Henry Clews Weekly Letter: Allied Indemnity Deal And Domestic Outlook
Henry Clews notes a preliminary Allied plan for Germany's war indemnity of 140 000 000 000 to 120 000 000 000 marks spread over 37 years with annual payments near 3 billion marks. He cites impact on foreign exchange, capital flows, and the domestic economy with exports rising, manufacturing activity intact, wages stable, and improved railway conditions possibly lifting prices. The piece discusses money markets, credit control, and stock market prospects amid high rates and limited fund supply, awaiting policy clarity after events in San Francisco.
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Germany
Spa
Elfas
Railway Labor Board
Washington
Standont
New South Wales
London
Federal Reserve System
Ferres
Els
Alsa Bies
Jud Gry
Steel Corporation
Sterling Exchange
San Francisco
Child Welfare Special Drives Rural Health Education
A pamphlet from the Children’s Bureau of the U S Department of Labor outlines the Child Welfare Special a motorized rural health station that visited five counties to educate mothers about child health practices from city centers. It details the car setup equipment costs and notes rural children face defects such as decay malnutrition and poor diets despite country life advantages.
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Children's Bureau
U. S Department of Labor
Campaign on metric system echoes ancient legislative move
The piece recalls a historic legislature debate over a circle’s circumference to diameter ratio and warns against replacing established weights and measures with the metric system. It cites an old decree suggesting 3.1-7 as the constant and quotes a biblical line about divers weights and measures abominations.
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Selemen
Danderine Promises Fuller Hair and Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and enhancing beauty. It claims after use no fallen hairs or dandruff, with halos showing life and vigor, brightness, color, and thickness.
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Cenia
Convention Nominating Battle Hints Three Cornered Contest
The discussion centers on McAdoo Cox and Palmer forces at the nomination convention with dark horse talk around Marshall Davis and Cummings. Palmer claims votes behind the scenes. Cummings gains momentum with demonstrations while Bryan opposition looms. Prohibition and the League of National Voters remain key factors shaping the contest.
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Cox
Palmer
Ben
Marshall
John W. Davis
Homer S. Cummings
Cummings
Roberts
Tennessee
National Committee
Bryan
Edwards
Train Crash Delays Bride On Express Line
A crowded railway car jolts to a halt after a bell cord is pulled. The express hits the last coach and blocks the track for four hours. A concerned passenger laments the wedding plans as the conductor questions a possible culprit in this tense scene.
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Scott
Deaf Veteran Reads Lips After War Training
Frank Solomon a negro private in Co C 534th Engineers who is stone deaf reads lips well enough to understand Mark Twain. He learned at Cape May New Jersey with a Federal Board of Vocational Education program after returning from France he could not speak hear read or write prior to training. Now he understands lip reading reads a simple US history and does arithmetic.
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Frank Solomon
Co C
534Th Engineers
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Mark ‘Twain
France
Cape May
N. J
Morther
United States
The General Thing Jobson and Mrs HL Salary Tug
A fragmented dialogue centers on Henry receiving a good salary while Boson and Jobson debate who truly earns or commands it with Mrs HL asserting authority. The exchange hints at power and pay dynamics without clear resolution.
Cosmetic bargains and hair care products listed in ad
A dated advertisement lists numerous beauty and health items with sizes and prices, including Haye’s Hair Health, Listerine, Frostilla, Amami Shampoo, New Skin, Aubry Sisters’ Beautifier, Colora Mascara, and more across small 190s price points. Multiple brands, storage sizes, and sale pricing implied.
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Micheleson
Haye
Pinaud
Ie Aubry Sisters
New Impulse to Matrimony Court Joke
A humorous exchange features a judge remarking on an eusat shortage while a man boasts 320 pounds stored at home. The punchline reveals the man married it, delivering a playful quip about managing scarce supplies.
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Ola
Scott
Judge
Tit for Tired Feet Patent Foot Relief Ad
An ad promotes Tix and Tiz as miracle foot products claiming to cure tired aching sweaty and chafed feet. It asserts instant relief from bunions and pain, promising all-day comfort and odor control with a yearly subscription feel and urges buying at drug stores.
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Java
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Ekko
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Roger & Gallett
Ie Tetlow
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Sheffield
Amelia
Derwillow
Dorothy Dalton
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Armour
Lux
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Hlind
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