Transvaal Stricken by Flu Epidemic in October Record
Transvaal papers report October as a dire month for the Union with influenza ravaging cities and the black veldt. By November 15 about 8,000 whites and 49,000 natives had died in South Africa, while data from Zululand Transkell and Natal remained incomplete amid strained relief efforts. Ignats Barowski visited Indiana Harbor Sunday and Monday.
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Transvaal
Union
Rand
South Africa
Ignats Barowski
Indiana Harbor
Printzess Label Showcases Smart Suits and Coats
The Printzess label presents a selection of suits and coats in rich shades and fine fabrics. Models emphasize smart style with garments pictured chosen at random from many attractive options. The visit promises mutual satisfaction and fashion variety.
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Fashion Here
Duvet-de-Laine Suit and Burgundy Tailored Look
A suit of Duvet-de-Laine features blouse and braid trimming with Trivelled lining. A Brown Tricotine suit includes a Hudson Seal collar and Peau-de-cygne lining. Burgundy Radio Twill fabrics appear in another $70 tailored suit with button trim and decorative lining.
Blue Tinseltone Coat with Hudson Seal Trim
A blue coat named Blue Tinseltone features a large Hudson Seal collar and cuffs. It is paired with a Steyr Eiky Viren gene teeta eseciee smleedabinentine teeta cased and priced at $150.
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Steyr Eiky
Codet Stock Finished for Children’s Popular Line
Local shop reports complete stock of Codet for children has sold out with demand seen across ages. Buyers lined up as retailers note strong interest in coding themed games and educational kits.
New Lingerie Line Showcases Embroidered Fabrics
A new lingerie collection features dainty nainsook with Philippine embroidery and flesh colored Crepe de Chine along with Latin fabrics, highlighting delicate textures and refined styling.
Indiana Farmers Convene First State Gathering Call
President John G. Brown of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations will issue a call for the first annual state convention to be held in Indianapolis on November 18. Fifty of ninety-two counties have affiliated. constructive legislation and constitution changes will be discussed. Officers include Brown of Monon as president and Hickman of Montpelier as vice president. One sentence about a Lennox poultry show noting a hen laying two eggs in five minutes appears as a closing item.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John G. Brown
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Indiana
Middle West
Federation
Monon
W. H. Hickman
Montpelier
E. EF. Reynolds
Lafayette
Chas. E. Chester
Hobart
Wm. Bosson
Guarantee Fund
C. W. Hickman
Lewis Taylor
Lennox
Mass
Red Cross pushes child nutrition and home service postwar
Cincinnati chapter leads anti malnutrition drive for children and a three day free eye clinic in Brownsville Kentucky. Edson County Red Cross reports 43 operations. Red Cross Juniors donate 100000 in coins for Edith Cavell Memorial hospital. Over 800000 soldiers used Red Cross services in war. Future home hygiene education planned in schools.
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American Red Cross
Cincinnati
Red Cross
Brownsville
Edmonson County
E. R. Hunter
Cleveland Public Schools
Indiana State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Ft. Wayne
Children of
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Political Debate on German Propaganda and Civil Service Reform
Secretary Baker warns Congress about pro German prop in the current war climate. The piece notes Wilson uses the bugaboo on the campaign trail. It covers a Madden postal bill, Galloway’s civil service resignation, and Steenerson’s push to have the Supreme Court nominate civil service commissioners. Subscribe for the Westville Indicator.
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Baker
Congress
House
Russia
Wilson
West
Civil Service
Charles M. Galloway
Burleson
Herman ‘W W. Craven
Halvor Steenerson
House Committee On
Postoffice and
Post Roads
Civil Service Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
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Deai
Fluenza
Zululand
Natal
Uable
Specht-Finney Company
Eiffel Silk
Hank
Lowenstines
Valparaiso
Convention OF the Farmers OF
Helfin
Alabama
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Frederick W. Dallinger
Massachusetts
Martin B. Madden
Ilinois
Committee On Post Office and Post Roads
Westville
Phoenix
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