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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
6
An illustrated overview describes a tonic marketed to women as a remedy for women’s ailments. It recounts testimonials from 359,000 letters praising the product’s supposed virtues and uses the author’s authority to promote its efficacy.
The text describes early electrical heating in construction. It notes cranes that become cold hinder work, mentions heating units over cement, and explains how multiple units connected in circuit supply current to keep work areas warm. It references coil sensations, heated shelters, and safety concerns in a rough, instructional tone.
A quirky vintage kitchen and home care piece offers sewing hacks and meal ideas including fruit desserts, cereal use, and heat retaining practices. It covers improvised clothing repairs, wool and cotton treatment, and bedding care to keep homes tidy and efficient.
Fashion writers note a postwar revival of Cromwell era influences in Paris and London designs. The piece traces how Napoleonic, Cromwellian, and Oriental motifs mingle in clothes, predicting a shift toward squared silhouettes and beltless, straight cuts while noting cautious, restrained liberties in dress.
A 1918 fashion note describes a gown in sweet-gum velour with a square bodice and plaited back, a plain front, and a red crepe sash. It notes mixed reaction from women and mentions corsets of flesh-colored silk brocade trimmed with black lace and a wide edging ruffle.
Table linens and scarfs show a shift from pure white linen to cotton blends as scarce linens reduce the surface to be shown. Machine or hand knotted hemstitching, outline or coaching stitches, fringe on sweaters, shawl collars with fringe, tassels on sashes, and knitted silk lingerie sets rise in popularity with contrasting ribbon bands.
A fashion writer notes lace is back in style with deep decollates for day frocks and evening gowns. Veils are versatile but must be color matched and sized. black and dark blue veils suit many complexions, while white veils suit few. Proper grooming and pattern spacing also influence overall attractiveness.
The vogue for mittens grows as women on the move need warm protection for their hands. High fur prices, outdoor work, and new accessibility push woolen mittens in bright colors to match scarves and hats, with linings showing through in clever blouse accents.
Practical needlework notes describe deepening a skirt hem with a crocheted band inserted between bodice and skirt. Tips include contrasting color bands, beaded embellishment, and silk stitching. Also covered are making a morning jacket from dotted Swiss, plus a method to clean lace using cold milk for a creamy finish.
An inventive garment combines a silk striped blouse with a wool sailor collar and wide wool cuffs. The pattern forms a front opening with a fold back collar, a hip section shaping a peplum, and a head over pull on design. A walking salt skirt pairs well, adding warmth for frosty mornings.
A practical duvetyne coat with an immense beaver collar and triple pockets is pitched for service use. The description emphasizes its effectiveness and sturdy design to attract buyers seeking durable outerwear.
More than 6000 women served as drivers and aides in the American Red Cross motor corps. A khaki uniform gave way to Red Cross Oxford gray. Missoula begins employing the first girl bell hops at a local hotel amid rancher and cowboy interest. About 700 of 30,000 nursing department enrollees were assigned to federal public health or Red Cross service. Swiss girl singers tour principal towns with boys assisting to raise funds for soldiers at the Swiss borders.
Advert reads Knowlton's Danderine claiming to stop dandruff and itching within minutes and grow new hair after two weeks. It touts soft glossy hair, warns of a dramatic frontline kitchen scene with a rolling clock and a cook’s joke during a bombardment.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as instantly ending indigestion pain and stomach distress. It claims the tablets are pleasant and harmless, inexpensive at drug stores, and guaranteed to work. A quotation about theater life and a light joke follow, mentioning actors and a joke about a star.
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