Belgium Children Thrive Through War War Effort and Aid
Special dispatch from Brussels notes Belgian women lead child welfare as colonies for scientific care spread nationwide. The program, centralised under the national relief committee, tracks infant mortality and seeks continued American support to sustain the colonies and rebuild after German occupation.
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Washington Post
N. Y. Herald
Brussels
Belgium
Comite Fational de Secours
Aide,et Protection Aux
Antwerp
Liege
Henri Velge
Childrens Department
Belgian National Committee
Grand Steeple Fashion Sparks Paris Style Echoes
Paris reports on the Grand Steeple day noting weather and crowd as fashion dominates. Women showcase polonaise influenced gowns, white and black themes, large hats with aigrets, feathers, and raffia trims amid a color splash and elegant draped silhouettes.
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Ini
Paradise
Refresh Your Look With A Simple Home Lotion
A vintage ad promotes a cooling skin lotion to reduce wrinkles and sagging cheeks. It recommends dissolving powdered saxolite in witch hazel, bathing the face to refresh tired skin, and claims the ingredients are harmless.
Arctic fashion spreads bold footwear trends of the day
The article notes curious fashion contrasts with Arctic attire and tropical dress. White shoes with white stockings dominate, black accents appear, and ankle strap designs trend. Black satin heels with minimal toe caps reveal exposed legs, while bronze shoes pair with bright dresses and embroidered gauntlet gloves appear.
Clerks Afraid to Take Leaves Amid Fears of Job Loss
Government clerks, more than fifty including men and women, report deferring annual vacations fearing positions will be abolished or not renewed after leave. One anonymous clerk says officials insist leaves are fine, but those in charge deny protection. A veteran worker notes minimal time off during wartime and ongoing over time.
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M Ules le Jeune
Commission Royale Des Patronages
Belgrum
America
Velge
Herent
Louvain
Maldagne
Europe
Elizabeth
New York Herald Company
Washington
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
British honor awarded to Mexican journalist for pro allied services
Mexico City reports Felix M Pataviscint owner of El Universal and former secretary of public instruction will receive the cross of commander of the British Empire for pro allied services during the war. Only other journalist honored is Viscount Northcliffe.
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Mexico City
Associated Presse
Felix M Pataviscint
Sawepaper el Universal
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Gavi
U. S
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