Urging Women to Make Law Work in Child Welfare Effort
Grace Abbott of the federal Childrens Bureau urged General Federation of Women’s Clubs delegates to push the Sheppard-Towner act to cut preventable deaths among mothers and infants. She cited state birth registration gaps, urged education and local leadership, and called for coordinated health programs across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Grace Abbott
Childrens’ Bureau
United States Department of Labor
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Artizona
Nevada
South Dakota
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Louisiana
Missouri
Newexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
See
Texas
West Virginia
State Commissioner of Health
State Department of Health
Sheppard Tower
Kidney relief nostalgia and jewelry mix in ad text
A testimonial from W H Shadwell of Stanley Virginia credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing kidney trouble after six years. The proof cites relief from backache and urinary symptoms following three bottles. The ad oddly ends with a jewelry note about stone and necklace combinations using crystal jet and pearls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shadwell
Stanley
Foley
Fire Department
Mother and Daughters Build Family Real Estate Venture
Mrs. Lillian Summers runs a real estate firm in Arlington New Jersey with her two daughters. She plans to bring them into partnership in a few years. Summers says women can succeed in any field, noting they understand male customers well and can outsell men.
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Lillian Summers
Arlington
N. J
Ms. Summers
Queen
Pearl
Marriage Customs in Java Highlight Youthful Bonding
The article notes that in Java young girls marry early and the rite marks a formal end to girlhood. On the eve of marriage a Javanese maid burns her dolls and trinkets, and the wedding guests celebrate her new status with valuable gifts as compensation for what she destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Two Millionaires Daughters Run Tea Room at Antioch College
Harriet Clegg daughter of Dayton street car magnate and Elizabeth Denison daughter of a Framingham manufacturer opened a tea room at Antioch College in Yellow Springs Ohio. They served lunches to students at a reasonable price and earned enough to cover their college expenses, showing education and enterprise can go hand in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Harriet Clegg
Harriet P
Kidney and Bladder Troubles To Go With Dr Careys No 777
A health ad urges kidney and bladder problems be solved with Dr Careys No 777 prescription. It claims toxins are removed and guarantees refunds on the first bottle if no benefit is seen, warning of slow stealthy progression toward Brights disease or gravel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Mint
Recks
Summer perils to youngsters warn parents of death and injury
New York June 28 The Institute of America warns that about 5000 children will die and 100000 more be injured in summer accidents nationwide unless guardians act. With 20 million kids left to amuse themselves before July 1, risks rise from fire drowning and cars. The advisory lists vacation Do and Donts for safe play and notes June is especially dangerous alongside all months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Ety Institute of America
Institute
Do's
Dent's
Russian Influence Shapes Sweater Fashion Now
Russian influence dominates current sartorial trends with gaudy peasant embroidery on sweaters. Bright color borders and woven Russian designs appear across contemporary knitwear, reflecting a stylistic shift in fashion across designers and retailers.
Novel gray suede gloves with pendant purses
Describes gloves with embroidered backs and pendants hanging from each wrist. The attached purses appear to warn potential pickpockets and add a novel feature to the accessory.
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General Federation of Clubs
Bluefield Furniture CO
California
Bluefield Produce & Provision Go
Elizabeth Dennison
Sisvisig SL
Jinoghd Cuo
Snoayin
L. S. Jones
D. C
Chi Tor
Bluefield, W. VA
Telegraph
Isadore Cohen
Bluefield
Ori
Lele
C. V. Hefner & Co
Roanoke Street
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