Average American families have only three children
In Chicago on October 4, Professor Ross of Harvard urged the Midwestern Birth Control conference that the average American family yields about three children due to economic and charitable pressures. He warned that one quarter of the population produces as many children as the other three quarters, driving social issues and overpopulation concerns. He endorsed birth control as a means to restore balance amid war, famine, and migration.
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Uigago
University of Wisconsin
Harvard
Oman Gallere Sraduau Yas
Ross Siti
United States
Prof
Ross
Krot
Gary Denies Implicit Disrespect To Wall Street Messenger
United States Steel chairman Olvert H. Gary said he did not intend courtesy to offend a woman who approached him in Wall Street to present a pamphlet. He explained he was startled and raised his hands to ward her off, adding he would have read the pamphlet if he had known its purpose. The incident involved a representative of the Union of Bookkeepers Stenographers and Accountants seeking to unionize White Collar workers in the financial district.
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New York
Olvert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Wall Street
Union of Bookkeepers, Stenographers and Accountants
Financial District
Greek paper accuses American relief men over insurrection letters
Athens reports a Greek paper accuses Messrs. Jaquith and Jackson of Near East Relief of facilitating an October 24 exchange of letters with Commodore Hadjikiriakos and General Leonardopoulis, leaders of the Peloponnesus insurrection.
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Athens
Jaquith and Jackson
Near East Relief
Hadjikiriakos
Leonardopoulis
Peloponnesus
Civil Service Reform in Bridgeport Charter Debate
The Bridgeport Telegram analyzes the proposed city charter focusing on civil service reform. It explains the shift from political appointments to merit based on top civil service rankings, outlines the three class system, and details the board’s role in testing and hiring. The article argues the plan will reduce political interference and improve efficiency in city operations.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Telegram
Aeneal Ee Aenals
Civil Service Board
Cvil Service Board
Ovil Service Board
Bridgeport
Compensation Awarded and Denied in Worker Injury Case
Compensation Commissioner Edward D Buckingham awarded Mary Slaniniit a weekly 14.12 for 20 weeks after an injury to her husband while employed by the ACT Trurrite Taanber company. Death compensation was denied for his death on September 26 1928 from nephritis, with the court noting no link between a winter 1922 grip and his employment at A W Burritt lumber company.
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Edward d. Buckingham
Mary Slaniniit
Wallett Street
Trurrite Taanber Company
Ilia
Thes
A. W. Burritt Lumber Company
Fuckingham
Old Ed Howe Views Broadway With Mixed Impressions
Old Ed Howe visits New York and finds little thrill or difference from his Kansas hometown. He notes bootleg culture, friendly locals, and crowded streets while skipping Greenwich Village and Chinatown. Howe reflects on bankers, views of new Americans, and the city’s pace during a brief, muted impression.
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ED Howe
Mentho Sulphur Cream For Eczema Skin Relief
A vintage ad claims Mentho Sulphur cream rapidly soothes dermatitis and eczema by destroying germs. It promises quick relief from itching burning and irritation, soothing the skin and leaving it smooth. The copy urges sufferers to obtain Bowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and apply like cold cream.
State Tax Assessments Across Connecticut Towns
The county reports state tax assessments for towns including Bethel Bridgeport Brookfield Easton Greenwi ll Darien Monroe and Bridgeport with combined totals. Bridgeport bears the largest share with about 1.5 million apportioned to the state treasurer.
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Bridgeport
Bethel
Bridgewater
Brookfield
Tallbary
Banbury
Mirogad
Sena
Greenwis
Monroe
Connecticut
Toney
Planned enforcement of child employment law
State Board of Education plans strict enforcement of child employment law through local offices. Any child applying for a working certificate must show school attendance in the 12 months prior to application. Employers in mechanical, manufacturing, mercantile, shoe making, or bowl establishments risk up to 100 dollars fine for hiring without certificate. exemptions apply for domestic service and other specified work.
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State Board of Education
Charles E. Hall
Warner
Boys Suits on Sale in Norfolk Market Basment Front
Advertising copy lists new Norfolk boys suits for ages 4 to 10 in corduroy and hopsack fabrics. Prices range from 7.50 to 10.50 with two pairs of pants per suit and features include yoke coats and white collars. Basement front display.
Paragon Radio Concert Receiver and home textile ad items
Advertises Paragon radio concert receiver at $60 with amplifyer and headphones. Also lists a range of bedding and nightwear including silkeline comfortables, sateen covers, lace trims, chemises, gowns, and sizes, with prices from $1 to $12 and fabric descriptions. Includes furniture shop notes on floor locations and display details.
Mah Jongg or Pung Chow sets on Fourth Floor
Fashionable Chinese games offered with options to play in card form or traditional Mah Jongg. 144 card set includes counting sticks and box for quick portable play. Local offerings include American made sets from $2 to $4 and imported Mah Jongg from $25 to $40. Also Pung Chow sets and Mah Jong racks available on the fourth floor front.
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America
Orient
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