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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
3
Lieutenant Reilly and three probationers evacuate a burning piano factory roof as explosions rock the building. Kerrigan, angered by Reilly, endures a perilous cable-crossing to reach safety with Reilly, who is finally hauled to safety by hosemen after a brutal confrontation. Kerrigan seeks revenge, blaming Reilly for the blast and the helmet hit.
The article describes extensive use of dyed lace as highlights in feminine costumes. Georgette blouses in new blue veiling, lace edging on navy frocks, and contrasting bead or metal thread details show the trend. Velvet jumpers and color contrasts with orange browns, silvers, and blacks illustrate dyed lace styling.
A Canadian soldier at a frontline fire helps a royal visitor, the Prince of Wales, who mingles with the men and asks for wood. An officer recognizes him, directs him back to the official circle, and the prince willingly returns to his assigned post amid ongoing staff efforts to keep him within boundaries.
The National Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers' association style committee in Cleveland urges skirts three to four inches shorter for 1920. Women will wear seven to nine inches from floor, misses about ten inches, with tunics and plaits, snug sleeves, sport suits, leather metal belts, and new collar styles. Prices to stay up.
Unbleached cotton fabrics transform into curtain and bedspread sets with two widths for double beds and one half for valances. Plain or gathered options, with trim bands on valances and seams, plus matching pillow shams. Pair white scrim with colored ginghams for catching draperies and use linen-colored crash with chambray for dining room draperies to balance wallpaper. Hemming via pulled threads aids even cuts, and color choices should suit wallpaper to keep rooms calm.
Use two equal doilies for cuffs and a larger collar dolly. Remove linen centers, baste lace to sleeve edges to create rippling folds. Choose shoulder or back fastening. Round dolly can be opened and worn. square requires cutting and tucks for proper fit.
Fashion notes describe Tam shaped turbans worn in France, many with fitted visors, reflecting evolving headwear styles and regional variations.
A university launched a drive to popularize soft collars to counter high laundry prices. Officials claim soft collars offer the same profit as stiff ones, arguing competition affects manufacturers less. The text notes some resistance from certain groups who prefer stiff collars.
On Armistice Day London pauses as eleven strokes toll and a murder trial stops. The judge and court observe two minutes of silent reverence for fallen comrades, memories of No Man’s Land returning to the defendant before the trial resumes with a death sentence.
County horticultural commissioner reports experiments using poison gas to exterminate grain eating ground squirrels. Los Angeles County sold surplus saccharine and strychnine to Orange County to aid the regional campaign. Commissioner Ryan notes squirrels avoid poison on new growth after near elimination in the worst areas.
The proposal to create a large wild bird preserve on the north shore of Lake Erie draws broad support in Canada. Bird lovers urge immediate action to save wild fowl and insectivorous birds from possible extinction, noting existing provincial game regulations and a nucleus at Rondeau Park with plans to extend 30 miles west along the lake shore.
A London outbreak of a mysterious disease is killing cats by the hundreds. Surgeons cannot confirm the exact nature, though they believe it does not affect humans. The illness spreads rapidly with symptoms resembling poisoning, and deaths occur within about two days.
The Bronx Society of Art and Science will erect a memorial honoring Edgar Allan Poe. The project cites inspiration from Blasco Ibanez who visited Poe Park cottage recently as part of fundraising efforts by Poe writer fans.
An employment agent and a madame discuss finding a cook for a bride. The agent boasts several capable talents on his books who can meet any demand. The dialogue hints at matchmaking and service industry roles in a period setting.
A plan moves into a restricted area as developers prepare a $10,000 house. The note mentions removing a goat related to the site while outlining housing efforts in the constrained zone.
A Sunday crowd at Keeber's Zoo brings cheer to the animals. Keeber notes the visitors’ presence helps lift the spirits of the animals and adds a lively atmosphere to the day.
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