War era work outfits for women workers thriftily made
The article urges women in factories and farms to sew practical, washable work clothes that fit securely and allow freedom of movement. It highlights slacks, overalls, a jumper overall and shirtwaist look, a blue striped cotton twill coverall with back opening, and accessories like bright blouses and dickeys. Emphasis on sturdy fabrics, secure zippers, and smart style boosts morale and thriftiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Gardens
Western Newspaper Union
Workaday Dress for the Girl Draftsman Suit
A blue and white striped cotton jumper frock with a double front pocket houses pencils a ruler and a T square. It buttons down the side and pairs with a white pique blouse. A blue percale waist and a gay printed option in blue and white complete the wardrobe suggestion for defense industry work.
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Defense Industries
Velvet and Wool Dominate The Fall New Designs
Fashion rivals unveil velvet and wool blends this season with black on black effects. Bow dresses feature a side tie bodice and velvet bow accents. velvet inserts paneled fronts on jackets. velvet sleeves and yokes on gowns. ruched velvet trims at necklines. velvet buttons and bands appear on coats and dresses.
Drawstrings Shape New Fashion Aids Across Garments
A fresh costume design trend features drawstrings shaping waistlines necklines and closures. Designers are creating skirts blouses bags and accessories including gloves and hats that use drawstrings for fit and decoration, signaling a broader move toward string tightening in apparel.
Kitchen printing for family fun on cold nights
A how to guide on kitchen block printing using potatoes turnips soap and erasers. The article explains steps to carve designs on potatoes turnips or soap apply ink and press onto paper with simple tools and household materials suited for amateur printers at home.
Quotes and printing tips from era Western Newspaper Union release
A set of aphorisms attributed to unknown authors followed by practical instructions for block printing. It covers transferring design to erasers, cutting away backgrounds, ink application, and creating simple prints, with advice on materials and technique for home printing.
Gift etiquette at fare well dinner before marriage
Unless the dinner is a bridal shower it is not necessary to bring a gift. The hostess decides gift expectations and will notify guests if gifts are desired. If unsure, ask the hostess to avoid embarrassment and follow the group’s custom.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Notable Quotations From Historic Figures
Samuel Butler George Dewey Arthur Balfour William Osler and Oscar Wilde are cited as sources. The list presents five prominent individuals with life spans from the 19th to early 20th centuries, illustrating diverse fields such as literature, military, politics, medicine, and poetry.
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Samuel Butler
George Dewey
Arthur James Balfour
Army Uniforms Prized For Fit And Tough Tests
A wartime pamphlet from the War Department highlights streamlined 1942 uniforms with better fit, wind resistance, and water repellence. It notes updated breeches coats and open throated lapels, plus a Philadelphia test depot where fabrics endure rain wind sun and hardware stress tests before use.
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Women’s Interests Section
War Department
Induction Center
Laundries Plan Decontamination for Gas Attacks
Seattle facilities prepare to handle gas infected clothing for 18 000 people with 24 hour service. Victims report to cleansing stations, receive a decontamination bath and government loaned clothing, with pickups in decontaminated vehicles. Workers use rubber gear and boric acid gargles to guard against gas exposure.
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Seattle
Wash
Australian Soldiers Gained Fame In World War I Hamel Action
Australians first gained a fighting reputation during World War I with Gallipoli and the Hamel battle on July 4, 1918 under General Sir John Monash where the 27th division saw offensive action. They served in England Greece Crete Egypt Libya Syria Malaya Singapore and the East Indies and fought in bomber raids with Spitfires over Germany and in Burma China and over the channel.
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Gallipoli
France
John Monash
Hamel
Australia
Dominions
England
Greece
Crete
Egypt
Libya
Syria
Malaya
Singapore
Java
East Indies
Papua
New Britain
New Guinea
Germany
Channel
Malta
Eighth Army
Britain
Iceland
Burma
China
Canada
Rhodesia
After the Sword experts predict postwar world changes at Northwestern
Northwestern University faculty panel envisions a five year peace wait, Axis disarmament, socialized medicine, US international police role, religious economic caution, ongoing price controls, high peacetime spending, a large US army, new rubber and magnesium industries, and rising octane gasoline.
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Northwestern University
Northwestern
Germany
Japan
Italy
Kenneth W. Colegrove
F. C. Rosecrance
C. Donnell Turner
United States
Addison Hibbard
College of Liberal Arts
Thornton W. Merriam
Board of Religion
Elmo P. Hohman
James W. Bell
Tracy E. Strevey
Burgess H. Jennings
Minute Make- Ujas
Advice column urges readers to send photos to servicemembers with care to appearance. Recommends natural skin, bold red lipstick, and neat hair while avoiding heavy makeup for flattering portraits.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
General Grant Gets a Taxi Ride
A new tank taxi service offering desert warfare mobility reduces wear on tanks and saves manpower by transporting armor and crews between positions. The concept presents a novel approach to conserving resources in harsh theater operations.
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General Grant
Cairo
Egypt
U. S
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