War Encourages Practical Dress for American Women
Dr. Jessica Peixotto argues war will curb impractical ceremonial dress and push thrift and simplicity. She says leaders will favor inexpensive, durable clothing, while fashion adapts to work demands and national economy, reducing display and encouraging work attire over luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessica Peixotto
University of California
Department of ‘Child Welfare
Woman’s Committee
Council of National Defense
Lumber Production in U S Falls in 1917
The Forest Service announced a total 1917 lumber cut of 35,831,239,000 feet in the United States based on reports through May 15 from 16,408 sawmills of 24,815 active last year. The actual 1917 output is estimated about 10 percent below 1916, with declines attributed to the past year’s conditions.
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Wit
Washingto
Louisiana
Oregon
Mississippi
Lake
Washington
United States
Forest Service
Kenneth Smith Arrives Safely Overseas in Local Notice
Kenneth Smith of the 113th Machine Gun Company arrives safely overseas. He is under eighteen and the son of Mr and Mrs Edward P Smith of the borough. Roy Smith, his younger brother, joined the 4th Ambulance Corps and is stationed in the Philippines. Allen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Smith
Edward P. T. Smith
Obituary Notice for James M. B Baglin
James M. B died July 4 1918 in his eighty fourth year Funeral from his late residence 516 West Fifth Street Monday July 8 at half past from St Marys church for a solemn High Mass.
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James M. B
Rediddner
West Fifth Street
St. Mary’s Church
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Hotel
Waldorf
East Front Street
Krueger
Henry Windham
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve System
Plainfield
N. J
Brussels
Axminster
Everwear
John S. Johnston
Shirley & Johnston
Babcock Building
J. D. Loizeaux Lumber Co
East End
South Avenue
West End Yard
Rock Ave
Front Street
Queen City Garage
East Fifth St
Isplagen Association
Newark
Eugene
Walters
Charlotte Walker
Pn the News
Nazimova
Toys of Fate
Setden
Llam Fox
New Jersey
Asai Eee
Plainfield, N. J
Krauthamer
Liquouzs
Liqueurs
Ballantine
Eastern Bottling Company
Tel
Second Street
Central Avenue
U. S
Chas. Kurtzman
East Front ST
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