15 Million Surplus Women One World Problem
Berlin dispatch notes a global surplus of women after World War I, with 16 million unmarried women in ten leading nations versus 4 million prewar. The piece cites birth rates, male-female birth ratios, and social reactions, urging sociological action to support women and ensure male population propagation. It quotes German experts on marriage trends, motherhood desire, and calls for changes in gender roles and paternal support.
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Berlin
Asquith
England
Molech
Nature -stiJl
Nature
Wilhelmins Mohr
City reports February flu surge and smallpox case
Forty new flu infections push February total to 217 for the city. Health officer cautions against outdoor exposure amid six inches of snow and urges warm clothing to curb spread. The outbreak shows low mortality with six deaths across youth to old age. One smallpox case, unvaccinated, is reported for Owen Costello.
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Eorty
Atsenza
William H. Coon
Lee Easly
Stanley Andrayizk
West Avenue
Ruta Noche
Brewster, Street
Catherine Boyland
Parrott v Avenue
Owen Costello
Essex Street
Jersey Tunnel Low Bid Tops $19 Million
The Boothe and Flynn company of Pittsburgh was the low bidder for the Hudson river tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Bids opened by the joint tunnel commission showed $19,250,000, with two other bids from Patrick McGovern Inc. of New York at $20,026,000 and Boston at $22,100,000. The award date remains several days away and bidders faced a $4,000,000 bond requirement.
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New York
Boothe and Flynn Company
Pittsburgh
New Jersey
Hundson
Joint Tunnel Commission
Patrick MccGovern
Tmerley
Lions Club Addressed by School Principals
Moore and Dr James A Sides of the local High school spoke to Lions Club members at the Stratfield hotel luncheon. They urged new buildings to enlarge high school accommodations, citing five year needs for about 1 06 pupils. The committee promised money drinks and life sized surprise packages including Life magazines cough drops and a bromd miniature from Adams Roth Baling company.
Bogota Man Receives Short Sentence After Drinking Incident
Alfred Fylander of Bogota New Jersey drank an alcoholic rub and collapsed at State and Main streets. He struck his head, suffered a minor brain concussion, spent two days at St Vincent's Hospital, then appeared in city court. He was arraigned and admitted to two five day jail terms.
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Alfred Fylander
Bogota
N. J
St. Vincent's Hospital
Diphtheria Period Says Health Officials Waning
Bath health officials describe this winter and the present season as diphtheria periods with cases averaging 60 to 70 monthly. Dr. R. D. Fear of the Cry Bureau notes these cycles occur about every ten years and expresses hope that dips in February and early March indicate a lapse. Scarlet fever remains plentiful with 59 cases reported this month.
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Bath
R. D. Fear
Cry Bureau of Communication Diseases
South End Library Opens for Public Inspection
The South End Library on Myrtle Avenue between Souka and Railroad opens for public inspection Saturday. More than 6,000 books await, with drawing cards obtainable by all residents per librarian Henry W. Sanborn. Mayor Atwater may tour, library hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except Sunday.
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South End
Myrtly Avenue
Souka
Railroad Avenues
Virginia
Maria Scales
Newbrary
Henry W. Sanborn
Mayor Atwater
Naugatuck Man Dies After Snow Shoveling
Naugatuck February 15. John Mooney a 36 year borough business figure who had recently retired died shortly after shoveling the walk in front of his house. The death occurred in his hometown and is treated as a sudden end tied to today’s snowfall activities.
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Naugatuck
John Mooney
Hudson
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Telephone
Barnum
Natare
Faate
Germany
Jersey Tunnel
Lions’ Club
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Pairiirld
Castav Credir
Hugh J. Koenig
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Horizon
ESSEX
N.S. Betts, Home Ins. Co
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Crown St
Willow St
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Kawkes &~—Co
the Expert Engraving CO
Prescient
Migole
Stratfield
Stratfield Hotel
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