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The image shows a newspaper article from October 1929, detailing an interview with a professor from Boston University and Harvard who was part of an excavation expedition in Asia. The main headline reads, "THEY WEAR YOUR WORN OUT DUDS," and the subheading explains that the professor, Robert H. Pfeiffer, described how native workers in Asia wore discarded clothing sent by their parents.

Key points from the article include:

1. Clothing Distribution: The professor's parents sent old clothes to the native workers, which were highly valued and worn by the workers. The clothes were described as "coats of many colors," and the workers were particularly fond of them.

2. Native Workers' Reaction: The native women were reportedly very interested in the clothes, often asking for more. The clothes were worn by both men and women, and the workers were described as being very grateful for the garments.

3. Cultural Observations: The article mentions the professor's observations about the native culture, including their hospitality and customs. It notes that the natives were curious about the foreigners and their clothing.

4. Personal Anecdotes: The professor shared personal anecdotes about his interactions with the natives, including a story about a native woman who was particularly fond of a coat and wore it proudly.

Additional smaller articles and notices are also visible on the page:

• Notice: Men Are Rattles: A brief notice about an event or article related to men being described as "rattles."
• Transcript, Oct 19, 1929: An announcement about H. S. Francis being named to succeed Walter H. Stible at the Fogg Museum.
• Gazette, Oct 19, 29: A notice about illustrated lectures by Professor Marcel Aubert at the Fogg Art Museum.

The article is accompanied by an illustration of a woman in traditional attire, possibly representing the native workers mentioned in the article. The overall tone of the article is informative and highlights the cultural exchange and the impact of simple acts of kindness on the native workers.

The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically the "Post," dated October 19, 1929. The page contains several articles and features.

1. Main Article:

   • Title: "They Wear Your Worn Out Duds"
   • Subtitle: "B.U. and Harvard Professor, With Excavation Expedition in Asia, Tells of Native Workers"
   • The article discusses the findings of a Harvard professor, Robert H. Pfeiffer, who was part of an excavation expedition in Asia. It mentions that the local workers in the area wore clothes made from the old, worn-out garments of the expedition members. Pfeiffer noted that these garments were repurposed into "dich-digging" clothes by the native workers. He also describes the native workers' customs and some conflicts that arose, such as a "Cotton Sticks War" and a fight involving five wounded individuals.

2. Photograph:

   • A black-and-white photograph is included with the article, showing local workers and possibly the excavation site.

3. Smaller Articles and Notices:

   • Left Column:

     • Headline: "Louise Pfeiffer Gives Reads to Her Brother"
     • This short piece mentions Louise Pfeiffer, one of the children of Robert H. Pfeiffer, and Paul Pfeiffer, both brought from Asia to the United States. It also touches on the professor’s work and mentions the children’s involvement in the cultural exchange.

   • Right Column:

     • Headline: "H. S. Francis Named to Siple at Fogg"
     • Announces Henry S. Francis as the new director at the Fogg Art Museum, succeeding Walter S. Siple.
     • Headline: "Gazette. Oct. 19, 29"
     • Lists lectures given by Professor Marcel Aubert, an archaeologist and director of the École des Chartes, Paris. These lectures are scheduled for various dates and focus on French cathedrals.

4. Transcript:

   • The page includes a transcription of an article from October 19, 1929, detailing the professor's experiences and observations during the excavation expedition.

The overall theme of the page revolves around the academic and cultural exchange activities related to the Harvard professor's expedition and his observations on the native workers' use of the expedition members' discarded clothes. Additionally, there are announcements of academic events and personnel changes at the Fogg Art Museum.

The image is a page from a newspaper dated October 13, 1929. The main article is titled "They Wear Your Worn Out Duds," which describes an excavation expedition in Asia led by B.U. and Harvard professor Robert H. Pfeiffer. Here's a detailed summary:

Main Article:

1. Title: "They Wear Your Worn Out Duds"

2. Content: The article focuses on the experiences of the excavation team, particularly the native workers and their customs. It discusses how the workers, often referred to as "ditch-diggers," are involved in the excavation, and how their lives are affected by the project.

   • Cotton Sticks War: The article describes a situation where native women refused to pick cotton sticks due to their perceived rights being violated. The team had to intervene to maintain order.
   • Restless Excavation Workers: The article mentions that the men were restless, and they had to be kept busy with various tasks.
   • Witness Native Wedding: A brief narrative about a wedding ceremony observed by the expedition members.
   • Five Wounded in Fight: There is a mention of a fight involving workers, resulting in five being wounded.

3. Children in Costumes: The bottom left corner of the page shows photographs of two children, Louise Pfeiffer and Paul Pfeiffer, dressed in traditional native attire brought by their parents, Professor and Mrs. Robert H. Pfeiffer.

Additional Articles:

1. Louise Pfeiffer Gives Beads to Her Brother: A short piece on the Pfeiffer children being dressed in traditional costumes from Asia.
2. H. S. Francis Named to Succeed Siple at Fogg Museum: An announcement about the appointment of H. S. Francis to succeed H. Siple at the Fogg Art Museum and Fogg Art Academy.
3. Illustrated Lectures by Professor Marcel Aubert: Details of lectures given by Professor Aubert on medieval architecture, scheduled from October 24 to November 21, 1929, at the École des Chartes in Paris.

The newspaper page also includes a small section of a different article, possibly from the Gazette dated October 19, 2029, which is not directly related to the main article but provides additional cultural and academic information.

The image is of a newspaper page from the Post, dated October 13, 1929. The main headline reads, "THEY WEAR YOUR WORN OUT DUDS: B.U. and Harvard Professor, With Excavation Expedition in Asia, Tells of Native Workers." The article discusses how Professor Robert H. Pfeiffer and his wife, along with their children, observed that the local people in the Near East were given old clothes by relief organizations, which they repurposed for various uses. The article details the types of clothes sent, the conditions of the natives, and the ongoing excavation work that has uncovered significant historical artifacts.

There are also several other articles and advertisements on the page, including one about a "Cotton Sticks War" where a conflict arose over the collection of cotton sticks, leading to injuries. Another article titled "H. S. Francis Named to Succeed Siple at Fogg" reports that Henry S. Francis has been appointed as lecturer in fine arts at Harvard University. Additionally, there is an advertisement for illustrated lectures by Professor Marcel Aubert on French cathedrals at the Fogg Art Museum.

The page also contains a photograph of two children, Louise and Paul Pfeiffer, wearing traditional costumes from Asia, given by their parents, Professor and Mrs. Robert H. Pfeiffer. The children are dressed in colorful, native attire, and the caption provides context about their parents' work and the source of the clothes.

The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically the "Post" dated October 13, 1929. Here's a detailed summary of its contents:

Main Article:

Title: They Wear Your Worn Out Duds
Subtitle: B. U. and Harvard Professor, With Excavation Expedition in Asia, Tells of Native Workers

Content:
The article is about Professor Robert H. Pfeiffer from Boston University (B.U.) and Harvard, who is on an excavation expedition in Asia. He describes the living and working conditions of native workers who wear clothes donated by Americans. These clothes often include outdated and worn-out garments.

• Natives Man Are Restless:
  Pfeiffer notes that the natives, despite wearing second-hand clothes, remain restless and are not satisfied with their current lifestyle. He mentions that they are starting to question their traditional roles and societal structures.

• Cotton Sticks War:
  The article recounts a humorous story about how Professor Pfeiffer and his team unknowingly wore cotton clothes that were infested with cotton sticks, leading to an amusing incident where they had to pick them off each other.

• Five Wounded in Fight:
  There is a brief mention of a fight that occurred at the excavation site, resulting in five people being wounded.

• Transcript (Oct 19, 1929):
  A small segment mentions that H. S. Francis was named as the new assistant director of the Fogg Art Museum.

Side Articles and Notices:

• Louse-Pfeiffer Gives Duds to Her Brother:
  A short note on how children Louise and Peg Pfeiffer gave their old clothes to their brother, Professor Pfeiffer, who then distributed them to native workers in Asia.

• Coats of Many Colors:
  An anecdote about the native workers' fascination with colorful coats donated from the U.S. The workers were initially puzzled by the variety of colors but eventually came to appreciate them.

• Witness the Native Wedding:
  A description of a native wedding witnessed by Dr. Pfeiffer. He recounts the elaborate and unique customs, including the bride's dowry and the wedding attire.

Advertisement:

Illustrated Lectures by Professor Marcel Aubert:

• Details about a series of illustrated lectures on French cathedrals and art, given by Marcel Aubert, a professor at the École des Chartes, Paris. The lectures will take place in various locations, starting from October to November 1929.

Overall, the page is a mix of news articles, personal stories from an archaeological expedition, and announcements of upcoming events.

The image is a page from a newspaper dated October 13, 1929. It contains several articles and images:

1. Main Article: "They Wear Your Worn Out Duds"

   • This article is about B.U. (Boston University) and Harvard Professor Robert H. Pfeiffer, who led an excavation expedition in Asia. Pfeiffer discusses the practice of native workers wearing the old clothes sent from the United States and Europe for use during excavations. The article highlights the labor conditions, including the "cotton sticks war" where workers fought over picking cotton sticks from fields and the dangerous working conditions that led to injuries.

2. Caption: "Coats of Many Colors"

   • This caption accompanies a photo of Louise Pfeiffer and her brother Paul Pfeiffer, who were brought to the United States from Asia by their parents, Professor and Mrs. Robert H. Pfeiffer. The article mentions that these children were dressed in costumes made from old clothes sent from the U.S. and Europe.

3. Inset Articles:

   • Transcript: Oct. 19, 1929

     • This article mentions that H.S. Francis has been named the successor to Henry S. MacNaughton as director of the Fog Art Museum and Academy.

   • Gazette: Oct. 19, 29

     • This article discusses illustrated lectures by Professor Marcel Aubert from the École des Chartes, Paris, dealing with grand cathedrals in France. The lectures are scheduled for several dates in October and November.

4. Images:

   • There is a photograph of Louise Pfeiffer in native attire, likely made from old clothes.
   • Another image depicts a group of native workers in the excavation site, illustrating the labor conditions described in the article.

The page provides a mix of news, cultural insights, and personal stories from the early 20th century, focusing on archaeological expeditions and educational events.

The image is a photograph of an open book or journal. The book is displaying a page from an old newspaper called "Post" dated October 13, 1929. The dominant headline reads "THEY WEAR YOUR WORN OUT DUDS" and suggests the content pertains to an article about a B.U. (likely Boston University) and Harvard Professor who, while on an excavation expedition in Asia, shares stories about native workers.

Beneath the main headline is an image with a caption: "LOUISE PEIFFER GIVES BEADS TO HER BROTHER The children, Lonise and Paul Peiffer, are shown in costumes brought to this country from Asia by their parents, Professors from Harvard."

To the right of that image is another smaller article header talking about "COATS OF MANY COLORS."

Below these articles, there are several smaller sections with additional headlines that reference various topics, such as an article on women in Native Weddings and another regarding an incident where five were wounded in a fight, among other news snippets and articles. There's also a section titled "Transcript, Oct. 9, 1929" which mentions H. S. Francis being named to succeed Siple at Fogg, possibly referring to a role at Harvard University.

On the far right, there's a section labeled "Gazette, Oct. 19, '29" providing information on lectures by Professor Marcel Aubert, likely related to French artistic subjects, including the days and times they occur.

The overall appearance of the page suggests that the book serves as a compilation of historical newspapers or a similar collection of printed materials.

The image is of an old newspaper or magazine page dated October 13, 1929. The main headline reads, "THEY WEAR YOUR WORN OUT DUDS." Below the headline, it states, "B.U. and Harvard Professor, With Excavation Expedition in Asia, Tells of Native Workers."

There is a black-and-white photograph on the left side of the page showing two individuals, identified in the caption as Louise Pfeiffer giving beads to her brother. The caption underneath the photo says, "The children, Louise and Paul Pfeiffer, are shown in costumes brought to this country from Asia by their parents, Professor and Mrs. Robert H. Pfeiffer of Harvard."

The article discusses native workers in Asia, mentioning the types of clothing they wear, descriptions of local customs, and artifacts like beads. The article includes several subheadlines, such as "The 'Cotton Sticks' War," "Five Wounded in Fight," and "Coats of Many Colors." It refers to archaeological and cultural details, mentioning locations such as Kirkuk, Iraq, near Baghdad, and Assyrian art.

There is also a smaller section titled "Transcript, Oct. 19, 1929," noting that H.S. Francis was named to succeed Siple at Fogg.

Another section titled "Gazette, Oct. 19, 1929" includes an illustrated lecture program by Professor Marcel Aubert about French cathedrals.

The overall tone of the page reflects scholarly interest in archaeology, native cultures, and academic appointments related to these fields during the late 1920s.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or periodical dated October 13, 1929, titled "Post." The page features multiple articles and headlines, with a central focus on a large, bold headline that reads:

"THEY WEAR YOUR WORN OUT DUDs"

Details of the Main Article:

• Subtitle: "B. U. and Harvard Professor, With Excavation Expedition in Asia, Tells of Native Workers"
• The article discusses the practices of native workers in Asia, particularly in relation to reusing or repurposing worn-out clothing and materials. It highlights the economic and cultural aspects of how local populations utilize discarded items, such as cotton sticks, which are collected and reused by native women.
• The article includes a photograph of a person, presumably Louise Pfeiffer, who is shown giving beads to her brother. The caption beneath the image reads:

  "LOUISE PFEIFFER GIVES BEADS TO HER BROTHER The children, Louise and Paul Pfeiffer, are shown in costumes brought to this country from Asia by Professor Robert H. Pfeiffer of Harvard."

• The article also references Professor Robert H. Pfeiffer, a scholar associated with Boston University and Harvard, who is involved in archaeological excavations in Asia. It describes how native workers, including women, collect and reuse discarded materials, such as cotton sticks, which they consider valuable.

Other Articles on the Page:

1. "Notice: Men Are Restless" – A brief notice or editorial comment.
2. "The Cotton Sticks War" – A subheading or continuation of the main article, discussing the significance of cotton sticks in the local economy.
3. "Five Wounded in Fight" – A brief mention of an incident involving injuries.
4. "H. S. Francis Named to Success Sipple at Fogg" – An announcement regarding an appointment at the Fogg Art Museum.
5. "Gazette Oct. 19, '29" – A section listing illustrated lectures by Professor Marcel Aubert at the École des Chartes in Paris, including topics such as "Les grandes cathédrales de France."

Visual Layout:

• The page is formatted in a classic newspaper style, with columns of text and headlines.
• The central article is prominently displayed, with a photograph placed to the left of the text.
• Additional smaller articles and notices are arranged around the main piece, providing a variety of news and announcements.

Overall, the image captures a historical snapshot of a newspaper page from 1929, focusing on cultural and archaeological themes, particularly the reuse of materials by native workers in Asia, as reported by a prominent academic.

The image shows an open book with two pages displayed. The pages are from the October 19, 1929 issue of the Gazette, a publication by Professor Marcel Aubert. The left page features a headline that reads "THEY WEAR YOUR WORN OUT DUD" with a photo of a man and a woman. The right page has an illustration by Professor Marcel Aubert and a headline that reads "Gazette by Professor Marcel Aubert." Below the illustration is a section titled "Illustrated Lectures at the Fogg Museum," with dates and topics of lectures.