Legal Aid Societies Gather Support in Immigrant Nation
Washington views legal aid societies as essential to Americanization and justice for the poor. Secretary of State Hughes urges private groups to fund and organize such services to protect the rights of aliens and natives alike, noting high immigrant language use in Pittsburgh Rochester New York Chicago Milwaukee populations.
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Washington
Hughes
Legal Aid Society
Pittsburgh
Rochester
America
New York City
Chicago
New York
Milwaukee
Prosecutor Fined for Contempt in L A Courtroom Brawl
Los Angeles district attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine was found guilty of contempt of court for his role in a courtroom altercation with attorney Paul Schenck representing Ever Ett Hutchings, an alleged swindler. He was fined $200 by Judge Frank RK Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Thomas Lee Woolwine
Paul Schenck
Everett A. Hutchings
Frank RK
Wills
To Preserve Plymouth Rock In Plymouth Mass
The Plymouth Rock boulder, a key historic stepping stone, will be restored and protected from waters and frosts. The plan evolved from simple three part relinking to making the rock proof against the elements as far as practicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Plymouth Rock
Tanlac credited by Mrs Sharp for health restoration
Mrs Nancy Sharp of Los Angeles credits Tanlac with dramatic health gains after twelve years of indigestion. She reports improved appetite, sleep, energy, and relief from stomach trouble after six bottles. The ad notes Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
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Nancy Sharp
Los Angeles
Tanlac
Calif
Camulus Street
Merchants’ Express Co
Adv
The Reason Why Sheep Tail Riddle In Class
A school lesson on sheep ends with a child’s witty answer. A teacher asks why the sheep has a short tail and the lamb a long tail. Little Joy exclaims the sheep’s tail was shrunk in the wash.
Diamond Dyes Ad Warns Against Poor Dye Results
An advertisement for Diamond Dyes urges women to use the product for wool, silk, cotton, linen, or blends and warns that improper dyeing causes streaks, spots, and fades. It promotes buying Diamond Dyes and checking the Color Card at the druggist.
Farmer Confronts Seedy Stranger Over Pork on Road
A farmer meets a seedy-looking man who asks if a pig is his. The farmer replies puzzled by the remark and the man hints at a motorcar passing by, suggesting a pig on the road may be involved with a vehicle incident.
Swamp-Root Kidney Health Ad Claims Big Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the premier medicine for kidneys liver and bladder. It promises immediate effect with a gentle vegetable formula sold in bottles of two sizes and offers a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton NY and asks readers to mention the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Drilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Thia
To Be Proved Voter Inquiry About Io Brown
Dialogue notes a local election voter asking if Io Brown is a good man. Teller responds he is a good man but questions if he is among the top three. London replies that some men choose money over correctness, implying doubt about character.
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Io Brown
Teller
London
Demand Is for Stylish Frocks in New York Fashion
A New York fashion correspondent notes a shift in women’s dress sense as social circles show more discerning buying. Women increasingly choose gowns by individual style, resisting arbitrary dictates, with designers in Paris observing the move toward personal taste. French gowns and trims, notably long waists and lace satin combos, feature in Paris sketches and New York’s South faces, while Coolie jackets and short boxcoats redefine street wear.
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New York
Paris
Ageold
América
Madeleine
America
South
WNW
White sport suit fashions in early 20th century style
The passage describes two sport outfits: a white broadcloth ensemble with a white broadcloth skirt and white felt hat paired with white sport shoes and stockings, and a blue duvetyn boxcoat embroidered in black with a black patent leather binding, a black patent hat, and a white velours skirt. The outfits aim to create a distinct relief from severe sport attire.
Blood Purifier Promises Health through Pure Blood Remedy
Alleged health advertisement claims slight disorder in blood endangers organs and causes diseases like Rheumatism and Eczema. It touts a long standing blood remedy, priced at 8S 5S and 8, sold by druggists, offering free literature and advice from Chief Medical Adviser at 169 Bwitt Laboratory, Atlanta.
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Bwitt Laboratory
Atlanta
Got the Jobs Mixed Up
Joseph C. Lincoln told a Brooklyn luncheon tale illustrating old New England efficiency. An Cape Cod settler, busy with a boat, agreed to make a coffin in two days after a bottle of rum arrived. He slept, the coffin rested on chairs, and a centerboard had been placed inside.
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Joseph C. Lincoln
Brooklyn
Society of New England Women
New England
Cape Cod
Wedding Ring Finger and Episcopal Prayer
The passage cites the Book of Common Prayer on delivering the ring to place on the fourth finger of the left hand. It notes ministers avoid touching certain sensitive parts of their congregation while guiding the ritual.
Not True Says German Sentry in Lille Observation
An American in Lille during the German occupation studied German and recalls a German sentry who, while guarding French civilians, asserted a German newspaper denying forced labor. When asked why he stood over them, the sentry admitted he would not move because they would run away.
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Lille
Corrina H. Smith
Caroline R. Hill
France
The Modern Accountant Stella What is her husband worth
A dialogue contrasts wealth and humility with a nun character pondering replacement value and social status, suggesting humor in financial pretensions and the idea that poverty can mask pride while wealth may expose vanity.
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Stella
Bella
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