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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1920
Page
2
Salem resident sues gas company over killed shade trees
In Salem Massachusetts a resident won 1000 dollars against the town gas light company for damage from gas leaks killing five shade trees. The verdict set 200 dollars per tree and reflects growing concern over recurring tree losses tied to natural gas piping in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Town Gas Light Company
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Simple fountain for lawn
A compact description explains a lawn fountain using a double basin formed by a large high-voltage insulator and a water line pipe. Details note a 18 inch diameter insulator, Y inch pipe, a coupling with a nipple, and a pierced automobile tire dust cap fitting over the cap. Popular Science Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Rural Life Movement Seeks Coordinated National Action
Advancing across agencies, rural social work programs begin cooperating. Rural churches confront their challenges dynamically while rural homes are rebuilt as hubs for social organization and governance. Nationwide planning, road building, and country life reform push toward international understanding.
A Practical Physician Knack Is the Doesman Improving
A New York San report notes mixed progress in a doctor's practice with patients not showing overall improvement despite some gains. The article details ongoing treatment methods and patient outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San
England faces heated marriage and divorce debate in parliament
War aftermath drives 75,087 weddings in three months and a two million spinster cohort seeking mates abroad. Lawmakers and clergy clash over easier divorce and protections for minors as public sermons dispute lunacy grounds and euthanasia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Parliament
Arthur S. Draper
New York Tribune
Great Britain
Isles
New Zealand
Australia
Canada
Cardinal Billot Refuses Sacrament to Undressed Women
A recent portrait notes Cardinal Billot, a Jesuit in Rome, refused to administer the blessed sacrament to three young women in very short skirts low necks and short sleeves. He told them in a low voice I refuse to administer the blessed sacrament to those dressed as you are. The women left with flushed faces, marking the first time he has acted on such a pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Cardinal Billot
Rome
Curious Boy With Hole In Skull Leaves City Hospital
Joseph Pevnish from St Louis, seventeen, drew crowds by a quarter sized hole on his head. Doctors grafted rib to fill the cavity after a skull fracture from a train fall at Tower Grove Station on June 29. He was discharged as cured but returned seeking to resemble other boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pevnish
St. Louis
Joe
City Hospital
Tower Grove
Rectangular Meteor Seen Over Manresa After Storm
A singular luminous rectangular body traversed the sky from north to east after a storm in Manresa Spain. It moved at tremendous speed and was followed by a luminous tail with sparks seen falling. Believed to be a meteor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manresa
Spain
Orth
Tragic Acorn Poisoning Claims Child in Waukegan
Three Hemmons children aged five six and seven were poisoned after eating acorns in Waukegan TH. The eldest son William died while the others suffered stomach issues. Local authorities investigated the incident and possible exposure details remain under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hemmons
Waukegan
William
Fashion Extremes in New Styles for Women in 1920s
A fashion writer notes growing extremes in women attire from knicker suits and short skirts to soft flowing gowns. Western wear favors knickers with capes while city fashion leans to clingy chiffons and draped silks. Designers showcase wrap linings of silk and chiffon with ornate details, and chemise dresses shift to long or short waists with voluminous sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Signer
Sealskin Trimmed Jacket Without Buttons or Belt
A coat shows a collars high with a broad sealskin trim and wide flaring sleeves. It closes at the throat with a latch, and features no buttons or belt.
The Old Sweater Made New
A guide to reclaiming worn worsted sweaters by rewinding wool into skeins, washing, drying away from sun, and reballing for new uses. It covers soaking to remove kinks, tying skeins, avoiding knots, and drying before rewinding into neat balls.
Fashion Notes In Brief From Paris And Madrid Trends
A Paris favored mix of purple and cerise tops fashion notes with fall looks. Spanish sailor style expected to be highly popular this season. Wrappy coats feature large fur cuffs and muff accents. Filet trimming enhances undergarments while shoulder-to-hem back panels draw attention. Satin hats appear in black and gloss finishes. Fur and ostrich trims decorate evening gowns. Georgette remains dominant for blouses with varied trims. Black remains less common in wool than silk sports frocks favor bright colors.
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Georgette
French Evening Wraps Reflect Spanish and Oriental Style
The Spanish influence in Paris evening wraps grows as French ladies blend Spanish designs with Oriental motifs to create striking outerwear. These wraps are viewed as among the most colorful and smart adornments, signaling a notable fashion development in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Spanish Combs Resume Popularity With New Designs
Spanish comb manufacturers report renewed orders as hats and gowns evoke old Spain. After a surge in last fall they faced a downturn and piled up stock. New elaborate studded combs are being added to samples to spark demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Hat selection guidance for women and children
The article lists how hat styles suit different body types and ages. It advises wider brims for stout faces, modest brims for short slender faces, avoidance of tall crowns for long faces, and cautions against stiff monotone edges especially for older wearers. It also prescribes pliable soft hats for children and recommends a tam o shanter for everyday wear.
Sport waists and mannish sport blouses described
The article details autumn sport waists in tut fabrics paired with mannish shirts, including a striped shirting blouse with aristocratic character. It highlights a latest over collar, a loose silk cravat, and a stermy mannish look. A feminine sport blouse in tan and white stripes adds dainty freshness, with white collar and cuffs.
Popular blouse demand drives new neck styles in fashion
The report notes a surge in interest for the net guimpe blouse and round collar tops. Stores feature displays with low priced models as necklines rise to a higher cut, signaling a Paris trend likely to influence local styles.
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Ammons
Paris
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