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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
6
Readable guide from Pictorial Review offers practical steps for flamé dress making in a compact format. Includes design tips, fabric handling, and finishing touches for home sewers.
A detailed description of a one piece frock in blue and red figured challis with bead embroidery. It explains the design elements including a V neck high collar, a three piece skirt, and an applied front with red beads. Also notes yardage for medium size and cutting guidance for home dressmakers. Dark blue serge remains favored for summer frocks and French dressmakers send youthful models with bead and silk work.
The piece explains historical roots of general officer ranks from lieutenant to major to captain general, noting how titles evolved from military districts and sergeants. It contrasts that with Alaska’s Fourth of July traditions, where communities celebrate in March 4 to take advantage of long nights for fireworks displays.
A British soldier, part of a scouting party, captures a German field gun in northern France. Amid constant machine gun fire, they rout German trenches and press toward further attacks. Survivors of these daring charges show a fierce spirit, eager for the next expedition.
Washington June 6 Senate finance committee moves to cut the delay on tobacco tax increases. The panel decides cigars and cigarettes rise 10 days after passage instead of 30. House liquor taxes not heavily reduced and a 1 percent auto license tax is under consideration. Newsprint taxes discussed after Pittsburg publishers urged higher second class postage.
A resolution presented at the American Medical Association meeting contends alcohol has no drug value as a tonic stimulant or therapeutic agent. It states alcohol’s only legitimate medical use is as a preservative and in pharmaceutical preparation. The proposal was referred to a committee for further action.
Former Kansas Governor W R Stubbs told the interstate commerce commission that U S railroads possess a $1 9 billion surplus and should spend it if an emergency exists. Clifford Thorne for the national shippers conference warned that 1917 net earnings would dip from 1916 but called last year a banner financial period.
Receivers of the Pullman Motor Car company ask the U S court at Sunbury for permission to sell the York Pennsylvania plant to the National Products company of Newark New Jersey. The Newark firm plans to continue Pullman automobile manufacture in York and to expand operations with added working capital.
Decomposed young woman found in the Ohio river near Hanging Rock three miles west of Ironton. She wore expensive attire and high suede shoes by a Columbus firm. Weights and railroad iron wired to the waist suggest foul play. authorities seek shoe maker traces.
Consistency matters in civic effort. Do not rush to judge or oppose projects before they are tested. Engage, share experience, and offer constructive advice to advance plans rather than disrupting colleagues’ progress. Progress comes from steady, positive involvement.
A humorous vignette notes Indians revere cows crows snakes and monkeys as sacred in a Bombay setting. It contrasts sacred crows stealing vegetables, jewelry trends among Hindus and the prominence of ear and toe rings while lampooning fashion and social quirks.
A correspondent tours the American fleet preparing for war with Germany as new gun crews train aboard the ships. Young recruits operate loading machines and sub caliber firings, then move to real volleys with five, twelve and fourteen inch rifles. The drills emphasize speed, discipline, and readiness to avenge fallen shipmates.
President Wilson praised Massillon Ohio chamber of commerce for its go to church every Sunday campaign led by the ministerial association. Secretary Edwin B. Lord received Wilson's message in response to a letter and the reply was used as copy for a two column advertisement.
The White House in Washington notes President Wilson expresses warm sympathy for efforts to increase churchgoing among the people. He believes regular attendance at church lays the foundation for steadfast character and living standards.
J P Tumulty forwards a message from the president approving a ministerial group go to church every Sunday campaign. The letter includes a specimen advertisement and notes it is the first time a U.S. president wrote an ad for public press. Lord With reference to Dec 8 letter.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues the city should add more waste paper receptacles along streets. Boxes placed too far apart deter use. increasing their number could reduce litter, improve appearance, and create revenue during times of high paper prices.
A Massillon quote states health and good humor are to the human body what sunshine is to vegetation, using a simple analogy to emphasize cheerful living.
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