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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
3
Plain and figured voile mix in a delicate summer frock design suited for garden or porch parties. The trend favors simplicity with scarce fabrics returning to favorites like swiss, organdie, calico and silk voile. Separate skirts appear in dotted swiss organdie and georgette, reflecting lightweight, sheer fabrics.
The article describes a frock with a center back fastening and joined skirt and waist. It recommends Bink voile or plain voile with yellow and blue ruffles, a heavy blue ribbon sash, and elbow length or shorter sleeves. It notes short leaves and modified skirt hems as popular features.
A Globe correspondent notes brides and attendants embracing bold hues and new materials in wedding attire. Jade-green and silver bridesmaids gowns draw attention, while a British general’s wedding gown features deep cream charmeuse brocade and a bouquet of bright red tulips. Rumors speak of an all-pink gown as an alternative to white satin.
A fashion writer critiques spring trends the allure of sleeveless tops and the hypocritical poses they invite. She notes the rise of near transparent garments and the urge to reveal less while preserving personal privacy amid street fashion pressures.
A New York Sun fashion writer notes a shift away from white collars toward visible necklines in dresses and frocks. Sailor collars vanish and necklines vary from belly to delta shapes, expanding decollete styles once reserved for specific gowns.
The season highlights long scarves as a practical yet stylish accessory. Trench sweaters in pale pastel shades pair with plaited white serge skirts, while capes emerge as a versatile alternative to coats. Bolivian or cashmere velours capes are costly, so many seek durable circular capes in tweeds and checks for utility and style.
A discussion of methods to decorate missy dresses by splitting sleeves horizontally and vertically inserting tabs to create a box-plaited effect. The design includes crossing underarm sections over the upper arm and a triangular inset edged with silk braid for decorative impact.
A charming two piece rock in blue and white features slender lines that appear nearly severed in their straightness. Jerasy, the popular fraterial spring, is used in tala.
In New York Lieut Joseph S Smith author of Over There and Back and Trench Warfare, notes a letter from his 12 year old brother Paul written during WWI. Paul asks why American boys cannot fight for democracy, praises Allies, requests outlines for his own story, and expresses desire to help make the world safe for democracy.
An elderly Baltimore man B Goffard Fuller, eighty two, believes he may receive a fortune of 540000 pounds from England based on a London attorney letter about settling the estate. He says his uncle Carroll Ireland may share the inheritance. the tale traces back to an Irish earl and Revolutionary War ancestors connected to Fuller.
A vivid report describes youths in New York forming a martial club called the Kaiser in the heart of the city. Boys drill at eight, bicycle at nine thirty, and simulate trenches in alleys as mothers fret.
In Atlantic City a National Baby Vehicle Manufacturers conference warned that US war material shortages threaten baby carriages and force mothers to improvise. Designers lament government limits, arguing essential status and worrying about future births and soldiering.
A recent visitor to Waldenmead recalls Thoreau and notes the pond remains largely unchanged. He observes clearer water, lower level than two decades ago, and protective pine beaks framing the shore despite improved road access.
A brief tip advises children’s ribbons be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed in sugar and water, then ironed to finish.
The article explains using starters to control cream ripening in creameries. It covers natural ripening, conditions for flavor development, and steps to prepare natural or homemade starters from milk samples, including method, temp, and propagation.
The simple steam sterilizer developed by the United States Department of Agriculture gains strong support from municipal milk and health authorities. Demonstrations reached 172 cities with 9 officials praising its effect on clean milk supply.
A National Woman's Christian Temperance Union program proclaims the call to end alcohol traffic. Daniel A Poling pledges united efforts to achieve a saloonless world by 1980, framing prohibition as patriotic duty and spiritual health strategy.
An editorial argues saloon revenue reduces taxes by funding public services and that removing the saloon would lower crime and pauperism, reallocate funds to reform and health needs, and increase taxable property while spreading the tax burden more evenly.
Testimony from Des Moines Associated Charities shows poverty aiding decline after prohibition. Three years ago 26 percent of aid went to families affected by drunkenness. last year this fell to 10 percent, indicating open saloons drove budget needs and closures reduced welfare costs.
Jerome Jones, President of the Southern Labor Congress, asserts prohibition benefits workers. He argues prohibition redirects millions of dollars to constructive uses, noting gains for labor in states that have enacted it and asking what prohibition will prevent rather than what it will do.
The text notes Kentucky’s move toward statewide prohibition with reference to revising the legislature and placing the issue before voters. It mentions Kentucky as the third state to ratify the federal prohibition amendment, following an earlier wet state.
Statistics by Prof. Laitinen of Helsinki University show 29,000 children in 5,700 families. Abstaining families account for 13 percent of deaths, moderate drinkers 3 percent, and heavy drinkers higher, indicating alcohol use correlates with infant mortality.
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