King Albert of Belgium Remains With His Army in Belgium
The 43rd birthday of Albert I is marked as he stays with his troops in a tiny Belgian seacoast enclave. Parisians praise him for resisting German advance and delaying the campaign toward Paris and Calais, aiding Allied preparations. The article highlights Belgium’s suffering, Albert’s austere private life, and his love match with Queen Elizabeth.
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Ing Albert
Belgium
Havre
Brussels
Antwerp
Nicholas of Montenegro
Paris
France
Albert
Liege
Calais
Kaiser
Marne
New World
United States
Washington
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Rochester
New York
Lynn
Worcester
Mass
Boston
Providence
Newport
R. I
America
Great Britain
Ape Town
Lake Tanganyika
Congo Free State
Congo River
Congo
Congoland
Leopold II
Alpert
Flanders
House of Hohenzollern
Baden
Queen Elizabeth
Charles Theodore
Bavaria
Elizabeth
Fashion Trend: Dramatic Changes in Necklines This Spring
In May fashion observers note a drastic neckline shift as white collars recede and square or delta decollete shapes rise. High collars reappear with coats while Italian and American colonial necklines guide day wear, reshaping how garments sit at the neck.
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McClure
Good Work for Music and the Bread We Need
A piece analyzing the meaning of Indy and the shift from personal titles to utility in wartime America. It cites Jay Cooke III urging rationing and the idea that every person can contribute by reducing bread consumption to support the Allies and victory efforts.
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Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
Holstein - Friesian Association of America
Brattleboro, Vt
Grandmothers in France Vowed as Nation's Backbone
The foreign news service of the woman's committee of the council of national defense extols grandmothers in France as the backbone of the nation. They supplied soldiers for Verdun and now enable women abroad to replace men in factories and business, supporting children and guiding education as older generations care for the country.
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France
Sudden Connection Sparks Surprising Remark
Natural astonishment follows when a caller declares the link was established instantly after dialing, prompting questions about a possible proposal and the abrupt realization of a new connection.
Hypnotism Question Sparks Uncertain Belief
The quote questions belief in hypnotism and cites uncertainty about its effects. It suggests hypnotism might influence people to act against their will, highlighting doubt about its power and relevance in causing actions.
Two Men Clash In Writing Over a Dispute
Readable lines show two men exchanged a heated argument by letter rather than pistols. The dispute escalated to written vituperation with no firearm involved. No other people or dates are provided.
Quote on motives behind sheriff positions
A wry remark notes the sting of self interest in public service. The speaker suggests the only way to gain a favorable attachment from a selfish man is to place him in a sheriff's office.
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Sheriff's Office
Slow Progress in Arithmetic Metaphor from 1910s Dialect
A brief quotation depicts a classroom exchange about math progress. A student named Lou struggles with figures while claiming to add up the right matters, reflecting early 20th century schoolroom humor and dialect.
Smart fads in dresses favor tapering skirts and buckles
Fads shift from bustles and draped backs to double and triple peplums and hip tier effects to suit summer clothes. Flat roses and lacquered quills give way to narrower skirts with small color coordinated buckles echoing military styles.
Sumptuous Weaves Reveal French Fashion Leaders Rich Materials
The article observes French fashion leaders favor luxurious fabrics over cheap goods, noting materials appear more lavish than in recent times while avoiding ostentation. Readers see emphasis on quality in imports.
Slim Silhouette Persists in Early Spring Garment Lines
America still turns to Paris for style guidance as rumors of radical change fade. The waistline favored by top French designers remains evident in the first American spring collection, with slim straight silhouettes and closely reefed tunics and draperies dominating the look.
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New York
Paris
America
Odd Parasol Described With Ruffles and Blue Ribbon
A description of an unusual parasol feature old big organdie with ruffles and scalloped white organdie. The hat matches with ruffles blue ribbon and rosebuds. A bag shows layered ruffles and blue organdie forming the overall tone and style.
Veiled Fashion Glints Through Chiffon and Tulle
Descriptions of rich fabrics and elaborate outfits show garments partly hidden under a bush el and veiled by chiffon or tulle. Cloth of gold shines in evening and daywear, peeping through to reveal the weave’s luxury in a refined, modest display.
Ginghams Favored by Knitters for Stylish Accessories
The piece highlights gingham clothing and accessories as a simple way to support a cause. It features attractive checked gingham blouses and matching hats bags and hats in materials from satin to straw and fiber.
Lingerie Yokes Improve Fit and Care In Vintage Sewing
Instructions describe attaching tatting lingerie yokes to a net foundation for a longer wear and easier laundering. The method involves cutting the net to match the yoke shape after sewing, ensuring a snug fit and durable finish.
Decoration of the Rosebuds in Overlapping Wreath
The description notes a rosebud motif set within a wreath that partly overlaps the top ruffle. The arrangement emphasizes decorative layering with floral elements intersecting the fabric trim.
Handmade blouse styles reflect evolving fashion trends
The text notes rising popularity of handmade blouses with pale blue batiste examples and high collars. It mentions front work with pin tucks and stricter tailoring in Mnen fabrics, two color combinations, crepe de chine waists, and dark taffeta blouses paired with tailored skirts.
Foulards Rise in Popularity for Summer Wear
Foulards will undoubtedly rank among the most popular materials for afternoon wear this summer. They are cool looking and versatile, with dark foulards featuring white figures and simple detachat collar and cuffs of sheer white urtgusy dia.
Iowa War News and Local Incidents Roundup
Iowa reports include a private Wesley Wagoner of Waterloo listed dead from an accident in a casualty list. Third Liberty loan oversubscribed by over 60 percent with Iowa leading the Seventh Federal Reserve district. Furloughs let Camp Dodge soldiers return home to farm work in multiple states. Marion Crandall Memorial Hall planned in Davenport for St Katherine's school. Major local accidents and honors across Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa are listed with multiple names and dates.
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Wesley C. Wagoner
Waterloo
Iowa
Liberty
German Telephone Company
Dillon
Marshalltown
Dillon Farmers’ Co
State Automobile Department
State Board of Health
The
State University
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Big Eagle
Charles Bender
Camp Dodgee
Henry Bender
Boone
Cedar Rapids
Marion Crandall
Frank Sanderson
Maquoketa
Erwin Atherton
Sanderson
Federal Reserve District
James B. McDougal
Federal Reserve Board
Camp Dodge
Minnesota
North Dakota
Illinois
War Department
R. N. Holsaple
Anti-Saloon League
Iowa Prohibitory Amendment Association
Mac J. Randall
Randall
Linn County
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge of
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Joseph Hallahan
Raymond A. Schrowen
Albert J. Hird
August Dohrmann
Portsmouth
Secret Service
Hampton
Carl Nolte
W. F. Nolte
United States
W. Ss
All Woman Had in World Pleads for Dog Freedom
A southern Indiana woman writes to Governor Goodrich begging him not to pass a law preventing dogs from being let out this summer. She emphasizes that her dog is all she has and pleads for mercy, citing taxes paid and a wish for blessing.
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Indiana
Goodrich
Phrase on Speech Caution as Guiding Maxims
A compact aphorism urges careful speech with the rule to think twice before speaking. It emphasizes restraint and deliberate words to avoid unnecessary talk.
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Iowa State
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31St & Robey Sts
Chicago
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