War Workers From Alaska and Puerto Rico Helped Power War to Peace
During demobilization in Washington, an estimated 160000 government clerks served in the war effort, with about 7 percent women. A state by state list shows 40,000 volunteers from across the nation including Porto Rico and Alaska, and 75 percent of returning workers were women. Margaretta Neale coordinated postwar placement, seeking stenographers and office staff as employers requested returning war workers.
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Thar Ain’t Nothin’ In The World But Good Fer Somethin
Jim Buckley of Pear Lake, a thrifty farmer and trapper, saved money from a rotten egg story. A trap near his home yielded a silver fox pelt worth $546, proving Buckley’s belief that rotten eggs can hatch a right nice sum.
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Public interest grows in lengthening American schooling
Nationwide push led by the children’s bureau seeks to keep children in school longer. New York considers a rushed, fixed-profit construction plan for schools amid a multi‑million dollar building program.
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Fragmentary note hints at medical liniment and schooling debate
A garbled excerpt mentions Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain and urges keeping a bottle ready. It also references legislation for more continuation schools in a city, suggesting a civic discussion on education alongside a health remedy.
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Government Protects Women Workers at Philadelphia Naval Factory
A government report by the committees on women in industry highlights improvements for female workers at the Philadelphia naval aircraft plant. It notes phased staffing since May 1918, better facilities, training, and proposed measures including an emergency clinic, rest rooms, dedicated offices for women workers, and a woman employment manager to foster a constructive work climate.
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School System in Ida to be Revised
Ida, Idaho December 6. Idaho's system for grade and high schools will be revised and reconstructed at a conference of county superintendents and school principals held here today. The aims include a restructured curriculum aligned with reconstruction needs after the peace conference and plans for vocational training for teachers. Recommendations for new school legislation will be prepared for the upcoming bi annual session opening January 6.
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Advisory on Women Workers and Forewomen Roles
The report recommends empowering women workers with welfare and employment managers, enabling female executives to address efficiency barriers and offer management with new perspectives. It also suggests introducing forewomen in departments with many women and ensuring equal pay for equal work. It calls for improved transportation for women workers to the naval yard and aircraft factory.
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Montana to Enforce Dry Law Midnight Tonight
Funeral services for John Barleycorn are set to begin if Montana enforces the new prohibition act at midnight tonight. The act is described as one of the strictest of its kind, with brewers and liquor dealers signaling they will not challenge its constitutionality.
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Prohibition Law Prompts Strict Enforcement and Licensing
Lawmakers in Texas and other states move to regulate and license soft drink establishments as many convert from alcohol. Authorities plan to enforce provisions of the new prohibition law, signaling broader crackdown on establishments with liquor connections.
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Turf Notables Who Passed in 1018
New York notices list notable figures in the turf world who died in 1018. Gen John B Castleman former American Saddle Horse Breeders association president died in Louisville on May 25 Col Milton Young veteran Kentucky horseman died in Lexington on May 56 George Bowerman harness racing figure died in Lexington on Sept 20 Louis Cella stable owner and race promoter died in St. Louis on Apr 29 David Holland creator and president of the ...
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Died at Atlantic City After Jan 6 Necrology Notes
A necrological column lists notables including race track figures linked to Aqueduct in New York and Atlantic City deaths on January 6. The year’s section highlights owners and trainers known to followers across the country amid ads and state-leading notices.
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