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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
7
An era of formal gowns features heavy satin silvers and turquoise crepe options. The article contrasts lavish draped satin gowns with simpler, corsetless silhouettes, noting how fabric mastery and drapery shape elegance while personal style guides choice.
Fashion writers note fall promises radical style changes from the current silhouette to fitted lines with full hips and draperies inspired by Louis XV and the Second Empire. Descriptions include an afternoon gown with fibre silk skirt and satin redingote in a scroll work, long but simple, with ornament only from a silk cord loop.
A lighthearted domestic dispute between two suburban residents centers on a cook’s misfortune. The smaller fighter claimed victory as the cook resigned herself to three weeks in the spotlight amid the odd confrontation.
The star reporter recounts securing an interview with a foreign celebrity. The guest shook hands warmly as the interview ended, and the reporter notes no questions about America were asked, suggesting gratitude for avoiding a sensitive topic.
An editor asks a reporter why he did not cover Penman the novelist. The reporter replies that it was not his business to cover his stories, insisting he is not a bookbinder.
A father argues against teaching grammar to his son and expresses the plan that the boy will become a writer of popular songs. The exchange reveals a debate over language and creativity versus formal education.
A speaker clings to a dense volume, noting increasing confusion as effort grows. The more they read, the less they comprehend, highlighting the struggle with overwhelming erudition.
Senator Sorghum comments on the uncertain meaning of being elected to the legislature. He notes the outcome can be a good start in life or a poor finish depending on the path chosen. The conversation emphasizes the fragility of early political success.
A fragment describes a student asking about a curve in class and tossing paper wads toward a girl two seats ahead, highlighting a light moment in a school setting. The brief vignette captures a casual, informal interaction among pupils in a classroom.
A garbled exchange between Mr Speedem and Mrs Speedem hints at a reaction to the word economy. The text shows punctuation and capitalization inconsistencies while focusing on a shocking expression.
The artist protests a portrait titled "Portrait of 2 Gentleman" objecting to its hung position. A hanging committeeman defends the display saying the subject resembles someone who would be more comfortable up high than with ordinary people.
A deputy city comptroller presses a colored woman for a name as she applies for a dog license. She explains she has not named the dog yet and remarks that it is only a pup.
A historical snippet shows a dealer complimenting a steak with a stray misquote about a silent toast. The dialogue hints at a social visit where praise masks a simple congratulatory intent.
The fragment quotes a critic describing Gilthers as political trickster and notes his lack of conscience. It asserts he is seen as a practical man with no objection to being known, reflecting public scrutiny of his motives.
A fragmented excerpt discusses neo movements like neo romanticism and new language in criticism. It mentions terms like Dix Economy and hints at a broad, hurried pace while noting hot prevailing styles.
The piece defends organized labor amid war and political tension, praising labor unions for patriotism and government support. It contrasts government by a few with government by the people, highlighting labor’s role in democratic ideals and the right to strike when other methods fail.
A discussion stresses labor as both a law and service and the need to distinguish productive labor from unproductive toil. It argues industry is a partnership requiring participation of all partners and just human relations among workers and managers.
Poem of labor and emancipation by Berton Braley, spoken as the tiller and creator who rose from oppression to declare independence. It portrays toil, brutality, and endurance, culminating in a confident claim of self-mastery and social power.
The excerpt presents Wilson urging rights for workers to organize and equating capital’s strength with labor power. He argues justice and partnership in governance, warning against any single group dominating the system. The quotation emphasizes fair treatment and shared responsibility in the political economy.
The United States celebrated solid progress of cooperative labor by dedicating the new central building of the American Federation of Labor in Washington. President Wilson reviewed the labor parade and praised the enduring spirit of organization among workers from all walks of life.
The spirit of consecration powers American workers across fields, turning last year’s impossibilities into achievements. This ethos united people, workers, and fighters into a strong army to defend freedom for men worldwide.
The passage celebrates the 1910 Labor Day as affirmation of the trade union movement. It notes tests and crimes that tested principles, gains in efficiency, and Samuel Gompers guiding progress. It highlights AFL and local unions' strides toward shorter workdays and improved life quality through rest and development.
The text argues for industrial democracy built on political democracy rather than autocracy or Bolshevism. It emphasizes labor's role in society, cautioning against theories of conflation and class war, and highlights Labor Day as a national milestone noting gains in workers' rights and protections.
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