New Honors for American Heroes in World War I
The article explains President Wilson and General Pershing instituting new U S war decorations the Distinguished Service Cross the Distinguished Service Medal war service chevrons and wound chevrons to reward extraordinary heroism and meritorious service in World War I with a system favoring speed and flexibility inspired by French and British practice. It notes eligibility for officers and men and potential inclusion for women, plus a shift toward democratic and rank agnostic recognition.
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United States
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New York Evening Post
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Pershing
Joffre
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Navy
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Fashion Rules Amid War Coquetry and Style Choices
A fashion critique argues women balance war era restraint with subtle seduction. It warns against Watteau inspired looks for elderly or pale faces, advising disciplined attire over flashy items from Delhi bazaars or Petrovgrad ballet. A middle ground is urged.
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Watteau
Petit Trianon
Marie Antoinette
Issue of the Union Republique de la Marne
A wartime issue notes printers in debris strewn rooms and a paper being written on a wind exposed table. The editors explain they publish to avoid breaking ties with readers and hope the issue reaches them despite the hardships.
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Union Republicaine de la Marne
Lse
Pushed Over and the Marine Slang Shove Off
A France rumor tells of a marine serving as an orderly whose officer vanishes after an errand. When asked about the missing lieutenant, a nearby Polly replies in Marine slang that the officer has “pushed over,” a phrase reflecting the term’s common usage among marines.
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United States
Jsea
France
New York Inventor Unveils Ceiling Scrubbing Device
A New York man introduces a ceiling scrubbing machine that cleans ceilings and captures the water runoff to prevent floor wetness, offering a cleaner finish for homes and shops.
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New York
Japanese in Modern Culture Gains in Schools Abroad
The spread of Japanese language study expands from universities in America and Leiden to Oxford and London. In New South Wales Japanese is being taught in ordinary schools as a cultural discipline on par with French and German, marking a notable entry into modern culture.
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America
University of Leyden
Netherlands
Oxford
King's College, London
British School of Oriental Languages
London
New South Wales
Difficulties Persist in European Edition Publication
From the European Edition of the New York Herald, editors acknowledge ongoing publishing challenges as operations continue. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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The
New York Herald
Mystery Box Candy Exchange Sparks Postal Clue
In a brief conversation two individuals speculate on the sender of a box of candy labeled Belle-Who. Beulah doubts a card accompanied the gift and suspects Freddie, noting his forgetful nature yet acknowledging he might forget to send a card but not the gift.
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Moco Monkey
Moco Laboratories, Inc
Oklahoma City
Okla
Quote on faculty oversight and corporate influence
A Life magazine quote laments faculty independence, noting professors avoid statements without approval from a trust magnate or corporation lawyer. The remark underscores perceived external influence over academic autonomy.
Oriental Rugs and Their Woven Significance
The article discusses Oriental rugs highlighting their design and colors as expressions of national and individual traditions. It notes they symbolize virtues, vices, and social importance in their cultural context.
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Orient
Mink Fur Cape Sets Summer Fashion Pace
A mink fur cape styled in white with a loose cut is expected to be a top summer fashion item. Described as graceful and exquisite, the cape aims to lead the season’s fur trends with light, airy tailoring.
New Felt Hats for Summer Rise in Fashion Trend
A style expert notes summer fashion will glow with felt hats echoed by milliners. Designers showcase white beige black and yellow felts trimmed with floral wreaths and tinsel cords inspired by wartime regalia, aligning headwear with sports travel and national themes.
Smart Riding Costumes Fashion Royal Flyers Look
Girls on horseback wear natty outfits inspired by royal British flyers. Trim tall boots ride over neatly fitting breeches with a smart knee length coat. The coat features a central plait, box plait pockets, belted waist, and a rakish cap completes the look.
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Royal British Flyers
Curfew Hats and Trench Helmets Shape War Era Fashion
The article notes American women adopting tin trench helmets and curfew hats seen in London and Paris. It discusses daylight saving era dresses with sheer tulle, high necks, and metallic fabrics, plus a shift away from white gloves. Economy drives new glove colors and sleeve styles as belligerent nations loosen norms.
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London
Paris
America
New England
Great Britain
Terse Fashion Notes from a Vintage Style Moment
Small lacquered humming birds decorate a lisere turban while a black satin bag trimmed with oxidized beads catches the eye. Delicate crinkly silk shades skirt separate pieces and evening frocks drape while straight line tailoring prevails. Cotton foulards anchor four cornerstones of dress goods. a black serge dress shines with white wooden bead trim. Young girls wear Buster Brown collars with black ties as sport hats feature ribbon fringe. A note warns not to boil colors, citing a soft yellow result from a harmless dye.
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Buster
Coloring Crepe De Chine With Saffron Tea For Yellow
A guidance on dyeing fabric in saffron tea to achieve a yellow shade. Steep saffron tea as for ordinary tea, strain through cheesecloth, dilute with boiling water, immerse the fabric, and let it stand to set the color.
Ribbon Craft Expands to New Sweater Items
Ribbon use grows in crafts with knitted hats and plumes, now a sweater of baby yellow ribbon features fringed pockets and decorative gash detailing.
Carrot Substitutions for Eggs in Loaf and Pancake Mix
Grated carrots can replace eggs in meat loaf by using two or three grated carrots per loaf. Use a cup of tomatoes instead of water to mix bread crumbs. Grated carrots also substitute eggs in pancakes for a moist batter.
Hemstitching Fashion Feature in Summer Underwear
Hemstitching rises in favor for delicate summer underwear. The finely stitched hems add durability and a filmy, attractive finish compared with lace edging.
Ostrich Feathers in Millinery Rise on Paris Hint
Ostrich feathers expected to appear prominently in fall millinery if Paris fashion forecasts hold true. Paris hints suggesting a strong feather trend may influence designers and retailers across markets.
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Paris
Freezone promises painless corn removal with little cost
Advertisement claims Freezone stops corn pain instantly and removes hard and soft corns and calluses. A tiny bottle costs a few cents at any drug store and leaves no soreness, touted as a Cincinnati invention.
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Cincinnati
Farmerettes Rally for Fall Crops in Revolution Chronicle
A Philadelphia Ledger writer cites a New England Chronicle note from September 6 1776 about patriotic women in Chester County joining plows to prepare fall seed as men go to war. They pledge to farm if fathers brothers and lovers remain abroad defending liberty.
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New England Chronicle
Philadelphia
Brandywine
Chester County
Get New Kidney Relief From Haarlem Oil Capsules
Urges immediate treatment for kidney, liver and urinary issues with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims quick relief and a money back guarantee if not effective, touts 200 years of use and urges readers to buy the GOLD MEDAL brand.
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Bright
Haarlem
Danger to Ojibway Finger
An Ojibway Inding would not point at the moon or Luna, as this act could be seen as a great insult and invite a biting response. The fragment presents a mythic caution about gestures provoking celestial beings in Ojibway belief.
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Eatonic tablets promise relief from hot weather stomach woes
An advertisement extols Eatonic tablets as a quick, candy like remedy for stomach and bowel discomfort in hot weather. It claims the compound neutralizes harmful juices and gases and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer.
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Eatonic
Eatonio
Eatonic Remedy Co
Chicago
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