The Greatest Waster of Newsprint in Washington
A critic denounces government newsprint waste, noting 48 tons used by the government printing office to mail speeches and hundreds of tons monthly in government propaganda. The piece calls for cutting Washington press agents and for newspapers to abandon wasteful shipments while urging cleaner cooperation.
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Government Printing Office
Congress
Treasury Department
Agricultural Department
Department of Commerce
Washington
George Creel
Enterprise
North Carolina
A Boy On the Treaty Editorial Slams the Peace Effort
A carrier boy writes an editorial railing at the peace treaty. He mocks delays and argues the treaty has not ended the war, blaming senators and President Wilson for the ongoing conflict. He notes public distraction and doubts the treaty’s future. The piece laments fading memory of the war.
Possible planetary signaling sparks early wireless mystery
A global wave inquiry puzzles scientists as strong radio emissions appear simultaneously in New York and London. Some propose a new wireless method, others suggest signals from Mars or Venus. Marconi notes the possibility of interplanetary contact.
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New York
London
Earth
Mars
Venus
Marconi
Raleigh high school program highlights school needs
The Raleigh high school event drew three newspaper men a preacher and several parents to critique facilities. The piece notes no gymnasium or playgrounds and crowded students, with similar concerns echoed in High Point Salisbury and across the state urging township high schools to be built. It also touches on politics and philanthropy as context.
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Raleigh High School
the Times
Raleigh
High Point
Salisbury
Rowan
Baptism Debate Stirs in Friends Church Letter
James A. Clarke argues against Rev. Mitchell’s claim that water baptism is a kindergarten object lesson. He cites Matthew to Revelation, asserting Jesus’ baptism, burial, and resurrection as proof of water baptism’s necessity and urges adherence to Scriptural commandment over “kindergarten” interpretations. He cites Acts 8, Romans 6, Colossians 2 and urges readers to choose water baptism as commanded by Christ.
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Mr. Mitchel
Friends Church
Mitchel
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Jordan
John the Baptist
Galilee
John
God
Christ
Rome
River
Bethlehem
Judean
Nazareth
Martian graft charges spark presidential election talk
In Mars on March 1 the dispatch notes intense curiosity about next month's presidential election amid graft accusations aimed at the old guard and a group called the new Martians, likened to the Young Turks, on earth.
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Mars
Old Guard
New Martians
Young Turks
Turkey
Earth
Press Comment on Lexington Growth and Competition
A Lexington Dispatch editorial criticizes local business leaders for complacency while noting growth in nearby North Carolina towns such as Gastonia High Point and Concord. The piece urges civic effort and competition as catalysts for Lexington’s development.
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Lexington
Chamber of Commerce
Gastonia
High Point
Concord
North Carolina
Lexington Dispatch
Wilson letter urges Glass to feed Poland and Armenia
The Durham Sun notes Woodrow Wilson urges Secretary Glass to push Congress to provide food for Poland Austria and Armenia while the Agriculture Department reports profiteers raising potato prices to 3.20 per bushel. The paper questions when the administration will ensure basic sustenance for America's poor.
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Woodrow Wilson
Glass
Congress
Poland
Austria
Armenia
Department of Agriculture
America
Durham Sun
Young Men’s Christian Association Plans Second Older Boys Conferences
The State Y M C A announces two Second Older Boys Conferences to be held in Wilmington February 27 28 29 and Greensboro March 5 6 7. Noted speakers include E B Linderman professor at State College for Women Greensboro J A Vandis International Secretary of the M C C A Washington D C and Dr David R Porter International Student Secretary of the M C A New York City.
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State Young Men's Christian Association
Wilmington
Greensboro
Seaport
EB. C. Linderman
The
State College For Women At
Today’s anniversaries list key historical milestones
Dates marking the first UK parliament meet in 1801, Benjamin Trumbull’s death in 1820, England’s first temperance society in 1830, Maria Bonaparte’s death in 1836, Georgia’s 1870 ratification, Rhode Island women’s clubs in 1895, Arkansas flood losses in 1916, and prohibition bills in 1917. Includes places North Haven Providence Rome Oregon Tennessee.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Benjamin Trumbull
United States
North Haven
Conn
Hebron
Rhode Island State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Providence
Arkansas
Oregon
Tennessee
Senator Reed of Missouri Opposes Hoover Candidacy
The piece profiles Senator James A. Reed a Missouri Democrat born in Ohio and a Kansas City mayor who entered the U S Senate in 1911. It notes his independence from party and executive influence and his wartime stance against Hoover’s food administration approach.
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James A. Reed
Missouri
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas City
Senate
Congress
Hoover
Notable birthdays mark a parade of American figures
Knute Nelson born in Norway 77 years ago today. Maj. Gen. John Biddle born in Detroit 61 years ago today. Fritz Kreisler born in Vienna 45 years ago today. Robert L. Owen born in Lynchburg 64 years ago today. Arthur D. Davenport born in Alexandria 28 years ago today.
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Knute Nelson
United States
Minnesota
Norway
John Biddle
Great Britain
Detroit
Fritz Kreisler
Vienna
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Lynchburg
Arthur D. Davenport
St. Louis
Alexandria
Allied troops reach Adrianople and Celtic lands troops in New York
One year ago today during the war Allied forces reported reaching Adrianople. The steamship Celtic arrived in New York carrying more than 3,000 American troops.
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Adrianople
Celtic
New York
Anniversary Celebrations Kick Off Busy Day Across Nations
Today marks the 30th ordination anniversary of Rt. Rev. John E. Gunn of Natchez and the 20th consecration anniversary of Rt. Rev. Sidney C. Partridge of western Missouri. A Banff winter sports carnival opens a two week run while farmers week and housekeepers conferences begin at state colleges in Michigan Kansas and Utah. Washington hosts the Southern Relief Society charity ball at the New Willard and United States Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois will be honored at a dinner in New York City by the Young Republican Club.
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Banff
Canadian Rockies
Michigan
Kansas
Utah
Southern Relief Society
Washington
New Willard
United States
Medill McCormick
Ilinois
Young Republican Club
New York City
Finishing Edges With Braid For Heavy Fabrics
The article describes using braid doubled over the edge and stitched to finish heavy materials like serge gabardine wool velour and similar fabrics. This edge treatment provides strong lines and a dressier look, especially on dark wool costumes, and is noted as easy for home dressmakers.
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Beau Monde
Edmee Dormeuil Noted Actress Also University Graduate
Edmee Dormeuil, a prominent young French stage actress, is reported as a university graduate holding a B A degree. The remark highlights her academic achievement alongside her acting career.
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Edmee Dormeuil
First Housewife Strike On Record Achieves Victory
Chicago February 2 Mrs Alfred Johnson led the first official domestic strike on record demanding a wage scale of 50 dollars a month. The court of domestic relations acted as arbitration and granted her demand after she refused to cook meals.
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Chicago
Alfred Johnson
Court of Domestic Relations
Ballet Girls at Paris Opera House Endure Long Workdays
The Paris Opera ballet girls face a grueling schedule from dawn to late night. Morning dancing lessons last an hour and a half, followed by a three hour rehearsal in the afternoon and private lessons from five to seven before performing from 7:45 until nearly midnight. A light exchange about a lie detector ends with a pun on the word seen another.
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Paris Opera House
Politeness Costs Nothing Said By Church Elder
An elderly churchgoer bows whenever Satan is named, explaining to the clergy man that politeness costs nothing and you never know what might happen. The Passing Show notes the humorous exchange.
London Theatres Run by Women Manage Prominent Houses
A dozen leading London theatres are managed by women, highlighting female leadership in the capital’s stage world. The move signals significant progress in gender representation among theatre executives.
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London
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