Pay Little Heed to War Clothes in Wartime Fashion Debate
The piece discusses radical calls for standardizing women's dress as a war measure, contrasting it with men's attire in history. It notes insensitivity to temperature, the practicality of summer frocks, and the burden of laundry. Iceland plans potato flour to reduce grain dependence amid shipping shortages.
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New York
Judy O’grady
Napoleon
History of Costume
Iceland
Yeelanii
Arctic
Fashion Notes on Women’s Dress Post War Trends
The piece argues against full standardization of women’s dress and notes enduring variety driven by occupation and convenience. It highlights ease of wear for busy women, continued popularity of coats, suits, shirtwaists, and the use of washable fabrics, while favoring discreet colors and fabrics like foulard and organdie for summer fashion.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules advertised for quick recovery
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for weakness from overwork and poor habits. It claims rapid relief for uric acid, kidney, bladder, stomach, and general weakness, noting a 200 year history and a money back guarantee if not helpful.
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Haarlem
Holland
Astronomers and Train Talk Across a Quiet Moment
A statistics man notes an express train moving at a hundred miles a second would take millions of years to reach a star. The other man contemplates missing the last train and the predicament of walking.
Right Timing Abounds No Quick Wit Always Fails
A reflective saying notes many fluent talkers miss the moment and fail to say the right thing at the proper time. It contrasts smooth speech with timely impact and suggests prudence over cleverness.
True Merit Revealed in English Translations
A terse dialogue contrasts admiration for German poets with a claim that appreciation comes after translation into English. The exchange underscores the challenge of enjoying poetry across language barriers and hints at translation as a bridge to true merit.
Cautionary Castoria Ad Warns Careful Label Reading
The notice urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the correct signature and to be wary of misleading labels. It references the well known remedy and notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria, emphasizing the importance of authentic branding. The passage also oddly notes war correspondents taking pleasure in censor rites.
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Freemont
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fletcher
Memorial shield for fallen soldiers and later remembrance plan
A cross marks graves of American soldiers in France with a metal shield showing a youth with a broken sword and the inscription He died to keep men free. The Red Cross plans to send shields to relatives after the war, with a permanent memorial to be devised by the war department.
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France
Red Cross
War Department
Elizabeth Frazer
Saturday Evening Post
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