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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
3
The article notes fall fashion for schoolgirls with tweed coats, plaid fabrics, and velvet dresses. It highlights a black velvet frock worn by a young girl with robin blue satin trim, and a sapphire velvet gown on her mother, emphasizing simple lines and refined styling as schooling resumes.
The article traces ankle length silhouettes evolving from the Forerunner of the Ankle Length with gowns reaching the ankles. It notes braids buttons and gravity influenced skirts along with trains returning for evening wear. Oriental fabrics offer rich colorings, while street wear features Paris-inspired models with braid trimming on suits.
The article notes a surge of women entering war work linked to munitions and office tasks as 1.5 million women answer Uncle Sam. YWCA War Service clubs provide assembly rooms gyms pools and social spaces with drills talks first aid home nursing current events and French to keep them fit and informed while awaiting new assignments.
A wartime poster note references George Washington as father of the country and asks who wants the Kaisers as a stepfather, quoting banners in Shenango Valley, Pennsylvania.
Surgeon General Rupert Blue releases a circular on Spanish influenza describing symptoms such as fever and body pains, noting typical three to four day recovery but risks of pneumonia or meningitis and the uncertainty about its relation to earlier epidemics. The piece recalls influenza outbreaks in the United States dating to 1647 and notes the illness’ origin tied to Spain.
The article explains influenza origins, symptoms, and differentiates it from common colds. It notes that influenza can occur any season, outlines laboratory indicators, and lists germ types linked to past outbreaks. It advises home care, isolation, hygiene, and the importance of fresh air to curb spread.
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