YWCA Plans Centers for Polish Girls and Nurses
The YWCA of America announces $60,000 in aid to Poland with new centers for industrial girls, a summer camp, and nurses rest rooms this year. Miss Lola Downs, secretary, reports on dire conditions of Polish girls and women, including starvation and shattered health. Martha Chickering will direct the new work in Warsaw with an industrial secretary and a gym recreation director.
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Sumer Vara
Poland
W. GC. A
America
War Work Council
Association
Lola Downs
Warsaw
Jack
Nurses
Martha Chickering
National Board of the
New York City
Grey Samaritans
Wo C. A
Oh Boy Oh Boy Compton Stars In Mount Vernon Musical
In Mount Vernon the popular Broadway youth Charles Compton, known for his singing and dancing, faced a dilemma during a production when asked to play the oboe and banjo. He practiced outside the music room, drew police attention with his yard performances, and was warned to keep it quiet.
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Mount Vernon
Broadway
Charles Compton
Mr. Compton
Compton
Heseine
Rome to Have Cony Island Style Park in Rome
Rome plans a Luna Park like amusement zone with two theaters seating 6000 each on waste land near the city. An Italian motion picture magnate will lead the Cariola venture featuring picture shows and outside rides echoing Coney Island thrills.
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New York
Mar
Rome
Coney Island
Businas
Nero
Caligula
Luna Park
Petronicus
Lucullus
Cariola
Thris Comey Island
Poor Duchesses in Bad Way in London Society
London. In a social column a look at distressed aristocrats. The Duchess of Devonshire is homeless after Devonshire House sale and seeks hospitality with the Marchioness of Landsdowne. Duke of Manchester nearby but short of funds. Lady Townshend, novelist and daughter of Townshend, endures a loveless marriage with Marquis Townshend while pursuing fortune for the family.
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London
Duchess of Devonshire
Devonshire House
Marchioness of
Kim
Duchess of Manchester
Marchioness of Townshend
England
Manchester
Lady Townshend
Marquis of Townshend
Viscount Haynham
Townshends
Raynshm
Cranberry Jam Recipe From Times Want Ads
A vintage recipe describes making cranberry jam with four cups cranberries three cups brown sugar two tablespoons lemon juice one cup water. Boil simmer until berries burst and liquid thickens. cool to congeal. Serve as relish or spread. note times want ads one cent a word.
State ends flu epidemic claims decline after peak
Officials state influenza figures for February are unavailable but believe the peak has passed and the disease is declining rapidly. They say most January deaths involved the young or elderly and compare 1919 totals to 1918 without matching the earlier epidemic. The weather and hospital strain are noted, with local nursing and doctor shortages mentioned, while theatres abroad begin tours and Casadesus plans a refais to prepare as an English speaking actor.
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Middle
Ife
Doctor Pierce remedies praised in spring health note
The letter extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and other remedies as cures for spring fatigue and indigestion. It cites a nervous breakdown and recovery attributed to herbal medicines, urging readers to try the products and even sending for trials from Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Crus
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Doctor Pierce
de. Pierce
H. P. Tissetts
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Borden
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Montreal
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Fairfield Ave
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