Forty-Six States Rally to Defence of Nation
Reports from the council of national defense show broad state support for war resources. Forty-six states have passed legislation appointing supervisory bodies while governors manage remaining duties. Plans for harvests in Colorado Massachusetts New Jersey and Wisconsin aim to maximize crop yields this fall. Women aid the effort and state and federal efforts coordinate to mobilize manpower and industry for war.
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Council of National Defense
Colorado
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Council of Defense
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Sur Homen
New York
Maccland
Vermont
West
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Wiessehusetts
Rhode Island
Welot Howe
Stresa
Barneste
I. Uinete Amd
Orsanzathons
Ariso
Farmin
Croe
Council of Wrease
Bes
Tocat
Cadifornuia
Greater New York
Goohame Defense Committee
Military mobilization and recruitment efforts expand nationwide
National defense committees push recruitment to fill the expanded army, with governors promoting enlistment and patriotic groups acting as fund and aid clearing houses. States organize naval classes, prepare for merchant fleet needs, and Massachusetts Rhode Island organize auto fleets for rapid troop movement. Rhode Island also maintains payroll for civilian employees in service. New Hampshire Michigan protect dependents and ensure continued professional practice for service members.
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Adjutant General
New York State
United States
Twinois
Massachusetts
Chicago
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Michigan
Food conservation drive targets housewives nationwide
Secretary Houston calls mothers and daughters in all states to organize canning and drying to avert food waste. Reports from 24 states show large surpluses in fruits and vegetables, with demand for demonstrations, equipment, and emergency funds to manage home storage and preserve supplies locally.
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Houston
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Florida
Connecticut
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wilson
New Pueland
Massachusetts
Ohio
Illinois
Minnesota
North Carolina
Tsussee
Ttornia
Cy.ment
Cable Foods
Poyatian Campaign Ison
Oregon
Arizona
Glorified boudoir costumes rival negligee styles
The piece describes satin knickerbockers with knee length legs laced at sides, a low V neck jacket with gathered body and side pockets, a waist cord with tassels, and other Oriental inspired lounge outfits. It notes corduroy trousers and coats in vivid colors, decorative hats, and sheer fabrics as new fashion departures for intimate wear.
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Gare
New Chapter in the Story of Frocks Arrives for Women
The one piece frock in wool gains popularity alongside skirts and blouses as Paris introduces a dressmaker era. The practical style suits business and schoolgirls, featuring wide girdles, stitched trim, and a sailor collar.
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Frocks
Paris
Sports Blouses of Color and Colorful Stripes
The article notes colored sports blouses gain popularity over the all white blouse. It mentions striped wash silk options in white with yellow rose green red or tan, made in the conventional shirtwaist style. It also remarks on hotel dining room staff requiring daily manicures for sanitation.
Uncle Joes True Version Folk Tale From Congress Room
A new congressman, Cannon of Illinois, retells an old Willard Hotel tale about green corn. Uncle Joe relays a comical exchange over corn servings and dining plans, mentioning a Danville neighbor and a joke about boarding at a livery stable.
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Cannon
Iiness
Gomt
Mr Cannon
Willard
Danville
Louis Reacts To Cherry Tree Tale In Story
Louis hears the cherry tree and hatchet tale recounted by a patriotic aunt. He shows first real enthusiasm when George Washington quips I cannot tell a lie, prompting him to ask what was the matter with him.
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Louis
George Washington
Philadelphia Star
Must Have Been Somewhere Mother
A terse dialogue references a missing glove and a morning mishap. The exchange centers on Molly and a recalling of where the hole could have occurred, implying a playful or perplexing moment in daily life.
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River
R. Schiffmann Co
St. Paul, Ming
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