Health of the Nation Prompts Draft Board Critique
General Pershing urged a national program for physical education after a draft exposed youth health deficits. Experts warned that urbanization industry and malnutrition lowered overall fitness, with calls for school feeding and disease reduction to raise future manpower.
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Washington
General Pershing
Frederic J. Haskin
Chicago News
Congress
United States
Fess
Runs in Family
Georgetown Delaware farmer J. J. Ward was bedridden with a broken leg when his son fell from a bay mow and broke an arm. The child, in splints, stepped from the back porch in darkness and broke his leg. A seven year old daughter also broke a leg by falling from a wagon. The wife sustained no broken bones but tended to the injured.
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Georgetown
Del
J. J. Ward
New Law Code Marks Change in Samoan Governance
In Pago Pago American Samoa a new code based on American statutes emerges after last year’s upheaval that killed Governor Terhune. Capt Waldo Bugns and Judge A M Noble drafted the code, shown to native chiefs, replacing older rites where fines or oaths ruled. Story recounts early native laws and a pastor’s Bible oath incident.
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Pago Pago
American Samoa
Warren J. Terhune
Waldo Bugns
A. M. Noble
Farmers Hope Normal Rural Communities Preserve Population
Washington reports focus on home bureau work by USDA extension staff to boost rural life. A farm woman’s letter echoes the idea that fulfilling farm life and community initiatives can deter rural folks from moving to cities, with Vera McCrea citing Home Bureau impact. A fawn sighting in Clearfield, Pa concludes the item.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Vera McCrea
New York State Federation of Home Bureau Managers
Miss McCrea
Hotme Bureau
Home Bureau
Staf
Home
Parisian Modes Endure in New York Fashion Show
Parisian gowns with strong Spanish influence captivate American buyers and designers. Designers like Martial et Armand, Callot, and Jenny unveil black lace trims, chiffon gowns, two toned frocks, and street worthy coat dresses. Innovations include uneven hems, double thickness chiffon, marabou trims, and bold cape styles signaling a versatile season.
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New York
Martial Et
Armand
Callot
Cheruilt
Jenny
Madeleine Et Madeleine
Patou
Poiret
Maison Cle
Martial Et Armand
Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham for Backache Relief
Mrs Mauog Taylor of Roxbury Massachusetts describes years of backache dizziness and general fatigue after her last child. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improved sleep ability to work and care for five children and urges other women to try it. A comment notes the return of the old fashioned mustache and a grandfather mustache cup may find use.
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S Roxbury
Idass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Taylor
Pinkham
Boston Transcript
Fletcher
Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum Ad Claim
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin Touch pimples redness roughness or itching if any with Cuticura Ointment then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water Rinse dry gently and dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to leave a fascinating fragrance on skin Everywhere 25c each Adv.
Page a Tailor Iowa Frivol
A brief wry quip on fashion and finances. The speaker jokes that leaving his tailor costs extra as every departure requires his clothes to be pressed, highlighting a humorous cash flow issue with tailoring bills.
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Ruth
Iowa
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
An advertisement extols Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co claiming it strengthens kidneys liver and bladder and helps them do natural work. It notes long-standing trust and urges readers to buy at druggists or request a sample for ten cents by mailing to Binghamton New York. It ends with a men’s vanity aside and promotional tone.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
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Clark
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Department of Agriculture
Distuwent
New Hope
Fawn
Cail
Clearfield
PaWhile Mia
Karl FF
Brown
Martin Street
Eeew
Trwin Fara
Jean Patou
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Mrs. Taylor
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Tenn
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W.N. U
Denver
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