Mothers to Receive Pensions Under New Law
Dec 15. Pensions for mothers abandoned by their families will be paid this year as the new law takes effect. Judge Pinck reports the process has begun but calls on charities to assist the needy. One mother with two children recalls hardships and fears of sending them to homes as wages drop to four dollars weekly for many recipients. Authorities predict spending between 8000 and 150,000 dollars under the law, which Judge Pinck opposes funding delays for.
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Iili
Pinck
Jon
Chicago Pastor Fights Vice in Police Trial
Grace M. E. church members back Rev. Elmer L. Williams who testified at the police officials trial. Williams said he investigated in disguise as a tramp and described saloons gambling dens and dives where gamblers were tipped off about raids by policemen.
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Chicago
Grace M. E
Elmer L. Williams
Fond of Walking Sticks Among Porto Rico Citizens
The article notes that among Porto Rico residents the cane marks social distinctions and that many people there are especially fond of walking sticks and skilled in their use.
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Porto Rico
Hard Line Between Kin and Business in Town
Local speaker cautions a son about business ethics and profit motives. The remark hints at family ties influencing commerce and warns against exploiting kin for gain. Neighbors note a wary stance toward close associates in business dealings.
No Pensioner Label for Poor Mothers, City Duty Cited
A governor argues against labeling poor mothers receiving aid as pensioners. He says poverty alone should not separate mothers from their children and urges the state and city to fund measures that keep children with a worthy mother at home.
Stuffed Goose Season At Hand Draws Steam and Market Details
The article describes stuffed goose production with long stuffing periods, hand stuffed noodles, and careful handling to avoid choking. It covers dressing, boiling, removing down, and per pound pricing—geese weighing 28 pounds at 28 cents and sometimes higher—plus regional ties to Strassburg foie gras and Jewish crackers. It ends with a literary note on Elizabeth Barrett Browning and rhyme.
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Strassburg
Padiham Woman Regains Speech After Fire Incident
Sarah Alice Stevenson of Padiham Lancashire recovered her speech recently after a kitchen fire caused by her clothing catching alight. In the moment of terror she screamed aloud but the flames were extinguished and she found her speech restored, a loss she had endured for six years.
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Sarah Alice Stevenson
Padiham
Lancashire
England
Miss Stevenson
Domestic Economy and Shifting Marriage Trends
American Medicine notes a falling supply of housewives and delaying marriages among young men due to reduced purchasing power of the dollar. The writer adds that many men only understand the dollar’s power after marrying, hinting at postwar economic effects on family formation.
Looks and Confidence Boost From Personal Appearance
The piece urges people to look their best at all times to boost self confidence. It argues that improving appearance without harm benefits both the individual and friends.
No Hope in Elevator Standoff Ends Engagement Hopes
A light exchange reveals a stalled romance after a three hour elevator entrapment fails to prompt a marriage proposal. The dialogue shows frustration and resignation from the admirer and Alice with no progress toward commitment.
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Alice
Zebra Suits Stir Gilded Youth in British Fashion
The piece notes zebra patterned suits will be popular among London's gilded youth. A London View quips that natural history calls the zebra real signs of an ass exterior, reflecting humorous social commentary on fashion taste.
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Natural History
London
French Lady’s Will Lets Town Get Farm by Funeral Attendance
In a quirky provision a French widow leaves a farm to the town on condition the family vault is maintained. The remainder of her estate is to be divided among those who attend her funeral.
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