Fashion Reaches Cromwell Era In Paris Styles
A fashion critic notes Paris designers revive Cromwellian and Napoleonic elements as they blend British history with Eastern drapery. The shift favors square silhouettes and beltless coats, mixing Oriental accents with prewar lines, signaling a cautious return to daring yet restrained attire.
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Napoleon
England
Paris
Ater
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Allenby
Marshall
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Adele
Louvain
Babel
TABLE LINENS AND SCARFS IN BLOCKED DESIGNS
A note on blocked effects for table linens and scarfs, using color or white to break the plain surface as fine linens grow scarce. Hemstitching or outline couching wake the cotton expanse, with blocks sized for practical work and small motifs in the pattern.
Ruffle of Wide Edging Described on Corset Detail
Describes flesh-colored silk brocade corsets veiled in black lace with a bottom finishing ruffle of wide edging.
Edge Border Exhibits Promising Novelty Indoors
A fragment notes a border around the edge and hints at chances for novelty in the display. The text suggests decorative framing and potential unique design elements without detailing specifics.
Fringe details on sweaters dominate the design
Fringe has invaded the sweater precinct, appearing along the sailor collar sides and cuffs. A skilled knitter can craft a black and white fringe shawl collar sweater with fringe around the bottom edge and cuffs. Tassels add decorative touches at sash ends and collar corners to hold points in place.
Knitted Silk Lingerie in American Fashion
American women embrace knitted all lingerie and matching vest and bloomers sets with tailored trim and contrasting ribbon bands. The trend highlights economical undergarments gaining popularity among shoppers seeking practical style.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad
Too weak to fight and overworked workers find relief with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Co capsules. The ad claims quick direct action for urinary, kidney, and related ailments and promises refunds if not helped. Look for the Gold Medal Haarlem Oil on each box in three sizes.
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Urie
Haarlem Oil Co
Ita Disco
Holland
Haarlem
Take Me Down This During German Invasion Talk
A French woman recalls the terror of the Bertha siege near Paris. She describes German officers surveying her drawing room with vans full of straw at the hall door and joking about taking down items as fragile. The dialogue contrasts fear with grim humor amid the invasion threat.
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Luneville
Paris
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles for Signature
Caution to mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature and ensure it is the genuine Castoria used for infants and children. The ad emphasizes the long history and warns against unofficial imitations or substitutions in child remedies.
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Castoria
Schiffmann
Fruit Jam From Vegetables Uplifts Shortage Tactics
England uses marrows to make jam to offset fruit shortages. The idea may appeal to U S housewives as sugar becomes plentiful. Carrots pumpkins and squash are cited as jam ingredients. Cuticure promotions push soap and ointment for clear complexions with mail samples offered.
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England
United States
Cuticure
Dept. X
Boston
Growing Bold Family Count Discussed by Mr Peewee He
A playful exchange records Mr Peewee He asking about family size and the speaker listing five members including Henry. His wife prompts confirmation urging a recount as they name relatives.
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Peewee
Henry
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claimed Blood Remedy
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims widespread use for over forty years and cites James Cheney & Co. of Ohio as makers.
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HALL
Ry Cheney & Co
Ohio
Rich Yield in Medical Talk Sparks Profit Reel
Doctor X evaluates a patient named Moneybrug and notes improvement after treatment. Doctor Y states the case yielded about $400 in six months, highlighting a financial angle tied to medical care.
When a Young Man Seeks a Kiss Beliefs About Knowledge
A witty observation on entitlement and confidence. A young man’s sense of right to a kiss contrasts with a girl’s caution. The piece notes that ignorance can feel bliss, but true satisfaction comes from believing one knows everything.
Philippine ports in 1917 welcomed 652 foreign vessels
In 1917 Philippine ports registered 652 foreign boats entering harbors. The figure reflects ongoing maritime activity amid regional trade and navigation in the period.
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Philippine
Woman's Talk leads with half a column
In a humorous exchange Mean Man Biffkins finds the paper headlined Woman's Talk but only half a column remains. The couple muses on a bad beginning and the Germans boasting of fast colors, noting the colors now run.
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Biffkins
Biffking
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