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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1927

Page

12

Styles of Coats Through the Ages

The article traces coat fashion from Raleigh’s cloak over a mudhole to 18th century velvet collars, red versus black faction wear, and the rise of Spencer’s tails. It notes boar chase mishaps, shortened jackets, and coats evolving for walking ease, plus legal sleeve regulations and long-loose sleeves for carrying items.

Walter Raleigh London Joseph Chicago Apparel Gazette

London Moves to Clean Up Smoky London

London proposes to amend by laws and the London public health act with parliament approval to ban dust and grit emissions from businesses and factories. The plan targets brick crushing works and requires preventative appliances to curb pollution and reduce foggy air conditions.

London England London County Council

Palm Beach Knickers Favor Plain Colors In Golf Season

The Chicago Apparel Gazette notes Palm Beach golf fashion favors white linen knickers and simple tones. Linen in white and subtle shades dominates, with less than 10 percent patterned pieces and few varied materials, signaling a trend toward conservatism in men’s golf attire this season.

Palm Beach Chicago Apparel Gazette

Temptation and a Humorous Election Banter

A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph excerpt portrays Indiana Senator Watson remarking on a fallen politician as gravely tempted. Cal Clay questions church going, Wash White laments temptation and vows religious help, mentions chores to cleanse a chicken house weed a watertown patch and whitewash Channel Sloegin's wine cellar.

Senator Watson Indiana Wash White Cal Clay Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph

Laird Chooses Short Names in Scottish Tale

The laird seeks a servant and shortens names to fit memory. Alexander Scott Graham becomes Auld Sandy while Nicholas Duff MacFayden becomes Auld Nick in this London tale of kitchen humor and quick cuts.

Scotland Alexander Scott Graham Sandy Nicholas Duff-MacFayden Nick London

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