Happenings Of The Week Amid World War Turmoil
News digest from Intermountain and Washington reports covers Spanish influenza spread in Utah with 1200 cases, a Red Cross theft in Silver City, Seattle quarantine for Camp Lewis soldiers, apple freight-rate shifts, Nevada court case penalties, and Allied war developments. Includes prices, labor issues, and troop movements with global dispatches and political notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermountain
Atte Board of Health
Utah
T. D. Beatty
Atte
Red Cross
Silver City
Atole
Seattle
Camp
Lewis
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
F. J. Miller
Oregon Public Service Commisssion
Railroad Administration
Nevada
Reno
McNeil
Txland Federal Penitentiary
Wax
James A. Woot
Red Cross seeks 5000 tons clothing for Belgium France
An appeal from Herbert C. to the American Red Cross urges a nation wide drive to collect five thousand tons of clothing for destitute Belgians and French in occupied territory. Chapters across 13 divisions will supply gar ments for all ages, with sturdy items preferred to withstand wear.
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Belgium
France
Red Crow
American Red Cross News Service
Washington, D. C
Red
Herbert C. Ir
Red Srmminaion
Nng
Fix
Red Cross
United States
Washington
Hats and fashion trends for women in business dress
The piece notes a shift toward blocked hats for business wear, predicting strong popularity next winter as many women start businesses. It describes a beaver felt hat with a high crown and rolled brim, featuring a single ornament and no trim around the crown, praised for dignity and suitable with business attire.
Brilliant Winter Millinery Displays Quiet Richness
A detailed survey of winter millinery showcases rich textures like metal brocades and fur paired with quiet dominant colors. Notable pieces include street and formal hats, gray velvet with Myerson seal accents, beaver fur trims, and a tall crowned marrow brimmed style in petunia hues, all praised for craftsmanship and wearability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerson
Late Fall Suit Styles and Distinctive Silhouettes
A period column reviews late fall menswear with many distinctive suits. Notable coats feature chin‑ling shoulder lines and fitted waists, knee‑length coats show slim sleeves, and shirt collars pair with belt‑shaped silhouettes. The description notes belt‑like shaping and evolving tailoring details for the season.
Timekeeping Talk by Surprising Watches in a Workshop
A group of watches argues about time loss and gain while explaining why the gold watch, costly yet poorly made inside, ran ahead or lagged behind. It confesses it was built to look valuable, not to function well, and its owner’s greed caused the flaws. The tale warns people that moments march on and cannot be regained, urging prudent use of time.
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Harry Ringling
Barabao
Wis
Atlantic
Thomas J. Mooney
Ioite
War Labor Board
California Federation of Labor
San Diego
Cook County
Chicago
Agnes Kowalski
Wilon
Jala
Philippines Senate
Prairit Burton Harrison
San Quentin
Cal
James A. Johnston
Washington
General March
Liberty
Mark Requa
Senate Finance Committee
Public Health Service
Crowell
House
Senate Finance Commiune
William
Berlin
Wilson
Cologne
Germany
Otranto
Kashmir
Basel
Switzerland
St. George Channel
Canton
Brent
Hsu Shia Chang
Hau Shih Chang
Michael Alextetf
Yekaterinonar
Verdun
Australia
W. A. Watt
Fe Commonwealth
Leon
Bi Tang
Jy & Arc
Easton
Rasy
Gift Responsibility Under Question At Local Court
A fragment suggests a court case about gift responsibility and a person identified as someone trying to hand over weapons to another party. Details are unclear in the readable portion, but the matter involves potential weapon possession and transfer concerns.
HOW TO AVOID BACKACHE AND NERVOUSNESS Told by Mrs
Mrs Lynch presents tips to prevent backache and nervousness with emphasis on posture and well being. The piece advertises Caticura Beauty products including soap and ointment for skin hair and hands and offers free samples via Cutienea Dept X Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caticura
Dept. X
Boston
Golden Bacon Handicap
A quirky quote from the Birmingham Age-Herald notes the paradox of genius and fame. The piece reflects on artist struggle before success and contrasts starved beginnings with later wealth, humorously invoking a landlady’s harshness and a musician’s trunk confiscation.
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Birmingham Age
Hersli
Vague Toilet Humor In A Scattered Row of Names
A fractured narration describes Timdincine and a tense scene with D figures standing nearby. A figure named Bratan urges drinking for cure while others chime in about rosy light. The passage shifts to a question about identifying Rasy among a group, with unclear context and garbled phrases.
Gentle Europe Enticer Lute Show Leaves Audience Mixed
Reported from a European venue the lute man show drew a bored crowd with brief glimmers of talent. A single vigilant spectator adjusted the lighting and applauded the performer, while others mocked the stiff acts and pompous comments.
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Julius Kahn
California
House Military Affaire Committee
Asspelson of Commerce
America
Iversene
Scorea
Matty Ballwin
Baldwin
Leach Crom
Morelind
George A. Wale Ince
Wonlow Wilson
We Abiot
Department of Agriculture
Winston Xponent
Churehitt
Mesapatumian
Diapatehoe
Urumiabyy
Merriam Areneal
Veto Beoke
Alexander Prochavevich Drepatt
Turner Husedun Grewnlen
Tat
Leew
Hisuye
Red Crown
Miouldars
Bodkee
Neter
Lanson Opleton
Uae
Whaenthe
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