Exemption and Fuel Order Fight Rages Across Industries
Industrial panic spreads as woolen mills seek exemption and steel plants face non exemption. Congress, the President, and the fuel administrator battle over enforcement while protests grow and cities from New York to Pittsburgh report widespread shutdowns and unemployment fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashingio
Army
Navy
Fuel Administration
Moatteu
Baker
Ogle
Council of National Defense
White House
Dr. Garfield
Wilson
Baldwin
Lork
Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Garfield
Omer
P Pany
Onder
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Interest
Indictment Quashed Over Personal Liquor Import West Virginia
Federal judge B. Reler rules West Virginia cannot sustain an indictment for importing a quart of liquor for personal use from Kentucky. Dan Hill was arrested after bringing liquor into the state on a trolley car for his own use, with officials testing the Prohibition law's reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Keler
United States
Dan’ Hill
Navy to Consolidate Overseas Ships Into Unified Fleet
The US Navy plans to run nearly 100 overseas vessels as a single unit to boost efficiency by centralizing command. The move includes some of the largest liners and aims to double efficiency through centralized direction from Washington. Charlotte Barnhart, 13, of Smithsburg Maryland, remains critically injured after a coast coasting accident reported Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Washington
Beem
Directia
Nav Transportation Service i
Asin
Charlotte Barnhart
George B. Barnhart
Smithsburg
Monty
Expert Advice by U. S. Food Administration leaflets
A series of leaflets prepared by the Department of Agriculture with the Food Administration urges housewives to stretch meat with affordable staples. Savory stews and meat pies show how a small meat portion can flavor hearty meals using barley, peas, beans, hominy, and cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of ‘Agr
The
Food Administration
Public urged to eat more potatoes in war effort
The Food Administration plans a nationwide campaign to boost Irish potato use. Grocers will host a weekly potato day with special prices to even out distribution, while households, hotels, and restaurants are urged to buy a week’s supply and eat potatoes through winter and into summer. The aim is stabilizing production and supplies to support war effort and counter Germany’s larger potato yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Department of Agriculture
Food Administration
Germany
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Government Emploes Observe Heatless Days
Washington January 13 Many government buildings taken over for war emergency are not heated and workers move through corridors to restore circulation. To conserve coal the East Room White House dining room and several drawing rooms are closed and heat turned off only rooms in use are heated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
White House
Star
New York Faces Possible Strikes Across Trades
New York Jan 18 Strikes in various trades threaten citywide disruption unless wage treaties are reached. Demands come from shirt waist and cap workers, white goods makers, clothiers, hotel staff and bartenders among others, with marine trades also strained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poisoned sausage claims life of young Bennet daughter
Edna Bennett aged 15 dies after eating infected sausage in Charleston. William F Bennett reports his daughter’s death while Ruth Bennett’s recovery is uncertain as the State Health Department prepares to analyze the sausage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
William F.bennett
Ruth
Charleston
State Department of Health
Satin Hats Signal Spring Style Rise in 1930s Trend
The Association of America notes satin hats with braid trims and high colors lead early spring fashion. White hats in satin and velvet, white bengaline blends, and velvet facings appear in tailored shapes. Fur and combinated hats stay high priced while cheaper options favor French helmet styles in white satin and paned velvet. Nutriator decorates edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of America
Bulletin
Scarfs of Tulle and Beads Fashioning Evening Wear
A fashion writer notes scarfs of flesh colored tulle and bead embroidery for evening wear, with black tulle options and deep cape-like effects. Hair ornaments include jeweled forehead bands, high hair combs, jeweled combs with Spanish flair, and egret arrangements, varying in popularity for evening coiffure.
Kimono Smock of Linen in Deep Rose Tones
An attractively designed linen kimono smock in deep rose with cut-out work edging and iridescent satin accents in yellow green and purple. The garment emphasizes ease comfort and a spirit of rest, embodying the full meaning of the kimono.
Fashion’s Fancies in Velvet and Tulle for Winter
Edson notes elegance blends velvet and silk with military mood. Black velvet skirts pair with spangled blouses. black tulle with blue accents charms. Watches gain daily wear across all ages. brown shoes rise with war fashion. Velvet muff and fur stole return. mandarin sleeves trend in Paris openings. Brocade fabrics in two-tone adven colors trend as favored vests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
Paris
New Satin Neckwear Shades Debut Tea and Coral
The article introduces tea and coral satin neckwear as the latest shades. Tea is described as just off white, while coral is a deep rose, highlighting subtle color choices in the new collection.
New Style Feature Uses Bustle Silhouette In Evening Gowns
The article explains two skirt styles the wrapped and bustle silhouettes, noting the bustle creates volume at the back while a draped fabric section forms the skirt. It describes a Paris influenced gown with a basque front and tulle yoke, suited for home sewing with five yards of 36 inch material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siapeks
Skell
Akitt
Paris
Winter Spats Return as Smart Fashion Must
Spats are set to be worn again this winter with tights and pumps common among outfits. Footwear ranged from laced boots to gray heather stockings, while gray duvetyn dominated the ensemble. A knee length coat with a loose belt and matching small toque completed the look, accented by a taupe fox scarf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ford
Fashion Notes on Hats and Draperies From Then
The column details chic tailoring and seasonal trends including floral hats, tassels in millinery, vertical draperies, and masculine shirt bosoms. It notes growing bustle effects, Chinese embroidery on frocks, and a trend toward elliptically exposed necklines with black velvet and white duvetya ensembles praised.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mississippi
acsAlan Aid
MSNE
Luel Airecuur
Congress
Senate
Howyever
Bohm
Thl Federated Union
Gagrin
Chicago
Othot
Strator
Citero
Baltimore
U. $. Food Admin
Wire
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!