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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
7
A garbled exchange shows heated views on marriage and manhood. The dialogue hints at social expectations and personal claims as speakers debate commitment and maturity. Police or court terms do not appear. the piece reads as a fragmented, satirical chat rather than a news event.
The article notes a growing oriental trend in spring and summer sweaters with mandarin coats and Chinese blue accents. It highlights wool jersey and silk satin garments, home stitching caveats, and practical slipover models, praising Chinese inspired embroidery and bold color combinations.
French fashion adopts touchwood ornaments for hats at the war’s start, with Trench women adorning crowns and brims. Coral, real and imitation, and coral pendants accent new spring millinery while Italy meets demand for coral in straw and satin hats. A blue woolen rose with coral hearts appears as a notable accessory.
Despite tapering coats, capes retain their bold silhouette and elegance. The article notes capes layered with coats cling to the figure, while standalone capes showcase fullness and drama. It highlights rich fabrics suitable for evening wear and daytime carriage or car outings.
A fashion authority explains the shift from the term checks to plaids in the current season. Larger two inch or more patterns replace the old small checks. most are on sports skirts from waist to ankle with black and white tones and bold color pairings.
The article describes evolving pocket designs in fashion. It notes updated shapes and forms with pockets seen in six outfits, including a tunic effect and pane striped borders on collars and cuffs. A bright rose colored silk frock is mentioned.
Green figures prominently in the Paris color card with bright light and cool medium tones. The display includes clever sports coats, costumes, frocks, sweaters, skirts, and linen and cotton hats built in green and white. Two-in-one pockets emerge as a notable style feature.
The piece notes the U S government’s long running Great Lakes survey begun in 1841 to chart dangerous reefs and inlets. It cites 5 vessels with crews up to 22 men, storms rivaling ocean conditions, and over 5 million spent on charting since 1841. Detroit vaults hold 1300 field charts dating to 1818 from Lake Erie surveys.
The Christian Herald notes a deep inborn religious instinct among Slav peasants, Russians and Poles, with Poles mainly Roman Catholic. Religion and patriotism are intertwined, devotion to Christ and the Virgin is everyday, and blessings from priests influence homes, factories, and theaters.
The Indo European or Aryan race describes Europe, Armenia, Persia, Afghanistan and northern Elindustan. Linguistic similarities among nations suggest a common origin from a Central Asian mother nation. Migrations moved northwest into Europe while parts settled in India and Persia placing Hindu native Aryan traces in India.
The London Chronicle notes an early reference to women’s suffrage in 1740. A fictitious Lady Belinda argues for a parliament of women to legislate for the sex and protect female rights, but the meeting adjourns as all ladies spoke together.
A well known Omaha resident walked the street with a handkerchief to his face. A friend asked about the trouble and teased him. The man claimed irritation from a coal piece in his eye and admitted fear to enter a drug store. The quip ends with a wry note on thrift in America.
A snippet depicts a social clash as Mrs Hightone invites the vulgar Mr Biggles to dinner, prompting remarks about filling an empty seat and lingering social tension at a quiet gathering.
Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a quick relief for corns and callouses. Drops apply and the corn or callous lifts out with fingers, drying instantly and without inflaming surrounding skin. A small bottle is inexpensive and widely available through drug stores or wholesale houses.
The Louisville Courier Journal features a quip about distinguishing a canvasback duck from a barnyard substitute. The speaker notes the bill for one is always as high as the other, illustrating a humorous take on value and perception.
A brief exchange recalls a child longing for biscuits and clothes once provided by mother and father, reflecting simple domestic needs and affectionate memory. The dialogue contrasts baked goods with apparel as symbols of care.
In a humorous exchange a landlord asks Pat to judge two whiskies. Pat samples both, praises them as good, but requests a refill of the first to recapture its taste, leaving the verdict open and comic.
An advertisement extols Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener costing about 60 cents a bottle. It claims natural even color, easy application, and lasting glossy results for gray hair, with disclaimer it does not cure disease.
Ad touts Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for all skin troubles. It claims confidence in soothing healing properties and offers free samples by mail upon request.
A Birmingham Age Herald excerpt recalls a shopper insulting a grocer by accusing calories in food. The grocer replies he refuses to sell anything unless it is in perfect condition, insisting on quality over criticism.
A Baltimore American quip notes pawnbrokers are the most temperate of men because they pledge to a man and generally keep it. The joke hinges on the idea of a loan oath and personal reliability.
Advertising text warns that kidney disease raises arterial tension and can cause death mislabelled as heart disease. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Anuric tablets and offers free medical opinions, urging readers to send 10 cents and a water sample for analysis at the Buffalo hotel.
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