Kindliness of a German soldier amid WWI trenches
Corporal Houston recounts a German infantryman tending a wounded Northamptonshire Private after Soissons, sharing tears as the man dies. An officer notes civilian stoicism under fire. Hagenbeck’s circus losses, Swiss seizure, and an English Hussar’s outdistancing horse illustrate war’s reach. A battlefield diary ends with a soldier’s routine: wake at five, dig, hide huts, eat, sleep at 7 30 p.m.
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Houston
Seaforth Highlanders
Soissons
Northamptonshire Regiment
American Millinery Moves to Define New Styles in US
New York leaders in the millinery trade plan a week of showcases and demonstrations to shape American fashion. Eastern Millinery Association members say Paris cannot lead now, due to war, and American designers must set the tone with material choices and artistic, individual styles.
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New York
Eastern Millinery Association
Paris
Max W. Amberg
Millinery Association
Storm Porches In Region Aid Farm Winter Safety
Regional report on storm porches details their use to block cold air when doors open. It advises tight construction with matched boards and close fitting joints. Fastening with hardware allows disassembly for seasonal access.
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Regiona
Short Weight Means in Philadelphia Weights and Measures
The Philadelphia County Commissioners’ Bureau of Weights and Measures shows 51670 pieces of inaccurate scales were confiscated or repaired in the last year. Shortages averaged one ounce, implying a possible daily loss of 116000 pounds for buyers at 10 cents per pound, totaling over 3.5 million dollars annually.
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County Commissioners
Bureau of Weights and Measures of
Philadelphia
Openings and Hats Through a Child’s Craft
A mother keeps old millinery and trims for a daughter who spends indoor days creating hats. The girl trims hats with thread needles and pins then presents them for family critique before storing the pieces for another opening.
Paperpulp ushering new era in useful goods across world
The article surveys widespread paper products from wheels and garments to waterproof coats and disposable cups. It highlights paper as a versatile material in ships, packing, and construction, noting innovations in paper insulation, fabrics, and even paper carpentry as a substitute for wood in shipbuilding.
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Chicago City
America
Japan
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Hagenbeck
Switzerland
Hershey Laundry
Hershey, Penna
Earth
Quetzacoate
Eden
Spain
France
England
Hershey
Hershey Chocolate Company
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