Women and soldiers and civic letters collide in wartime reflections
A reader critiques gender roles and wartime enlistment bias, noting moral judgments on women and the draft, and contrasts in instinct and environment. The column cites a Washington War Department record of enlistment rejections, letters about mothers and daughters seeking work, and small advice items from readers in a clipped, period tone.
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War Department
Washington, D. C
Sleeves Steal Spotlight In New York Fashion Notes
Cora Moore notes two sleeve styles showcased in New York fashion. One feature rich full sleeves with double ruffie and velvet ribbon detail at the underarm. The other uses tiny sleeves on a checked serge frock with a white flannel band and flaring steel band noted as a new feature.
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Cora Moore
New York
Cauliflower Soup From Cauliflower Head
Wash cauliflower and soak in cold water with head down for an hour. Boil in milk until tender, mash florets, then press through a trainer to make 1 1/2 cups. Add to broth with scalded milk, celery, and onion. Melt butter, stir in Nour, strain milk into broth, combine slowly, boil, season with salt and pepper, serve hot. Garnish with cauliflower florets in each plate.
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Army State
Stacy and Post Streets
Mra. D
University of Washington
Mra. C. R. C
Atem
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advertisement
Hundreds of women enter the professions and suffer health problems as they work daily in poor health. The ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made from roots and herbs as a remedy. It claims to bring health and happiness to more women in America than any other remedy and urges a trial.
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Gen
East Aidia
Cynthia Grey
Lydia
Pinkham
America
Cotton Lingerie Fashion's Whim
A vogue for fine nonsilk lingerie with hand embroidery is rising in popularity. Exquisite handkerchief linens and sheer fabrics are used, making this lingerie rival crepe de chine wash matin and georgette garments in appeal.
Glorious ride and domestic confidences unfold
The narrator notes Ann’s long ride with Van and her flirtations as a quarrel over Jim grows. Deb, suffering, plans to forget Jim while the narrator contemplates her own strategy amid social gossip and hinted infidelity. The piece ends with a teaser for continuation.
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Deborah Burns
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Deb
Bob
Clas
John
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Walking delegates ride at others' expense
A concise note argues that walking delegates typically travel on others' dime, highlighting financial burden shifts and ethical concerns within party processes.
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