Women's World in War Tension Paris Fashion Shift
In wartime Paris, women divert from couture to patriotism as shops reopen and costumiers anticipate changes for winter wear. Fashion trends shift to modest lines, simple tunics, and practical silhouettes while civilians knit for troops and aid efforts expand across Britain and beyond.
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Paris
Paria
Alsace
Bellum
Britain
Belgium
England
Coutonrieres
United States
Contourieres
Maison Francaise
Costumiers
Thad
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Proclaimed Cure
An advertorial piece extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a kidney focused remedy for backache and renal issues. It cites Mrs. W White of Wanbury who reports relief after six months of misery and claims no relapse after nine years. The ad lists pharmacies and suppliers linked to the product.
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Walham Green
London
Mabel Agerton
Down
Doan
Bunbury
Mra. W. White
White Road
Wanbury
Sage
Dean
Carr's
Be Operborghe
Foster Mocellam, and Co
Ad Muray
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Aving
Toronto House
Christie’s Bazaar
Victoria Street
McAlindens
McAlinden
Bridgetown
H. H. Abrahamson
Portamos
Texaco
Motor Spirit
Shakespeare
Fouracre
Cambridge
the Butchers
Perth
W. Snowden
Stephen Street
STATA
LE Agents
General Electric Engineering CO
Murray Street
the Rose Hotel
Banbury
L. C. Illingworth
Prince of Wales Hotel
W. L. Marsh
the Prince
Burlington Hotel
Tom Griffith
Freemasons Hotel
Willj
T Gives & Hearty
Robert. E. Crawford
Purhaser
Monkhouse & Hanson
True Summer Co
Geo. Draper
Martin Donohue
France
South America
Siam
Misa
Nant
India
Braintree
Essex
Ron
Mary
Norway
Sandringham
Edward
Appleton House
Lady French
Hertfordshire
Bavaria
Carl Theodore
King Albert
Adeline Duchess of Bedford
St. John's Gate
Queen
Duchess of Somerset
Duchess of Wellington
Countess Torby
la Randoly Churchill
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