Why We Fight No. German Alliance in America
The piece argues that the German American alliance sought to weaken American unity before World War I and continued to push for German language and influence. It cites 1901 origins, aims against nativism, and cooperation with Irish groups, warning of a unified German influence in the United States and its impact on national defenses. It notes German efforts to sway politics and education and mentions a Brooklyn Navy YMCA bank deposit by American sailors.
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Germany
National
United States
Act of Congress
America
National Alliance
England
New York Staats Zeitung
New York
Ludwig Fulda
Ireland
Bernhard
Europe
Fashion notes on summer outfits and fabrics
The article surveys summer attire trends with sleeveless coats paired with skirts, rideable garments, and the replacement of sweaters. It highlights baronette satin skirts, Georgetic crepe, silk crepe, organdie dresses, and cape styles in satin with chic hats. Ruffles appear widely from day frocks to evening gowns.
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Country Club
Joe
Tov
Thin fabrics and lace dresses dominate wartime fashion trends
The article notes a shift to thin materials like printed chiffons and chantilly lace with draped one piece silhouettes and white or light underdresses. Dark deepsided prints on white ground appear in large figures while lace gowns with tunics and long sleeves gain favor, amid discussion of wartime psychological effects on women's attire.
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Chantilly
Color in Hospitals and Dress Styles Highlight War Era Ambience
The piece stresses colors in hospitals aiding morale for wounded soldiers and notes bright surroundings as part of treatment. It also mentions fashion details with a gray feminine net dress design featuring a draped collar and straps shaping the garment.
Secretary McAdoo Urges Higher Taxes for War Costs
Secretary McAdoo argues for increased taxation in the coming year to fund the war effort. He backs a real war profits tax on all war profits, higher normal income tax on unearned incomes, and heavy taxes on luxuries, aiming to shift one third of 1919 expenditures to tax revenue rather than loans.
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Kitchin
House of Representatives
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Sunday School Convention Set for 1918 in Three Sections
The Tennessee Sunday School Association announces the 1918 annual convention in three sections: Middle Tennessee Fayetteville August 6 to 8 West Tennessee Greenfield August 13 to 16 East Tennessee Unionville August 20 to 22. Chai rmen of entertainment committees include Dr J M McWilliams Wayerville George R Multine Greenfield Magh L Vance Knoxville. Delegates should send names to the chairman in their section basing representation on one delegate per twenty five members. Every Sunday School may appoint at least one delegate and is urged to send a full delegation.
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Tennessee Sunday School Association
Middle Tennessee
Fayetteville
West Tennessee
Greenfield
East Tennessee
Tinonville
J. M. McWilliams
Wayerville
George R. Multine
Vance Knoxville
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