President Wilson letter urges labor reform and return to peacetime policies
President Wilson’s Paris message read by Patrick Halligan calls for intelligent handling of labor relations, democratization of industry, and practical steps for returning soldiers. He urges new opportunities for employment, land use, and a reformed tax system while supporting eight hour workdays and women’s suffrage.
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Paris
Congress
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House
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Committee On Labor
Department of Labor
Secretary of the Interior
House of Representatives
Secretary of Agriculture
Woodrow Wilson
Lane recalls amusing Buckingham Palace tea tale at dinner
Franklin K. Lane tells Publishers' association dinner a story about President Wilson and Admiral Grayson visiting Buckingham Palace. A royal servant in a cockney disguise offers tea, then returns with two soft boiled eggs after Grayson jokes about Haig and Haig amid dry conditions in the United States.
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Publishers’ Association
President Wilson
Admiral Grayson
Buckingham Palace
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United States
Grayson
Haig
Reward of Politeness Dinner Conversation
A London Telegraph note describes a minister's dinner where young Johnny, after dessert, asks for more pie. The minister, amused by politeness, agrees to another piece, while Johnny then reminds his mother of a promise to cut into the second pie if needed.
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Man Passes Street Dog Fight With Dignity
A man displays restraint by not glancing at a dog fight on the street, a moment described as showing true dignity and composure under provocation.
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Ad
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for baby rashes with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum. It promotes hot baths and gentle applications as soothing and pure, priced 25 cents each.
Casket 120 Years In Making for Korean Prince
The funeral for Grand Prince Yi of Korea used a casket fashioned 120 years ago and coated with lacquer two and a half inches thick. The Seoul Press notes Korea’s custom of storing coffins in the Chosel palace and applying lacquer twice yearly. Court rites included sandalwood bath, multiple outfits, and linen and silk wrappings.
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Korea
Seoul Press
Chosel
High School Girl Analyzes a Simple Sentence
A curious student parses the phrase He kissed me breaking down parts of speech with notes on pronoun verb and sentence mood. She describesHe as third person singular masculine a gentleman and well off while the discussion hints at social perceptions and blushes.
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