Frill Epoch For Children's Wear
A 1918 fashion review notes shifting methods in juvenile dress, favoring practical silhouettes over ornate past styles. War influences appear subtly, with militaristic touches fading into demure, feminine outfits for girls from infancy to young youth, including organdie frocks and adapted adult styles like the eton jacket performing surprisingly well on children.
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New York
Hell
France
Italy
Sam Brown
Martha Washington
Directoire
Consulate
Bar Harbor
Florida
Eton
McClure
Jesus Rise Proclaimed After Tomb Discovery
Lesson outlines Mary Magdalene and other women at the tomb, the angelic message of Jesus rise, appearances to Mary, two disciples, and the Eleven, the Great Commission to preach to all, and Christ’s enthroned guidance through Acts 1:3 and Mark 16:20.
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Christ
I Corinthians
I Thessalonians
Jesus
Ministry of Love
Mary Magdalene
James
Salome
Jesus of Nazareth
Nazareth
Peter
Galilee
Mark
Mary
Emmaus
Luke
Lord
Offensive Alone Brings Victory Says General Foch
London reports General Foch argues in The Field that only a surprise mass and speed offensive can break the enemy. He asserts battles must end offensively to defeat organized forces, with reserves kept strong for a decisive attack. The piece stresses a bludgeon-like final strike and careful preparation.
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London
Foch
Not Taking Any Chances with Captain Hammond
Captain Hammond of the Royal Flying Corps visited the Indianapolis speedway and rode in Johnny Aitken's racing car. Johnny declined any thrills for fear of a sky ride turning into a dangerous ten thousand foot ascent, preferring a gentle spin and no chargeable incident. James Allison noted the exchange and the cautious stance of the speed king.
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Hammond
Royal Flying Corps
Dayton
Indianapolis
Speedway
Johnny Aitken
Hammmond
Johnny
James A. Allison
Allison
Indianapolis News
She Stoops to Conquer Origin Story in Ireland
The tale traces how Oliver Goldsmith’s travels in Ireland inspired the play. He, lost at night, asked a private residence for directions to an inn. Mistakenly he ordered the best supper and acted haughtily until he learned his error on waking to pay the bill.
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Goldsmith
Ireland
Potato Bug Echoes Kamerads Banter
An exchange between Kamerads and Farmer Corntessel features sharp egotism and a humorous retort about a potato bug sharing the same trait of not letting anyone be left out.
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Kamerads
Farmer Corntessel
Couldn’t Find Paul In Comic Exchange
A witty exchange centers on borrowing to pay debts as a nameless citizen laments the difficulty of locating Paul. Mr Duthwaite comments that such borrowing is bad business, and the impecunious speaker agrees noting his trouble finding Paul.
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Peter
Paul
Mr. Duthwaite
Grooving and Planing Machine Showcased For Shipyards
Revival of shipbuilding boosts labor saving devices. A grooving and planing machine, featured in Popular Mechanics, reputedly does the work of 15 to 20 men with hand tools. Weighing about 56 pounds, it can be powered by compressed air or electricity.
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Popular Mechanics
Away With the Cats Cat Suppression Debate Spreads
The article notes crop damage linked to cats through a chain of effects from birds to insects. It mentions state legislative discussions on cat suppression as a response to agricultural losses.
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Frill Epoch
Penrod
Kate Greenaway
Scotland
Naples
Rome
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Ilinois
U.S.A
Sappho
Marine Corps
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO
U.S. Marines
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
U. S
Ottawa
W.s. Nethery
Columbs
J. M. MacLachlan
Traction Terminal
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