Front fullness dominates Paris silk frocks in fashion note
Julia Bottomley reports from Western Newspaper Union on Paris silk prints and front fullness shaping the season. Tight hips and front fullness pair with belts and trims to craft ultra feminine frocks, featuring jewel box prints and large georgette blooms, with drape and lace trimming key trends.
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Paris
Crea
Fashion Art League of America
Julia Bottomley
The Second Mrs Caperton Surprises Auntie Visit
A narrator at auntie’s summer home watches the Caperton household from a window and learns Roberta Caperton has left her husband for Reg Wade. Sybil Cramer remains as the family’s devoted secretary and caregiver, while the new Mrs Caperton appears distant, keeping to the background despite family dynamics and wealth.
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Epic of Bravery and Death in the Desert
In the desert engagement Tallal charges the Turkish line riding alone into the main body. He and his companion are felled by bullets as the armies fall silent, Tallal shouting his name before the final volley.
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Vallal
Anda
Tallal
Thomas KE
Lawrence
Women Vote Debate Sparks in Paris War Mobilization
Paris discussion centers on the Paul Bonecour bill calling for mobilization of French citizens without distinction of age or sex. Critics argue women should share government duties if they defend the country, while doubts remain about instantly translating opinion into law. The draft idea looms as parties acknowledge the argument for women’s conscription and role.
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Paul Bonecour
Chamber
Paris
Christian Science Monitor
Giant wood crushing machine tested at Madison lab
A towering 80 foot high machine at the Madison forest products laboratory tests very large wood columns. It can apply up to a million pounds of force to crush a one foot square post. The device offers a wide range of speeds, from slow to fast, simulating building settlement to rapid impacts.
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Madison, Wis
Forest Products Laboratory
Knowledgeable and molded men in a Liberty article
The Liberty piece by Charles J. McGuirk argues women seek to mold men into bigger citizens through various controlling methods. It notes types from strong to sweet and warns the husband who is easily manipulated ends up ruined. It also discusses Europe adopting the word knowledgeable as a new trend.
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Charles J. McGuirk
Liberty
Europe
Four Siblings in Freshman Class at Wisconsin University
Four Calwell siblings from Rio in Wisconsin University freshman class. James Calwell, a lumberman, parent of two daughters and two sons, all four enrolled together in the same entering class.
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University of Wisconsin
James Calwell
Rio
Difference in oil stock prompts wary interest
A casual exchange notes an oil stock likely to interest the listener while cautioning against overplanning that can derail actual work. The dialogue contrasts eagerness with reluctance about pursuing the investment idea.
Fourth of July Question Prompted Child’s Clever Reply
A third grade history exam prompted the question why we celebrate Independence Day. A student answered that it was “the day God was borned,” reflecting a humorous misinterpretation of the holiday’s origins.
Parrot Talk Tips and Quack Remedies Advertised
An assortment of brief quips and ad copy items notes parrot talking advice and a worm killer called Dead Shot by Dr Peery. The fragment also mentions an address 372 Pearl Street New York and a remark about vice flourishing due to human nature.
Denmark Produces Synthetic Milk From Vegetable Fats
Danish makers produce synthetic milk by replacing cow fat with vegetable fats and adding vitamins to mimic real milk. The process aims to achieve similar taste and nutrition as traditional dairy products.
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Denmark
Anthony Memorial Oak presented to women’s clubs in Rochester
The Anthony Memorial Oak in memory of Susan Anthony has been presented to the Federation of Women's Clubs of Rochester New York by the Rochester chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
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Susan Th. Anthony
Federation of Women's Clubs of
Rochester
N. Y
the Sons of the American Revolution
Fair Play Kitty Snubs Radio Collector
Betty explains she started up the radio to rid herself of a persistent radio collector. The exchange frames a light moment about social snubs and quick solutions in daily life.
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Kitty
Betty
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Malaria Relief
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a cure to purge dried out bile and malarial germs from the liver and bowels. It warns against calomel, claiming the product cleanses, stops chills and fever, and should be kept at home for nightly use.
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