Fashion Cycles Driven by Designers Not Public Mood
A columnist quotes Louis Rubin of the American Clothing Designers Association arguing that fashion shifts are driven by designers and manufacturers. He notes past eras show extreme styles despite public restraint and explains short skirts give way to long ones as industry pushes sales, describing fashion as a social habit with cyclical changes and practical costs.
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Louis Rubin
American ‘Clothing Designers’ Association
Louis
National
Simon Legree
Borrowing and wealth rules in early 20th century views
The article contrasts Rockefeller and Ford on borrowing and capital, noting Ford funded growth largely from profits while Rockefeller relied on debt to build Standard Oil. It argues wealth comes from different methods per industry and warns against copying a single system. Also mentions a shift in women’s shoe heels with Louis heels returning in Boston fashion show.
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John D. Rockefeller
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Edsel Ford
McClure
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Standard
Skating Mishap at Athens Pond and Local News
A skating gathering at the old Athens water works pond ends with Homer Nicholson pulled from twenty feet of icy water after the ice thins toward the center. Reports also describe a notable meteor sighting overhead and local plans to start knitting mill operations in Athens within the month.
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Athens
Homer Nicholson
Ga. R. R
Nicholson
R. I. Bloomfield
Philadelphia
Midwest storm toll rises after sweeping hail and rain
Western states from Iowa to Nebraska endure heavy property damage and multiple deaths as storms lash the region. Tornadoes near St Charles Missouri kill one and injure scores, while Lake Andes and surrounding areas suffer extensive damage to farms and structures. Flood warnings issued as Missouri and Nebraska rivers crest.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Iowa
Smola
South Dakota
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
St. Charles
Lake Andes
Kansas City
Bargeant
Neb
No More Dandruff on Collar Mahdeen Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Mahdeen for dandruff with a 15-application guarantee and money back if unsatisfied. It claims rapid scalp relief and itching stop, urging readers to consult barbers or order direct from Mahdeen Company in Nacogdoches Texas.
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Mahdeen
Nacogdoches
Texas
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Adake
An 19th century social advert extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe restorative for women recovering strength after childbirth. It claims no harmful drugs, boosts health, and cites a reader from Olney Illinois praising regained energy and ability to work.
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Aia Harles
Olney
Lydia E-Pinkd
Renee
Pinkham
Amphitheatre Dedication Slated At Agricultural College
The Amphitheatre of Agriculture on Agricultural Hill will be dedicated Friday night with talks by Dr A M Soule and Dr J B Stewart and others from the University. The outdoor theatre features a terraced seating area and an elaborate program led by Miss Martha McAlpin, including dances songs and pantomime acts. A grand march will open the event followed by receptions and refreshments. The venue is touted as one of the Souths prettiest if funded.
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College of Agriculture
A. M. Soule
J. 8. Stewart
University
The
Agricultural College
Met
Martha McAlprin
Cardus Cited As Remedy For Nervous Weakness
Mrs J G Bowman of 1319 Front street Morgan City Louisiana reports lasting improvement after using Cardus for rundown health and nervous weakness. She says the tonic rebuilt strength improved appetite sleep and energy and she recommends Cardul to other women with similar trouble.
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Morgan City
Cardus
Cardul
Ady
Summer School Hosts Gay Friday Night Outing
The plan is designed for outdoor entertaining and will be the scene Friday night of one of the gayest parties yet enjoyed by the Summer School.
Boy Pleads Guilty and Is Fined Fifty Dollars
Lonnie Jones, a young Black man, pleaded guilty before Judge Bradwell to larceny from a house. He was sentenced to four months in jail for each offense with $50 in cash and costs, likely to be served in lieu of cash. he was caught after stealing salts and clothes from a chapter house on Dougherty Street.
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Lonnie Jones
Two County
Bradwell
Jones
Ile
Dougherty Street
Amphitheatre on College Campus Opens Thursday Night
Dr J S Stewart designed an outdoor amphitheatre for the Summer School on the main Georgia campus to be opened Thursday night in front of the Peabody building. The venue will seat over 1,700 students and precede the dedication of the large natural amphitheatre on the Agricultural College hill.
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J. S. Stewart
Georgia
Peabody
College Hill
Stribling Stands In For Vereen At Summer School
Hoh W C Vereen of Moultrie, chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, was absent and Dr Stribling of Washington City spoke in his place to vocational conference students at the Summer School. The conference continues with lectures by Chancellor Barrow, Dr Soule, and Dr Brittain of the State Educational Department. There are 1348 American students in French universities.
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Hoh W. C. Vereen
Moultrie
Stribbling
Washington City
Barrow
Soule
Brittain
State Educational Department
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