Fashioning War Like Furs As Fabrics Roar In Paris Styles
A fashion column discusses new fabrics resembling animal hides sweeping Paris and entering American dress. It notes cautious consumer attitudes toward cost, conservatism, and practicality, with textures ranging from shaggy fur simulations to velvet and medieval inspired leathers.
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Secrets of the Wonderful Giant Squid Revealed
The giant squid is described as the longest animal on record and a predator that subdues prey with suction and strong limbs. The text notes a Victorian emphasis on bravery and states that the Victoria Cross should be worn on the left breast.
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Mrs Daniels in Uniform at War Work Council Visit
Mrs Josephus Daniels wife of the secretary of the navy wears a blue uniform and black tricone hat of the War Work Council during her visits to hostess houses at various camps and naval stations.
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Surprise to Mother Tantrum Turns on Love
A Cleveland Plain Dealer vignette shows a mother directing a tantrum prone child to calmness. The child retorts that during such moods she stops caring who loves her. The exchange highlights emotional strain and parental guidance.
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Belgium After the War Coal Miners Plan Food Service Reorganization
The Belgian Bulletin notes that in the Liege district postwar coal miners will reorganize their food service in larger numbers. The service had been created by the miners but was suspended due to a food shortage.
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Wilson Draws First Draft Number 322 in 13 Million Registration
President Wilson opened the draft draw for 13 million registrants, drawing number 322 as the first capsule. Gen. Murch received the waste force for overseas use by July, with 4 million men to be recruited to back Pershing in Europe.
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Collegians In Army Training Corps Formally Mustered
More than 150000 men were added to American fighting strength as student army training corps members were formally mustered in at colleges nationwide. An impressive ceremony was planned for eleven o clock on October 1, with a message from President Wilson read on every campus.
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