Labor leadership weakness in steel and coal strikes
The Saturday Evening Post argues strike leaders failed to know key wage and hour facts, offering vague statements without figures. It notes Samuel Gompers provided limited data and that public understanding relied on government or press sources. The piece blames leaders for poor presentation, urging competent leadership to gain public sympathy.
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Saturday Evening Post
Congress
Samuel Gompers
Food From America Sent to Germany Exceeds Expectations
A large amount of food is being mailed from America to Germany, with hope that it includes nourishment for both body and mind. The note suggests generosity may extend beyond sustenance to thoughtful aid.
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America
Germany
Senate weighs loosening up amid birth rate worries
The article notes a reported drop in American births this year and questions whether a broader policy shift or a "baby strike" is influencing demographic trends and public debate.
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America
United States stance on future entanglements in Europe
The Kansas City Times reprintsOpinion urging the United States to determine its own limits in European alliances. It recalls WWI effort and sacrifice, noting America gave freely and gained little, and questions why the U S should tie future security to European pacts. It argues the league of nations should not constrain U S duties.
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Kansas City
Europe
Stecif
United States
Fis
League
Kathleen Mavoureen
Garn
Dinner Stories and Witty Exchanges at the Station
A railway station scene features a portly but polite man who asks to sit on Jones hat leading to a playful exchange. Clara and Ben prompt family humor as they discuss arithmetic and manners. Quotations include remarks on politics music and lawfulness with light satire.
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Jones
Side Talks on Superiority in Generosity and Tenderness
A narrator reflects on how the motive of feeling superior can taint acts of generosity and kindness. Examples include a churchwoman giving to appear virtuous and two sisters where one flaunts acts for approval while the other resents praise, revealing pride as a hidden barrier to genuine tenderness.
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Gertrude
Mother
Historic Christmas Pudding and Roast Turkey Recipes
A collection of 19th or early 20th century holiday recipes detailing methods for Christmas Pudding and Roast Turkey with stuffing, along with a Chicken Salad recipe. Instructions cover ingredient lists, mixing, steaming times, and serving suggestions, including garnish ideas and dressings. The text emphasizes traditional flavors, detailed prep steps, and practical kitchen tips for festive meals.
Practical homemaking tips for vase stabilization and child clothing aid
Instructions advise pouring melted paraffin over weights to steady a painting or vase and removing it with hot water. A second tip suggests taping the ends of underdrawers to keep them smooth under stockings, easing dressing for small children.
Rippling Reymes Chorus Through Troubles and Times
A reflective verse laments ongoing troubles and societal woes while recalling past happiness. The speaker contrasts modern distress with earlier upheavals caused by enemies, noting that complaints and unrest persist despite efforts to endure.
Krupp Works Pivot to Peace With Peace Time Production
In Essen, Krupp leaders Gustav and Bertha Krupp von Bohlen push a sweeping shift from arms to peaceful goods. The plant now builds locomotives, cars, and farm machinery and plans to churn out one locomotive and ten cars daily. They seek long term credit to rebuild Germany, while denying Kaiser or government ownership. The interview notes reduced workforce from wartime highs and ongoing conversion across Krupp facilities.
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Herr Krupp von Bohlen
Krupp
Frau Krupp von Bohlen
United Press
Carl D. Groat
Essen
Germany
Krupps
Herr Gustav Krupp von Bohlen
Krupp Works
Frau Bertha Krupp von Bohlen
United Press Today
Herr Homann
Geheimrat Weildfeidt
Gordie Speirit
Krupp von Bohlen
Kaiser
Pomeroy Bend Social Notes and City Movements
The Pomeroy Bend column reports a DAR meeting at Mrs. George Plantz home and lists local visits and movements. Charles H. Mullen returns from Athens for Edith Osborne funeral services, while Mrs. John Ackley heads to Columbus to meet her son Frank from Akron.
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George Sayre
C. E. Sayre
Middleport
Orletta Hoover
Columbus
Charles Daugherty
Flat Rock
W. Va
John Rawson
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Pete Feeney
Wm. Estys
Willis Russell
Fourth Street
Hulbert Flowers
Akron
George Flowers
Delbert Flowers
Reichmen
Mrs. Guy Martin Hosts Shower for New Couple
Mrs. Guy Martin and Mrs. Esther Hines hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday night at Mrs. Martin's home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Greathouse recently married at Gallipolis. About fifty attended and enjoyed music by the Hines orchestra and social conversation.
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J. C. Pugh
Clifton
W. Va
Marcus Chambers
Mildred Thompson
Irene Talbott
Harry Cross
Guy Martin
Esther Hines
James Greathouse
Gallipolis
Hines
Kentucky rebukes neglect of catarrh remedy claims
A Kentucky speaker condemns ignoring catarrh as a serious condition and promotes Mentholized Arcin with boiled water as a cure. The remedy is gargled and snuffed to clear inflamed membranes and prevent spread when a family member catches a cold.
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Kentucky
Fle
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Athens Ohio
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Hungary
BY Ruth Cameron
Lélimts
By Walt Mason
Owe
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Jdaulivg
LBM
Uolnova
Jour Poyse
LeFe
Buyonas
UDIC
Berry
C.h.berry
Michigan Ave
Chiage
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy Pythian Sisters
P. C
Sophia Stace
Ethel Steward
Lenna Beabers
E. J
Magnolia Temple
Covington, Ky
United States Army
the Lostro Auto Sales Co
Athens
Nelsonville
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