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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

3

Fairyland Party Sparks Queen Joy's Night of Merriment

In Fairyland a royal gathering unfolds as Princess Joy and Princess Twilight lead a night of dancing and laughter. The Queen of the Fairies, adorned in silver crown, plans a jubilant celebration with the Summer Evening Brigade supplying rose petals and songs of happiness.

Joy Bell Oy Elling The Askes Mr. Witch Litia Rose Garden Queen of the Fair

End the habit of serving refreshments to save food

A column urges abolishing the custom of offering food and drink at all gatherings as wasteful. It calls for a social ethic of eating only three meals a day during the war and forming a one person committee to curb needless entertaining while preserving essential hospitality.

Jumper Skirt Styles Capture Fashion for Women and Girls

A feature on the new jumper skirt trend notes adaptions for women and girls with slim profiles and special blouses. It describes ruffly Lord Fauntleroy looks, side-fastened versions, knife-plait frills, and velveteen or satin blouses with wide collars, kimono sleeves, and bold necklines.

Lord Fauntieroy Doeuillet

Something Really New In Milady’s New Frock

A seeker for novelty in women’s fashion will be satisfied by an odd and unusual dress. The black satin gown features a moire revers and band in a delicate candor color with silk embroidery accents.

Milady

Accessories and fabrics inspire dress trim trends

Handcut beads offer delightful trim for outfits and many new dressy blouses feature horse collars. Rubberized crepe de chine suits sports coats, while navy and olive drab spats with brass buttons present bold accessories.

Wilson urged to state policy countering German Russia propaganda

American leaders pressed President Wilson to outline a definite Russia policy to counter German propaganda and prove U S friendship to the new republic. Senators Owen Calder Borah Stone and Representatives Flood and Cooper conveyed the request after hearings on Russian affairs and German influence.

Washington Jan. Is Wilson Russia United States New Republic White House Owen Oklahoma Calder New York Borah Yale Stone Missouri Flood Virginia Haitihan Fheshouse Foreign Committee Cooper Wisconsin House Foreign Affairs Committee Agrang Sena Tora Sreacuba Germany St Wage

Petticoats Make a Comeback Beneath Narrow Skirts

Fashion notes insist petticoats remain essential feminine undergarments as narrow skirts return. Women favor soft silks and chiffon taffetas to preserve lines, with bold color underlayers coordinated with millinery or gowns while avoiding overpowering the outer silhouette.

Fairy Tale of Ball in Fairyland Told by Mary Graham Bonner

A whimsical tale shows fairies planning a Woodland Ball in Fairyland. The Fairy Queen arrives in stages with creatures like Robins and Crows taking roles as hosts and musicians, tables and moss place settings, and a magical woodland supper.

Mary Graham Bonner Ybab Fairyland

Wanted in Georgia double murder suspect arrested in Fairmont

A man described as W Woodford, sought in Georgia for a double murder, was arrested in Fairmont. Police say the suspect, identified as a Black male, is in custody awaiting further action.

Georgia W.woodford Fairmont

Why You Are Not Paying 30 Cents for Sugar

The piece explains 1917 sugar policy changes under Hoover and the Palasa plan to stabilize sugar prices for Allies. It notes refiners kept prices modest, the sugar supply from Cuba and Java, and efforts to curb hoarding. Public guidance urges careful buying of packaged sugars to ease shortages.

Herbert C. Hoover London American Sugar Refining Company Java Europe Cuba England United States Allied Nations

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