New York Girls Economize to Buy Necessities on Low Wages
A United Press report from New York outlines wage-poor department store workers who skip meat and meals to afford clothing and shelter. Testimony before the state factory commission highlights widespread hunger, cold rooms, and job insecurity among Gotham shop girls, with many earning under $10 weekly and some under $15.
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Carlton Ten Eyck
United Press
New York
New York Department
Manhattan
Europe
O‘henry de 'Sebides
Buffalo
Trist
Zorry
State Factory Commission
Rether Packard
Mary van §Levek
Nuswell Skeel, Jr
Marie Orenztern
Quaker City opens three day relief fete in Philadelphia
The emergency aid committee launched a three day relief fete at Horticultural Hall to aid war orphans and the poor at home and abroad. Products made in America were sold at cost or donated with international participation under consular oversight. Proceeds support destitute workers making garments for war victims. County Nations Bank offers coin and gift services free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker City
Philadelphia
Aimerica
Calista's Christmas Gifts and a Moment of Mercy
Calista, short of money, buys gifts for her family from a ten cent store. She plans for Jasper and Margaret, faces a moral test with Margaret’s hidden pain, and orchestrates a thaw through a thoughtful gesture. A Christmas morning scene leads to reconciliation as Calista helps Jasper and Margaret heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calista
Dereek
Margaret
Margaret Wesley
Jasper
Mother
Daddy
Brother Jim
Nell
Fred
Kate
Shell
Ten Cent
Calist
Margaret Inetead
Hemingway
Mon
Feliot
Ives
Auntie Madge
Jasper Heminevar
Sam
Parson laments selfishness in Christmas prep
Parson Snowball complains that Brad der Bentlegg spoils the festive mood with self concern and envy as he parades in a Santa suit, threatening to ruin the romance of the season for every child. The local portrayal, in a rustic dialect, highlights community values and Christmas spirit.
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Chile
Bradder
Christmas Superstitions and Farther-Fetched Furnishings
A fragmented list details Christmas night superstitions including salt on the table predicting death or life, weaving a shirt foretelling protection from weapons, serendipitous visions if born at sermon time, elder burning revealing local lore, and cautions about carrying items from the house. A brief anecdote shows a child pleading not to light a fire to avoid cold.
Eiderdown Fannel Baby Garments and Accessories
The article describes eiderdown flannel robes, bath robes, bed covers, and infant clothing in light colors with teddy bears rabbits and birds. It notes ribbons collars pockets silk ties tassels waist cords and soft bedding items like blankents and wraps for infants, emphasizing warmth and easy gift construction.
Desk Sets for the Office of Home BONG
Office or home desk sets feature a portfolio and letter box with bold black and white stripe paper and dark red towers. Shaded accents include a dark red paper candle shade with gold braid, leather effects and Tiffany papers add variety. These attractive sets aim to be tasteful gifts for men.
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Tiffany
Acid in Stomach Sours the Food
A well known authority says stomach trouble and indigestion come from excess stomach acid, not lack of digestive juices. An overabundance of hydrochloric acid delays digestion, ferments food, and causes sour belches, heartburn, and nausea. He recommends four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for a week, to neutralize acidity and promote a free flow of digestive juices. Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with Lithia and aluminum phosphate, is inexpensive and widely used with good results.
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Gotham
County Nations Bank of
Clear Seld
Christman
Jesper
Cailstan
Jim
Sim
Jt Agele
Kitty Marshal
Cailete
Calisia
Cablata
Ann Madge
Visi
Silice Catista
George A. Gordon
Atlantic’ Monthly
Sacha
Office of Home
Dubois, PA
State
Agu
Williamsport
RC. Shaw Sessa
Second Street
Mark Twain
Citizin’s Club
C. M. Rhine
Clearfield, Pa
M. E. Mease
Reed Street
Dertonstraten
Joseph France
Wallace Garage
HAC
Third Street
Clearfield
Pleasant Valley Orchards
Clearfield County
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