Bonus plan cuts cash for soldiers with loan option
A Republican subcommittee approved eliminating the cash feature for most veterans receive the bonus, proposing certificates that allow a loan of up to 50 percent of adjusted service pay from national or state banks. Cash remains only for those under $50, with a projected treasury cost near 16 million dollars. The plan aims to avoid large cash payments during refunds and prevent loan sharking.
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Fordney
Messrs. Green
Longworth
Hawley
Treadway
Copley
Tnd
Treasury
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Edwin S. Bettelheim, Jr
National Legislative Committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
House Committee Approves $2 Million Seed Grain Fund
Washington March 4 The house agricultural committee authorized an appropriation of 2 000 000 to purchase seed grain for northwest farmers who lost crops in last year drought The committee reduced the 5 000 000 recommended by the senate in a passed bill.
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Washington
Northwest
House Agricultural Committee
Senate
House Committee
Fine Serge For Spring Styles Replaces Tailleur
Fine serges return as a key fabric for spring, featuring in trim suits Cape costumes and one piece dresses. The fitted tailleur of last season yields to a smarter softer silhouette with less trimness in outline.
Egypt Granted Chance for Self Government
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that Egypt may work out its own institutions under a British policy of noninterference with a final clause preserving British control over security communications defense foreign interests and minority protection until a mutual agreement is reached. Martial law to be lifted after an indemnity act is passed, with Egyptian ministers to govern under war conditions until then.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Egypt
House
Adly Yeghen Pasha
Electric railways face costs above prewar levels say Indiana official
Indianapolis March 1 J W McCardle chairman of the Indiana public service commission told 800 electric railway representatives that operating costs will stay well above prewar levels for years and that higher earnings must be maintained. He condemned tax free securities and noted railways now pay more for money than ever before.
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Indianapolis
J. W. McCardle
Indiana Public Service Commission
American Electric Railway Association
MecCardie
Approves New Bonus Plan for Soldiers
Washington reports a house ways and means subcommittee approves a cash bonus provision offering up to 50 dollars and issuance of adjusted insurance certificates to veterans. The completed bill is to be presented to all Republican members of the committee on Monday.
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Washington
House Ways and Weuns Committee
Fordney Isnes
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ornamental girdles enhance evening frocks with shells and braids
A double belt or girdle made of tiny shells creates a charring effect. Braided girdles of heavy silk braid and gold or silver cloth braid are popular finishes. Flower girdles provide effective accents for dainty evening and dance frocks.
Ambition Drives Women Toward Income Over Outcome
A remark notes that many women care more about earnings than results, highlighting gendered focus on financial gain over success or consequence.
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Wowan
National industrial survey shows gains in February
The February industrial survey by the Labor Department reports employment rising in most industries with textiles lagging due to New England strike issues. It cites gains in basic sectors and major centers, noting 1,426 large firms employing about 1.56 million workers in January and February, a net increase of 8,894.
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Washington
Employment Service
Department of Labor
New England
Francis L Jones
Sioux City
Omaha
Johnstown
New York
Detroit
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Denver
Indianapolis
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Newark
Rochester
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Manchester
N. H
Memphis
San Francisco
Kansas City
St. Paul
Youngstown
Louiisville
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
U S Farmers To Teach Russia Model Farm Colony
About 150 farmers aboard the steamship Esthenia bound for soviet Russia seek 3000 acres of good land to found a model farming community. Sixty hail from British Columbia wheat regions, others recruited by the Society for Technical Aid to Russia from across the United States.
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New York
Esthenia
Baltic American Line
Libau
Soviet Russia
British Columbia
Society For
Russia
United States
Tragic Wisconsin Fire Claims Three Women Workers
Wavupun Wisconsin March 4 three women employees of a vulcanizing plant died as the entire plant burned down. The loss was estimated at over 300 000 dollars while 500 workers escaped except Mrs Howard Carney 27 Mrs Emma Michaels 27 and Miss Bessie Cuckoe 20 who were trapped on the second floor by the flames.
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Wavupun
Wis
Lors
Howard Carney
Emma Michaels
Bessie Cuckoe
Education chiefs vote against federal oversight
Chicago March 2 federal supervision of the nation's educational system was voted down by school superintendents from 8 000 cities attending the National Education association sessions. The organization endorsed the Towner Sterling bill before Congress as it preserves state authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of
National Education Association
Congress
Moire Handbags Highlight Jewelrylike Frames
The article describes black moire handbags with frames as fine as jewelry, inlaid with marcasite, onyx, or jade. Embroidery resembles tapestry and paisley fabrics, trimmed with steel beads or fringe, creating a novel colorful note in bags and wearables.
Airplanes Deliver Relief Amid Snowbound Michigan Regions
Traverse City reports use of Grand Rapids airplanes to reach districts cut off by heavy snowdrifts fearing food shortages. Sutton's Bay Indians eat dogs as natives subsist on cattle killed in blizzard. Traverse City relief train breaks the long isolation but days remain dire for Leelanau and Ant rim counties. Wagons and sleighs cannot cross the drifts. further expeditions are planned amid fears of renewed isolation and past winter deaths.
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Traverse City
Mich
Grand Rapids
Sutton’s Bay
Leelanau
Antrim
Privatier
More Ships Ordered Out
Secretary Denby announced further destroyers and nearly three score auxiliary naval craft placed out of commission to conserve fuel. The move brings total ships ordered out since he took office to 92 and highlights 257 obsolete or auxiliary vessels sold or set for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Denby
Department
Stops All U S Warships
The House Appropriations Committee slashed navy fuel funding from 12 million to 6.28 million dollars prompting the Navy to halt steaming of warships. Ships will remain in place until funds are provided by transfers, ending a period of fuel shortages officials had hoped would be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Navy Department
Committee On
Senate Ratifies Yap Pact in 61 to 22 Vote
The Yar treaty was ratified by the senate without reservations or amendments. The tally was 61 in favor and 22 against. Republican leaders Lodge moved to bring up the four power Pacific pact immediately after the vote.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
France
Maryland
Johnson
California
Ladd
North Dakota
Underwood
Williame
Miss
Pomerene
Dial
Ransdell
Broussard
Rose silk and wool sweater described in cloth notes
A description highlights a sweater blending rose silk and white wool with a rose and white girdle, three quarter sleeves, and rose border. A slip-on silk version finished with a narrow border and three pearl buttons is expected to replace blouses widely.
Murderer Harvey Church Hanged After Writs Denied
In Chicago on March 4 Harvey W Church was executed by hanging for murder after judges refused a writ of habeas corpus. The condemned man showed no reaction as the strap and noose were set, and the death was attributed to strangulation.
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Chicago
Harvey W. Church
John R. Caverly
Church
Charles W. Peters
H. C. W. W Laubenheiimer
Lorenz Meisterheim
Peters
News Bits for Busy People
Paris dramatist Trenin Bataille is dead. A Norfolk Virginia hotel fire killed three and left five overcome by smoke. Des Moines hosts the 1922 G A K encampment September 25 to 30. Camden Alabama cyclone killed five and caused heavy property loss. The treasury reports February public debt rose by 90.0 million. Laurence Jorgensen, 61, found dead in a gas room in California. Marlin Carlson and Frank Kleiner shot by bandits in Chicago real estate offices. Mustapha Kemal Pasha reelected head of Turkish government. Wisconsin census shows foreign pure whites over one fifth of population in 1920. Schiff estate tax totals 35.257 million in New York. George Novachewski, 14, arson suspect near South Bend. Chinde cyclone caused serious life and property loss. five Europeans and thirty natives killed. Mary Pickford wins large commission suit in New York. Harding likely to ask Harvey to resign as ambassador to England. Tibetan medical missionary A L Shelton murdered near Batung. Lord Inchcape assures Britain will pay US debt in London. William Swergood and daughter Ethel killed in Bedford Indiana car crash. National defense committee declares overthrow of provisional government. capitulation after fighting. A copper cent is sole asset of Freman Fidelity Trust liquidation. Kansas American Legion opposes Maj Robert G Peck promotion.
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Paris
Trenin Bataille
Norfolk
Des Moines
Camden
Ala
Treasury
Washington
Laurence Jorgensen
Vaaland
Cal
Marlin Carlson
Frank Kleiner
Elwer KE
Baldwin
Chicago
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
National Assembly
Angola
Wisconsin
Census Bureau
Chinde
Mary Pickford
Cora C. Wilkenning
New York
Miss Pickford
London Daily Herald
Harding
George Harvey
England
A. L. Shelton
Disciples of Christ (Christian Church
Tibet
Batung
St. Louis
Great Britain
United States
America
Lord Inchcapa
Geddes Economy Committee
London
William Swergood
French Lick Springs
Ethel
Bedford
Ind
Committee of National Defense
Flume
ZaneUa
Constituent Assembly
Fidelity Trust Company
Freman
Neb
T. L. Mathews
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Department of the American Legion
Robert G. Peck
United States Senate
$20,000,000 Land Case Won by Coloured Woman in Louisiana
The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that nearly 20 million dollars in lands in Claiborne parish belong to Lillie G. Taylor, a Black woman, as the acknowledged daughter of Lona McGee. District Attorney J Fuss Kimbertley had sought a curator for the estate, arguing vacancy due to no legitimate heirs. The lower court decision was upheld on appeal after his suit was dismissed.
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New Orleans
Claiborne Parish
Louisiana Supreme Court
Lillie G. Taylor
Lona McGee
J. Fuss Kimbertley
Circular fabrics shape tunics and coats in new silhouettes
The article notes circular fashion effects in garments using straight fabric lengths to create a circular turn. Dress tunics display the trend while coats feature novel cuts, including a shoulder cape with a hood-traped finish.
Spring Frocks A Smart Fashion Note
A fragment notes fashion details of spring frocks with emphasis on style and wearability. It mentions smart silhouettes and possible fabrics, inviting readers to consider new seasonal outfits.
Wall Street Brace for Week as Schmidt & Co Suspends
New York on March 2 reports continued financial distress with Walter J. Schmidt and Co of 30 Broad Street announcing a suspension of its business. The firm specialized in railroad stocks and its closure adds to a wave of broker distress on Wall Street.
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New York
Wall Street
Walter J. Schmidt & Co
Broad Street
Schmidt
The Markets Report on Wheat Hay Cattle Hogs and Sheep
The markets show Prices for flour grades wheat and rye and hay with No 1 timothy No 1 clover mixed and other feeds. Cattle ranges include prime steers 6 7 9 40, feeding steers 4 6, cows 4 6 25, calves 9 11, hogs quoted 9 12, lambs 12 9 1 3, yearlings 11.50 18.76, and wethers 8 10.
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Ever
Fashion description of a cape and panelled skirt design
The text describes a black kasha cloth cape with a colored crepe de chine lining as smart. Alternatives include full crepe de chine or satin options and mentions other fabrics like crepe fable satin taffeta broadcloth duvetyn trico tine cheviot or jersey. Inserted side sections create a panelled skirt effect with a lower edge about two yards.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised in Letter
A Chicago woman recounts relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for health issues preventing operation. She notes improved well being and ability to work as a sewing machine operator supporting a young child. The letter promotes continued use for women’s ailments.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Lydia
Pinkham
Ydin Pinkham
Mrs. Mary Enr Co
N. Carls Center St
Nin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Enrico
Lydia E. Etable
Fictional Physiognomy and Odd Ad Observations
Quirky lines describe a tall man with an unpleasant face and a woman with a face likened to a beautiful blasphemy. The text notes a Boston Tran script style and mentions Baby’s dresses dazzle when Red Cross Ball Blue is used in laundry, ending with a grocer advertisement.
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Margot
Boston Transcript
Baby
There's a Reason in Pearson's Weekly
A humorous exchange notes Ethel taking violin lessons and the joke that she lacks musical ear, while a friend praises her elbows in a light comic column from Pearson's Weekly.
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Ethel
Pearson's Weekly
Fortune Teller and Actress at Wayside Tales Exchange
A Futurist tells a fortune saying you will marry four times, while an actress replies she wants the future, not the past. The quip appears in the Wayside Tales sequence highlighting a playful clash between claim and curiosity.
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Hudson Maxim
Naval Consulting Board
White House
Indiana Service Board
U.S
Waupun
U. S
C. A. Rawson
Charles A. Rawson
Iowa
Michigan
Ogether
Harvey Church
Bernard J. Daugherty
Carl Ausmus
Jacob H. Schiff
George Novachewski
South Bend
Cesssene
Mrs. Enrico
Ciggetts King Pin Plug Tobacco
Cers
Netherland
Rhode Island
United Chick Watcheries
Holland, MI
Mother Gray
Mother Gray CO
LE Roy
N. Y
Mark
Excello
Adrian
Ek Aoe
Kemp
Ey Eee
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