Women Asked to Finish Hospital Work in Atlanta
Women of Atlanta are urged to volunteer this week at the Red Cross house 255 Peachtree to make surgical dressings and bandages for Fort McPherson and overseas hospitals. Mrs. Mansfield and Mrs. Hinman appeal for 26 women to work daily to complete 18 000 dressings and 600 000 wipes, aiding soldiers in need.
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Atlanta
Red Cross
Red Cross House
Peachtree Street
Fort McPherson Base Hospital
W. E. Mansfield
Thomas Hinman
Fort McPherson
Atlantac
Y W C A Campaign Promotes Health and Sensible Shoes
Atlanta Y W C A promotes a national campaign on health and sensible footwear. The article details shoe education, approved brands, and notes from local members, workers, and business leaders about preference for low heels and comfort to improve posture and overall well being.
Tribute to Mrs Hays New Georgia Federation President
Tributes pour for Mrs J E Hays the newly elected president of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs. An article from The Macon Telegraph outlines her Marshallville roots family background and notable public service roles with the Daughters of the Confederacy DAR and Georgia education and war work. It praises her leadership in club work and her balance of home life and public duties. The Rome Tribune Herald notes her vigor courage and political connections and predicts continued success for the federation under her guidance.
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Georgia Federation
J. E. Hays
Georgia Federation of ‘Women’s Clubs
Macon Telegraph
Capehold Williams Jones
Louise Frederick
Marshallville
Janice
Marehallville
James D. Frederick
University of Georgia
Demostenedn Society
General Rumph
Keene
Fuat Medical Society
Wesleyan
Hays
Wesleyan College
Phi Mu
Goralae
State Federation
Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sho Ig
Archibald Bullock
Montezuma
Mia Ifays
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milladge Vale
Counci of Defence
Macon
State University At
Athens
The
Rome Tribune-Herald
D. D. Frederick
Confederacy
UT. D. 6
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Georgia Club
Georgia
Fulton County War Work Report by Mrs Haden
A Fulton county unit report details women’s contributions to war work under the Council of Defense. Chairman Mrs Charles J Haden summarizes extensive efforts by Goorets workers in Atlanta and surrounding areas, highlighting the ongoing need to document and recognize their labor for defense.
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Fulton County
Goorets
Samuel M
Council of Ofensé
Charles J. Haden
Council of Defense
Haden
Atlanta
Future Program of the Red Cross
A wartime era plea urges embracing a future Red Cross program to deepen humanitarian work. It argues that compassionate action builds brotherhood, sustains morale, and cements lasting peace and prosperity. The piece cites postwar duties and the potential for significant, world-spanning impact through continued Red Cross service.
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American Red Cross
Wilk
B.C. Mun
Interesting Exhibits At Southeastern Fair Women’s Dept
Exhibits chaired by Mrs. Samuel Lumpkin include loan articles from the Daughters of American Revolution United Daughters of Confederacy Daughters of 1812 and Colonial Dames Relics bear on U S history Miss Tommie Dort Barker leads the library exhibit to promote school libraries and practical help Library exhibit features high school library plans photographs blueprints scrapbooks and supplies Model Country Cottage by Mrs E G Hastings shows a low cost country home with modern labor saving devices and a simple efficient layout shows refrigerator fireless cooker lighting and waterworks with careful planning and expert input
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Woman's Department
Samuel Lumpkin
Daughtérs of American Revolution
United Daughters of Confederacy
Daughters of 1812
Tommie Dort Barker
Atlanta
Carnegia Wbrary
Woman's
National Education Association Committee
E. G. Hastings
Decatur
Diai
YD Id
Public health efforts expand in schools with first aid plan
Good work in Dublin and surrounding areas sees junior Red Cross activity and home service actively expanding. Plans include introducing textbooks on first aid and home hygiene and care of the sick into fall term schooling, with a public health nurse to be introduced.
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Dublin
Dubin
Red Cross
Mrs Ottley to Speak on The Citizenship of Women
In Columbus Georgia the Georgia federation convention program includes an address by Mrs John K Ottley titled The Citizenship of Women. She serves as a Georgia chairman on the national Democratic committee’s women’s committee and was invited to join the speakers bureau. The report notes her prior neutrality on suffrage matters and highlights her anticipated remarks as a leading event.
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Carrollton
Syste
Smith
Jim Loftia
al Upsha
L. M. Turner
Httle
Mary Garaline
Hollymond Robinson
G. L. Roberts
Douglasville
Oliver Harris
Mary Lou New
Grace
Ruth New
Allan Messie
Hugh Lea Biouin
Halpn Smith Geve
Seis Samia
Ruth H
Marie Arevs
Nga
Jim Lottin
Ey Park
Bat Steel
Newnan
W. W. Gabras
Mtaa
Katherine Stewart
Otha
W. J. Stewart
Carrolltahion
Nelle Harmén
Jim
Mra
Loftin
Ty M. ‘Turner
Holgsr Johnson
Janville Baldwin
Grantville
Pat Bridley
L. A Turner
Ralph Meeke
Robert Kinnhebrew
Thole Suenta Garera
Pay Bradley
Mira ] Chaney
Irs
Chip ‘Noster
Pe. Jéhnson
Um Tyes
WH. Tourney
Mitre
Gene Apradlin
See ‘Aughain
Misa
Gene Sprachines
Ays G. Vilitn
Bre
T- Ville
Hainby
Lonoke
Wi H
Ottley
Georgia Federation
Columbus
John K. Ottley
Georgia
National Democratic Committee
Chicago
Democratic Committee
Southern Women Pushing Thrift And Savings Work in Alabama
Mrs. Richard F. Johnston of Birmingham speaks at a mass meeting on thrift and savings as key to postwar reconstruction. She outlines Alabama leaders’ roles in the Woman’s Division and highlights efforts to promote government securities, club sponsorships, and county chairmen campaigns across the state.
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Richard ¥. Johnston
Hirtiingham
Ala
Thrift
W. S
Woman's Division
Alabama
South
Richard F. Johnston
Birmingham
Thrift and Savings
Johnston
Liberty Loans
Alane
Alabama Women
Reconstruction Service
America
Bosinniitz
Tha W
Lumpkines
Fedeeral Reserve
Atlanta
Wwomana
Federation of Women's Clubs
Dota
Fell
Ht. B. Pearce
Business Women's Association For the Attic
Business Women of
Atate Board
Leta Smith Vaughan
the Ledger
J. #. Carls
Fratern& Organizations
Mary Femiieer
Torle
Homs Economies
Rosa Strickland
Powell
Women of many lands push for public roles and art
The article notes women in Spain replacing newsboys, Russian needleworkers praised, Chilean cities employing women streetcar conductors, and New York policewomen gaining salaried status. It mentions actresses inheriting large estates, Siamese royals regulating marriage prospects, and pioneering women in theater and education abroad.
Boulevards and By Ways of Paris Travelogue
Julia Colier Harris reflects on cost of living in Paris postwar, contrasting American and French prices. She notes restaurant tiers, from grand hotels to modest diners along Boulevard des Italiens and Montmartre, describing service, decor, and meals priced from five to eight francs. She observes dining as a traveler, details etiquette, and observes inflation, luxury, and the social tone of Parisian eateries.
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New York
Paris
France
America
Champs Elysees
Boulevard Des Itanésa
Rue Montmarte
Boulevard St. Michel
Duaine
Monsieur
Jane
Madame
Ada
Bioné
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Jitma
Champaign
National Board of the
Durpau of Social Education
Avik
Rai
Alway
Lai
E. P. McBurney
Mia McBurney
Ra. McBurney
Dickey
James
Dickey, Jr
Archibald Pavig
Diskey
Iow
Mary Murphy
Marshy
Mish Murphy
Bavlah Henderson
J. M. High Company
Jessie Spatiner
Wirebars Manufacturing Company
Seve
Bucknell
Elizabeth Gregg
Y. W. C. A. Board of
W. Extension Départment
Alee
Antrance
Zaydar Zoo
Tige
Alaama
Association of Ala‘bama
Creche
Mualo Study Club
Birmingam
Minneapolis Orchestra
Boston Grand Opera
Spain
Russia
Chile
Stats ‘Commission
Pittsburg Hat
Nélt Shipman
Aranold Wester Shipman
Binda
Liilith Trimble Bradley
Drago Firactor
Broadhurst Theater
New York Playhouse
Ieper
Motokai
Southern Pacific
Mary Leopoldini
Franciscan Order
Bete
Eugtoni
White
Jored Aloies
Rothaster
N. Y
Brantford
Rochester
Miles Helen Mathers
Miss Mathers
Julia Collier Harris
Uncle Remus
Paria
Cleon
Jéna
Patton
Europe
London
Anne
H. A. Miller
Verona
Tex
Newport
Steanive
Union
Ontario
Toni
Coats
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