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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
6
Fashion notes say fall silhouettes remain narrow and straight with no change seen yet. A black satin frock with simple tailoring and a large back buckle is suggested, while silks and crepes gain popularity for outer garments. Wool persists for army use, pushing heavy silks and satins into future wardrobes.
The article contrasts modern Paris inspired covert top coats with older fashion, noting slim silhouettes and new detailing that mimic retro coats. It reflects on how buyers perceive the remake of a classic garment and hints at immediate appeal once it becomes a spring arrival.
A triangle of chiffon 46 to 48 inches per side edged with three inch lace. The lace ends at two sides with a gathered edge and a third side with twelve inches of lace from each end. Ribbon halves attach at corners. The design forms a neck loop, surplice cross, sash at back, and a tiny floral Louquet under the arms to join edges, creating sleeves. The back point hangs free, secured by the sash.
The piece notes silk fabrics will remain key for next fall as silk becomes everyday wear while wool grows scarce. It observes silk dresses trimmed with minimal wool and describes the shift in luxury versus everyday fabrics.
Article notes government limits on shoe colors with only two browns and two grays allowed. Cloth uppers gain popularity as a sensible fashion, with prices not dropping despite leather costs and skirts shortened to nine inches to match footwear.
A sleeveless spring jacket shown in black and white offers comfort and style for sportswear this season. The garment features a square underarm cut and side buttons with a narrow belt at the waist, signaling fashion for warmer months.
Pony jackets become almost as popular as Etons with straight hip length lines. The pony jacket uses a low sash at the hip while the Eton shows a girdle at the waist. Paired with long waisted satin blouses, bead embroidery, and dark serge skirts, the look emphasizes a slim, graceful silhouette.
German lies flood Mexico and South America with a book calling the United States the continent’s vampire. Government agents say Berlin's campaign targets the US and allies, spreading falsehoods to disrupt public opinion, undermine officials, and paint the Rainbow Division as a target of a civil war plot.
The article warns that German efforts flood South America with forged and altered documents to undermine the United States. A spurious edition of Why America Went to War misleads readers, while genuine papers are purchased to spread anti US propaganda, prompting countermeasures.
Birmingham crowd hears J. P. Baggs declare his son H. T. Baggs among Cyclops losses and express patriotic resolve. Investigators identify him as a skilled mechanic and note he was sent to a U S shipyard for service work.
The report estimates Italy spends about $5 million daily on war expenses, rising from $97.4 million monthly in mid 1915 to $282.6 million in late 1917 to early 1918. It notes food shortages from hoarding and middlemen profits, with few arrests and calls for stronger measures to avert unrest.
Washington report by the committee on statistics and standards of the United States Chamber of Commerce warns of a steady decline in US sheep production. It urges use of cut over timber for grazing, broader farm sheep raising, and full use of Western ranges to restore growth and economic independence.
Dr. and Mrs. W. Moore Thompson announce the first Liberty day baby born April 26 in Chicago. The child weighs nine pounds and is named Lib erty.
The Kansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union will erect a drinking fountain in Wichita near the Union Station as a Carrie Nation memorial. The State association has donated $1,000 to the project. The city commissioners will accept the fountain in the city's name and maintain the water supply, noting Wichita was where Nation began her nationwide saloon smashing campaign.
In Shell Lake Wisconsin the school board refused to abolish German instruction but ordered all German textbooks destroyed in the High school building. Classes may have to be abandoned temporarily due to the loss of books.
A Chicago News reflection argues that wartime shortages would spur children to craft their own toys. It warns modern abundance suppresses imagination, urging simple, self-made play to nurture creativity and contentment in youth.
An Ojibway or Yakima leader, Saluskin, and other Indians seek redress in a modern city court over closed season game laws. They complain a long standing treaty granting fishing rights was violated as district attorney cites state law. The protest highlights tensions between treaty promises and new legal restrictions.
Mrs. John Baker of Downsville faced a cold snap incident when hot water on a concrete surface froze her feet. Her husband pulled her free from frozen shoes, saving her from possible paralysis as he carried her indoors to warm her feet.
A whimsical scene shows Fliipinos performing on a flute with Nos¢ and Degro playing harmonica with Dostrila. The Pilpidos claim the flute is unique in their country and would surprise locals if others played it in the same manner. Non-flutists manage standard tunes with difficulty and speed.
A vivid declamation on how the year’s farming cycle grips communities as fields, yards, and gardens bustle. The speaker notes farmers and women busy in village and farm life with the sense of a nationwide agricultural surge.
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