Pennsylvania Clubwomen Back Equal Suffrage at Pittsburg Convention
The Pennsylvania State Federation of Women's Clubs approved a suffrage endorsement by a two-thirds vote at its Pittsburg meeting. The resolution urges moral support for political equality, notes prior related actions, and preserves the federation's policies while adding emphasis on social centers and civic education. The report also endorsed temperance and public health initiatives amid broader social concerns.
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Pittsburg
State Federation of
Pennsylvania
Antis
Scranton
Swarthmore
Pennsylvania State Federation ‘of Women’s Clubs
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Committee On
A Woman on the War by Jane Addams on Social Impact
Jane Addams of Hull House laments the moral disarray the war casts on social progress. She warns public opinion must be rebuilt as nationalism hardens and social compassion wanes amid mass suffering and dimmed humanitarian ideals.
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Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
Misa Addams
NASA
England
France
Germany
State federation shows large 67 county reach and district totals
The federation lists over 30 000 active members across 67 counties in four districts, with the Eastern district holding over 15 000 members. Philadelphia clubs lead in membership including Consumers' League over 2000, Council of Jewish Women Philadelphia section over 1600, Girls' High and Normal Schools alumnae over 1000, New Century Guild near 1000, and Philadelphia County Woman's Suffrage Society over 1000 as a key leader in the Votes for Women campaign.
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Philadelphia
Consumers’ League
Council of Jewish Women
Philadelphia Alumnae Association
Girls’ High and Normal Schools
New Century Guild
Philadelphia County Woman’s Suffrage Society
Pensions Proposed for Teachers at State Meeting
The State Educational Council favored pensions for teachers reaching specified ages or retiring due to disability. A five member committee will draft a bill requiring teachers to contribute half the needed funds with the state covering the rest. The proposal faces constitutional questions and will be reviewed by the State Teachers Association in December. Dr. George Becht was elected president and W S Steele secretary.
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State Educational Council
State Teachers’ Association
George Becht
W. S. Steele
Central High School
Window Boxes Indoors in Winter For Colorful Homes
A note on bringing porch boxes inside during winter, growing dense, harmonious color with one or two colors. Avoid clashing tones and mix petunias with scarlet or white geraniums and trailing ivy for a charming display.
Don't Sit Cross Legged On Street Cars Advice From a London Doctor
A prominent London physician warns against sitting cross legged on street cars noting four fifths of riders adopt the habit. He explains the knee blood return is blocked causing swelling and risk of lopsided posture as the body should be evenly balanced.
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London
Uses of Steam to Clean Pans and Bottles
Advice on using steam to loosen dried-on food from pans and bottles. Heat water in containers, cover, and let steam for a few minutes, then wipe away residue. The steam bag is touted as saving considerable cleaning effort.
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Quetzacoate
Eden
Spain
France
England
America
Hershey
Gymnasium For the Girls in Hershey Park Building
Hershey Park building former men’s gymnasium is now the Young Women’s Christian Association facility. A reception living room rest room and small party space are provided alongside good gym equipment. Miss Burch oversees this expanding program as classes grow.
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Hershey Park
Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss Burch
Eggs For Winter Use Preserve Eggs With Water-Glass
Missouri College of Agriculture reports eggs stored in water glass keep for months and poach nearly as well as fresh. The taste may be flatter after long storage. Water glass costs about twenty five cents per quart and one quart preserves about twenty dozen eggs. A five gallon crock is the preferred receptacle.
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C. A. Webster, Missouri Experiment Station
Missouri College of Agriculture
How to boil eggs for patients in hospital care
The passage explains different boiling times for fresh and older eggs. For a fresh egg boil about four minutes longer than a recent lay. For an invalid, place in a quart of steaming hot water in a covered dish away from heat for eight minutes. Adjust water by the number of eggs and transfer to a bowl with boiling hot water before serving.
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