Service Men To Be Employed Until All Rehired
The War Department will keep service members in work until every honorably discharged soldier or sailor finds a job. Major General Haan notes many veterans seek work as funds run out for the national employment service. Four districts and 38 officers coordinate efforts to place ex-service personnel, with the local bureau averaging over 100 placements weekly.
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United State Employment Service
War Department
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William G. Haan
Arthur Woods
United States
Ninth District G. O. P. Club Holds Rally
About 200 voters attended a Ninth District Republican club rally at Sokol hall on Hallett street last night. Laus J. Kochiss chaired the event and introduced speakers including Mayor Wilson, City Clerk Robinson, and Aldermen Ambrose and Roder. The leaders touted city developments such as playgrounds, parks, schools, and an almshouse expansion.
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Sokol Hall
Hallett Street
Ninth District Republican Club
Bridgeport
Laus J. Kochiss
Wilson
Celi J. Alex Et. Robinson
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E. Primrose
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British War Vets Seek City Membership Push
The British Great War Veterans of America met at the Bridgeport Minstrel club rooms to plan a membership drive aiming to enroll about 360 Bridgeport men eligible but unjoined. An entertainment and dance are set for November at Gaaino, with committees named to organize details. The entertainment committee’s smoker netted $30.
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British Great War Veterans of America
Bridgeport Minstrel Club
Bridgeport
Organize Permanent Trade Conference
Atlantic City October 21. American and foreign sub-committees on permanent organization vote unanimously to organize a permanent international trade conference to perpetuate the work. A ten member committee will draft details, two from each nation. American delegates named are Joan H. Fahey of Boston and John J. Arnold of Chicago.
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Joan H. Fahey
Boston
John J. Arnold
Chicago
Rinso promises easier washing and longer wear
A promotional Rinso advertisement extols a new granular soap that dissolves instantly to create pure suds. It claims no rubbing or boiling is needed, clothes last longer, and most items come clean with soaking and light effort, urging readers to try Rinso on hard stains this Monday. Lever Bros. Mass.
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Rinso
British government extends wage regulation act
The Pall Mall Gazette reports the government will extend the wage regulation act until September 20, 1920 ensuring war bonuses continue. Extension depends on amendments defining arbitration courts role in wage cost of living adjustments and protecting industries from strikes while safeguarding production at wartime levels.
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Pall Mall Gazette
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