Well Paid Women Buy New Clothes in Wartime
In 1918 New York a fashion writer argues women gain money and independence due to war, spending boldly on clothes. Women will fill fashion roles, become clerks and shopkeepers, and drive apparel demand as they gain economic footing and social visibility. The piece links wartime shifts to Paris and London trends and cites changing dress from street wear to evening attire.
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New York
America
Anzac
France
England
Paris
London
Europe
Mfe
McClure
Colors for the Rainy Days Fashion Advice
A student advisor urges bright rainy day dressing to lift mood. Practical outside wear includes high rubber boots, a dark skirt, rain coat, and gloves, with a brightly colored blouse or tie for warmth when indoors. Red, golden brown, purple, and bright blues and greens are recommended. dull grays, blues, and greens for sunny days.
New Fabric Revealed At Curtaina Sunset Theme
The hostess explains the soft velvet like drapery hangs at doors and windows is not silk but a new flaonelette fabric dyed with orange and pink to create peach and apricot tones. It is light in weight yet luxurious in appearance as visitors comment on its elegance.
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Curtaina
Wide girdles with sash bow and ribbon ends described
A description notes wide girdles worn with simple white dresses, highlighting that the girdles are very effective and useful. It mentions a tall ribbon in the girdle’s ribbon color chosen to match hat trimming colors for coordinated attire.
Efficiency of thrashing machines saves millions of bushels
The article warns that wasteful thrashing operations threaten national food supplies as millions of bushels could be saved with proper machine speed, adjustment, and maintenance. It outlines causes of poor separation, cracked grain, belt and pulley care, speed indicators, and thorough overhauls before and during harvest season to maximize yield and minimize downtime.
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United States
Ele
Fruit Picker Innovation Lets Apples Fall Safely
An inexpensive bamboo pole picker with a cloth tube and wire loop lets fruit from high branches be loosened and guided into the hand without climbing. It enables rapid fruit gathering from tall trees with minimal risk of falls or injuries.
Big Loss From Smuts Across Grains
Wheat, barley, oats and rye diseases called smuts drive annual US losses estimated at 50 to 60 million dollars. Experts warn the impact on production and markets is substantial, with grain quality and yields affected nationwide.
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United States
Increase Forage Crops Production Through Higher Yields
The text argues that boosting forage crop output relies on raising average yields of alfalfa and other perennial crops and expanding the use of summer annual crops to meet growing feed needs.
Preventable potato disease threatens millions of bushels
Potato diseases of a preventable character frequently reduce the crop by 50 to 100 million bushels. While not entirely preventable, growers should guard against them to the fullest extent possible.
Getting Best From Any Cow
Practical guide stresses steady care for dairy cows including balanced rations even when not lactating to prepare for future production and work.
Why Women Dread Old Age Mets of Bemis years ad
An old style advertisement claims Haarlem Oil Capsules prevent aging symptoms and bladder issues. It promotes a single guaranteed brand GOLD MED DAY with import quality and availability through first-class retailers.
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Haarlem
All First-Clase
An Old Proverb About The Anvil And The Hammer
An archaic saying contrasts the durable anvil with the hammer and praises a bold group of young workers opposing a knife wielder and his followers. The language suggests a reflective editorial stance on resilience and collective action.
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Knifer
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Promotes Relief
Cuticura stops itching with soap to cleanse and ointment to soothe and heal itching burning skin and scalp affections. Ideal for toilet use. For free samples address Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail Soap 2 Ointment 25 and 60 Adyv.
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Dept. X
Boston
Journalistic Amenities in Wartime Quotation
The Tarville Gazette is quoted by the Boston Transcript praising its wartime intelligence as exceptionally early and primitive, describing the office as possessing the earliest and most basic information. The remark notes a sharp contrast in reporting style and effectiveness.
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Tarville Gazette
Boston Transcript
Trip Back to a Family Reunion
A man jokes about his dislike of family reunions. He expects a long train ride to attend one, noting two things he dislikes: the journey there and the time after arriving. He shares this quip with a friend, highlighting his humorous take on the event.
The Broken Heart
A flirtatious matron claims the captain has broken many hearts. He recalls one lasting heartbreak years ago in Europe when a young American woman entered his compartment and he spoke nothing, preserving a silent bond.
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Europe
Dayton
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