What's in a Dress film exposes dress industry issues
The new U S Department of Labor Women’s Bureau movie reveals problems in the dress industry and how reforms like a 7 hour day and 5 day week reduce sweatshop practices. It contrasts factory measures with home-based work and stresses sector-wide cooperation to improve wages, hours, unemployment, and speed-up concerns. The film also shows the Women’s Bureau role and offers 16mm and 35mm versions by request with transportation paid.
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Women’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Lavor
U. S. Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
Local Visitors From Detroit Meet Riverside Hosts
Mr and Mrs Earl Kinkade and Miss Charlotte Steelman of Detroit Michigan visited recently with Mr and Mrs Walter Kinkade and Mr and Mrs Cal Rhoderveck in this city.
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Earl Kinkade
Charlotte Steelman
Cbvetroit, Mich
Walter Kinkade
Cal Rhoderveck
Notable Quips From 1937 Columns on Society and Politics
A collage of social and political asides features a college professor critiquing women’s grooming, Brussels talks labeled a Nein power parley, wartime intelligence whims using vaudeville actors, Moscow curbs on drinkers, and Dixie’s adoration of New York’s Lit the Peach dance drawing treacherous reactions.
Flood forecasts from Ohio professor warn of repeating wet cycles
Bowling Green State University professor F E Moseley predicts continuing floods in the Pittsburgh area over the next three years based on sunspots rings in trees and weather data. He estimates a 45 year wet period began in 1936 with potential floods around 1942 and notes the 1936 St Patrick's Day flood reached 46 feet while the 1852 flood was 35.1 feet.
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Pittsburgh
U.P
Ohio University
FE. L. Moreley
Bowling Green State University
United States
Ohio River
Moseley
Family colony grows on edge of Steubenville Ohio
A flourishing family colony named the Myers colony spans 10 acres on the edge of Steubenville Ohio. Started ten years ago by J Ross Myers the venture brought his daughter and six sons to live in a village of their own. Seven stone buildings rise from the former barren fields as the family stakes claims to portions of the land.
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Steubenville, O
Myers
J. Ross Myers
Thanksgiving Day Social Roundup Highlights Local Families
A lengthy Thanksgiving Day report lists numerous local residents and visiting relatives sharing meals and hosting duties. Names include Asher Page Lena Page Leola Had Leela Lynn Gusty Lynn Jim Smith Glenn Page Elmer Pope Albert Klucker William Rees Hallie Lynn Jesse Burge Orlena Livingston Tom Smith Arlie Richardson Gilbert Richardson May Bales Ben Farr Marie Lynn Beulah Overman Lena Page Mona Smith Lottie Smith George Marginet Earl Bales Levelda Rector Leola Rector Raymond Lynn and others across several households in the community.
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Asher Page
Travertes
Lena and
Leola
Jim Smith
Daeoer
Glenn Page
Elmer Pope
Albert Klucker
William Rees
Leela
Gusty Lynn
Hallie Lynn
Jesse Burge
Orlena Livingston
Tom Smith
Arlie Richardson
Gilbert Richardson
Charles Richardson
May Bales
Ben Farr
Marie Lynn
Indianapolis
Beulah Overman
Ladona
Barbara Lynn
Cora Fletcher
Serra
Lowell Ray
Beulah
Switz City
Raymond Lynn
Charlies Richardson
Lena Page
Indiana State Teachers College
Clyde Herring
Bill
Bob
Shelburn
Terre Haute
Mona Smith
Marian and
Clovis
Dugger
Lottie Smith
Anderson
George Marginet
Fort Branch
Earl Bales
Levelda
Samlingo
Cheap grain said better pig feed from St Louis study
Professor Ferrin of the University of Minnesota farm reports pigs gain similarly on three grades of corn with alfalfa pasture and tankage. Lower grade corn sometimes yields slightly higher gains due to larger daily rations. Molasses and oats can cut costs when grain prices rise, showing potential economy in hog feeding.
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ST. Louis
Br. F. Ferrin
Animal Husbandry Division
University Farm
Ferrin
Minnesota
Livestock Market Report from Indianapolis
Hogs 5,500 with holdovers 112. market generally steady. Lights $8.45 to $8.60, mediums $8.35 to $8.60, heavies $8.20 to $8.50. Packing sows steady at $7.25 to $7.75. Cattle 600, calves 600. steers scarce, cows and heifers firm, heifers $5.50 to $7, few $5 to $5.50. Cut ter grades $3.50 to $5. weaners steady. Slaughter cows lower at $3.50 town. Sheep 3,080. natives 25¢ lower, good and choice $8.5 to $9.00.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Funeral for Mrs Harold Roberts Held at Indian Springs
Mr and Mrs Joel White attended the funeral of Mrs Harold Roberts Sunday at Freeman Greene county hospital in Linton. The service was held Wednesday at Indian Springs with family and friends in attendance.
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Joel White
Indian Springs
Harold Roberts
Freeman Greene County Hospital
Linton
Swordfish and Spearfish Attack Behaviors Described
An exhibit at London's Natural History Museum shows a timber fragment with three spear ends from a swordfish, described as a powerful hunter over 600 pounds. The piece notes swordfish markings, speed at the surface, and its habit of attacking schools and even ships with its long snout. The text also references spearfish and marlin, with a 1935 New Zealand stamp depicting a marlin swordfish.
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Natural History Museum
London
New Zealand
NEA Service, Inc
Winter bride pattern 8091 dress for sizes 14 to 42
Pattern 8091 offers a simple morning frock with a yoke via neckline tucks and a waist defined by darts. The slim silhouette features short puffed sleeves and rick-rack edging, with a Victorian floral print for Winter cottons. Pattern book and ordering details provided.
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Carol Day
West Wacker Drive
Chicago
Ill
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Linton Daily Gitizon
Indiana
Elkin C. Turner
BP. C. Turner
Cinema
Bureau
Bares
Qtephens College
Germany
Brussels
Moscow
Dixie
Ohio
CIO
Committee For Industrial Organization
Federal Workers School
Washington
Ruth Riley
Ellis
William Rector
TRY
BY Williams
Citizen
Atties
Linton Milk CO
M. J. Aikin & Son
Tel
Froeschke Shoe Store
Powell & Maddison
Oakley’s Bread
Oz. Loaf
NEW Home Furnishing CO
W. Vincennes St
North Main St
Avery Murray
E. J. Ecker & Son
Roach Machine Shop
Greene County Loan CO
S. Main St
Linton Daily Citizen
Linton Industries
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