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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
15
In a brief social vignette set in Astuington, a man in drink sparks comments from two women about heredity and restraint. The piece contrasts past social norms with contemporary behaviors, suggesting changes in public decorum and the impact of inherited traits.
A visitor notes a chaotic street of laundries and shops near the capital, with tea displays and lacquered curios. Passersby eye a house tied to memory while flags of China and the U.S. mingle in a tense, cheerful scene as a jovial man greets locals, underscoring shared humanity.
A street scene unfolds with fans awaiting a screen star as photographers circle for a Liberty Loan publicity moment. A Washington girl, mistaken for a famous actor, interacts with admirers while curiosity centers on which actress may appear for the campaign.
Police superintendent Major Pullman orders a new collateral plan for drinking offenses. Intoxicated persons deemed disorderly or assaultive face $75 or $100 bonds, with captains setting amounts. Records show most patrons forfeited $25 collateral to avoid court appearances, prompting the crackdown.
Miss Jane A. Delano stresses unusual protections under wartime insurance law for nurses in the Army and Navy Nurse Corps. She urges American women to back nurses at risk, support their service, and assist with the Volunteer Red Cross Nursing Service from local committees to Washington, noting the pivotal role of nurses as military personnel and the duty of families and the public to back them.
A description notes a black satin foundation gown accented with an overdress of tully and an embroidered or jet trimmed edge. The passage focuses on fabric, color, and decorative details typical of evening wear.
Distracting variety in sweater coats and sleeveless options dominates current wardrobe trends. Heavy zephyr yarn knits in turquoise blue and rose pink feature white knitted collars and belts, while silk and velvet sport coats offer a dressier alternative with yoke backs, saddle-bag pockets, and large buttons for warmth and style.
Designers highlight ingenuity in new trims inspired by the 70s 80s and 00s. Serge salts of fine serge top gowns, trimmed with blas folds along sleeves neck and pockets. Trim details are turned under stitched and lightly pressed. Quai cords revived as loops fleurs de lis and Chinese designs, priced to suit each gown.
In a playful exchange on a farm the talking pigs debate whether children are sensible. Sammy Sausage insists children like mud and meals, while Miss Ham and Grandfather Porky poke fun at his claims as the group teases about discovery, appetite, and childlike traits.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless remedy for hard and soft corns and callouses. It claims instant ache relief and easy removal with a drop applied to the corn, with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. The ad credits a Cincinnati inventor.
A humorous exchange aboard a Pullman car shows a porter refusing a dog entry despite the animal not barking biting or snarling. A passenger replies that the dog is calm as a dead frog prompting the porter to reiterate the policy and deny access.
A Chinese merchant shared a tip about tempering delicate china by placing it in cold water and heating gradually to avoid breakage. The passage also contains a quip about a girl and a man of sand, concluding that a joke needing explanation isn’t funny.
The piece touts spring health advice focused on blood quality and stamina. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic tonic and Anuric for uric acid, urging readers to mail for trial packages from Dr. Pierce’s Buffalo hotel and institute.
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