Women in Philadelphia and Beyond Highlight Early 20th Century Roles
A collage of notes on working women from Philadelphia and abroad. Articles mention women taxi drivers, streetcar conductors, maids, jailers, contract workers, and leaders in social campaigns, with figures on pay, roles, and notable achievements across cities including Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, and Puget Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Atlanta
England
Nellie L. Spoorman
Hero
Puget Sound
Britiah
Colombia
Warren Walker
Alda Miner
Malden
Mass
United States
Tom Green
San Angelo
Tex
Woman's Bank
Berlin
Wort
Philippines
Mary Elliott
Hantings-othe-Hudson
Elliott
Hilda Gilbert
San Francisco
American resilience aids Belgium relief in wartime effort
The Times-Picayune lauds American relief in Belgium describing swift, vast charity creation that saved lives. It praises American efficiency and resourcefulness in emergencies and notes contrasts with European systems. The piece highlights national spirit and municipal vigor as key factors in the aid’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
America
Belgium
Mane
Oreign Wade
Otter Morales
Miele
St Luke's Maternity Home and Bath Offerings
An old Omaha notice lists St Luke's Maternity Home at 2121 Lake Street offering vapor and electric baths for women. It mentions a Carnegie institution report on new points in electricity study and plans for self registering instruments at labs in Washington and global observatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s
Lake Street
Omaha
Neb
Department of Terrestial Mag Mtlem
Carnegie, Institution
Acfrding
Atimo- Wherie
Laboraty
Washington
Entablagon
Globe
Earth
Asin Wag Wurney
Tense confrontation on Bud's Rock between Eric and Chetwynd
Eric confronts his cousin on a cliff side after a staged meeting with Adam Carr. Chetwynd accuses Eric of spying as tension rises while Mary and others maneuver around a looming family dispute and a contested drawing victory. The scene heightens fear of further conflict as hidden motives surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Mary
Brights Phaeton
Annnex
Bud's
Eric
Bud
Chetwynd Blagden
Bud's Rock
Todville
Chetwynd
Adam Carr
Adam
St. Hut
New York
Erlc
Uhetwood
Mao Mertary
Young Hlogden
Firfe
Mivancme
Chetty
Chet
Midthorne
Corinth
Witness at Syracuse Vaudeville Audits Cross-Examination
Miss Trixie Frigansa, a first time courtroom observer, attended the colonel's testimony in a Syracuse case. She watched two hours as Colonel Ivins defended the franchise tax bill, joking that the cross examiner was being fed by the witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missa Trixie Frigansa
Miss Friganza
Syracuse
Miss Friganga
Ivins
Colnsel Ivins
Miss Frigonnn
Forest Fire Protection Efforts Guard $1 Billion in Resources
The forest service plans extensive protection for timber and forage worth billions as drought drives a surge in patrols. Smoke chasers, lookout posts, tool caches, and rapid response teams are deployed to detect and suppress fires before they spread, with mobilization plans for larger incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
National
Forest Luxpecter
Kny Engineering
Waerea
Luck Is Big Factor In Life Of Soldier
A correspondent recalls an officer who believes in luck amid WWI front-line danger. The tale chronicles near-misses, a division general’s stoic resolve, and the idea that fate favors certain soldiers, reinforcing calm under fire and a sense that the bullets pass others by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Aiaenes
Hia
Big Business and Government at Odds Over Riggs Bank Affidavits
The New York World reports affidavits accusing the Riggs National Bank of illegal loans and brokerage tied to officials and Standard Oil interests. It alleges undue government favors and links from treasury figures to the bank, charging a public business and government alliance under the current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Riggs Natonal Bank
Washington
McAdoo
Williamen
Hurke
Natinet
United States
Rigen Bank
Bailey, Quay and Proctor
Webardson
Standard Oil
Frank A. Vanderup
Standard Rink
New York
Custom House
Treasury
Ridgely
the Treasury
le M. Shaw
Highe Bank
Coun
Causes of Industrial War and Mine Worker Grievances
Analysis of labor strife citing the Lawrence strike and wage disputes. Critics argue mine owners block worker voices. miners seek democratic dialogue and fair pay. The piece contemplates whether workers can sustain grievances without employer negotiation and hints at broader social consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Colorado
Western Canada seeding finished reports and prospects
The article notes spring seeding of wheat oats and barley near finish by early May in Western Canada with moisture high and rain welcome. It highlights rising cattle farming fodder corn cultivation in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta plus increasing alfalfa fields and a 160 acre land grant program attracting settlers and new farming interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finols
Iowa
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
West
Western Canada
Dominion of Canada
The Clock That Won’t Go Pendulum Joke
A man entered a clock shop and offered only the pendulum for repair saying the clock is all right. The clockmaker wondered why not bring the whole clock, and the man replied that once the pendulum was removed the rest would fail just like the dickens, as a judge noted.
CURE Dandruff With Cuticura Shampoos And Ointment Ad
An advertisement touts Clean Sweet Scalp as a remedy to clear dandruff and itching using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. It claims pure fragrant emollients for skin and scalp and offers free samples by mail via Skin Book addressed to Cuthura Dept XY Boston. Includes light quip from Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthura
Dept. XY
Boston
Remarkable health turnaround praised in Shamrock notice
Mrs Justin Ham of Shamrock Missouri credits Lydia E Pinkham remedies with curing falling inflammation and nerve pains. She says sleep returns appetite returns and hot flashes cease after using Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. She urges others to seek special advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock, Mo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Justin Ham
Box
Shamrock
Missouri
Lydia FE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Domestic Dispute Sparks Peace Zone Warning
A dialogue notes marital arguing outside. neighbors hear but praise calmer behavior at home. Local peace zone rule prohibits scrapping within three blocks. The exchange underscores tensions and community expectations for conduct.
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National Committee On Mental Hygiene
W. K. Vanderbilt, Sr
A. A. Anderson
Mary Midthorne
Adams
Stone Wall
Mhetwynd
Erie
Old Jabez
Bladyden
Leigas
Alayden
Judge Bright
Siena
Judge Bright's
Dawi
Martha
Ayton
Father
Roosevelt
Richard Henry Little
The
Chicago Herald
Aleet
Big Business and Government
Ida M. Tarbell
the American Magazine
Jack
Puck
Allen
Ady
Ham
Carter
Carters
Bon 555
Des Moines
Fletcher
Bet
General Roofing Mfg. CO
Daisy Fly Killer
Breckiva
Sudan Ghasa
Sioux City
Rivas
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