Gentiles Aid Jewish Relief Effort Across Nation
A New York report by Henry H. Rosenfelt shows Gentile and Jewish cooperation in relief campaigns across about half the states. By mid-December total funds reached 11.27 million, exceeding 1918 by 2.26 million, with non Jews contributing a large share and aiding postwar unity and goodwill.
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New York
Europe
Henry H. Rosenfelt
American Jewish Relief Committee
Union
Rosenfelt
Pittsburgh
America
Ten Thousand Engines Idle in German Shops
Coblenz reports ten thousand locomotives idle in Germany’s repair shops as railroad men meet with American representative Pierrepont B. Noyes to discuss this winter’s coal shortage and the railroads’ role in fuel distribution. They blame lack of raw materials since the armistice while affirming workers’ commitment to repair. The average railroad wage is sixteen marks daily, worth about three and a half cents at Coblenz exchange.
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Coblenz
Dec
Germany
Pierrepont B. Noyes
Rhineland
Sugar profiteers fined in Brooklyn sugar case
New York December 10 six officials of Shapiro Candy Manufacturing Company Brooklyn were charged with profiteering in sugar. The firm pleaded guilty and was fined 1000 dollars by Judge Chatfield in Brooklyn Federal Court. Indictments against Samuel Shapiro and Herman Eiselberg were dismissed on the recommendation of the U.S. District Attorney. The company bought 79000 pounds of sugar at 12 1/2 cents and sold at 18 and 13 1/10 cents, with government price set at 11 cents.
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New York
Shapiro Candy Manufacturing Company
Emerson Place
Brooklyn
Chatfield
Samuel Shapiro
Herman Eiselberg
United States
Ross
Congressmen Cut Deportation Red Tape in Hearings
Washington reports that the House Committee on Immigration plans to simplify deportation proceedings. A proposed amendment introduces a time limit, with about 60 days suggested for all hearings and a decision after arrest of an undesirable for deportation.
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Washington
House Committee On Immigration
Congress
U S Indians by blood types and war contributions
Washington December 10. The 333 702 Indians in the United States contributed 26000000 toward the war loans and 10000 men to the fighting forces, the report of Cato Sells Commissioner of Indian Affairs discloses. Of the Indians remaining 232196 are of unmixed blood and the rest are members of the five civilized tribes comprising freed men and those intermarried with whites.
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Washington
United States
Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
Five Civilized Tribes
Wallace Nutting Pictures Gift Options
Wallace Nutting Pictures offers modern hand colored photographs ideal for home gifting. Descriptions emphasize cheerful natural scenes with pink and white blossoms and green landscapes. Framing options include mahogany tinted and gilt frames priced from 1.25 to 20.00 dollars.
Exquisite Ivory Clocks and Vanity Goods Display
A display offers a range of vanity items from clocks at 3.98 to 6.98 to leatherette toilet and manicure sets. White Pyrami Ivory pieces include hand mirrors, bonnets, hair brushes, and trays with prices from 0.98 to 16.98. Also featured are perfume bottles and assorted grooming tools in multiple price points.
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Pomeroy & Stewart
Table Linens Beautiful Madeira Tea Napkins and Doilies
Table linens listing various Madeira tea napkins in 7 inch or 12 inch sizes with prices from $3.00 to $18.00. Oyster and fruit napkins, luncheon napkins in plain linen with rose scalloped edges, embroidered corner designs, Ibyelet border napkins, scalloped doilies with small pricing, and 24 inch centerpieces with prices ranging from $3.50 to $8.00. Round table covers priced at $10.00 with embroidered designs.
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Pomeroy & Stewart
Cretonne
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