Home equipment drive boosts American homes
Wallington Dec 17 The General Federation of Women's Clubs led by Mrs John Dickinson Sherman has compiled data from nearly 8 million urban and 40,000 farm homes to improve home equipment. The campaign, praised by government and industry officials, aims to pipe water electricity and gas into homes, with Nebraska and Texas leading state efforts and many states following.
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Wallington
D. C
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Joh Dickinson Sherman
America
Agriculture, Commerce
General Federation
WE. Miner
Oakland
Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs
Nebraska
Agricultural Colleges
State University
J. W. Searson
University Publishing Company of
Lincoln
Nebraska State Federation
Texas
Atbraska
J. A. Fields
American Home Department
J. L. Young
State Federation
Minnesota
Willard Bayliss
Nevada
Rhode, Island
Florida
Ohio
Iina
Missisippi
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
New Hampshire
Maine
Famous Christmas Trees Described at Altadena Flower Club
Mrs. Ella Doering described Altadena California’s mile long deodar Christmas trees lining Santa Rosa Avenue. The trees blaze with rainbow lights Christmas Eve and remain lit after, drawing about a million viewers. Seed stock came from the Himalayas, planted by Capt. Frederick J. Woodber, a world traveler whose home was Altadena.
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Ella Doering
Santa Rosa Arenue
Altadena
Pasadena
Cal
Himalaya Mountains
Frederick J. Woodbere
Missouri College Girl Mode Medal for Lindbergh Flight
New York artist Julio Kulenyi designed a gold medallion honoring Col Charles Lindbergh. The bas-relief features Elizabeth Huey of Maplewood Missouri as the model for the Spirit of America. Huey, an 18 year old Stephens College student in Columbia Missouri, posed for the image presented to Lindbergh Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh and the President.
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Julio Kulenyi
New York
Col
Charles
Col. Lindbergh
Stephens College
Julio Kuleheyi
New Yorks
Kiwanis Club Leads City in Tree Fight Effort
Rosa Avenue residents report a tall tree reaching eighty feet with a spread of thirty to forty feet. The plan to combat the tree was conceived by Frederick Nash, spurred by his suggestion, and supported by the Kiwanis Club and municipal authorities cooperation.
Inexpensive Yet Useful Gifts Made From Flour Bags
A vintage guide suggests thrifty crafts from flour bags to make tea towels dust cloths and pot holders. Use full bags for tea towels hem edges and color thread or buttonhole for flair. Dust cloths cut bags in two and pot holders use two cloths with batting and a hanging loop.
Crusade Day Observed by WCTU Members Across Nation
The Women's Christian Temperance Union with 29,000 local groups plans Crusade Day on December 23 as a memorial to women who prayed in streets for moderation in the Midwest. Historic notes recount the 1873 Hillsboro crusade driving saloons from many towns, with reports of police action, rioting, and vigil prayers that helped spark prohibition.
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Evanston
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Middle West
Columbus
Ohio
Common Council
Chicago
Wameil
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Bus'ness
T. A
Yan
Morgani
Jn.tiai
New Points of Interest at KU Museum Visit
Visitors to the KU Museum uncover new exhibits and reclaimed artifacts. Ruth Alden donated items linked to John Alden and family, including a repaired clock once owned by Adlir Manson Boyd. The Boyd home clock and a glass piece tied to James K. Polk era figure reveal local history from Ottay and Hopkinsville.
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K U. Museum
Fogatter
Iberan
Ruth ‘Alden
John Alden
Edna Moe Spomme
Boyd
Ottay
Tala Botd
Broti Abner
Lawrence
James Hal’ Boyd
Hopkinsville
Lister Wineis
James 'K. ‘Polk
United States
Bord Hander
Adlir_ Manson Boyd
Eit
Spoonemore
Mrs Dora Fields, Kentucky First Lady, Highlighted Home Role
Mrs Dora McDavid Fields wife of Governor W W Fields of Kentucky is described as devoted to home life while supporting women in public affairs. The passage notes her influence and dedication to domestic duties, contrasting public engagement with home priorities.
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Dora Fields
Frankfort
Dora McDavid Fields
Ww. J. Fields
Bei
Candy and Sweetmeats Make Suitable Gifts for All
A survey of holiday edible gifts notes that boxed sweets and fruit confections remain popular for youngsters and adults alike. Recipes include Fruit Nut Loaf Chocolate Nut Caramels and Black Walnut Brittle with home made touches described. Community clubs organize sewing kits and scholarships while clubs plan Christmas gifts for veterans and hospital residents and many groups defer meetings until January.
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Caer Mra
T. B. DeWits
Federation of Clubs Aids War Veterans Hospitalized Men
Mrs H A Dodderidge chairs the state Federation of Clubs committee aiding war veterans. She broadcast appeals to clubwomen to help men in Leavenworth and Kansas City hospitals. Gifts include food, fruit, magazines, money for gifts, stamped cards, and cut and stewed rags. About 800 inmates, with fifty new patients since December 1, and three weeks of near-constant organizing.
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H. A. Dodderidge
Federation of Clubs
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Eise
Compromise and Morality in W C T U Prohibition Stand
The piece argues that WCTU women should uncompromisingly uphold morality against diluted sins and compromised morals. It urges mothers to guide children with strict truth, warning that only bold, uncompromising stance can prevent later dangers and disgrace from open saloons and rum commerce.
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America
Prohibition Thought From W C T U Leader at North Lawrence
Mrs. T. H. Popplewell of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union speaks on duty, prohibition, and moral training. She cites youth example, wartime resolve, and the need for continued education, agitation, and legislation to build a stronger community and state through unwavering temperance principles.
Faking Brandy Business Booms in England Says AP
London AP reports fake brandy trade has flourished in England with about 8000 firms and individuals. Fakers imitate aged labels and bottles, sell to night club patrons, disguising cheap contents as expensive Cognac or imports. Dealers warn against bold practice and urge public caution during December ads.
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London
England
Renre Ut R
Holland
Germany
RAMS Concert List Features Jenny Wren and Guests
Sunday evening December 18 program at RAMS showcases Jenny Wren Millery with Mrs Amy Larremore and Mrs B J Dalton performing soprano solos and duets. The lineup includes selections from The Prince of Pitsen Smiling Through Nocturne from Midsummer Night's Dream Mars of other works by Mendelssohn Cadman and Denni with various instrumental solos and Christmas carols.
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Jenny Wren Millery
Amy_ Larremore
B. J. Dalton
Jenny Wren Mareh
J. C. McCanles
Prince of
Pitsen
Gustav Luders
Arthur A. Penn
Gray Days — Johnson
Amy Larremore
W. B. Dalton
Sleepy Holly Tune
Kounts
Titermezzo
Mendelssohn
Nocturne
T. A. Larremore
Cadman
Victor Herrt
Lucien Denni
Wenceslas
Mrs. Larremore
Mr. Dalton
Three Wise Men
Hildesheim
Lucius‘ Hosmer
Dante Amoroso
Theo
Genin
Little Star
Ponce
Thea Jester
Victor Herbert
Widen
Robert Kaischer
Grave of Francis Marion Hard to Reach for Tourists
The grave of Francis Marion the Swamp Fox in Columbia is nearly inaccessible as visitors report a mile from the main highway. Plans to widen the narrow dirt road are underway, hindered by encroaching trees, complicating auto access to the Carolinian shrine.
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Columbia
Francis Marion
General Marion
Maid of Berlin Adds Hazardous Rescue to Record
AP dispatch reports the Maid of Berlin incident where fire department units responded to a fire at a house with oxygen containers. A doctor and assistant, performing surgery, unexpectedly found a ready supply of living gas for immediate needs amid the emergency call.
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Berlin
Stork
S.C
Many Jumps Across Nation Mark Long Married Life
A couple married 47 years, Fred L Westcott and spouse, trace their legal residence to 90 cities, stopped in Independence Missouri, moved from Springfield to Lewellen Nebraska, and lived across the western, middle western and southern states. The text notes ties to Indian fighters and pioneer days. Funds for Bryan Memorial University in Dayton, Florida subscriptions reach 63,000 dollars in Florida, with Tennessee and Georgia ahead. The late William Jennings Bryan was a Florida citizen with a winter home in Miami. a Memorial Temple honors him on part of his estate Marymount. In Paris a 75-year-old woman claiming descent from Lafayette survives in a garret, living on ninety francs monthly from state charity and neighbor support. President Coolidge is noted as the only surviving predecessor among twenty-eight.
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Independence
Fred L. Westcott
Springfield
Lewellen
Neb
Bryan Memorial
Miami
Fla
C.pj
Florida
Bryan Memorial University
Dayton
Tennessee
Georgia
William. Jennings Bryan
Temple
Marymount
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Lindbergh
Missy, Hu
Este
Boston
Charles Sterling
Indiana
A. L. Taylor
Arkansas
Ficspital
Ventura’ Club
Quivira Club
State Federation of Clubs
Sara Richardson
Richardson
Lombard University
Pi Beta Phi
T. C. Sorority
University
Review. Club
Review Club
W. M. Ege
J. FE. Ok
West Side Study Club
L. A. Seamans
Schnectady
N. Y
W. A. Dit
Leavenworth Soldiers
Ingleside Club
W. CT. U
O. Jadgenain
Prohibition
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
T. H.popplewell
Allece Union
North Lawrence
Cole
Stippe
Gaston
the Business College
Wren
General Francis Marion
Business College
Coolidge
Anty
Singlex
Lawrence Steam Laundry
Ed W. Parson
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