Health Chief Declares Silk Stockings No Health Threat
York January 23. Dr Royal Copeland York health commissioner says fashion myths about silk stockings low-cut gowns and peek-a-boo waists harming health are bunk. He cites women dress to beat winter and notes no link to influenza or illness. Dorothy Mortimer starred Night to Night and Copeland defends women's fashions as harmless.
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Fashioned for progress women embrace silk stockings and sleeveless gowns
Dr Copeland argues against discarding changing styles as dangerous. He notes 30 years of medical experience show theories on fashion harms fade. He contends city women with silk stockings live longer than farm women, and rural monotony worsens insanity.
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Bryan Follows Wilson Tactics In Democratic Fight
William J. Bryan expands his campaign to court the public in his bid to control the Democratic Party. Observers note his approach mirrors Woodrow Wilson’s strategy of appealing directly to voters after failing to sway Democratic senators and officials over the peace treaty. The tactic follows Bryan’s decision to pursue public pressure since securing ratification on any terms.
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South End Sanitary Fill Ordered by City Council
The streets and sewers committees voted to proceed with a sanitary fill in the South End Industrial district despite protests over cost. The project is estimated to require over $1,000,000. Consideration of the Olive extension was laid over for one month on motion by Councilman William Hickman Moore.
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Democrats Rapped in Speech by Crosen
Carl B. Crosen told Young Men's Republican club members that war taxes rescued Democrats from a dire financial position. The exchange followed Bryan congratulating friends while Cummings walked away and Bryan urged Cummings to quit.
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