Fall and Winter Wearing Apparel Across Paris and New York
A 1918 McClure Syndicate fashion note compares autumn wardrobes in France and America. It notes Paris favors black with metal trims and softer fabrics, while New York favors blue and flame hues with heavy fur trims and coat suits. It mentions draped evening skirts, monastic tunic blouses, and adaptable separates as fall styles.
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Trance
America
France
Paris
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Beauty and the cold bath advice for skin and health
A turn of the century style health note advises women on cold baths and skin care. It recommends starting with a warm bathroom and cold shower or sponge bath followed by brisk toweling. It warns against heavy cloaking and encourages skin foods and a cold water splash for facial skin.
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Hasheen
Novel Nightgown With Striped Wash Silk Tailoring
A recently seen nightgown features pale blue, pink and gray stripes in wash silk with strict tailoring. Edges are finished with rose colored ribbon binding, and the slit skirt is similarly bound for a cohesive look.
Danderine Promise: Hair Beauty From Dandruff Cure
A vintage advertisement proclaims Danderine clears dandruff and shedding hair within ten minutes. It claims the scalp stops itching and, after a few weeks, new fine hair grows across the scalp. The copy urges readers to moisten a strand and comb through to show dramatic improvements in texture and sheen. It sells small bottles at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Rough on Pa. Father-What does the teacher say about your poor arithmetic work
A brief dialogue from the Boston Transcript features a father and son Willie in a school context. The teacher remarks on the boy's arithmetic, prompting a sharp exchange about assistance.
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Willie
Boston Transcript
Reindeer noted as strong puller in tests
Reindeer has been observed pulling 200 pounds at ten miles per hour for twelve hours, demonstrating notable endurance and power for draft work.
Spanish influenza what it is and how it should be treated
In this health note the remedy is rest in bed and quiet. It advises taking a laxative and eating nourishing food to maintain strength. Nature is described as the only cure for the influenza.
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Freemont
Lydia E. Pinkham
Gooden
Napoleon &T
Fremont, O
No Panics Over Influenza Says Medical Guide
A historical public health note argues against panic over Spanish influenza. It outlines symptoms from chill to fever and cough, cautions on complications, and urges bed rest and moderation. Home remedies include Vicks VapoRub and steam inhalation, plus hygiene to avoid spread. It also notes a large number of blind people in Britain.
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Spain
Hippocrates
B. C
N. ©. Board of Health
Busy Stork Figures Births in U S Each Year
The article notes roughly 2,250,000 births annually in the United States and a daily birth figure just above 6,179. It presents these population statistics as a general demographic fact.
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United States
Churches and Theaters in London Population Ratio
The article notes London hosts 45 places of worship and six theaters per 100000 residents, highlighting the city’s cultural and religious infrastructure. It emphasizes a dense concentration of religious venues alongside performing arts spaces in the urban setting.
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London
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