Literacy Bill Repassed Senate Vote 62 to 19
The Senate approved the literacy bill 62 to 19 with Democrats and Republicans split across multiple factions. Debate focused on language about excluding aliens and the impact of the gentlemen's agreement with Japan. The measure tightens entry rules and literacy requirements for immigrants.
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How Much for Hubby How Much for Hubby in Sewing Circle Advice
A reader column argues to trust husbands with pay and avoid strict control of pocket money. Several letters urge shared finances, warn of harm from restricting wives, and favor mutual responsibility to protect marriages. The debate features voices praising freedom, criticizing stinginess, and endorsing shared coffers.
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Sewing Circle
Home Made Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts a cheap home remedy for dry hoarse or painful coughs. It claims to ease chest soreness loosen phlegm and improve sleep within 24 hours using 2½ ounces of Pinex mixed in a pint of sugar syrup yielding a full pint for family use. Ends with a money back guarantee and directions to ask a druggist for 2½ ounces of Pinex.
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The
Pinex Co
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Ind
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer advertisement claims natural results
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe, natural way to banish gray hair without dangerous dyes. It markets Q-Ban as a scientifically developed product available at Liggett’s drug stores in Boston Cambridge and Chelsea and via Hessig Ellis Drug Co Memphis. It also offers a money back guarantee and mentions related Q-Ban products and a free book titled Hair Culture.
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Liggett’s
Riker-Jaynes
Boston
Cambridge
Chelsea
Hessig- Ellis Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Letters From the Sewing Circle Featured In Sunday Post
The Sunday Post prints a selection of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader opinions, tips, and anecdotes about home crafts and community life.
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Sewing Circle
Sunday Post
Fashion Notes Describe Dresses and Accessories
Paragraph describes beaded belts and sashes on girls, Roman striped crochet bags with dark street suits, bone less brassieres, straight line silhouettes for children and adults, and frocks tied by a large brilliants buckle.
Poem excerpts from Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe
The text presents the famous Civil War era poem Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe. It includes lines about glory and marching divine justice, with imagery of trenches, trumpets, and sacred duty. The excerpt emphasizes faith, sacrifice, and liberty through biblical allusions and martial language.
Advice to a Young Man on Handling Unwanted Affection
A 19 year old writes seeking how to respond to a woman's affectionate letters. The response advises ignoring further love letters and replying kindly but firmly. It argues men should lead in courtship and women should wait to be wooed to avoid ridicule.
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Miss Champagne
Sunshine Gems and Graph Pie and More
A set of vintage recipe clippings lists Sunshine Gems, Graph Pie, and various cooking steps. Items include egg based gems, grape pie fillings, potato salads with vinegar, molasses and spice mixtures, and a pork of sauces. The clipping credits Mrs Myrtle E Papen of Roxbury with the collection.
SONS OF ISRAEL BACK PRESIDENT WILSON LOYALTY PLEDGE
The Independent Order Sons of Israel at 47 Mt Vernon Street expressed strong support for President Wilson and urged all Jews to remain loyal to the United States. The Zion Association of Greater Boston adopted similar loyalty pledges and urged members to back America.
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Mt. Vernon Street
Wilson
United States
Zion Association of
Greater Boston
America
American Schooner Kona Grounded and Wrecked in Australia
The American schooner Kona, 679 tons gross, owned in San Francisco, grounded at Cape St. Albans Kangaroo South Australia and has broken up completely. Crew is safe. The report is from Adelaide via London dated February 5.
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Australia
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Cape St. Albans
Kangaroo
South Australia
San Francisco
Household Hints For Easy Wall Updates
Hot water softens plaster to let nails go in cleanly without chipping. Use paper fasteners or clips to hold fabric edges before sewing instead of basting. This tip from Mrs H B Crosby of 260 Lexington Street East Boston.
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H. B. Crosby
Lexington Street
Boston
New St. Maurice Pulp & Papers mill begins operations
The St. Maurice Pulp & Papers Company plant at Three Rivers Quebec started an initial run on one of its two 60 ton units with a total capacity of 100 tons. A second unit will be ready soon. A connected sulphite mill has operated for weeks. The company is a subsidiary of Union Bag & Paper Company United States.
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Montreal
St. Maurice Pulp & Papers Company
Three Rivers
Que
St. Maurice Pulp & Paper Company
Union Bag & Paper Company
German Consulate in Boston Remains Open
The German consul in Boston yesterday received no instruction to close his office. State Department and U S marshal's office officials reported no orders to shutter the consulate.
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Boston
United States
New York
State Department
Boston Officers Guard State House There for General Conditions
Six Boston policemen are on daily and nightly duty guarding the State House. Superintendent Crowley ordered the deployment at the request of Sergeant-at-Arms Pedrick. The move is due to general conditions and will continue until further orders.
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State House
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Pedrick
Earn Money Knitting at Home Ad Offers Jobs for Women
Many women can earn over $2 daily operating Auto-Knitters at home knitting hosiery. The work is pleasant and learnable, providing steady year round employment. Write Auto-Knitter Hosiery Co Int Desk 8 D 147 Franklin St Buffalo NY with a 2c stamp for full details as more workers are needed.
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Buffalo
N. Y
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