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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
3
Two elegant day to evening coats dominate the feature, including a silvertone wool coat with fox fur cuffs and collar and a taupe gray duvetyn wrap with martin fur cuffs. Both are designed for versatile wear, quiet color, and timeless lines, with minimal ornament.
The article discusses narrow skirts and matching petticoats in various fabrics like batiste and mousseline de soie. It notes petticoats should match frocks in length, can be slightly gathered at the hem for ease, and that conservative women favor delicate embroidery with cheaper imitation lace and picot tulle for added fluff.
A feature on turning everyday paper into charming home decor and gifts while emphasizing thrift during anxious times. It describes a baby toilet basket and a flower table basket made from crepe paper over pasteboard, with soft colors and simple construction.
Conservative colors and sensible cuts define women’s fall footwear with a mannish effect. Retailers report steady demand for durable styles over novelties as mahogany and dull black calfskin walking boots lead, while dressy options favor black patent leather and gray shades. Pockets remain a stylish trim, often satin faced or lined, on navy blue serge models.
New beaver Tam o' Shanters designed for the young set feature heavy soft beaver, puffed one sided crowns and snug bands. Available in black, dark blue and additional colors.
In a chatty exchange two women debate doomsday rumors and wartime anxieties. A prophetess plans to hide money while another questions the value of cash in the hereafter. The talk spirals into fear, faith, and the human urge to know what comes next.
A Washington boy working as a summer wartime employee is accused of missing letters from a filing case. He denies theft and is dismissed after a confrontation with the chief. His father praises the boy for prioritizing another man’s steady job over his own.
Major Baldwin urges measured support for convalescent soldiers returning from France. He notes visitors should avoid pity and explains Walter Reed hospital’s reconstruction program, now a national demonstration site with four shop buildings and a two story school. Over 700 men study 30 different trades and subjects.
A spring campaign led by 150 soldiers under Lieut E H Gibson has cut insect pests at Humphreys camp. Maj I W Brewer reports traps caught 128000 flies on July 2, dropping to about one fourth by August 30. About 12 quarts were caught July 2, five quarts on August 12, and three and a half quarts on August 30. Brig Gen Charles W Katz commands the regiments with many officers reassigned from front duties.
A midwestern farming piece urges farmers to shelter hogs from cold drafts and provide sunlit, airy housing. It compares large double and single row designs, notes sun on the floor as vital, and discusses colony versus individual pens, with movable box and A type shelters as practical options for farrowing and year round use.
The piece urges farmers and pig clubs to boost hog production to feed soldiers and allies. It notes proper housing can cut feed use and winter losses, and warns many regions lack adequate swine housing while some build overly large, costly shelters.
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