War workers from Alaska and Puerto Rico aid U S demobilization
The article notes that over 160000 workers served in government jobs during WWI with about 75 percent women. It lists state contributions, including Alaska and Puerto Rico, and describes postwar efforts led by Margaretta Neale to reassign returning workers, mainly stenographers and clerks, to new posts.
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Mra. Margaretta Neale
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United States Department of Labor
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A Rotten Egg Leads to Bountiful Fox Pelt Windfall
In Peace River Alberta, Jim Buckley kept a rotten egg, then set a trap with it. The next morning he found the biggest silver fox he ever saw, worth 546 dollars when sold. Buckley claims a rotten egg can hatch a right nice lot of money.
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Jim Buckley
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James Buckley
France
Push to Extend School Life Sparks National Action
Public interest rises as the chil dren's bureau leads a drive to keep children in school longer. States plan stronger attendance efforts and larger building programs while New York contemplates a nontraditional fast-track contract with builders to speed renovations.
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Schoo’s
New York City
Board of Education
New York
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Sepore Shnesran
Fragmented 19th Century Ad Mentions Sloan’s Liniment
A jumbled snippet references a rheumatic pain remedy Sloan’s Liniment and urges keeping a bottle ready. It also alludes to legislation about continuation schools in a city, but details are unclear.
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Sloan
France
America
Government Protects Women Workers at Philadelphia Naval Plant
A Philadelphia naval aircraft factory report by the advisory commission’s committee on women in industry praises employer practices for women workers. It notes visits in May August and October 1918 showing expanding female staff, better facilities, and a training program, with recommendations for first aid, rest rooms, and a dedicated women employment manager.
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Council of National Defense
May Allinson
Mias Allingon
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Philadelphia
Piciut
School System in Ida to be Revised
Ida RorsN 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 to align curriculum with postwar reconstruction needs. Vocational training for teachers will be discussed as part of the state teachers association meeting with recommendations for new school legislation to be sent to the bi annual state legislature opening January 6.
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Rorsn
Idaho
State Teachers’ Association
Advising Forewomen to Improve Efficiency and Pay Equity
The report urges appointing women forewomen in departments with many female workers and enabling women executives to raise issues with management. It also recommends equal pay for equal work and better transportation for women workers to and from the navy yard and aircraft factory, with actions already taken or planned.
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Navy Department
Nome
Navy
Montana to Go Bone Day Follows Prohibition Act
Funeral services for John Barleycorn are planned as Montana enacts a strict prohibition law at midnight. The measure, deemed among the toughest of its kind, faces no immediate constitutional challenges as brewers and liquor dealers decide not to test the act.
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Montana
Helena
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John Barleycorn
Prohibition Measures Shape Texas Soft Drink Licenses
Lawmakers in Texas and nearby states push to convert establishments to soft drinks amid a tightening of licensing rules. Officials plan uniform regulations and strict enforcement of the new prohibition law to curb illegal beverage operations.
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Texan
Turf Notables Who Passed In 1018
New York report lists major turf figures who died in 1018. Gen John B Castleman longtime American Saddle Horse Breeders Association president died in Louisville on May 25 Col Milton Young Kentucky horseman died in Lexington on May 56 George Bowerman harness racing figure died in Lexington on Sept 20 Louis Cella prominent stable owner and race promoter died in St Louis on April 29.
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John B. Castleman
American Saddle Horse Breeders’ Association
Louisvile
Kentucky
Col
Milton Young
Lexington
George Bowerman
Louis Cella
St. Louis
David Holland
Necrological Roundup Notes Leniency for Track Figures
The year includes a necrological list featuring owners and trainers noted by followers across the country. Mentioned is a death at Atlantic City on January 6 and references a New York Aqueduct track incident as part of the obituaries.
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Aqueduct
New York
Atlantic City
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