Curious Origins Of Some Commonplace Fashions
A historical overview traces how royal slips and courtier mishaps birthed the pointed shoe and hoop skirt, then follows fashion’s shift from Paris to New York. It notes King Edward’s lightning influence, fishwife imagery, and the rise of American designers and merchants shaping mid century ready to wear amid wartime restraint. The piece argues America becomes the new style center as war reduces Parisian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Fifth Avenue
Herralf
Edward
Wales
London
Paris
France
England
America
Paul Poiret
Jacques Worth
Acon
New York
Gallet
Doucet
Lanvin
Jenny
Worth
Merechaonte
United States
Lontts
Atlantic
Ogarland
Thomas
Hawetar
Isis
Humanity
Red Cross
Parla
New Haven Woman Undergoes Ophthalmic Operation
A New Haven hospital report notes Mrs Oz Mien Whe oi tee underwent an EEVA procedure for eye treatment. Nearby mentions refer to funeral services for Bart Warne Vie, with details about locations in Epsom and MuaLington. The text blends scattered names and events, outlining medical and obituary items from local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oten
Ind
Belancon Boy Now Fighting in France
A wartime letter from Belancon recounts health and well wishes to Lao and the family. The writer reports being in good health and hopes others are well, noting general wartime conditions and greetings from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belancon Boy
France
Lao
Alont
Eugene I
Roth & Expeditionary Forces
Soldiers Letters From War Front Echo France Service
Fragmented wartime dispatches recount Evgene Roport and Eugene Royport writing home from France. They describe gas attacks, shelling, trench duty, and courage under fire, while sharing personal hopes, weather, and longing for family. A private ad notes a college girl seeking private-home work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Juhaun
Cermana
Tam
Iettera
Evgenf Roiprt
Alke
Bran
Madison Township Liberty club forms at church
Hoagland Madison unit farmers organize a Liberty club at the church social hall. Officers elected include President William R. Houk and Vice President Charles Grossay. Secretary Clifford Knuk and Treasurer Dick Brows. Community members and a list of organizers named attend the meeting. A Sunday school plans a children’s event this month. Mrs Kornemetin recovering from appendectomy.
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Nchonle
P.O. McCom
Fred Mawerfalé
Art Frank Ortenwellar
Frank Corvilin
Berm
Simen
Hosglamt
Levi Mumma
Spencerville
F. Morton
Antinch
Kornemetin
Uhos
Blood medicine claim from Evansville ad by Meyer Bros
An Evansville medical advertisement touts Number 44 for The Blood as a trusted remedy. It claims the product helps constipation kidney stomach and liver issues and prevents malaria fever, urging spring use and noting availability through Meyer Bros in Indiana and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Lid
Meyer Bros
Mart
Wayma
Ind
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Rolfe
University of Missouri
Udid
Fortunatory
Whedon
Amo
Pure
NEW Haven News
Bart Warne
MuaLington
Memda
FT. Wayne
Fort Wayne
Rush
Coats
H. H. Brothers & CO
Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
Eugene Boitet
U. S., Infantry
Cook
Metronet
Wreo
Journal Gazette
Hoagland News
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