Fashion Letter Highlights Spring Fabrics and Styles
Our fashion page notes spring readiness as winter fabrics give way to spring and summer options. Rodier moire, velour de tinee, duvetyne, and moire tafeta lead new looks while corduroy and gol cord offer durable choices. Parisian frocks gain life from tailored cuts, collars, and waistline emphasis. A chic taupe serge outfit showcases a purple checked blouse and a distinctive tricorne with black and white straw accents.
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New York
Fashions Show Waistlines and Dressmaker Traditions
A fragment discusses waistlines in period dresses and how top dressmakers like Paquin and Callot define lines. It notes high waists or belts on gowns, bone waists favored by Water, and intricate Irish crochet and embroidery for little girl frocks, with caution on material use for small wardrobes.
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Natiow Ak
Paquin
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An old ad touts fake LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine claiming to stop cough headache and cure the cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Also notes a receipt book sold for 10 cents at The Journal office.
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E. W. Grove
Great Race Poison Excerpts from a Medical Address
Excerpts from a speech by Cel. L. Mervin Maw M D chief surgeon Eastern Division United States Army before the College of Physicians and Surgeons Boston discuss research experiments and the effects of alcohol on epilep ses feebleminded institutions and general degeneration. The address argues for total abstinence and state control of liquor to curb social costs like prostitution venereal disease and crime. It cites police commissioner A T D Cotler on San Francisco liquor’s link to crime and notes saloon closures after a fire reduced police duties temporarily.
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Cel. L. Mervin Maw
M.D
United States Army
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Boston
Taft
Army
Navy
Dry Territory Demographics Show Vast U S Abstinence Reach
The text tracks growing dry territory, noting 1880s figures and dramatic increases to 46,029,750 people living in dry areas. It highlights population growth, percentage shifts, and legal status across states, with four constitutional and five statutory abstinence states and widespread local option.
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United States
Ideal Land Quote by Lloyd George Sparks Prohibition Tone
A quoted passage from Hon. Lloyd George imagines an ideal land free of drunkenness and slums, with emptied prisons and abolished workhouses, where children are well cared for and streets ring with laughter, reflecting a prohibition era ideal. The fragment emphasizes social reform themes and a vision of moral improvement.
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Hon. Lloyd George
Bank of Union Promotes Strength and Customer Service
The Bank of Union asserts its rising strength and reliability as it invites new depositors to trust its guaranty and accommodating service. The message emphasizes consistent performance, prudent handling of hard earned dollars, and inviting prospective customers to become friends of the bank.
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Bank OF Union
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South Tryon Street
Charlotte
N. C
Jas. P. Stowe & Co
Philadelphia Optical College
North Carolina State Board
Optometrist
Treeth
F. C. Roberts
Charlotte, N.C
Fowler & Lee
Yivcilton Watch
America
Hamiltons
Vf Sox
W. J. Rudge CO
Seaboard
Monroe, N.C
Serge
Shir
Iran
Iitestaeons
Ankles
Bee Dee
Todd S. Carroll
Moorhead
Misa
Journal
San Francisco
Eaya A
Cotler
San Fracisco
The
T. P. Dillon
Coca-Cola
Monroe Coca-Cola Company
Stewart
Railroad
F. N. Snyder
Mgr
Monroé Insurance & Investment Company
Caldwell
Bank of Union Building
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