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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
14
The article notes wool scarcity and rising prices pushing silk into summer wear. It describes taffeta, foulard, silk twill, pongee, and other silks, plus new styles in midsummer hats and dresses. It highlights elegant millinery including airy malines hats, white wool jersey sports hats, and the pinlo sailor hat in white crepe with eyelet embroidery.
New fashion notes highlight extensive use of mink in summer wear. The fur’s short close pelts suit capes boleros and scarfs for warm weather. Roumanian embroidery is also described as a favored detail.
The Washington post promotes direct farmer to consumer sales by parcel post to cut costs. A bulletin lists hundreds of farmers in Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia and products for sale including eggs poultry fish pork and vegetables. Farmers can join by notifying the postmaster to appear on the growing lists.
Two girls in shabby white skirts and gaudy sweaters stroll past the state department. They jostle for gum money and flirt while one notes her missing chew. A passing woman glimpses genuine loyalty behind the rhinestones and bravado.
The Council of National Defense reports a vast upgrade to U S communications for war effort. Long distance service nearly doubles from 148 to 249 wires from Washington with plans for a new underground cable to New York and extensive private wire installations. A 500 wire system will connect war departments and key centers nationwide.
In Washington the change to khaki signals a shift from peacetime gray. The streets fill with soldiers sailors and marines as camps spread from the Conduit to Virginia. The War Department glows at night as thousands await the call to somewhere.
The piece notes many veteran stars dropping out or not appearing in box scores this spring. Wagner returns to play after a fever, Crawford remains a rare holdover, Lajoie exits the majors for the International League managing, Evers may have one more year, while comparisons to Lajoie highlight fading bat prowess and lingering energy.
Jack Coombs, famed pitcher and once Athletics star, resurfaces with Uncle Wilbur Robinson’s club after a setback with Connie Mack. The piece compares his earlier failure with a solid showing this season, recalling a 24 inning marathon where Coombs and the Athletics toppled Boston Red Sox 4 to 1 as he allowed 15 hits and struck out 18 Reds.
John K Tener notes Lew Dickerson of the Pirates once batted left handed but faced scarce left handed pitchers. A curious switch to right handed batting led to confusion as Dickerson dashed toward third base, reflecting the era’s hazy understanding of unfamiliar pitchers.
Ikes Wagner scouts a stalled career as conscription looms. Hank O Day laments a tough season while fans crave home runs. Walter Johnson and Cobb draw luck and pace as teams plan double headers. Garry Herrmann eyed for Cincinnati mayor as Pirates and Reds stars shine amid draft talk.
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