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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1922

Page

6

Anti corset crusade sparks bobbed hair for granny

Indiana reformer Mrs. Anna Hoeltke Lee heads the Anna Lee Anti Corset Society promoting short hair, knee length bloomers, and bodice free dress. She argues corsets harm health and beauty and urges women to discard long skirts and hair to stay youthful.

Anna Lee Indianapolis Anna Hoeltke Lee Mrs. Lee

Retail Stores Battle Glass Clubs Across England

English retail traders wage war on girls clubs in mills and factories that supply cheap candy stockings and apparel to members. The British Federation of Confectioners seeks to halt this unfair trade, citing better terms with producers and widespread church and Sunday school clubs in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Girls earning two to three pounds weekly reportedly spend ten shillings or more on candy.

London England British Federation of Confectioners Confectioners’ Association Yorkshire Lancashire

Nevin Praises Frank Holden in Atlanta Georgian

Hon James B Nevin editor of the Atlanta Georgian lauds Frank A Holden representative from Clarke county in his column Caught in the Current He calls Holden a high class well informed intelligent citizen with a gallant war record and an engaging account of his France experiences He argues more Holdens would inject needed red blood and progressive ideas into Georgia's legislature.

James B. Nevin Atlanta Georgian Frank A. Holden Clerke County Frank Holden Clarke Horace Holden Supreme Court France Georgia Frank

Dies of Injuries From Gridiron Play

Washington report states a football player died from injuries received on the gridiron. The brief item notes the fatal outcome linked to a collision and ongoing medical care, with no further details on the player or team available in the readable text.

Washington

Wayne Howard 18 Dies After School Scrimmage Injury

Wayne Howard an 18 year old Ward of the National Training School for Boys collapsed after a diving tackle in a school scrimmage. He reportedly ruptured an intestinal blood vessel and later died. The incident occurred during a field drill involving two school teams last week.

Fouth Wayne Howard National Training School For Boys

Broadcloth and Ermine Evening Ensemble Described

The text describes a white broadcloth and eri combination creating a charming dress look. It mentions wide cuffs reaching the waist and a straight easy silhouette. Paired with a black velvet gown, the outfit features a draped styling and a standout bir J accessory.

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