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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1919

Page

10

Invasion of Foreign Plant Pests Warns American Forests

Charles Lathrop Pack warns in American Forestry that imported insects and plant diseases threaten U S forests and crops. He cites potato wart disease, Hessian fly losses, gypsy moth costs, chestnut blight, and numerous pests from Europe and Asia. The article notes late protective action and federal embargoes to curb imports.

America Charles Lathrop Pack American Forestry Association American Forestry Howe Pennsylvania Europe United States San Jose Orient Long Island New York France Boston Agricultural Department Bureau of Entomology United States Department of Agriculture Cotton Mexico Germany Holland

Glittering summer gowns and frocks in lace and silk

The feature reviews summer fashion with metallic silver cloth gowns, jade green tulle accents, and white silk designs. It notes long pointed trains, decollete backs, and front drapery. lace and sheer black lace dresses gain favor, with Paris-adopted Colonial inspired slippers and Callot silhouettes.

Callot Paris Parisiennes

Not Going to Withdraw It and Cherry Blossoms in Japan

A speaker loses temper and refuses to retract an insult in a heated face off. Japan enjoys earlier cherry blossom bloom due to warm months with higan sakura trees in Ugeno park and yoshino sakura in full bloom on April 8, the emperor's anniversary. British volcano activity centers at Comrie and Mersea island, with earthquakes linked to volcanic activity and a note on Mount Elburz revival surprise.

Japan Ugeno Park British Isles Comrie Perthshire Mersea Island Blackwater Essex Mount Elburz

Lingerie Frock Revival Highlights Summer Styles

Summer fashion centers on sheer lingerie frocks made from nets organdies georgettes chiffons crepes and batistes. Many feature hand embroideries or laces with options all lace or machine made. White and colored frocks with season hues salmon flesh orchid citron straw jade include ribbons sashes parasols and lace hats to complete the look.

Novel Parasol Styles Feature Velvet Trims and Silk

A description notes a black velvet parasol used as eight parasols in a flat Japanese style with others made of silk. Narrow black velvet ribbon trims the silk parasols.

Transforming thinness with Bitro-Phosphate claims

Georgia Hamilton cites Euro-Phosphate or bitro-phosphate as the superior organic phosphate to build flesh and weight. The ad promises nervousness relief, better sleep, brighter eyes, and a glow of health, asserting a 15 pound gain for Hamilton and urging caution for those not seeking weight gain.

Podern Hysicians Georgia Hamilton

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