Zone System for Armys Purchases and Allied Measures
Washington reports a zone based system for army procurement across 13 general supply depots to streamline distribution, boost local manufacture, and allow open bidding. The system aims to keep purchases within each zone, review production capacity, and publish bid records for public inspection. Also notes artillery and rifle stock sufficiency for overseas shipment and ongoing U.S. war-related controls on flour sugar and fur trades.
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Washington
United States
quarteMaster Department
Quartermaster General
Sleeve Style Is Matter of Choice
Weather and fashion clash as a leading writer notes the split between climate reports and clothing trends. The piece argues sleeves drive change, with 5 inch cuffs prompting bold adaptions from coats to capes and a rise of varied sleeve designs from tulte to bell shaped and skin tight, plus cape dominance shaping daily wear.
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New York
Directoire
Josephine
France
Spanish Shawls Revival Gains International Notoriety
A tremendous revival of Spanish shawls has spread abroad, drawing attention from fashion circles and collectors. The revival showcases traditional weaving and vibrant patterns, signaling renewed interest in regional textile artistry across Europe and beyond.
Increase in Western Canada Land Values
A Calgary Herald summary notes rising demand and higher prices for Alberta farm lands amid war-era markets. Land values have jumped, with wheat land and grazing properties up 40 percent or more. some sales reach 70 to 100 dollars per acre. Strong government support and improved tillage boost outlook for farmers.
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Canada
Calgary Herald
Alberta
Bridget's Poker Verdict at Magistrate Court
Bridget faces the magistrate for striking her husband with a poker as he sat with bandages and iodine fumes from hospital treatment. She explains she grabbed the poker because the broomstick was unavailable at the moment.
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Bridget
Bar of Justice
Shure
Why Women Dread Old Age Promising Health Cure
An advertisement urges women not to fear aging and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure all for senile ailments. It claims the capsules cleanse kidneys and bladder, drive toxins, and restore vitality, with ongoing use to maintain youthful health. The ad emphasizes buying original imported Haarlem Oil Capsules from first class druggists.
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Haarlem
How to Win a Seat on a Broadway Car
A tired looking woman entered a Broadway streetcar and saw all men seated engrossed in papers. She sang The Star Spangled Banner, and the car stood up. She claimed a seat as the song ended, in a notable simple victory.
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Pittsburgh
New York Sun
Part of Her Costume in a Boston Transcript Script
A child named Bessie presents two dry pressed leaves found in a big Bible to her grandmother. She wonders aloud if the relics could have belonged to Eve, implying a quaint, bygone day simplicity.
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McClure
Bessie
Eve
Boston Transcript
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