Wartime Wardrobe Savings Teach Frugal 1918 Civics
Readers of the Sewing Circle discuss wartime thrift and clothing cuts as they urge women to save and repurpose outfits for the boys in the trenches. Letters advise practical mending, careful budgeting, and avoiding bargain traps while balancing appearance and economy.
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Caution: Read All Instructions Before Responding
The notice urges careful attention to directions and compliance with guidelines. It emphasizes answering all questions and following protocols provided in the prompt. Readers are reminded to review every instruction for accurate completion and submission.
Calculation of Excess Profits Tax Deduction Rules
The document outlines how corporations may claim an excess profits tax deduction using invested capital and prewar period averages. It specifies 8 percent of invested capital for some cases and 7 to 9 percent adjustments based on prewar income ratios, plus filing requirements for invested capital returns and partial-year tax computations. It also directs where to find definitions and notes for fiscal year calculations and Article 52 claims.
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Spring Fashion Promises in Wool and Silk Wraps
Fashion notes highlight wool for lighter suits reducing demand for tailored pieces. Wrapped skirts gain favor for spring while silk wraps showcase embroidered cape collars. The Directoire silhouette appears in new spring suits and tunics suit slim and stout figures. White wool jersey yields chic sports suits.
Boston Weather Facts for February Date Historical Record
The extract notes Boston coldest on the date with 4 above in 1907 and 6 above in 1890. It cites a warmest 57 degrees in 1912 and mentions rain or snow on this date in 1909 1910 1912 and 1913, reflecting historical climate notes.
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Poems for Your Scrap Book Hashington in The American Boy
Poem extols George Washington as a model of courage and steadfast faith. It urges readers to face daily tests with honesty, resilience, and duty, comparing ordinary youths to Washington and emphasizing moral strength over adversity.
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Portrait proofs show Marjorie in simple afternoon gown
The article describes proofs of Marjorie’s photos taken at her home. She appears entering a room in an afternoon gown with a straight cut and dark satin, slim waist, and antique gold thread embroidery.
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How to Get Relief From Catarrh
If you have catarrh or related deafness head noises, buy Parmint double strength from a druggist. Mix with hot water and a little sugar, take 1 tablespoonful four times daily. Relief comes quickly as nostrils open and mucus stops dripping. Easy to make, tastes pleasant, and inexpensive for anyone with catarrh.
Rembrandt Peale Birthday Echoes Washington Portraits
Birthday notes mark Rembrandt Peale born February 22 1778 son of Charles Willson Peale famed Washington portraits. He studied under Benjamin West in London and painted Washington from life while living in Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Boston. His equestrian Washington statue stands at Independence Hall. He helped found the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and died in Philadelphia in 1860.
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Household Hints From Mrs Herbert Taylor Lewiston
Household hints advise using lemon juice and salt to remove mildew and peach stains. Maple syrup on oatmeal or rice is recommended as a sweeter alternative to sugar. Mrs. Herbert Taylor at 566 Main Street Lewiston Maine provides these tips.
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