Women masseuse corps expands as war work grows
War era broadens women’s role with masseuse corps aiding soldiers. Hospitals report success with radiant heat and massage machines easing stiffness. many crutches riders regain use of feet after several days. Lady Alexander Paget funds the corps. Korea steamer at Gravesend reports damage and repair.
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Alexander Paget
London
Tiny bath robe for a small girl sparked by knitting bee
A miniature robe in rose worsted with cord and tassels is described as a handmade item from a knitting bee. Mothers, inoculated by the knitting bee, craft these robes for fancy work in shops offering children’s shades.
Two Million Men Form Largest Labor Union in England
London Dec. 10 Two million workers unite in history’s biggest labor body representing Miners Federation National Union of Railwaymen and National Transport Workers Union. The alliance will act jointly only with consent of all three members on wage and work condition matters.
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London
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Miners Federation
National Union of Railwaymen
National Transport Workers’ Union
Westport Foresters Entertain Visitors at Banquet
Court Westport F C A of Westport held a fine banquet and smoker at Ariom hall Wednesday with many state officers present. Speakers included Grand Chief Ranger Thomas M. Dowd of Norwalk Grand Sub Chief Ranger W T Mf of this city Grand Secretary Thomas O Loughlin of Naugatuck Grand Court Auditor T J McKenna and Grand Court Auditor M J Clabby and Past Supreme Delegate T J Murphy of this city.
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Ariom
Thomas M. Dowd
Norwalk
W.T. Mf
Omas O* Loughlin
Naugatuck
Grand Court
T. J. McKenna
M. J. Clabby
Supreme
T. J. Murphy
Laura Jean Libbys Daily Talks On Heart Topics
Laura Jean Libbys column argues that true friendship between men and women can be mistaken for love. It cautions women against accepting casual courtship and urges that affection be tied to a marriage proposal. It warns men to avoid lingering visits that fuel misread signals and to pursue binding commitment.
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Laura Jean Libby
Miss Libbey Answers Readers Letters
Miss Libbey replies to reader letters offering guidelines for submitting inquiries. She outlines correct name and address, one side of paper, printed initials, ink, and that personal letters will not be answered. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey at 916 President Street Brooklyn NY.
Dear Miss Libbey Advice on Fiancé and a Secret Admirer
A 20 year old man asks if he should marry on a small salary or wait. He receives letters from another woman in love with him. The reply says marry if fiancée is content, otherwise wait, and urge him to quit correspondence with the other woman and be honest about the situation.
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E.J.R
ONE SIDED AFFECTION LETTER TO MISS LIBBEY
A 24 year old woman writes of loving her employer, a 27 year old man, who loved her yet grew cold after learning of a rival. He laughed with the rival about her discovery. She seeks guidance and the columnist urges her to move on, find another position, and suppress sorrow to prove her strength.
Should Second Cousins Wed in Love
A 23 year old girl writes of engagement to a man who later turns out to be her second cousin. The couple seek guidance on marrying despite close kinship. Advice cites known successful marriages among second cousins and urges wed and live down relatives' prejudice.
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Miss Libbey
Far and Mear
Merest Ag Petzene
Tmy
Countess of Warwick and the democracy ideal
The Countess of Warwick, famed defender of the people’s rule, is celebrated for courage against superstitions and for rallying patriotism. She criticizes titled sisters as nuisances, predicts monarchy’s overthrow after the war, and views the conflict as a kingship driven European feud led by the Hohenzollerns.
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Countess of Warwick
England
Britain
Europe
Woman suffrage milestones across states and nations
A historical overview traces the progression of women's suffrage from Wyoming in 1863 as the first territory to grant voting rights to widespread adoption across U S states and several countries. It highlights key years for Colorado Utah Idaho Washington California Kansas Arizona Oregon Alaska Illinois Nevada Montana and later defeats in New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. It also notes parliamentary suffrage in Australia New Zealand Finland Norway Iceland and Denmark’s expected inclusion.
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Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
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Savino's Automobile License Restored by Secretary of State
Secretary of State Charles D. Barnes restored the operator's license of Thomas Savine of 886 Pembroke Street after a prior suspension in October. Savine had been involved in a fatal incident in which four year old Carmine DeZinzo died while Savine was driving in an alley at dusk. The coroner found Savine not to blame, and the man slaughter charge was nolled in city court.
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Thomas Savine
Pembroke Street
Savine
Carmine DeZinzo
Phelan
Laurel wreaths honor John Reckison at EMAS roping event
The EMAS roping and wreath ceremony honors John Reckison, a key figure in the rural community. Attendees, including local ranchers and students, gathered to pay tribute. The event highlighted Reckison’s contributions to agricultural education and youth programs.
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Emas
John Reckison
Little Benny's Notebook about Ed Wernick and a Cop
A рассказ from a child’s perspective follows Ed Wernick and friends as they tease the idea of his uncle being a police officer. They walk with him toward a police presence, encountering a fat uniformed officer who questions them. The group proceeds slowly home, some resisting Ed Wernick’s insistence on continuing their walk.
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Unkel
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Simkins
Hoadley Named Worthy Matron of Eastern Star in Stratford
Mrs. Howard Hoadley was elected Worthy Matron at the Order of Eastern Star annual election held at the town hall. Other officers include Mrs. John Cufley as Worthy Patron and Mrs. Arthur Stacey as Associate Patron. Installation slated for December 15. In local sports, Stratford High beat Westport 14 to 10 at Westport Town Hall with Theodore Risberg starring for the locals.
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Howard Hoadley
Order of Eastern Star
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Arthur Stacey
Emma Johnson
Rose Haviland
Cora Dorn
E. B. Wilcox
Andrew Grah
Julian Clinton
Frede ‘Townroe
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Westport
Westport Town Hall
Theodore Risberg
Gunners Endorse Freeman Resolution for National Defense
Westbrook Connecticut December 10 gun club gathers at a business session and passes a resolution urging Congressman R P Freeman to use all power to secure sufficient national defenses to protect the country from invasion and war threats.
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Westbrook Gun Club
R. P. Freeman
Oxford Spires and the War's Call to Duty
The poem recalls Oxford's venerable colleges and leisure turned to conflict as cadet bugles summon students to war. It honors Oxford men who traded cap and gown for khaki and gun, leaving the river and quad for a Bloody sod abroad. God rest you, brave scholars turned soldiers.
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W. M. Letts
Westminister Gazette
CORNER FOR COOES PIE AND BUNS RECIPE LIST
Instructions for preparing stuffed peppers and a set of baked desserts and breads. Includes soaking peppers, mixing with onion and celery, dressing, and bed of lettuce. Also contains currant buns and self frosting lemon pie with ingredients and bake times. Mentions currants ston Pisins butter sugar flour and spices.
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New Orleans
New Cabinet Formed in Spain by King Alfonso
Madrid reports Count Alvado De Romanonés was chosen by King Alfonso to form a new government, succeeding the Dato cabinet which resigned on Monday. The appointment marks a political shift as Spain reorganizes its executive leadership.
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Alvado de Romanonés
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