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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
8
The article urges steady daily work in knitting and food preservation for national needs. It stresses continued knitting of socks, sweaters, and mufflers, with emphasis on calculating proportions and reducing waste. It calls on women to collect yarn, submit knitted items, and preserve fruits and vegetables for the war effort.
A fashion tussle unfolds this season between straight and draped skirts. Ultra-smart women favor draped styles, backed by many dressmakers, while hundreds claim draped skirts appear in cheap materials, making them commonplace. The contest adds confusion to a season already crowded with varied fashions.
Organdie, light colors, and gossamer weaves dominate summer attire from frocks to hats. White and pastels, lace, ruching, and sash details create feminine styles for all ages while tunic skirts and deep hems enhance pale tones. After war work in gardens and streets, women seek pretty frocks as a pleasant fashion duty.
A designer pairs waistcoats with capes in fashion, offering four options. The waistcoat adds grace and solidity, shields the chest from chill winds, and allows wearers to eschew a blouse. Some waistcoats resemble corselets with attached flowing capes for bodice wear.
A humorous exchange contrasts New York and Westerners over weather. The Westerner notes changeable skies while the New Yorker claims enduring sunshine, with playful jabs about seasonal shifts.
In Washington DC a seven year tally notes 40 000 marriage licenses issued. W A Kroll comments that the Pimlico coverage is racy reading, reflecting lively news interest and public records activity.
Organdie collars and cuffs appear in many colors and designs. Ruffles are prominent with simple straight bands offered in a wide range of widths.
Many women suffer loss of appetite, fatigue, insomnia, and breath shortness after light exertion due to nervous debility. Mrs. Davidson of Cleveland reports Tonloc X revived her health, restoring sleep and energy. Tanlac is sold at first class drug stores with no price increase. if unavailable, local jobbers can supply. Autocracy begins where snareby ends.
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