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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
3
A wartime style guide describes meatless meals using beans tomatoes and vegetables with olive oil and butter. It lists recipes including Chepe rasp loaf with peppers sage and parsley, Honey Marmalade pastries and Custards, plus tips on sugar substitutes and home beekeeping to boost supplies for the year. It urges patriotic home cooks to grow honey bees and share tips for garden foods, poultry, and winter menus.
A fragment from a wartime guidance note urges Americans to economize on food and cut waste. It promotes weight awareness, vegetable gardens, mineral-rich foods, and alternative greens like dandelion greens, watercress, and nep put greens, arguing weight loss supports national effort. It mentions muskrat meat at 7 cents a pound in Minnesota.
The excerpt notes a new view on life expectancy and education costs at a Pennsylvania college, plus teaching reforms and a safety match material redesign. It also mentions a wind shield use for a match rover and sugar monetization efforts by Kansas dairy manufacturers, reflecting reform era debates and industry actions.
A fragment discusses harsh winters and improvised heating practices in Finland. It notes people relying on quilts and catty corner beds to stay warm, while a Sunday Herald style line hints at extra rest in the morning. The text also mentions a British munitions ministry study on worker health and the habit of rising early being harmful.
A fashion bulletin retraces directoire revival trends with one piece gowns girdled high under the bust and short sleeves, noting haute couture influence from Mme Talien and Josephine. It contrasts gowns of Marie Antoinette with modern chiffon blouses trimmed in wool embroidery and knitted cuffs. It also highlights wooden jewelry from wounded soldiers as patriotic accessories.
Gray remains a favored shade and yellow shades Parisian taste. Sleeveless coats feature capes while mushroom sailor hats pair with opal and ivory. Gray and yellow mix for contrast. satin appears in dresses suits and hats. Pointed trains and drawn work highlight spring and summer gowns with bold contrasts.
Instructions advise sponging woolen materials before they are made up to prevent shrinkage and water spotting. Lay on padded smooth table, cover with a wet cloth, press with a fairly hot iron until nearly dry, then press the wool itself until dry. Use lifting motion, press with the nap if nap fibers present, and press both sides for thorough dryness. Also notes that yellow bordered Voiles with raised dot border designs make a good summer afternoon frock.
The piece notes a shift in fashion away from black headwear toward vibrant hues like gobelin bine rose pink and scarlet. Turbans gain favor with beaver dam shapes and collars on hats, while silk poplin fabrics and light cloaks gain popularity for spring and summer attire as women seek practical fabrics and stylish silhouettes.
Discussion swirls over French garments, patriotism in spending, and war relief. Merchants, dressmakers, publicists, and defense councils clash over fashion trends, budgets, and conversations shaping wardrobe standards this spring.
A spring coat highlights corduroy as the practical warm fabric for breezy sunny days. Jade corduroy with a dainty style and tan velour collar creates a near perfect look. A front belt with three buttons offers a subtle fashionable touch while rose and blue neckwear face the influence of satin and organdie collars and cuffs.
William A Radford discusses emergency worker housing during wartime expansion. He advises designing group homes with harmonious exteriors and similar floor plans to balance practicality and distinctiveness. The aim is affordable, efficient housing for workers near shipyards and factories.
The text argues for rent homes rather than bunk houses and suggests selecting affordable options and building in quantity lots to reduce costs. Real estate agents favor subdividing and erecting multiple homes at once to gain savings and shorten construction time.
The article discusses building small grouped bungalows with 21 to 25 foot widths, stressing labor saving devices, stock lumber use, and a plan to avoid monotony while maintaining harmony. It outlines frame construction, concrete foundations, 2 by 4 stud walls, resin paper, beveled siding, and floor and ceiling joist spacing.
From a South London cinema marquee comes a provocative charge against the picturization of Sullivan’s celebrated song The Lost Bord and a wider revolt against the king's English by cinema proprietors. The London Chronicle comments on outrage over "Featuring" and "picturization" as attacks on language.
The fragment discusses opinion shaping behavior and social perception in different settings. It cites a quote about wit and philosophy and notes how sarcasm may be valued or disregarded in various groups.
Picadilly in London is linked to picadillies a turnover collar worn by tailor Higgins who built Picadilly Hall in 1680. The article notes the collar origin and explains a method to separate stuck stamps by ironing with thin paper between.
A list of unit weights for bulk materials useful in estimation. Soft coal ashes tighten to 43 pounds per cubic foot while cinders vary 40 to 45. Anthracite coal weighs 56 to 60, bituminous coal 47 to 52, coke 28 to 82, iron 450, lead 708, and pitch 75 pounds per cubic foot.
Daddy tells of a curious family of birds found in a zoo tale. The ant thrushes marry, wear a wedding suit of white feathers, and invite relatives to join their land of admiration. A gentle children's piece blends animal lore with a lesson on belonging and joy.
A spring health note urges building up for a spring attack on germs by improving condition. It cites spring fever symptoms and explains winter lifestyle as a cause. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and glyceric herbal tablets as tonic remedies, with prices noted and drugstore availability.
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