Vanishing Fleets Opens in Washington with War Looming
A serialized tale follows Guy Hillier and Olma Roberts amid mounting tensions as Japan declares war and seizes the Philippines. Inventor Roberts advances a lightning propulsion, radioplanes, and a secret project that could alter naval warfare, while the president faces moral trials and a nation edging toward conflict. Norma Roberts travels from Washington toward key developments as events unfold.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Guy Hillier
Olma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
Uy Hillier
England
Noriin
Rbberts
Florida
Imawaii
Okyo
Aoe Aoebian
Kilfier
Kaiser
King Edward
Bevins
Thames
Roberts
Lorida
Norma
Pacific
Dr. Roberts
Brockton
Secretary of the Navy
Mitami
White House
America
Radioplane crisis spurs Joan of Arc resolve in president’s aid
In a tense scene a young woman named Joan vows to fight Japan if her father cannot lead. The president blesses her resolve as Hawaii surrenders and secrecy tightens, while a secret air squadron prepares to meet the foe using new signaling methods. Berlin hosts an extraordinary straw clock as a curiosity.
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Norma
Joan of Arc
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Secret Service
Japan
Florida
Berlin
Wegner
Strasburg
Practical Fashions Paris Pattern No 2812 All Seams Allowed
Pattern for a tucked shirt style with six backward turning tucks around a center-front box plait. Back is gathered at the waist, sleeve may use a straight cuff, suitable for many materials from cashmere to lawn. Seven sizes 32 to 44, yardage varies by width. send 10 cents to Pattern Department with size and address.
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Paris
Cashmere
A Noble Lover
A humorous exchange unfolds between an American heiress and the duke de Ragges et Patchez as she asks if she seeks marriage for wealth and he replies that money is not the issue. The quip captures light romance and social contrast in a Baltimore American moment.
Ladies Shirt Waist Paris Pattern No. 2808
Pattern No. 2808 offers a seven size ladies shirt waist developed for heavy fabrics like linen and pique. The style closely follows a tailored line and may be made in silk for a dressier option with material yardage given for bust 36 in across widths 20 to 42 inches.
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Paris
Berlin as University Center
Berlin grows as a university hub outranking many cities. Berlin hosts 8 220 matriculated students with about 7 000 more allowed to attend lectures, nearing Paris in total attendance. Europe totals 125 universities with 228 721 students. followed by Budapest Vienna Moscow Madrid Naples and St. Petersburg in attendance.
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Berlin
Germany
Paris
France
Europe
Budapest
Vienna
Moscow
Madrid
Naples
St. Petersburg
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Nity
Hillier
London
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SIZL
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Wittle
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W. L. Douglas
Spark St
Maas
Dr.d.jayne
Salzer
Salzer Seed CO
Bor W
LaCrosse, Wis
Cambridge
Ohio
J. H. Downs
Broadway
New York City
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