New Government Insurance Plans Promised for Demobilized Soldiers
Washington reports the Bureau of War Risk Insurance plans a new form of government life and disability policy for demobilized soldiers. Soldiers are urged to reinstate any lapsed coverage, keep premiums current, and consider converting to government endowment. The plan promises cash and loan values, disability benefits, and flexible payment options without tax on proceeds.
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Washington
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
United States
Bureau
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Insurance Division
Washington, D. C
Sam
Labrador Coast Devastated by Epidemic Suffering
Moravian missionary Rev. W. W. Perrett describes a deadly outbreak of Spanish flu smallpox and measles that killed over a third of the Eskimo population in northern Labrador during November and December. Survivors faced starvation and harsh living conditions as dogs turned to flesh.
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Labrador
St. John's
N. F
W. W. Perrett
Hopedale
Newfoundland
Harmony
Hebron
Martin
Okak
Margay and Ocelot Debate Zoo Life
In a zoo setting the Margay and Ocelot cats argue about why they are there and contrast their lives with ordinary cats. The Margay boasts of small size and rarity while the Ocelot defends its own allure and dismisses polite talk as unnecessary.
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South America
the Ocelot
Just a Quiet Smoke Causes Stir at Rock Island Depot
In Topeka Kansas clouds from a woman's smoking in the Rock Island depot waiting room alarmed patrons. An elderly Kentucky woman calmly finished her clay pipe outside after a train worker advised her not to smoke there. She was bound for Nebraska and had been traveling from the mountains.
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Topeka
Kan
Rock Island Depot
Watron
Kentucky
Nebraska
What Could the Judge Do Miss Thelma Seelig Charged
Thelma Seelig, accused of parking an automobile on a street, explains she was having her hair Marcelled.
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New York
Thelma Seeligman
Ten Americans to study in Sweden under foundation plan
The American Scandinavian foundation of New York will send ten American fellows to Sweden for advanced technical study next year while ten Swedish students come to U.S. institutions. Names include Frantz Princeton, Yancy Missouri, Stewart MIT, Titus Wyoming, Sessions Worcester, Qostergren Hoboken, Mary Boston, Meloney Syracuse, Zetterstrand Pittsburgh area, and Fraser Illinois. Fields span chemistry, hydro electrical engineering, forestry, and metallurgy.
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New York
Sweden
American- Scandinavian Foundation of
Dinavian Foundation
Samuel G. Frantz
Princeton
Princeton University
Harry F. Yancy
Urbana
Ill
University of Missouri
Chester C. Stewart
Wilmington
Del
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harry W. Titus
Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Robert S. Sessions
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Clarence N. Qostergren
Hoboken
Suburbanite Climbs to Board 5 31 Aerial Limited
The exchange describes a suburban resident and his nephew watching a steeple-jack ascent on a building as the 5 31 Aerial Limited train is referenced. A judge comments on the scene highlighting the odd urban commute moment.
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Hirath
They Are Making Boughs in May Time
In May most trees seem to journey as they make boughs and prepare to leaf, a seasonal rite explained through playful wordplay on nature and growth.
Delicate Mechanism Describes Swift & Company Operations
The text outlines how Swift & Company relies on precise knowledge of weight and meat yield to guide livestock buying. It stresses expert skill and scientific precision across operations and notes the perishability of the product necessitates speed and care to prevent loss.
All Owe Debt to World and the Sinner Against Society
A compilation of aphorisms and quips on progress, work, and social duty. It includes a Hindoo proverb about demagogues and a joke from Everybodys Magazine.
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Earth
Daughter’s Piano Play Stirs Laughs at Evening Event
The evening program features a light quip about a daughter’s piano playing. A punchline notes she “kills time” with her performance, sparking mild amusement among attendees.
Must Have Looked Prosperous Taxi Exchange
A brief Boston Transcript item notes a conversation in which a driver offers service with a courteous reply thanking the caller for the compliment. The exchange hints at social norms and manners in urban life.
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Boston Transcript
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Catching Aerial Limited
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Swift
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Swaft & Company
Pat
Mary
Everybody's Magazine
Haynes Langenders Mfg. Co
Forest Park Blvd
St. Louie
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