D Annunzio Flies 290 Miles Across The Alps
Italian author Gabriel D Annunzio completes a 290 mile Alpine flight from Italy to Paris to roaring welcome from countrymen on the western front. George H Moses of Concord named to succeed the late Jacob H Gallinger as U S Senator and served as Taft's minister to Greece and Montevideo. Greece made him fiscal agent for the country in the United States.
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Gabriel D’annunzio
Alps
Italy
Paris
George H. Moses
Concord
Jacob H. Gallinger
United States
President Taft
Greece
Montevideo
Tea gown in black tri colet satin described at tea
An afternoon gown described as black tri colet with satin under garments features deep black silk fringe at the waist, a thin dull silver tissue frill at the neck and sleeves, and accessories including a black panne velvet hat with silver trim and black satin shoes.
Should a Woman Give Up Pleasures for Patriotism
Dear Sewing Circle answers a reader asking if a woman should sacrifice whist clubs candy ice cream movies and other luxuries to save money for patriotic purposes. The writer notes the conflict between comfort and duty and cites a friend who solved a similar dilemma.
Red Cross and thrift letters urge patriotic balance during wartime
Readers advise practical patriotism in the home front, suggesting thrift stamps, Liberty bonds, and Red Cross work while allowing small pleasures. Letters urge changing a whist club to a Red Cross group, using prizes like Liberty bonds, and preferring useful gifts over costly ones this Christmas.
Birthday Bio Briefs on George Ripley Founder of Brook Farm
Birthday bio briefs profiles George Ripley born October 3 1502 in Massachusetts. A Unitarian minister turned critic and leader of the Brook Farm cooperative project he later moved to New York and rose from modest pay to editor of a major encyclopedia before dying wealthy.
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George Ripley
Massachusetts
Brook Farm
Hawthornes
Ripley
New York
New York Tribune
Home Town Letter Cheer Keeps Buddy Bright
A poem notes Buddy’s happiness comes not from sweets or cookies but from letters and family notes. It contrasts care packages with emotional support from Jen, mother, father, sister, and brother, and mentions chow hall meals and canteen treats as secondary comforts.
War Time Recipes of New England Housewives
A collection of wartime home cooking tips from New England housewives includes waffles chilli sauce graham and rye bread fricasseed sweetbreads and a call to invest in Liberty Bonds. Recipes credit Mrs M A Nealley and Mrs C A Day with city and street details noted.
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New England
M. A. Nealley
Hopedale
H. S. Wilson
Main Street
Medford
Knitting a V neck and war bonds guidance
Household hints by Mrs. Clara A. Kites offer steps to shape a V neck on a medium sweater by distributing 84 stitches and widening sides to match back stitches. The piece ends with a wartime appeal to buy bonds and ensure future generations avoid another war.
No-title wartime dieting verse by Wilhelmina Stitch
A humorous wartime verse recounts dieting efforts before the war and laments piling bills while choosing sugar wheat and fat pork as part of patriotic thrift. The narrator vows loyalty to the Allies and notes shrinking waistbands and brighter mood as a result.
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Wilhelmina Stitch
Storied self made men noted for grit and success
The text recalls Edward I Doheny a long time mine prospector who found oil in Los Angeles after long hours and near poverty leading to wealth. It also mentions Frank W Woolworth saving part of his salary to start a business and Ex Governor William L Douglas carrying leather to save costs. Samuel Gompers comments on a German announcement at a London luncheon.
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Edward I. Doheny
Los Angeles
Frank W. Woolworth
Woolworth
William L. Douglas
Brockton
Samuel Gompers
London
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
Fashion Notes on Everyday Dresses and Accessories
The article describes a grass tone dress suitable for noon wear and various occasions. It mentions a dark blue Georgette crepe hat trimmed with a velvet ribbon, a kimono coat in green velvet with nutria collar, and a narrow silhouette at the ankles.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Color
Grandmother’s hair is darkened naturally with Sage Tea and Sulphur in Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound. A downtown druggist notes its wide use for restoring gray hair to a natural color with simple daily applications.
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Wyeth
Philo Hay Co
Newark
N. J
If All Mothers Only Knew Worm Signs Ad
Mrs H N Roberts of Flint Michigan reports her baby girl recovered after using Dr True's Elixir for worms. The advertisement urges mothers to treat with Dr True's Elixir and offers free correspondence and purchase through drug stores.
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H. N. Roberts
Asylum Street
Flint, Mich
Dr. True
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Ensemble
Red Cross
Red Cross Club
the Post
Sisters of the Sewing Circle
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Eer
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U. S. Food Administration
By Joseph K. Colton
Camp Hancock
Sunday Post
Clara A. Kites
Wilhelmina
England
Brest
Douglas
Uni
America
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San Francisco
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W.L. Douglas
Boston
Washington Street
Essex St
Washington St
Franklin St
Hanover St
Court Street
Howard Street
WW. L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe Co
Spark St
Brockton, Mass
Eggimg Shoes
Henry Russell Wakefield
Birmingham
Canada
Edie
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