Prison for Women: Reform Aim Behind Federal Plan
A discussion on creating a federal prison for women notes current overcapacity at Leavenworth and Atlanta, the shift of policing powers to the federal level, and a push by women’s clubs for rehabilitation over punishment. The piece mentions rising female crime as women enter new spheres and cites community support for a salvage institution focused on reform. Also reports a local family visit and closes with a proverb about difficult tasks.
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Levenworth
Atlanta
Ins
Congress
Levee Holds Fast as Bay City Faces High Water
A traveling man from Eagle Lake observed Bay City’s courthouse and streets largely dry despite rumors of flooding. He reported the river rose to 33 feet, not the feared levels, and noted the old levee’s crude repair withstood the flood of 1022. Bay City Tribune dismisses sensational talk and confirms little water intruded.
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Eagle Lake
Bay
Bay City
Columbus
Bay City Tribune
Bro. Carey
Thursday Bridge Club Hosts Day of Games and Prizes
The Thursday Bridge Club met afternoon at Mrs. W. Lenhart's home with six tables and eight guests. Frances McLahahtn won high score earning a vanity dresser brush. B H Daily received two handkerchiefs. Gertie Malcomson got the booby whistle. Refreshments included chicken salad wafers iced tea and chocolate cake. next week’s meeting will be hosted by Mrs Herbert Matthews at the parish house.
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B. H. Daily
Gertie Matcomo
Herbert Matthews
Hosteus
Glasses Guaranteed Satisfactory by J F Ulery
A local glasses provider J F Ulery offers one year satisfaction guarantee on fittings. Prices or terms unclear in the brief notice, with a likely 2010 reference.
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J. F. Ulery
No girl is so immodest as to be seen in public
A satirical remark on propriety notes that public appearances require vanity items, reflecting social norms and gender expectations of the era. The quip mocks shameless behavior and emphasizes modesty through a humorous lens.
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Duco
Oday
Flint
Michigan
School Report Cards To Be Handed Next Wednesday
School officials announce that on October 28 report ecards for the second month of school will be distributed to all students. Patrons are invited to review the reports to identify unsatisfactory conditions and aid corrections.
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Texas
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Crediton
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Portland Cement Association
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Dallas
National Organization To
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