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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1922
Page
6
A New York fashion writer notes ribbons offer meaningfully decorative opportunities for modern outfits. Neutral gray crepe gowns use metal terise ribbons with colored threads, guiding beadwork and waistline emphasis while warning against overuse.
Girdles feature ribbons with metal thread background that many find appealing on dark silk frocks. The metallic background adds sheen and contrast, enhancing the dress accessories and fashion appeal for evening wear.
Flounced gowns threaten to eclipse slender silhouettes as Paris shows new voluminous styles. Low waistlines fade from favor while flounced lace trims become popular at upscale weddings. Harrow lace edging gives a fine finish. Black lace gowns with high necks appear in day wear reemerging in Paris trends.
A stylish crowd noted foulards moving beyond navy and black to vibrant colors. A dame colored ground featured an intricate white spiral design. At a chic restaurant four rust tone foulards stood out with a splashy black accent. One wearer wore a black crinoline hat with a large ribbon rose matching rust and orange tones.
Fall millinery shows taffeta and crepe hats featuring latticed self fabric cord tubing used as crown bands and edge trim. Some designs twist tubing into looping bows at the side, creating flaring, multi loop details.
A fashion digest notes black satin slippers with jet studs and steel studs, all black gowns, and gray velvet with gray monkey fur trims. It highlights light-weight cloaks, Ze na fabrics, and long silhouette tricks for petites, plus fur accents, plaid accents, and tailored coats. It also mentions new sleeve and shoulder lines, black and brown suit tones, and decorative embroidery techniques for organdie and gingham trims.
War department announces reductions to 125000 enlisted and describes unit transfers across operations in the Second through Ninth army corps. Second Infantry units depart Camp Custer and Camp Douglas for Fort Sheridan and Fort Brady. Ninth area units shift to Fort Douglas and Fort Logan while Seventh Infantry moves toward Vancouver barracks. Artillery and support detachments relocate to Edgewood arsenal and Port Du Pont.
Over fifty army officers on active duty at colleges, universities, high schools and other schools have been relieved from active duty due to reduced congressionally authorized appropriations for the year ending June 20, 1923. Institutions affected include the University of California, Penn and several state schools. Lt. Seeley A. Wallen and Lt. C. K. N. Taylor among those relieved in Chicago area. Major Beals notes continued strength of the ROTC unit despite losses.
The Federal Trade Commission sues to block the Midvale-Republic-Inland Steel merger as an unfair method of competition under the FTC Act. Chairman Gaskill cites Section 5 while a dissent calls the merger real. the companies operate plants in Youngstown, Niles, Newcastle, Sharon, Thomas, East Chicago, Moline, Lodi, Harbor, and Chicago with combined stock values cited for each firm.
An excerpt from a Congressional record recounts House Concurrent Resolution 4% proposing an Architect of the Capitol contract to exterminate and banish insects from the House Office building at CapItol and Senate facilities. Debates touch on scope clarity and funding split, with the resolution eventually agreed to.
A Boston Transcript note describes a woman asking for a hook on Self Help as a birthday gift for her son, with the clerk remarking the book is useful though the woman counters that the boy shows up at parties needing no instruction. The exchange highlights the humor around self improvement titles in early 20th century publishing.
Thousands of women suffer undiagnosed kidney and bladder issues often mistaken for other ailments. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, urging immediate purchase or sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. The second item is a humorous quip about a gland transplanted from a monkey wrench and a police chase ending in a tree climb.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes with simple directions for dyeing sweaters skirts child’s coats and more. It guarantees the dyes will not spot fade or streak and asks buyers to tell the pharmacist the fabric type to ensure correct color results.
A London emporium launches a men only siting facility during wives shopping, a novelty noted by London Punch. The ad also promotes Cuticura products claiming skin benefits and ease for dandruff itching and rough hands with a five minute wash routine.
London Answers notes a playful exchange where Teacher Tommy asks why the word bank is spelled with a B. The joke suggests a bank is good only if it has large capital, reflecting a pun on financial terms.
The Modern Interest quotes a dialogue where a farmer questions whether the phrase The Man With the Eye refers to poetry or politics and debates the poem’s title. The exchange highlights ambiguity in the work’s subject.
The note observes that counterfeit goods often replicate items with altered branding to resemble originals. It warns buyers to scrutinize labels, packaging, and provenance to avoid deception and protect against fraud.
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