Ten Thrift Commandments Guide 1920 Frugality Drive
National committee of bankers and others issued ten commandments for frugality to support the 1920 thrift drive beginning January 17. The rules urge budgeting, tracking expenses, banking, life insurance, wills, home ownership, prompt bill payment, government securities, spending less than earned, and sharing with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Committee of Bankers
American Bankers’ Association
United States League of Building and Loan Associations
National Federation of Construction Industries
Retail Credit Men's Association
National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters
National Credit Men’s Association
American Life Convention
Walter W. Head
Omaha
National Bank
Amercan
Arthur M. East
New York
Two People Marry for Cheaper Living in Santa Rosa
Seventy year old John Boroquez and sixty four year old Adeline Young wed on September 6 to run a boarding house together in Santa Rosa hoping to cut costs. They planned to share profits but a dispute arose over Boroquez seeking his share while Young went to the bank. he then published a notice in the newspapers declaring he had left his wife and would not be responsible for her debts.
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Santa Rosa
John Boroquez
Adeline Young
Boroquez
Y W C A Uniformed Missionary To Labrador
Dr Vivia Belle Appleton Tate to serve as YWCA social morality representative and Grenfell Mission worker in Labrador She will tend sick babies and people within 200 miles of her hut traveling by skis snow shoes and dog team Her best medicine is good advice and wholesome fun.
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Vivia Belle Appleton Tate
Labrador
Social Morality Committee
Grenfell Mission
Captain Matlack Knows No Fear El Paso Bandit War Hero Tops Texas Border Guard
Captain Leonard J. Matlack, commander of Company K, Eighth U.S. Cavalry, is famed for his fearless conduct against Mexican bandits on the Texas border. From sergeant four years ago at Condalaria, he led efforts to clear banditry, earning rapid promotion and instilling fear in evildoers including Chico Cano, the Carranza-era leader once spotted in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Tex
Leonard J. Matlack
Eighth
United States Cavalry
Texas
Texas Rangers
Matlack
Condalaria
Rio Grande
Chico Cano
Carranza Army
Cano
Battling Owls Create Unsafe Streets in Republic Kansas
City streets become perilous after dark as large flocks of owls roost in trees by day and swarm at night. Women and children face danger from owl attacks with several victims reported, including a woman injured by a red owl assault. Authorities prepare measures to cull the pests.
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Republic
Kan
Matlack’s Gunfight Heroics Against Mexican Bandits
The account chronicles Matlack’s daring frontier actions against Mexican bandits. He recovers cattle, kills Cano and a Renterias brother, and rescues aviators Davis and Peterson. In multiple confrontations he outmaneuvers large Mexican forces, suffers minimal losses, and repeatedly returns to pursue raids and recover loot.
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Cano
Muatlock
Texas
Jesus Renterias
Davis
Peterson
Matleck
Haf
Imself
Serbia Free of Smallpox After Five Years
Belgrade reports Serbia is today free of smallpox with only three caves remaining. The medical staff at the American Red Cross headquarters in Belgrade announced the milestone, following a previous note that Typhus was eradicated after five years of effort.
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Belgrade
Serbia
American Red Cross
Serbias
Cancer’s toll from age forty onward noted by health service
The federal health service reports one in ten persons over forty die from cancer. It cites world rise, stresses early diagnosis, warns no medicine cures cancer, and urges professional examination for persistent symptoms.
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Federal Health Service
Astute Health Boards
American Society For the Control of Cancer
United States
Profit From Raising Poultry Promises Mixed Returns
A mid century note outlines that poultry farming offers limited profits, often under one dollar per hen for inexperienced keepers. It emphasizes clean quarters, varied grain, regular feeding, water, and exercise sheds, with feeding tips and seasonal adjustments for laying hens.
Men get higher tips than women in hotels study
Labor department figures from 153 hotels show bellhops and waiters receive far larger tips than chamber maids. Maids average 11 to 8 cents daily in tips, while bellhops earn 1.27 to 83.78 dollars and waiters 1.16 to 33.67 dollars. maids face lower wages and a larger gender gap in hotel and restaurant work.
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Labor Review
Department of Labor
Ancient Egyptian Buttons Unearthed in Archaeological Find
Ancient buttons from Egypt dating to about 2500 B C were found, revealing early craft and material use. The artifacts suggest technological skills in beadwork and ornamentation among ancient artisans.
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Egypt
Making Yarn From Paper in Japan a Century Ago
A historic note describes Japan producing yarn from paper pulp over a century ago. The item highlights early textile experimentation and the inventive use of paper materials in fiber production.
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Japan
Woman Finds Relief Through Lydia Pinkham Remedy in Fremont
A Fremont reader reports improvement after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during a difficult life transition. The letter describes symptoms such as heat, nervousness, backache, and irritability and notes the product's perceived effectiveness and confidentiality.
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Fremont
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Mia
Odden
Polvon St
Ohio
Lydia B. Pinkham
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Masa
Queer Auto Wreck In Geneva Ends With Poorly Bruised Driver
A Geneva man driving toward Waterloo had his windshield open when a dragonfly flew in and struck him in the face. He swerved into a ditch and fence, suffering a bad gash. The article notes the absurdity of suing the fly for damages.
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Geneva
Waterloo
Locusts Face New Threat in Algeria Fly Attack
Report notes locust swarms in Algeria are targeted by a parasitic fly that follows them and lays eggs in areas they inhabit, threatening the breeding grounds and future outbreaks. The development could affect control efforts and regional agriculture.
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Algeria
Inventor Patents Two-Part Pie That Stays Safe Split
An inventor patents a pie designed in two sections that can be separated without the filling breaking apart. The device aims to keep contents intact during transport and handling while allowing easy sharing.
Siberian rivers Fresh in Melting Ice Reveals Life
During several months of winter the great Siberian rivers lie frozen to the bottom. When the ice melts, a portion of the water remains stagnant while some streams regain vitality and flow anew, illustrating how seasonal thaw revives waterways.
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Fiahew
Proofs of Bigness in Interpersonal Dialogue
A reflective piece argues that true size shows in how one handles disagreement with kindness. It urges listening to opposing views, sharing opinions with a smile, and maintaining restraint in casual settings to avoid publicizing all knowledge.
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National Committee
Ployer
Masonic Memorial Hospital
W.S. Farmer
Grand Lodge
State of New York
Masonic Home
U‘ica
N. Y
Kansas
Candalaria
Bis
Grea
Mrs. Godden
O. Bunting & Co
46Th St
Brooklyn
Sara Wiueetn
Atall Praagista
Murine Eye Remedy Company
Chicago
U.S. A
New Houston Hot
Everett Ste. Portland On
PF. G. Morgan
Maneper
Alhcore
Yani Portland
Bayer
P. NN. U
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