Notable New York Figures and Home Front Gleanings
Mrs Henry P Davison opens her New York home as a hostess house for women relatives of service members. General Crowder is described as a busy bachelor but records show his routine at the National Hotel and Army Navy Club. Prince Christopher seeks an American heiress to ease Greek royal finances. Congressmen led by Tillman reach the Italian front. Senator Thompson praises Italian troops as worthy allies. Mrs Alexander Trowbridge warns against overfeeding sailors and soldiers. AY Smith rising Democrat figure with a storied city career. Saratoga delegates applaud Mrs L R Weitzmilled for suggesting coat removal on a hot day.
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Poems for Your Scrap Book
A fragment reflects a Fenian man as cautious amid gore. It contrasts a lonesome isle of death with the warning it gives to Hun enemies, suggesting the speaker would spare his own sons.
Dear Sewing Circle on the childless advice debate
A reader column discusses why many youths avoid parenthood, faulting embarrassed truth-telling and warped upbringing. Letters reflect personal tradeoffs of marriage, work, finances, and the duty of motherhood, with anecdotes from several readers and club room chatter.
Resinol Ointment Promises Gentle Skin Relief
Resinol ointment has long stood as a standard skin treatment for eczema ringworm itching and rashes. It soothes burns wind or sun and eases mosquito bites insect stings and general irritation. Men using the Resinol Shaving Stick need no extra soothing lotions, dealers sell it everywhere.
Fashion Notes Describe Autumn Evening Wraps and Gowns
A series of style notes describes black chiffon wraps trimmed with ostrich fringe and dinner gowns with shoulder panels and short trains. Brown gloves are discouraged in autumn, while corn colored foulard with cream lace suits many events. Scarves of tulle with rose accents and simple nuslin frocks are also featured.
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Darnstitch
Mazola Oil Promises Better Flavor and Health Benefits
Mazola is advertised as a pure corn oil for frying sautéing and salad dressings. It supposedly avoids transferring flavors between foods it saves animal fats and requires no melting making measurement easy and efficient for chefs and home cooks.
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Mazda
Etiquette Notes on Reception Dress and Invites
At a reception do not feel obliged to shake hands with the hostess on departure, but do so at small affairs. Requests for ball invitations should be discreet with hostesses reserving the right to refuse. Mothers should dress simply with modest jewelry. elaborate outfits for schoolgirls provoke envy and discomfort among classmates. evening wear should be plain and understated.
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