Thrift and Labor Keys to War Victory Says Schiff
Mortimer L. Schiff urges strict national thrift to conserve money and labor for war needs. Saving through Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps funds combat efforts, while reducing nonessential consumption and reallocating resources to essential industries. He cites practical examples like using an old coat and conserving fuel and food to accelerate production for the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer L. Schiff
War Savings Associations
United States of America
Wear Gold Star Abandon Crepe in Mourning Fashion
A 1918 fashion column argues mourning attire will evolve as casualties rise. It notes widespread grief yet urges practical dress changes, citing France’s shift away from heavy crepe and widow’s bonnets. Government influence to curb lavish crepe purchases is suggested, urging calmer public mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tlons
McClure
President Wilson endorses black mourning band signal
President Wilson writes to Dr. Anna Howard Shaw chairman of the woman's committee of the council of national defense, approving the black armband memorial for families with service casualties and urging public adoption. The piece notes fashion shifts including linen ribbons and pongee capes and the decline of white gloves in France and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Anna Howard Shaw
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Smart Frock for Summer Ensemble
A smart summer outfit features a black taffeta slip with long sleeves paired with a sleeveless tunic in white organeile. The tunic is embroidered at the neck, armholes, and hem with black and white beads. Completing the look are a black tulle hat and a white parasol.
Confessing Christ and the Mission After Resurrection
A devotional study outlines the importance of confessing Christ before men and the consequences of denial, with notes on the unpardonable sin and divine aid through the Holy Spirit. It covers Acts 1 guidance for witnesses, resurrection certainty, and the worldwide scope of missionary work, urging believers to begin at home and press outward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Heaven
Hell
Israel
Jesus
Nervous Breakdown Relief Reported by Newark Woman
Miss Flo Kelley of Newark credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending a three year battle with weakness and daily aches. She says the remedy relieved her nerves after two years under a physician and she can now do most kinds of work. The letter praises the product for going to the root of her trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Lydia
Pinkham
Serge
Mise Flo Kelig
14Th St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Misa Kelly
Judge Declares Stomach Remedy a Great Success
Judge William L. Chamber, praising EATONIO, endorses it as effective for dyspepsia, belching, heartburn, and poor appetite. He claims the remedy relieves gas and bloating, and guarantees relief with money-back assurance. Available at druggists for a penny or two a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Chembere
Eatonic
Board of Mediation
Cesar
Eatonio
Judge Chambers
Shousande
Costa
Ita Superiority. Yassuh prideful talk on gold plated water
A quoted exchange shows Brother Lunk boasting about a solid gold plated water item bought from a mall for four dollars. Brother Quizz questions its timekeeping. The line uses a dialectal cadence reflecting regional character from a Kansas City Star item.
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Brother Lunk
Brother Quizz
India Town
Kansas City Star
Consulting His Taste Dinner Homily Quip
A humorous exchange notes a minister visiting for a meal and the punchline that he does not eat it. The line implies a play on words about sermons and dining habits. No further context is provided.
Question of giving versus receiving quoted with a quip
In a brief exchange the line Do you believe It is better to give than to receive is answered with a witty retort Yes if it's advice or knocks. The remark frames generosity as guidance rather than material aid and adds a humorous twist.
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Paris
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Peter
Kelly
Lydia Pinkham
Limer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Kansas City
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