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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22

designs, they merely depended on the whole
sale people and on their own commissioners
abroad to send them by semi-monthly boats
whatever Paris had to offer.
On the other hand, the American women
have shown some extraordinarily good work IN
origination. Now, this is just where the re-
form. as the critics of French clothes call 1t,
should start. Paris has depended On its we'll
dressed women to lead the way in clothes for
three centuries. America has depended on its
shops and dressmakers over here to lead the
way with French models. There is vast gulf
of difference between the two procedures.
When any one persistently inquiries about
the lack of striking originality IN the french
models since the war or, rather, the lack OF
dominant style, those on the inside OF Paris
life answer that it is because the French wom-
en- are not guiding the fashions. 1t is not the
Paris designers who fix and establish FASH
ion; it is the French women.
Now, in the light of this history OF clothes,
if the American woman takes unto herself the
task of leading the way in new combinations,
new silhouettes and new colors, she is bound 70
have a following among the dressmakers ana
designers. Our feminine figures OF promi-
nence, in society, on the stage, and in the
world of sports could easily create leading
fashion in this country which would be fol-
lowed by women all over the Continent. IL
they ever realize their power and take advan-
tage of it, we will see the dawning of the great
American style We have waited for it as we
have waited for the great American novel, for
a century, and the attitude Of certain segment5
of smart women this summer is the first glim
mer of hope that we have had concerning the
origination of fashions in this country.
Women and Experiments
There is no doubt of the fact that women
who are experts in the art Of dressing and
choosing clothes have done some excellent
work this summer in branching out in sue
cessful experiments. There may have been
some tailor or artistic dressmaker behind their
efforts Wherever the costume was complete
in its daring and showed the hand of a master
worker, it was undoubtedly made at good
establishment, but the suggestion surely ema-
mated from the brain of the possessor. ...
Much that was traditional was thrown to
the winds. The extraordinary influx Of cotton
fabrics in the city streets is point Of impor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22

that took place when France was a, its bs,
of pleasure making.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
Return of the Golf Cape

Smart women have adopted the circular cape
with straps across the front Of the body as q
substitute for the sweater. These wraps re-
semble the golf capes of twenty years ago.
One of the smart French designs is modelled
exactly after the Scotch garment. The domi-
nant idea in the new capes is to have the full
ness swing away from the shoulders at the
same time that the garment is held tightly in
place by two broad straps that are placed be-
meath the shoulders, cross over the chest, pass
around the waist in the back and tie in the
front.
These capes have brilliant Innings in figured
designs. The printed Futurist crepes are
better here than elsewhere. Broad colored
stripes in crepe, silk or cotton are also used.
Even the jackets Of summer suits are now
lined with gay colored linen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22

place. Our designers have not risen to the
occasion in a mass, as many Of the clothes
critics in America thought they would, If given
chance.
You know, there has been strong propa-
ganda for half dozen years in regard to the
wholesale desire of our designers to be dominant
creators, if given an opportunity by the public
Well, they have had the opportunity in Amer
lea, and, except in rare cases, they have not
shown any desire to take advantage OF it. All
one has to do to see the truth Of this is TO
read the various announcements of the impor-
tant wholesale houses which have appeared this
month, advertising the arrival of French
models by every steamer.
Those on the inside know that the French
openings which took place in February laid
down the law for the spring, and that the ex-
hibitions of autumn and winter fashions will
not take place until the middle of August. Yet,
in this between season, when our designers had
the most glorious chance they could possibly
have wished for to launch the great American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
Porch Knitting Sets

Charming sets of cretonne, ealrs ~
knitting sets, can now be bought 49, ..;s,f
sist of-always-a bag to hold 'n' .,sy
an apron to protect TIE frock again" :. 1T
fraying bits of wool that rub OF iiUI and
or sunbonnet and a parasOl. Inc
makes these sets quite as usefu' iO' ~ &
garden as for the porch. They az, go
cretonnes in white with blue or pun .,;,, .
the edges bound in blue or pink se, 49,, b
the design in the cretonne. SOM ,.,dcs
regulation sunbonnet is the type u
and sometimes it is a brimmed nat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22

FIFE and war and clothes and psychology
make a curious mixture this midsum-
- mer. To analyze to philosophize, to
play with grouped masses of people, to watch
the sunlight and shadow of social existence as
it goes on in America to-day, are great tempta-
TONS To stick to the strait and narrow path
of clothes, and clothes only, is too difficult.
There is an old negro cook in Southern
household who kept saying all during the
month of April, when the war done comes and
gets America, I'm gonna cook for the soldiers"
Just the right amount of salt in that phrase,
YOU observe, as this great, amiable negro
woman puts into her bread to make it good.
And now that the war has "come and got
America" every one who thinks is intensely
interested in the phases of life as they change
each day. There is, to begin with, the condition
of social life in this country, which has been
completely overturned by the war that got
America"
Newport and all its lesser lights have sunk
into kind of insignifcance. The cities play
dominant part Great balls, struggles for
social position, the leaping to and fro OF women
on pleasure bent, have all been submerged by
tidal wave of other activities. And because
of these activities, one is able TO see all ones
friends in a closer manner than ever before
This summer season has not been the means
of separating all the groups of social life in
America into minute particles that float over
the planet. There is coagulation, coordination
and therefore, stronger bond of companion
ship than has existed in foregoing summers.
In New York, for instance, there has never
been hot weather season in which so many
thousands of Americans enjoyed themselves at
the theatres and various places of amusement.
There is no lack of certain kind of frivolity
this summer. We shall all go on path of
moderate amusement until the war becomes too
stupendous and is too full of terror for US to
laugh. Let us each pray to God that that will
never happen!
America is a bit too stupendous segment Of
the earth's surface to feel foreign war
acutely She may pour out her men, her SYM
pathy, her money, and cooperate in every way
that her ingenuity and resources allow in the
struggle toward peace, but, without an invad-
ing army with her colossal industries unds-
turbed, with her wealth and climate and with
the great mass of unrelated people of all ma
tonalties, it is not possible for her to take the
war as France takes it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
Colorful Bathing Suits

Gold and French blue jersey suits are lead
ing for the beach. The Annette Kelermann
suit has entered upon an unusual degree Of
popularity although it is barred from many
public beaches. Women who swim in great
club pools and private beaches wear it over a
wel-strapped rubber corset. The French trick
Of wearing a cape that covers the body from
neck 10 heels ia accepted over here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
Children's Cretonne oe'

1t was, of course, the cretonne e. are y
of few seasons ago that started Wv .,,,sss
cretonne sports wear. Now there sN Of .
sets for various occupations for "oa .,,all \
ages, from babyhood up, and no0os; IN q
surprised to see mans sport : u i,.. d
tonne, so great is the craze TOR W." .o,r, .,rs
material. There are sets OF e,e .0SdIiue u
cap and bag for the little girl OF In -
for use on the beach or in the g.. ...lil, q
are smocks and slipovers' p'hsi Al ~
merits. for the older girl. lhese : ,lo.hss
pretty and attractive if suen 0," sh;t.. ~
one must wear with them are Oh ,tuI plS
they do not detract from inc ~-~
the cretonna \
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
PETTICOAT FOR A TROUSSElu

I, is Of white silk, with se.Iloo.I
flounce bound with old blue ribbs,
Med.llions of pale pink silk, on vbi.I
are painted bouquets in blue and pi,L
are inserted in the flounee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
White Lace; Blue Serge

It is not usual to see a blue sefg. Nv.
trimmed with wide, cream-coored SP.s.
lace, but it is done to-day. 1t is an lnn'''a .
The frock itself may be in the new hEp...
pleated lines or in the slight .pannle, CIV. ~.
which is the French Interpretation Oh Wv -. !.
tonneau, but the sash that goes a'0un1 ~,
hips is of six-inch Spanish lace WIN N -.
at each edge, tied in loose knot at 'l' ~
with long streamers. This lace IS fsp ~.
a shallow, square yoke and rolling 'o o. ID
On another blue serge frocs wv :,
band of the lace is used as hlgn col'''
its ends crossed, surplice, above 'n' ,.,,
These ends 60 around to the back e,Os. I'd
and drop toward the front WIN ""'
ends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
New Fashions for August

AS long as there is money, chance TO wear
good clothes, and no reasons against doing it,
there will be fashions in plenty.
Individualism has suddenly raised its head
above uniformity. The reason is simple. The
early French models which dominated fashions
were sold out in hysterical wave of bargains
early in the spring. Nothing has taken their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
GAUZE FAN FOR COLOR
SCHEME

Il is in Chinese gr.en and white,
painted on a black foundation and
finished with a brilliant silk tassel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22

smart groups will go down as usual and the
dressmaker will exploit some new clothes, but
there is no chance for the supreme display
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
What We'll Dressed Women Will Wear BY ANNE RII1EN40C@
American Women Experiment with New Styles ~ -

much of a fashion parade this
year and the French world will
be more interested in the type
of dressing gown that is COM
Portable for its wounded SOL
diers taking. the sunshine at
that once ultra fashionable and
expensive resort.
All the world has been in the
habit of gathering there the first
of August to see the races. This
caoson the cables saw, a few
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22

Not waiting for the professional designer, they ex
plot original costumes-Whte lmencoats with black
velvet skirts worn for lmcheon-Garden hats with
chaplets of flowers keep the black velvet one from
starting its season-Robin Hood jerkn substitutes
the sweater-New blouses trimmed with lace and
flowers - Gay embroidery on smart sport blouse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22

Blouse with high, pleated collar and
cuffs of Malines lace. Narrow velvet
ribbon about them caught with eolored
flowers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-22
New Kinds of Waistco,s,

Another individuality which has t.,,
brought out is the waistcoat Of checked ii. I,
cotton with a round yoke collar OF ityt tv
a cravat finished in sailors loop with n,
ends.
Time was when we always considered
necessary to wear an entire shirtwaia unr
a coat. To-day, since good taste demand. sr
we do not sit in public in our shirtsleeyes 4,
neckwear people have reaped harvest thrre
the various kinds of sleeveless bodices yta
they have invented to go under coat q
substitute for a blouse. 0rgandy, chiffon N
white muslin in various weaves are COVE.
tional fabrics to use for these fronts that sHn
the coat to be unbuttoned, if not removed
But the new note is the departure from !.
white to the checked fabrics. A new cocrs
Jersey suit carries wastcoat made 0! hello
trope and white checked taffeta. A dark BIZ
serge carries a waistcoat Of blue and vta
checked bingham. A natural colored pisr
coat suit has a front Of geranium red and ~
low checks. Black and white ginghsn or tai
feta is used for the full waistcoat Of an oyster
white japanese silk suit.
These little garments are really sleeveless
blouses; they're not even first cousins y ID
long, tight-fitting Louis XVI wslstcoat vhn
the French have put into the topcoat' and a.
cuIar capes for motoring. They are atafss
to an elastic band that goes around the stS
and are fastened up the front with pear v
colored buttons. One can wear walN @r'
over collar, but the smart thing is to keep "
collar of the fabric.
What is known is the marine tie saPGs
lar note. 1t is black or colorec when '''
with a white shirtwaist, and It is oiNn "
tached to coats that have wide, rolling c''".
To be correct, it must be utterly caree'A ,
must drop to one side and look as nO'' "
had been tied when the whistle blew J" "
spection.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24

believed that the great trouble has
been the absence of any moral basis
in the makeup of the German mind.
They have builded magnificent ma
chine. They have outstripped all the
world in the development of material
resources. But here, as always, they
will find that failure is the ultimate
outcome. The sure foundation of a
nation, as we'll as of the individual
character, is moral first There must
be more than trained animals. There
must be more than material power
in the life of the nation that endures.
The mighty throne of Germany is go
ing to fall. When the wreckage is
cleared, it will be found that the ele-
ment lacking was moral.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24
SEND ME AWAY WITH A SMILE

Every one is singing 1.-THE popd-
lar new song, "Send Me Away With
a Smile"-the soldier boys and the
girls who are bidding them good bye
Little girl, don't cry, must say good
bye.
Don't you hear the bugle call?
And the fife and drum bid the fol-
lows come,
Where the flag waves over all.
Though | love you so, it is time to go,
And soldier in me you'll find.
When on land and see, they need boys
like me,
You would not have me stay behind
CHORUS.
Send me away with smile, little girl,
Brush the tears from your eyes Of
brown;
It's all for the best, and Pm off with
the rest
Of the boys from my own home
town.
1T may be forever we part, little girl,
And it may be for only a while;
But if fight, dear, we must, in our
Maker we trust,
So send me away with a smile
When l leave you, dear give me
--------wooffdfss words of ff-e4hfeei: cheer: :,-------- =
To recall in time of pain.
They will comfort me, and will seem
to be
Like the sunshine after rain.
In 'ooiI Shn hal har
we'll
You've the heart of soldier, too,
And that through this war am fight
ing for
My country and my home and you.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24

In the speech made by Hon. David
R. Coker Saturday, told the story Of a
citizen of this country, captured when
a German submarine torpedoed his
ship and who was tortured to the
death for refusing to say "God bless
the kaiser" but would say each time,
"God bless Uncle Sam" Be it remem-
bered that this happened before this
country declared that state of war
existed. 1t has been said time and
time again: The reason we are in
war is that Germany made war on US.
We had no choice in the matter
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24
AMERICA MUST WIN WAR
BY STRONG ARMY'S BLOWS
Pershing Says That This Nation Must
Furnish Forces Which Will D.
eide Struggle in Favor of
Liberty League.

Paris, Aug. 18.-Major Geeral
Pershing, the American commander
told the Associated Press today that
the war can be won only by har and
forceful blows delivered by q well
trained American army workig in
conjunction with the allied arms.
Deploring the lukewarmness the
American people in regard to IL war
General Pershing added:
every man, woman and child
Should support the administrator in
its determination to arm ant equip
the American army and to hp up
its morale and that of tn allied
armies. This war will not beyon by
talk or by subscriptions to he Red
Cross fund. The American people
must come to a full realizion of
what the war means. 1t carbe won
only by striking hard and eorceful
blows, not otherwise"
The general was very emh patio in
the interview, which lasted b, few
minutes.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24

The city authorities have had sign
posts erected at each intersection of
cross streets with Main street from
the Peoples Supply Co. to the court
house. All vehicles must be driven to
the right. 1t is a very great safe
guard to the public, although it may
take the public some time to get used
to the enforcement of the law. Dur
ing the past few weeks some very
near accidents have transpired
With the enforcement Of the law re-
quiring everybody to drive to the
right, it is almost impossible to have
a collision at one of these congested
corners. 1t is to be hoped that the
public will cooperate with the city of
ficials in this new move. 1t is to the
advantage of all that there be such
enforcement.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24
SANTUC

Santuc, Aug. 22.-Prof. and Mrs.
N. Littlejohn and family have 4
turned home after spending the SUI
mer in Pacolet.
Mrs. Spencer Perrin of Union w.
the guest of her sister, Mrs. l..
Jeter, Jr., last week.
Mrs r.. E. Moss and Mr.. Fra,
Moss spent Sunday at Camp Jackse
Columbia, with Bob Moss of Co. E.
Miss Lizzie Stevens left Thursdy
for Ridgeway to spend sometime wi
friends.
Mr.. Charlie Moss of Erwin, TEN
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Moss, last week.
Mrs. George Whilden of WI
liamston was the guest of Mrs. L.
Jeter, Sr., last week for a few days.
Mr.. Jeter Pittman of Greenwo,
spent Tuesday with his aunt, MI
J. T. Jeter.
Miss Frances Mellow of Union
visiting relatives and friends til
week.
Miss Estelle Mcdaniel and Mr.. Co
Mcdaniel motored to Spartanburg al
Glenn Springs last Sunday.
MIR. Rube Jeter returned home Tue
day after fortnight's stay in Il
mountains.
DR.. j. T. Jeter and family spe
Wednesday at Camp Sewer with
two sons.
Miss Mary Gregory entertain,
from four to six on last Friday afte
noon complimentary to Mrs. Will
FAINT of Anderson. Progressive co
versation was the feature of the hou
The hostess served a sweet cours
Topaz.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24
BRITISH TANKS TRIUMPH.
Terror to Germans and Great Aid to
Allies.

British Front in France and Bel
gium, Aug. 20.-British tanks scored
another triumph in the capture of i'm
portant German positions yesterday
morning in the neighborhood of the
Ypres-Poelcapelle road, north of st.
Julien. 1t was a tank show almost
from start to finish, and the infantry
in this case played the part of super
numeraries in support of the leading
actors, while large numbers of the
enemy troops added a final melo-
dramatic touch by surrendering
abruptly or fleeing in terror as the
heavy leads numbered onto the stage
and reached for their shooting irons"
AS recorded in the official communica-
ton, the British captured German de-
fenses along mile front to a depth
of 500 yards. Among the strongholds
occupied were the famous Triangle,
Hibau and Cockcroft farms, the sites
of exceedingly strong concrete and
steel machine gun redoubts that men,
aced the infantry advance.
1t was dawn when the tanks lined
up and waited for the signal to ego
.fS,hG -6r1ftsh- CtHsiSp~xlr
observing no less of chivalry t6 the
tanks than to the infantry in the
past, poured preliminary stream of
shells into the German lines, then
dropped barrage ahead of the iron
monitors, which started forward,
looking for all the world like great
dragons that had rolled out from one
of Hans Andersen's conceptions into
the gray morning light that shroud-
ed this battlefield in the Cockpit of
Europe"
Behind them came the infantry,
ready to do the cleaning up of the
remaining enemy after the tanks had
finished their part. But there was
little for the infantry to do except
assemble and care for the prisoners
as the tanks progressed. There was
hard fighting at several positions, such
as the three redoubts mentioned, but
it was always brief
The tanks wheeled into position and
turned a heavy fire on the fortifica-
| tions, and the Germans were killed
or else they surrendered. The enemy
casualties were heavy. Great numbers
of Germans were seen fleeing terpr-
stricken as the tanks appeard in he
distance, and considerable numer
| threw down their arms and surnn-
dered VithOut offeripo raSistapco
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-08-24
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