The Van Loon Family Doings At A Glance
Dear friend we are having a good time and everything is supremely fine as a fiddle Grace is upset because you spoiled her wedding to attend political conventions and she takes it out on me Granma Schmitz and Granma Van Loon scrap daily over who should run the house Angeline says she would quit if she thought that is what they wanted her to do
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Grace
Politikal
HOWE
Angeline
Post
Bertite
Open War on Lloyd George by British Doctors in Liverpool
The British Medical Association declares open war on David Lloyd George and the national health insurance act. At its annual Liverpool meeting doctors break off negotiations and refuse to accept government roles under the act unless the government raises payments for medical attendance per insured person. Sir James Barry denounces the act as a gigantes fraud since the South Sea bubble.
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Liverpool
England
British Medical Association
David Lloyd- George
National Insurance
Association
James Barry
South Sea
A C H and Auxiliary Give Church 38000
Chicago July 23 A gift of 8000 was made to the Catholic Church Extension Society here last night by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary The women contributed 10000 of the amount The gift will establish a currency fund known as the Hibernian fund to be added to by individual gifts from time to time Interest from the fund will be used to establish chapels and small churches throughout America from time to time.
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Chicago
Catholic Church Extension Society
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hibernian Fund
Tme
America
Heat Record Shocks Caroga Lake Colony Damage Rain Ice
Gloversville July 23 reports a 6 am temperature of 22 above zero at Caroga Lake summer colony near Shore. Ice formed and fruit and vegetation sustained damage from the unusual heat early today.
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Gloversville
N. Y
Caroga Lake
Shere
Cannot Find Ideas Among Modern Girls
A reader laments why men ignore women who speak intelligently on practical topics and are pleasant, while others prefer giggling, eye rolling, and flirting. The writer asks readers of the Post if men prefer capable home-makers or fashion-focused partners when choosing wives.
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The
Post
Do men chase flashily dressed girls of 1912 fashions
A debate stirred by two letters questions whether men prefer modest dress or flashy styles in 1912. Bertie’s Mother finds sons spurning gaudy outfits, while New Hampshire Girl says plain attire and playful manners attract men.
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Bertie
Real gender views on fashion and marriage choices
The excerpt questions men's responsibility for assuming responsibility for the flashy clothing worn by modern girls and asks which type of girl men prefer for marriage the home trained quiet girl or the stylish modern one.
Quiet Girl Opposes Social Pressures In Letter To New Hampshire Girl
A reader letter discusses expectations on women dress and deportment. The 21 year old writer rejects scorn for choosing a quiet life while desiring sincere affection from good men and avoiding flirtation or cutting rivals. She notes elite social pressures and a wish for companionship without vanity.
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New Hampshire
The
Post
Letter From Winthrop Girl On Reform In Appearance
A reader from Winthrop writes to the Post about her transformation from heavy cosmetics to minimal whitening powder. She admits past vanity, urges other girls to see themselves as observers do, and adopt a refined look.
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The
Post
Winthrop
Sister Murder Claim Shocks Montreal Brother
Theodore Moreau of Milford Mass, brother of Mrs Adellard Boudrias whose body was found in the St Lawrence River near Varennes, says he now believes she was murdered. He says she warned him of threats and that money he sent for her fare may tie to the disappearance. He asks the Varennes coroner to reopen the inquiry.
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Montreal
Theodore Moreau
Milford
Mass
Adellard Boudrias
St. Lawrence River
Varennes
Moreau
Argentine Officer Kills Passenger in Allentown Auto Collision
Lieutenant Games of the Argentine commission at Bethlehem Steel Works was driving toward Allentown when he struck Charles Ott of South Allentown on trolley tracks. Ott died from the injuries received.
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Allentown
Penn
Lieutenant Games
Bethlehem Steel Works
Bethlehem
Charles Ott
South Allentown
Ott
Priest Hurt As Car Hits Horse and Wagon
In Portsmouth New Hampshire a collision at Austin and Middle streets involved a car owned by Thomas F. Sheridan and a horse and wagon carrying Rev. Edward J. Walsh and his driver James Sculley. The priest and driver were thrown clear, Mrs. Sheridan in shock, and the horse killed to end its suffering. Father Walsh filed suit and the car was attached for 2000, bond posted by Sheridan partner firm member. Sheridan, a Chicago attorney, has a summer home in Wollboro New Hampshire.
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Portsmouth
WN. H
Thomas F. Sheridan
Edward J. Walsh
Church of the Immaculate Conception
James Sculley
Austin and
Middle Streets
Father Walsh
Sheridan
Chicago
Sheridan, Wilkerson & Richardson
Wollsboro
N. H
Boston Plant Chapter holds fifth annual field day at Auburndale
Crews from New England Telephone & Telegraph Company American Telephone & Telegraph Company Western Electric and Western Union Telegraph compete in line building projects at Riverside recreation grounds Auburndale. The event features digging holes erecting posts stringing wires plus substation installation pole climbing and athletic events drawing crowds from regional divisions.
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Riverside Recreation Grounds
Auburndale
Boston
Telephone and Telegraph Society of New England
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Western Electric Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
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Archie Jones
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the Post
Beecham
Henry Siegel CO
New England
Our Furniture Club
Norwell Tremont
Temple PL
Winter ST
Helio
Congress
Earl & Wilson
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