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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
7
A New York fashion columnist argues that wartime casualties change mourning norms. Crepe and widow's bonnets give way to lighter black attire and simpler veils as France relaxes mourning rites. Government urges thrift in wardrobes and many women adapt robes to reflect national grief without full crepe draping.
The president writes to Dr. Anne Howard Shaw endorsing the woman’s committee plan to wear a 3 inch black armband with a gilt star for each family life lost in service. He urges public adoption and notes his cordial endorsement of the committee’s suggestion. ATR mentions more finances and fashion notes on summer blouses capes and parasols.
A chic summer dress features a black taffeta slip with long sleeves paired with a white organdie tunic embroidered at the neck and hem with black and white beads. Completing the outfit is a black tulle hat and a white parasol.
French and English women ban white gloves for street and dress use. Brown beige and gray washable gloves become favored for daily wear. Evening gloves disappear entirely as trends shift away from formal wear.
Lesson outlines Luke 12 8 12 and Acts 1 1 11 stressing the courage to confess Christ amid ridicule and persecution. It covers divine aid in testimony, unpardonable sin warnings, resurrection certainty, kingdom understanding, and the call to witness to the ends of the earth while Christ operates from heaven.
A brief exchange uses wordplay on dark nights and light to hint at gloomy possibilities. The dialogue suggests unease about longer shadows and uncertain outcomes.
Advertises Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules as a universal remedy for uric acid poisoning kidney gravel bladder stones stomach derangements and general weakness from overwork and poor living. Claims rapid relief and a money back guarantee through druggists, urging immediate use and to seek the authentic Gold Medal Haarlem Oil product.
Ad promotes a pure blue cleaning chemical for clothes that makes whites whiter than snow. Sold in large packages by reputable grocers for five cents. Endorses kindness and warns against ignorance in a concise civic tone.
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