abstract, poetic phrases about round shapes and shine. No clear event person organization or place identified. Unable to extract a concrete news item or instance suitable for a factual card.
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Sampson
Dewey
Senor Cobian
Charles Y
Plymouth
Columbus
Ant
Christobal Colon
Veragua
America
Liberal Party
Alphonso
Asturias
Duke of
Veragta
Christopher Columbus
Conarnts
Conall
Senor Contan Aa
Nevy
Paris
Brussels
Japan
Evenrar
Lee Welth
Chantilly
Timming
Catherine Talbot
Oliver Tisane
Fayer
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