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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
7
Fashion writers discuss the corsetless figure trend noting how modern suits emphasize natural lines while remaining flattering. Two outfits are highlighted: a dress and coat combination with silk and wool, and a plain box coat over a draped skirt with black embroidery and distinctive buttons.
The article extols gingham organdie and similar fabrics as stylish yet unpretentious bases for summer dresses. It praises skilled handling over novelty, notes ruck rack braid on cottons, and highlights a pictured frock with organdie fichu edged in vallace, paired with canvas shoes and a wide white hat for a cool, quaint look.
A column notes a revival of old fashioned sports skirts bound with velvet or edged with fringe. Velvet bindings typically match the coat, contrasting with the skirt. The trend echoes past styles in coordinated suit coats.
Paris fashion shifts toward coats four inches shorter than skirts signaling a possible revolution in tailored costumes in the United States. French style features ultra short front gowns and skirts that reveal legs with pumps instead of boots, reflecting a topsy turvy trend as authorities fret over modesty.
The navy argues for authorization to raise enlisted strength from 138000 to 358000, warning that reservists are leaving and key units risk docking. It urges Congress to provide the increase to prevent weakening naval power and uphold U S ideals amid postwar peace. Chicago and the Midwest urged to support the effort.
A North Dakota preacher convicted of disloyalty rebutting his oath to the United States. The court decries his German allegiance, noting his German speech, prayers, readings, and emotions while living in America, and laments that America welcomed immigrants with citizenship yet failed to integrate them fully.
The piece argues the prime minister’s Commons declaration positions him as both Britain’s and the world’s leading statesman for peace and progress. It predicts Lloyd George will shape the League of Nations, outrank other leaders, and guide democratic stability, while warning Northcliffe could lose control of his syndicated press empire if personal feuds persist.
A harsh wartime piece condemns German moral character and asserts 70,000,000 Germans will remain unrepentant. it argues for centuries of materialism, lacking culture, and predicts continued moral decay. The author likens the empire to ruin and describes Germans as earthly and unchanging.
Maude Radford Warren notes that World War I broadened opportunities for German women beyond those seen in any other nation. Before the conflict, purchases required male consultation, but casualty lists fostered independent action among German women, a shift unlikely to be reversed by revolution.
A propagandistic assertion frames Bolshevism as a disease attacking conquered countries with Marshal Foch cited as a defender. The piece argues that conquering nations will stay free from Bolshevism and emphasizes vigilance against revolutionary influence.
Montreal promoter Joe Page says a post world series will be held in Canada with eight big league managers confirming exhibition games in Europe. Planned contests are set for Toronto Ottawa and Montreal before teams depart with an estimated $75 000 in gate and related revenue anticipated amid rising postwar baseball interest.
The European season opens as the University of Paris schedules matches against Lyons Nice Dijon Nancy and Toulouse with a June tour to England to face Oxford Cambridge and Edinburgh. Toulouse hosts four teams while American aggregations stage events drawing large crowds in Pau Tarbes and Toulouse. John Powers praises French baseball talent and notes hundreds of Toulouse youths play scrub games as American athletes prepare for an intercollegiate track meet in Le Mans.
Dodgers center fielder Myers is praised by manager Bobby of Brooklyn for an outstanding start to the season. Wilbert Robinson credits his hitting and fielding as a key factor in early victories.
Rear Admiral C. P. Plunkett writes to Colonel Ruppert praising baseball players in the navy for their fighting spirit and contributions to athletics. He notes their impact on preparing men physically for duty and expresses hope for future success of the national sport and Ruppert’s club.
The ten percent boxing tax in New Jersey brought in $28,184 during the previous year.
The Cleveland club forms a pitching line with Tristan Speaker Joe Wood J Gladstone Graney Elmer Smith and Charles Jamieson. Graney ended his pitching career after a 1908 New York visit and Jamieson shifted from pitching to outfield after a failed Senators try. Speaker even pitched once in 1915 with the pennant clinched.
Arlie Latham former St. Louis Browns and Cincinnati Reds star travels to America to recruit talent for England. He predicts England will host international championships against American clubs and expects crowds to surpass those in the U S. He credits his leadership with establishing professional leagues and securing investment for top baseball grounds.
Manager Miller Huggins of the New York Americans notes that Vick is a strong right fielder who covers ground well and reads fly balls with good judgment. He struggles at the plate, showing limited batting power but appears a solid defensive addition for the Yankees.
Scott Perry, usually a strong pitcher, went 0 for 5 at the plate in the April 28 contest. Jack Quinn struck him out three times and Bob Shawkey added two more punchouts, with a foul-tip catch ending his final at bat.
Oscar Vitt hits a terrific poke to the fence off Walter Johnson, the fourth player to sweep the bases clean. Earlier players achieving the feat include Hub Northern Bobby Roth and Bobby Veach.
Philadelphia bank clerk Charles Durborrow, a noted long-distance swimmer, may resume the sport this year. He holds numerous time and mileage marks.
The summary gathers notes on players and teams including Fallentine to Portland, Paskett and Hendricks in spring form concerns, Devore with Hendricks at Indianapolis, Whiteman’s hot bat for Toronto Leafs, and the Mud Hens weather joke. It notes Moseley seeking another Red pitching trial, Pfeffer Cadore Mamaux back with Brooklyn boosting success, Bill Carrigan back home in Lewiston, Silk O Loughlin missing umpiring, Stewart a promising Louisville find, Connolly’s 26 years officiating, Rariden’s trade to Reds aiding Moran, Robertson signing with the Giants, Crews no hitter for Birmingham, Ruether revival, Moran praising Pitchers, Gardner adding strength for Cleveland, and Uncle Robbie praising Myers Griffith Magee and Malone.
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