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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
6
Fashion notes from the New York Times describe a spring wedding in Victorian style. The bride wears pearl white taffeta with lace details and a tulle veil. bridesmaids in blue and mauve taffeta with fichus of chiffon and silver and pink rose accents.
An elite New York designer outfits an all organdie wedding with handwork and hemstitching. The bride wears a white organdie frock with a net veil and garlanded headpiece while bridesmaids in violet organde over white slips display airy collars and lace hats. The matron of honor features pink organdie with band stitching and a silver gray lace hat.
Fashion note describes large black straw hats adorned with two or three oversized satin and velvet velvet flowers in bold red yellow or bright shades, each piece treated as a small work of art.
A black velvet sport coat designed to be worn with white skirts features large scarlet China character embroidery, offering a vivid contrast in a formal coat.
A columnist argues that modern men and women chase appearances, dressing to signal wealth rather than merit. The piece critiques spouses dressing to impress, notes social pressures from wealth displays, and warns against borrowing status to fit imagined aristocratic norms, citing historical examples and potential satire.
Dr Charles G Abbot secretary of the National Academy of Sciences states the sun’s heat is diminishing from 8 to 4 percent over fifteen months. A colder summer and harsher winter could follow if proven. Abbot has studied solar radiation since 1895 at Smithsonian and abroad.
In Russia compulsory service applies to all male citizens from ages twenty to forty. Conscripts serve one and a half years in infantry, two and a half years in cavalry artillery and technical forces, three and a half years in the air fleet, and four and a half years in the sea fleet.
A short humorous note describes Jebson Jr preparing for an examination, his father giving practical advice to answer concisely, and the form asking for a description of the father. Jebson’s reply: stout old man with a red face and whiskers.
The War department states every able minded American is already included in the reserve forces of the army unless attached to the regular army National Guard or United States navy as part of the national defense system.
A quotation attributed to B Li Magoon notes the danger of presenting truth with deceitful manner. The remark warns that half a fact can become a complete falsehood when colored by false presentation.
A young Mr Katydid declares love to Miss Katydid and asks to become her mate. He nervously prepares a speech and sings to win her favor, recounting his life from birth to spring. She replies with affection, agreeing to share his life and promising love. The pair celebrate with a song of joy.
A druggist driven ad notes many people suffer kidney trouble without knowing it and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a healing remedy. It claims insurers reject many applicants due to undetected kidney issues and offers sample bottles by mail with a small payment.
The Department of Commerce reports US food exports last year totaled 1.862 billion dollars, the highest ever. Breadstuffs reached 748 million with wheat supplying more than half, while eggs valued at 10 million went to China, the world’s top egg exporter.
A concise reflection on the concept of failure noting that without the word fail a dishonest person might create it to exploit others. The statement suggests language shapes behavior and ethics.
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