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Child Welfare Week urged for county records
The campaign by local ladies to record every county child under school age with weight height and age progresses. It aims to create a usable countywide data base for health officials and future reference while urging cooperation to complete the canvass and ensure accurate records.
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Health Department
Washington
Prohibition Act Sparks Fresh Debate as July Effective Date Near
As Congress moves toward a nationwide prohibition starting July 1, sentiment shifts. Wisconsin voters flip dry to wet in many towns and Chicago shows a wet majority among women. Experts warn the act lacks penalties, risking its purpose, with a Republican Congress likely to debate strengthening it after June, amid war measures and a renewed whiskey battle.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
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Senate
Peace Talks Nearing Close Amid Wilson Counsel
The peace congress is nearing completion as nations' representatives return home. President Wilson warns against delays, urging decisive action and orderly procedure as the conference nears final form.
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Peace Congress
Wilson
Wilson Urges Swift Allied Settlement At Conference
President Wilson presses for an early conclusion of the peace talks. He tells representatives that allied nations largely back the main questions and expects broad public endorsement once a policy is agreed upon.
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Wilson
Prosperity Outlook and War Loan Drive in 1919
A 1919 forecast asserts a strong national economy with rising production and abundant money. Farmers hold cotton, expect high prices, and resist low bids while merchants and bankers back agricultural strength. The piece notes a Victory Loan bond drive to commence soon and references a Y M C A tribute to Victor Chapman with a wartime poem.
Avers Day in April Reveals Hope Beyond Tears
Just a verse speaks of a girl named Averse Aday April who stands between sorrow and renewal. Her gaze shifts from Winter and a home hearth to memories of loss, then toward Hope and Promise as she envisions summer’s flowers, birds, and harvest replacing grief with renewal.
New York and New Orleans Cotton and Liberty Bond Prices
The market report lists New York cotton tones steady with middling at 28.65 cents and spot prices for Athens Atlanta New York New Orleans Charleston at steady levels. Liberty bonds close in New York with prices across March to Fourth 41 48 at 93.54 to 99.08.
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New York
New Orleans
Athens
Atlanta
Charleston
Liberty
Dress Up America for Victory and Prosperity
An editorial urges Americans to dress well year round as a civic virtue after victory in war. It argues a sober but celebratory outlook, noting the nation’s global standing and urging fashion as a social and economic expression. It envisions thousands seeking advancement in business and society through clothing and status.
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America
Man's social and political rise needs proper sartorial support
The piece notes that a man who served in Uncle Sama’s ranks can advance socially and politically, but warns that both aspirations require suitable attire and appearance to gain influence and acceptance.
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Uncle Sama
Freight Depots To Close Saturdays In Athens 1919 Schedule
Notice that all freight depots of railroads entering Athens will close at 1 00 p m each Saturday from April 5 to August 30 1919 inclusive No freight will be received or delivered after that hour on Saturdays only The schedule covers weekends and applies to the city’s rail traffic to and from depots in Athens Alabama or Georgia (source text).
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