Fire prevention cuts U S and Canada fire losses
The New York Evening Post notes a 53 million decrease in the five year average fire loss for 1915, reaching 183 million versus 235 million. It credits stronger enforcement and public awareness, citing leaflets from the American Fire Prevention Association and calls for firmer laws. It also reports a million dollars in gold withdrawn from the New York Sub-Treasury for shipment to Cuba.
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New York Evening Post
United States
Canada
Philips
Mr. Philips
American Fire Prevention Association
New York
Cuba
The Season's Bathing Suit Fashion Guide
A detailed description outlines a Jersey bathing suit with silk braid trim, open neck, short sleeves, and a fourpiece plated skirt. It includes an attached bloomers underwaist with a sleeveless top, step by step sewing instructions, and finishing touches like a belt with button trim.
Home Dressmaking Styles From The Pictorial Review
These Home Dressmaking articles are pr ai ted especially for this newspaper from the very latest styles by The Pictorial Review.
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Breview
Who shall say where love begins in the lives of men
Laura Jean Libby surveys love and marriage as Cupid figures in daily life urging men toward matrimony. A tale of a shy bachelor coaxed to a ball meets a plain but radiant woman whose warmth and charm win his heart, proving married life can outshine bachelor freedom.
Miss Libbey Answers Readers Letters
Miss Laura Jean Libbey offers replies to reader letters. Personal letters are not answered. Correct name and address must be given to ensure attention. Write short letters on one side of paper only and use ink. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 946 President St., Brooklyn, N Y.
Dear Abby style note on teen dating and introductions
A reader identifies as a girl over 16 seeking guidance on introductions to a respectable young man. She mentions high school, local neighborhood suitors, and hesitation about asking for introductions. The letter asks whether to speak up and whether to rely on others or a church-based social setup for introductions.
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N. O
Orward
Give Up Tobacco For Her Sake
A woman's letter from N. O. asks if she can influence a young man who values her to quit chewing and smoking. They met in August, were apart all winter, and casually met again this spring. he lives far away. She wonders if she has a right to pursue better acquaintance and invite him to call.
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N. O
Saint Margaret of Scotland Festival Chronicle
A historical sketch of Saint Margaret of Scotland recounts her royal marriage to King Malcolm Canmore in 1070, her charitable acts, church building, and charity to prisoners and orphans. Her life blends pious devotion with royal splendor, ending in 47 years and canonization in 1251, with her feast later moved to June 10 by Pope Innocent XIII. General Joffre visited London.
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Margaret
Scotland
Scotia
Heather
Turgot
Edward
Edmund
Sweden
Canute
Solomon
Hungary
Manhood
Agatha
Edgar Atheling
Christina
William the Conqueror
Malcolm Canmore
Dun
Fermline
Edgar
Alexander
David
Maud
Henry I
England
Malcolm
Scotland. One of the Anecdotes About Queen Margaret
St. Margaret
Spain
Silk sweaters with raglan sleeves and peanut straw hat
A vivid description of an outdoor sport outfit features a silk sweater in a rich old rose shade with raglan sleeves and round buttons. It closes high at the front with a tasseled sash at the waist. The peanut straw hat is adorned with small snowball-like decorations.
Grand Duchess Tatiana celebrates 19th birthday in war nurse role
The Grand Duchess Tatiana born 19 years ago today is the second daughter of the Czarina of Russia. She serves as a nurse alongside her elder sister Olga and mother, wearing the regulation Russian war nurse uniform. Tatiana trained at a war nursing school and works daily at the Czarina's hospital in the imperial summer palace. Earlier rumors linked her to Crown Prince Carol of Roumania or Grand Duke Dimitri, but she remains devoted to humanitarian wartime work. Graduation baskets and bouquets from John Reck & Son.
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Tatiana
Czarina
Russia
Olga
Maria
Anastacia
Imperial
Alexis Nicolaivitch
Titiana
Imperial Summer Palace
Seaarenet
Carol
Roumania
Ferdinand
Dimitri
Paul
They Shake Hands and Say Goodbye in a Letter Query
A correspondent asks if a farewell handshake was proper after five months apart and what the correct etiquette would be. She notes the distance and affection, seeking guidance on proper conduct in such social exchanges.
Feel Young Again CERTILAX Laxative Ad Card
An advertising notice touts CERTILAX as a gentle laxative for constipation relief. It claims five hundred physicians endorse it, promising gentle yet effective bowel action with persistent natural help and immediate relief after use. Available at drug stores or by mail from CARTS CHEMICAL CO in New York City with listed prices.
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New York City
New York
Connecticut Hymn of the Flag distributed in schools
The Connecticut Hymn of the Flag by Mabel Osgood Wright is being spread in Connecticut schools by the state board of education. The piece exalts unity, liberty, and national symbols with verses urging schools and citizens to rise, salute the flag, and defend freedom.
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Connecticut
State Board of Education
Mabel Osgood Wright
United States
Little Benny's Notebook and a Health Insurance Debate
A comic verse about a butcher named Mr. Smit precedes a public policy note on health insurance. Massachusetts forms a nine member commission to study sickness social insurance with state health and statistics bureaus aiding the effort, aiming for a 1917 legislative form. California already has a similar commission as health insurance bills gain attention in several states.
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Massachusetts
State Department of Health
Bureau of Statistics
California
New York
New Jersey
Health talk in parable style from public health pamphlet
The text links cleanliness and health to everyday life, arguing that dirty hands spread disease and garbage care matters. It stresses birth registration as a basic right, mentions the Public Health Service guarding ports, and frames health as a social value tied to happiness and sorrow.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Poem to Warrior Souls by M. E. Buhler
The Sun poem bids a search for Mitchener and laments Kitchener’s fading earth. A wind frees souls from mist and sand as deep calls to deep. It claims those who fought with Kitchener will fight with him again.
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Kitchener
M. E. Buhler
Corner for Cooks Giuten and Savory Sandwiches
A cookbook style list of kitchen formulas and dish ideas including gluten batter, strawberry water preserve, cinnamon molasses loaf, spinach with eggs, savory sandwich, mock pate de gras, multiple egg salads, and potato salad with onions peppers cucumber and cream.
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Andrew M. Ewing
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
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Little Benny
Lee Pape
Butchir
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W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
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