Economic tension as women workers press for jobs in postwar Britain
In March 1920 London reports on 1.5 million women workers, many in munitions prewar, facing returns to private life. Rhondda launches the Woman's Industrial League with new offices and orders nationwide, stirring distrust among professional female workers and eliciting warnings from Marion Phillips that the agitation could deepen gender strife at industry’s edge.
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Ndon
Couters
London
Rhondde
eWoman
Learue
Assaily Rhondda
Marion Phillips
Labor Party
Mrs Sidney Drew On Wholesome Comedy In The Theater
Mrs Sidney Drew discusses the aim of theater focusing on wholesome comedy and audience joy. She co stars with her husband in Keen Her Smiling and says the stage should let patrons forget cares for a few hours. She notes their screen work also favors comedies and that returning to the speaking stage has brought joy.
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Sidney Drew
Isemedy
Addy
Abe
Mr. Drew
Paint Without Oil Free Tris Offer Promises Velvet Paint
A fragmented ad claims a patent paint mix that dispenses with oil and promises durable interior or exterior coating. It markets a non toxic waterlike preparation that adheres well, offering a ten year value and mailed sample.
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Thiet
Ce Prootnsterit
Adams
Willy
Baldwin family visits as Manila trip ends
Mr and Mrs Archie Ryan and their three children stay with Mrs Ryan's parents Mr and Mrs Allen after a Manila stay where Mr Ryan did religious work. At the First M E church Ehnes led the life service conference stressing Christian education for democracy and literacy. A chapel plan to honor the basketball team was discussed and Archie Ryan spoke at the college chapel. The Woman's Foreign Society met at Mrs Allderdic’s home Thursday.
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Archie Ryan
Ehnes
M. E. Church
Woman's Foreign ‘Society
Lawrence native joins navy aviation branch in France
Robert L. Gilbert, a Lawrence resident and former Lawrence High School drum club member, joined the navy in October 1917. He trained in aviation, went to Pensacola, then Paris for motor and aircraft training with French equipment, and was assigned to a southern coast naval aviation station for harbor conveyance duties.
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Pensacola
Fleant
Paris
France
Aris. Gilbert
St. Trojan
States
Liberty planes boost French naval station operations
The Gironde river area near Bordeaux hosted a naval station that used French planes early in the war and later received twenty three Liberty airplanes. At St. Trajan orders pushed first mechanics to flights and Gil bert flew several times. A serious accident killed six to eight men at the station, but Gilbert survived. One plane was lost briefly but returned safely.
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Gironde
Bordeaux
St. Trajan
Gilbert
K U Boy Honored Appointed Representative of Air Service
K U alumni and former Army aviator K. U. Derman O Leady has been named a member and representative at the University of Kansas for the Kansas City Air Service Association. The group, formed by three college men on a train with Larry Winn and Francis Paindexter, aims to unite aviators near Kansas City as a social and professional network. The association now lists nearly 400 members and plans a smoker at the Chamber of Commerce next month.
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Air Service Association
K. C
Derman O'Leady
K. U
Francis Paindextery
Virginia
Air Service
Kansas City
Beostine
United States
Kirber of Commerce
Association
Uni
Kansas City Air Service Association
Chambeen
One in Nine Marriages End by Divorce in America
Washington reports census figures showing about one ninth of marriages end in divorce. Excluding South Carolina, 1816 returns rank District of Columbia, North Carolina and New York with rates 13, 82 and 22 per 100 000. Nevada Montana and Oregon record the highest 607 523 and 225 respectively.
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America
Washington
United States
Bureau of Census
South Carolina
District of Columbia
North Carolina
New York
Nevada
Montana
Oregon
Disabled veterans of allied armies now eligible for retraining
Washington March 20 Americans who served in Dannatian French and English armies and were disabled may now receive federal rehabilitation and placement benefits. The Elk fund of 150000 supports the program via the Federal Board of Vocational Education, extending to pre October 6 1917 service injuries, with efforts to locate and assist eligible men for civil life.
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America
Washington
United States
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Drive on Gophers Move Urges Farmers’ Cooperation
Topeka March 20 A gopher drive is urged by J C Mohler secretary of the State board of agriculture. He says cooperation of farmers is essential as reports indicate the pest is widespread and damaging crops in Kansas. The plan aims to eliminate gophers through coordinated action and control measures across counties.
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Mate Board of Agriculture
Topeka
Kansas Agricultural World
J. C. Mohler
State Board of ‘Agriculture
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns Against Counterfeit Tablets
An English language aspirin safety notice warns that only tablets with the Bayer Cross are genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. It cautions buyers to seek the Cross on packaging and each tablet and to follow proper dosage directions. A Brooklyn dealer reportedly sold fraudulent tablets largely made of talcum powder.
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Bayer
Brooklyn
Gopher Damage in Shawnee County Crops Highlighted
Quote from Mr Mohler notes severe gopher destruction in alfalfa fields near Shawnee County. He cites abundant gophers and endorses county campaigns against them, praising poisoning as the most successful control method for eradicating the pests.
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Mohler
Shawnee County
Tennis and Track Next for Local High School
After the basketball season ends, Coach Uhrlaub plans tennis and track preparations. A 3 o'clock Monday meeting will discuss season plans, with optimism for tennis and cautious outlook for track. Prominent candidates include Ted Lupton Wolson Beery John Selig and George Hollinberg amid strong material for a winning tennis team. The Red and Black expect a robust track squad as well, building on past success and renewed student interest.
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Uhrlaub
Sim
Ted Lupton
Wolson Beery
John Selig
George Hollinberg
Ely's Creme for Catarrh Opens Nasal Passages
Quick relief claimed for nasal catarrh and cold symptoms. Advert shows applying a fragrant antiseptic cream inside nostrils to clear air passages, soothe inflamed membranes and ease nighttime breathing. The ad promises immediate relief and urges purchase from the local druggist.
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Ely
Frese
Yo Ruggist
Bolsheviki Gain in Ukraine as French Retreat Near Odessa
Reports from London state the Ukraine is under Bolshevik control after fierce clashes at Nikolaiev northeast of Odessa. Bolsheviki casualties range from 2 000 to 5 000, while French forces withdraw to Odessa amid heavy fighting.
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Ukraine
Bolsheviki
London
Nikolaiev
Odessa
Parrison
War Finance Heads May Float Bond Issue
The War Finance Corporation considers a $200 million bond sale within weeks to fund railroads and meet demands. Likely 4 percent interest, 12 to 18 month term, privately sold to banks and major interests to avoid public campaign interference. Bonds tax exempt except for certain levies, with authority to issue up to $3 billion secured by collateral from prior advances.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Say Singh Tere
Corportion
Dillien Istalkars
HELP WYPH CLEAN-UP URGED FOR STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN
Douglas county rural district schools will be urged to participate in the state clean-air week starting next Monday. County School Superintendent Lane will send letters to all district schools detailing the campaign and disposal of clean-up materials. Schools are asked to donate worn clothing and bedding to aid the Red Cross relief drive for Europe, with a goal of one ton of aid.
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Douglas County
Sperintendent _Lane
Sehools
Red Cross
Lane
Europe
High School Bark Editors Banquet Hosted by Chamber
The High School Bark editors will be hosted at a Chamber of Commerce banquet next Tuesday night. Rat Cross volunteers aiding the Europe clothing drive and city boy scouts will be honored guests. Col Frank Travis commander of the Little Ammunition Train will be the principal speaker.
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of CL
Barket
Shantber of Commerce
Rat Cross
Europe
Boy Scouts
Channel of Commerce
Frank Travis
Little Ammunition Train
Senator Chamberlain accuses Baker of obstructing court martial probe
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, head of the senate military committee, released a letter charging Secretary Baker with acting to shield reactionaries opposing Army court martial reform and with ordering an inquiry aimed at destroying Lieut. Col. Samuel T. Ansell, who exposed injustices in the current system. Meanwhile Britain orders two large rigid-dirigible airships, each 800 feet long with 3,000,000 cubic feet capacity, six engines totaling 1,800 horsepower, and an estimated lift of 80 tons. In Abilene, Mrs. J H Gakerice and family rush to the city due to her daughter Mrs. Pierce’s illness amid influenza.
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Senator Chamberlain
See
Y Baker
Washington
Oregon
Senate Military Committee
Baker
Congress
Samuel T. Ansell
Great Britain
London
Sruil
Existance
J. H. Gakerice
New York Street
Abilene
Government Change Sought by Workers Across London
Washington reports the employers industrial commission’s London cable notes that recent London strikes express workers demand for a complete policy change. The strikes signal broader labor influence, not just shorter hours or concessions, and reflect pressure for a new government direction favorable to labor.
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Washington
Employers Industrial Commission
Department of Labor
London
Praise for the sith Gen Pershing Compliments Kansans
General Pershing compliments the 82d division Kansas and Missouri National Guard troops in a letter to General Dugan after a recent review. He commends their appearance morale and readiness noting their achievements in Meuse Argonne and their wartime service in France.
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Pershing
Pershaarity
Seth
Kansas
Missouri National Guard
Big
Thomas KR. Dugan
Nerkin
France
Kris
Thomas B. Dugan
Ssth Division
General Dugan
82Th Division
Commer
Lk Wits
Meuse-Argonne
Varennes
Cheppy, Chapentry
Baulay
Sommerliue
Letter of gratitude from allied forces in wartime tribute
A brief wartime letter expresses gratitude to the allies for their shared fight and pride from across the forces. Signed sincerely as "JOHN J. PRRSHING."
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John J. Prrshing
Poisoned fruit cocktail linked to rival in love case
March 20 report says Daidley Storrs’ wife died after eating a fruit cocktail tainted with poison. Miss Ruch Garrison reportedly confessed to poisoning to win a man, claiming she acted from jealousy and desire to be with him. Police and investigators shared details of her confession and motive.
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Daidley Storrs
Ruch Garrison
Okynegan
Wash
Mics Garrison
Cire Son
Mis Garrison
tSwee
Uiele
J. W. Kears
Sleel T
Mt Fowas
Romaika Greek Dance in Modern Terpsichorean Scene
The Romaika dance form, though studied and characteristic, remains less popular than other Terpsichorean styles yet widely used by certain segments of the public.
Old Age Starts With Your Kidneys
An antique advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Capsules claiming they stave off premature aging by purifying kidneys and digestive organs. It promises renewed life and strength, urges immediate use at first signs of ailment, and offers a money-back guarantee if no improvement.
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Gil
Moanney
Unclear Fragment: Visit to Mise Prixcameter and SAE
Fragmentary notes indicate Atkinson visiting a Mise Prixcameter this morning and a William Wolthou04 visiting Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Text is garbled with missing context and unclear references.
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Atkinson
Toy
River
Wiliam Wolthou
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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