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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
8
A witty young Atlanta woman attracted 40 suitors by promising gifts and kept slippers in stock. Each admirer paid for footwear via a beguiling smile. Gifts ranged from clothes to furniture, averaging $45 per suitor, while the girl kept a pair she made for a clerk she secretly married. She later sold the gifts to fund housekeeping.
Paris correspondent reports a niece of Gustave Flaubert suing the cinema adapters for altering Salammbo. The film ends with the lovers marrying and living happily, a departure from Flaubert's grim finale, provoking a legal challenge and requests for redress.
The piece traces 18th century fashion where high heeled boots favored the rich and impeded movement, while the poor wore wooden or untanned leather footwear. It notes early footwear like brazans from deer hide and cloth sandals, and claims in 1800 an Englishman created shoes with distinct rights and lefts. It also observes American tribes rarely went barefoot, making moccasins instead.
The piece notes March weather favors pneumonia germ and advises early action. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first cold signs and cites user testimonials on its value. The writing reflects a cautious health guidance tone from a newspaper page.
Judge Weatherly investigates a theft after his daughter Ella is arrested for stealing a brooch from Larkins and Swift. A forged motive and threats from a convict drive the judge to uncover the truth behind the crime and the note accusing him of judging on bias.
The article describes outfits with narrower skirts and three-quarter length jackets in materials such as French serge jersey cloth and worsted checks. Color options include taupe cobalt navy blue grey and check with prices from 29.50 to 3950.
The display highlights straight line silhouettes with jersey slip-on dresses. Satin, taffeta, and crepe de chine fabrics appear in Pekin blue, taupe, copen, tan, navy, grey, and black. Prices range from $15.75 to $35.00.
New coats feature straight hanging and belted styles in Bedford cord mixtures basket weave and trench cloth. Colors include tan grey blue and black with prices from 17 50 to 39 50.
Delectable millinery interpreting harmony of colorings and materials. Dominant trend of advance spring millinery features original abroad creations and classic concepts from local designers for dress and street attire. Materials include Georgette crepe satin straw cloth and satin and straw combinations. Colors include plain blue taupe khaki brown purple gold black and white.
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