Will It Be the Federal Children's Bureau Bill This Christmas
Federal Children's Bureau bill reported favorably to the House by the Committee on Labor. Debate in the Senate included concerns about nurseries and state authority, but supporters say the act only investigates and reports on child welfare matters, including infant mortality and juvenile issues, with no direct child labor mandate.
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Sothern Reaffirms Shakespeare Bacon Authorship Debate
E H Sothern writes in The Munsey January issue arguing against Baconian authorship of Shakespeare. He recalls discovering a watermarked volume titled Shakespeare Boiled Down and notes his father’s view that no line can reveal Bacon as author, calling a hidden authorial secret highly unlikely.
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Lubow Fel dman Nuptials in East Washington Synagogue
Nathan E. Lubow and Belle Feldman wed Sunday night at East Washington avenue synagogue with Rev. M Wittenstein officiating. Guests traveled from New York Philadelphia Iowa Baltimore and the host city. A wedding dinner for 125 followed at Little Hungary restaurant with Bentley's orchestra. The couple honeymoon in Boston. Lubow runs the Sterling.
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Auto Rolls In Ditch Injuries Reported In Stamford
An auto driven by Abbott Gardner of Providence Rhode Island turned turtle on the Boston Post Road yesterday afternoon. Gardner was pinned but not injured. His companion, a Miss Ennett of Westerly Rhode Island, was thrown from the car with a badly cut head and unconscious but not believed seriously hurt. The car was described as a complete wreck.
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Abbott Gardner
Providence
Boston Post
Bridgeport High alumni banquet set for tonight at Stratfield
Arrangements are complete for Bridgeport High School's first annual alumni banquet at the Stratfield. 450 graduates will be seated by class with distinctive badges and an 8 30 start. William E Davenport of class of 95 will serve as toastmaster. Mayors, judges, and local figures including Clifford B Wilson and W H Comley Jr will speak. An informal reception precedes the event.
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Stratfield
William E. Davenport
Clifford B. Wilson
D. F. Read
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W. H. Comley
C. H. Armstrong
May G. Wendell
T. Buckingham
H. D. Simonds
Thoughtful critique on food purity and distribution
A 1911 column argues for government inspected labels and direct producer shipping to ensure cleanliness and accurate weight. It critiques toothpick packaging in tenement houses and condemns wasteful handling, urging fair competition, lower express rates, and avoidance of monopolies in food markets.
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United States
North American Press Syndicate
Mayors Gaynor Views on Public Schools Too Much Taught
Mayor William Gaynor criticizes U S public schools for overloading students with subjects and frills. He argues teaching should balance reading and arithmetic with hands on work, urging less focus on languages and more emphasis on practical skills to foster citizens who work and vote responsibly.
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New York
W. G. Gaynor
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Household notes on stains and sewing room tips
Practical household hints covering stain removal for iron brass iodine and blood, fabric care with bran starch and vinegar, cooking and tea room dishes, sewing room conveniences, fabric whitening, and lamp burner cleaning. Includes tips on mint in tea, sherbet in iced tea, and albumenized milk for invalids.
Hassett Verdict Limits Slander Suit Against Wallingford Priest
New Haven December 27 The Supreme Court upheld a $4 000 verdict against Rev John H Carroll though reduced to $2 500 The court found Hassett not guilty on charges of selling supplies but said the slanderous statements from the pulpit were malicious and unjustifiable The jury’s award was deemed excessive as damages were largely compensatory and not punitive while the plaintiff had not suffered substantial harm FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS advert appeared at end.
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John H. Carroll
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Supreme Court
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Hall
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Fashions and Fads Highlight Winter Millinery and Dress
Fashion notes show fur dominates hats and bonnets with feathers and garb lace, while tie collars, revers on suits, and heavy pile fabrics remain popular. New mesh bags, beaded bags, white corduroy skating suit in Russian coat style, and two-fur combinations appear. All-over lace dresses and restrained collars mark promwear among top circles. a Mass. obituary closes with Lawrence Harlan Woodbury Whipple, former AA A president, buried after paralysis struck at a Christmas gathering.
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