War Savings Campaign Told To Teach Thrift In Schools
Secretary Glass urged school authorities to teach thrift in 1919 as part of the war Savings campaign. In a telegram to the National Education Association meeting in Chicago he said teachers can influence children toward good citizenship and thrift by integrating the subject into the curriculum.
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Washington
Glass
National Education Association
Chicago
Treasury Department
Noonan Hair Petrole Boosts Barber Shop Buzz
An advertisement touts Noonan's Hair Petrole as a remedy for thinning hair and dandruff. It claims strong hair, reduced itching, and a pleasant odor, with treatments at barbers for fifteen cents and bottles at one dollar from T Noonan & Sons Co of Boston.
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Noonan
Sloan's Liniment Ad Claiming Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and external pains. It promises quick circulation, reduced congestion, warmth for comfort, and suitability for stiff muscles and sprains. The copy urges asking for Sloan's by name and notes price points.
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Sloan
Isolated Criticisms of Court-Martial Cases Highlighted
Lieutenant Colonel Alfred E. Clark told the Senate military committee that among 13 000 to 20 000 army court martial trials in camps, only a few dozen or a few score faced criticism. He spoke as hearings resumed on the general court martial situation.
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Washington
Alfred E. Clark
Judge Advocate-General’s Department
Senate Military Committee
Courts From Civil Life Describe WWI Military Trials
The draft brought pacifists, conscientious objectors, and I W W members into the army, with harsh punishments and brief records. A Camp Funston medical officer was dishonorably discharged for refusing aid that led to a soldier’s death. The 1917 Houston mutiny case saw executions carried out by the army post commander without Washington review.
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Clark
Camp Funston
Judge Advocate-General's Department
Secretary of War
Hingham Treasurer Edward W. Jones Sentenced in Embezzlement Case
Edward W. Jones former treasurer of Hingham was sentenced in Brockton District Court to two and a half years in Plymouths house of correction after pleading guilty to 10 counts of embezzling 17071.15 from the town. Restitution had been completed. The money reportedly funded his family not speculation. Jones aged 45 lives in Hingham with his wife and child and had served 15 years as town treasurer and as treasurer of the Hingham Trust Company.
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Edward W. Jones
Hingham
Brockton
House of Correction
Plymouth
Katzmann
Hingham Trust Company
Jones
Pleasant
Main Streets
The
Wampatuck Club
Maine Moves to Let Women Vote for President
The Maine Senate judiciary committee approved a measure granting women the right to vote for president as electors, with a 25 to 6 vote and a second reading set for tomorrow. The Senate also concurred with the House on a resolution seeking six months of extra pay for soldiers and sailors upon discharge. Senator Lodge to be invited to speak on the League of Nations. Senator Deering moves to keep the resolution endorsing the League on the table.
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Augusta
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
House
Congress
Henry Cabot Lodge
League of Nations
John P. Deering
Saco
Spartacans Burn Ballots in Dusseldorf Election
London reports Germans recount that Spartacan bands seized ballot boxes after town council polls in Dusseldorf. Fires consumed ballots and documents, several injuries occurred amid stray shooting. Telegram indicates Spartacans claimed majority and threaten another general strike.
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Spartacans
Dusseldorf
London
Cologne
Ministry of Home Affairs
Tiz for Aching Feet Promises Quick Relief
Sore tired feet find relief with Tiz a remedy claimed to draw out poisonous exudations and reduce pain. The ad touts instant comfort for callouses bunions and tenderness and offers a 25 cent box from any druggist promising a year of foot ease.
Somewhere In Our Town Hats Feature Chinese Embroidery
A column notes partial praise for picture hats decorated with Chinese embroidery. The piece highlights style trends and cultural motifs influencing headwear choices in local fashion.
The Baron Munchausen Lifts Royal George With Balloon
The final tale describes Baron Munchausen raising the Royal George, a sunken British warship, using an immense balloon and diving bell. He then fires a 12 pounder to bring the ship down safely over the sea, proving the feat possible. The piece ends with a note that the Post will publish a new witty series titled Home Again By Heck.
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Europe
Post
State Pier Proposed by Maine Commission at Portland
The State Harbor Commission recommends building a Maine state pier in Portland with 1.5 million dollars in bonds. Initial work would extend 1000 feet from Commercial Street toward the harbor line, possibly lengthening later. The plan locates the pier over Greeleys Brown s and Merchants Wharves, conditioned on Portland providing a site and railroad links at no cost to the state.
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Portland
State Harbor Commission
Commercial Street
Greeley’s
Brown’s
Merchants
Commission
St Jacob's Liniment Promises Quick Neuralgia Relief
An ad touts St Jacob's Liniment as a harmless neuralgia remedy that quickly relieves pain without burning skin. A small trial bottle can be obtained at any drug store and promises lasting, immediate relief for neuralgia in any body part.
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Walter Rie Bey
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New York
Houston
Texas
Maine
Denmark
France
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Schleswig
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Landtag
D'dever
Marcy
Baron Munchausen
State Pier
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