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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
2
The excerpt follows a Prussian officer recounting harrowing scenes in Belgium and France. He describes civilians suffering, looting, and German soldiers marching toward Varennes and Vauquois as artillery and shelling devastate towns.
A deserter recounts brutal trench fighting at Vauquois, injuries near Verdun, and a decision to desert. He crosses into Holland, reaches New York, and critiques German propaganda and Prussian rule. He argues Allied victory will honor democracy and end militarism.
Surgeon General Gorgus urges the American Red Cross to recruit 8000 graduate nurses by October 1 to support overseas forces. States in Central Division have already enrolled many nurses, while the campaign emphasizes conserving materials and voluntary support over fundraising, with new directives from the War Industries Board and a national Red Cross conservation bureau.
A narrator recounts obtaining an eight day leave from authorities and crossing the Dutch border in civilian clothing to visit home. He says he left under the pretense of visiting relatives and purchased a railroad ticket to Kai.
A reflective note surveys how people view life as drab and faulty, noting 80 individuals regret actions done in their lives. The piece argues that simple acts like a vegetable pill or a brisk walk could alter perspective and improve outlook.
The article notes fur use in next season with beaver and Prada praised. Plush trims and beaver, raccoon, opossum, and skunk collars gain favor on cloth coats. Rich shoppers favor plush furs while fabric trims stay stylish.
Hats are described as worn far down over the forehead concealing most of the hair. The front is pushed toward the eyebrows, the sides reach the ears, and the back extends to the hairline.
The article describes affordable, durable school wear for girls ages seven to twelve, prioritizing strong fabrics like rep and coarse linen, dark wash colors, and simple designs. It details a brown cotton rep frock with white bindings, box plaits, and decorative white arrow heads, plus practical winter outerwear guidance.
A seaside parasol in plum taffeta features chiffon shirring over internal frame workings and a bead tassel at each edge. A second parasol in white taffeta matches a colored muslin frock with white enamelled components and an embroidered eyelet border.
Lace outfits shine with Eeru lace over plain net and cream tinted taffeta shawls. Taf feta buttons line the long sleeves, adding a piquant tailored touch to delicate Ince costumes.
Admirers of Lord Kitchener raise a large fund to establish scholarships for young men. Applicants must show fitness for chosen careers and pass tests. Scholarships include $750 per student, with traveling awards to be set up after Kitchener’s schedules graduate.
A brief Youngstown Telegram item presents a dialogue on German marks with phrases about two kinds one related to a "cain" and the other tied to those in poor health obliged to support the Kaiser’s government.
Kansas City elevator operators, all girls, will be assigned seats in their cabs from here on, marking a shift in station protocol and workplace seating norms for the city.
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