Henry Ford on Prohibition in American Life
Henry Ford argues Prohibition reflects the mainstream view of average Americans, not the downtown crowd. He asserts prohibition aims to save the country, noting a growing gap between leaders and people and urging an end to liquor as a daily topic in journalism and public life.
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King Tutankhamen
United States
Giquor
America
Stand It Is An Outlaw And Must Be Cleansed
Henry Ford argues in the Dearborn Independent that certain crimes and nuisances, including burglary and arson, are outlaw actions with no more rights than any other crime. He urges neighborhoods to eliminate this blot from their cities.
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Henry Ford
The
Dearborn Independent
Public Health Nurses Achieve Results
Dr H O Sappington state health officer praises public health nurses for a year of work that kept disease away from many homes and will help hundreds of children enjoy Christmas celebrations.
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H. O. Sappington
Edinburg Family Welcomes Billie Clark for Christmas
Billie Clark visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clark in Edinburg for Christmas. Mrs. Clark and Miss Mina Clark accompanied him back to Edinburg for the visit.
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Billie Clark
Edinburg
W. S. Clark
Clark
Miss Mina Clark
Prosperity spreads through American society in 1920s outlook
The passage notes broad rising wages and widespread consumption as America’s prosperity grows. It highlights a surge in automobile ownership, radio ubiquity, and electricity use, with $250 million in new bonds sold in early December signaling strong demand and a buoyant economy across all social strata. The author predicts the new year will open with nationwide prosperity as its defining feature.
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America
United States
New York
Report of year’s work by state public health nursing service
The report by Dr. H. N. Barnett shows strong results in public health efforts. It details children's health conferences 688 prenatal conferences 50 mothers classes 210 and 2 025 school inspections 50 053 defects found 57 820 midwives classes 51 attendances 508 completions 83 dental clinics and 1 446 children receiving care nutrition classes 27 preschool registrations 622 births registered 266 junior health clubs 10 health centers established and 1 Huo lectures delivered
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H. N. Barnett
Bureau of Child Hygiene
State Board of Health
Nur
Public School Health Program and Educational Grants Noted
Public schools of Plainfield Wisconsin distribute chocolate iodine tablets to prevent goiter. Endowments totaling 2 million dollars over ten years support English Bible and religious education in Presbyterian colleges. A Hot Springs training school aids bathhouse attendants under the Interior Department. Penn State College reserves final disciplinary action with the president. Milwaukee school children to hear two symphony concerts by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra funded by enrollment and 49 cent ticket allocations. A spring music festival is planned. New York’s High School papers publish at low cost to fund regalia and medals. A $500,000 bequest to George Peabody Whege in Nashville supports teachers with continuing income.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Tickove Weil
Gift funds art building and museum nucleus at Peabody
The property owner's life gift makes possible a new art building with plans in the architect’s hands. The donation includes rare art objects and will form the nucleus of an art museum at Peabody.
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Peabody
Street Accidents Hit London Children in 1925
The report records over 9,000 children under 16 killed or injured on London streets in 1925 despite an experienced police presence at school entrances. It also notes 38 teachers were absent from schools due to street accidents that year, up from 26 in 1924.
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London
England
Sabbatical Leave Applications Grow Among NYC Educators
An application for sabbatical leave starting February 1 1927 has been filed by 530 members of New York City public school supervision and teaching staff. The requirement is ten years of continuous service prior to the date. In February 1926 520 applied and 19 were granted. 289 were granted in September 1926.
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New York City
New York
One-room Pennsylvania Schools Shrinking by 275 Yearly
The report notes Pennsylvania one room schools are vanishing at roughly 275 per year. meanwhile a florist declines to craft an At Rest pillow for tomorrow.
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Pennsylvania
The Bridegrooms Vest Adds to Trousseau Humor
The passage notes the vest will aid the groom's trousseau and reflects on social habits. It comments on milliners overhead costs in homes and the tendency of people to seek opportunities to importune. It also remarks on veneer of life and timeless human nature. Finally it cites abundant marriage advice with varying results.
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