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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
3
Government agencies move to aid returning war workers in securing new employment as postwar restructuring begins. Programs offer retraining, job placement, and local employer partnerships to ease transitions.
Washington December 2 The Civil Service Commission reports plans to assist thousands of civilian war workers in reemployment as they are dismissed because their services are no longer needed An executive order issued November 29 creates registers of eligible former competitive class employees for one year from separation to aid reappointment and private employment matching the government seeks cooperation with the Labor Department to place those workers in suitable private jobs.
The Civil Service Commission urges maximum use of government machinery to place war workers in employment. It notes many entered government service from personal sacrifice to support the war program, and stresses finding them suitable positions at home wherever possible.
Beloit college trustees push to keep the college as officers struggle. Neon engineer George Burnside arrives in New York from France. August Khan and Ida Klandrud mourn losses in La Crosse and Osceola. Fire at Mondala destroys valuables with unclear origin. Kenosha and Menasha see postwar growth. A one armed veteran dances at La Crosse station, celebrating Kaiser’s defeat.
U S executive Wilson attends a royal dinner with Queen Mary as peace conference aims for courage of convictions. The address stresses unity, brotherhood, and the Allied effort to uphold justice and civilization amid postwar challenges.
Berkeley reader Mrs. N Edmunds describes relief from fatigue irritability and insomnia after Vinol tonic. She reports regained appetite strength and sleep, urging other nervous weak women to try the product. An accompanying guarantee promises a full refund if it fails to help.
Representatives of the 200,000 state employees report wage demands pushed higher by about 100 to 30 percent in the first year. They seek 250 percent in new use of wages, signaling intense bargaining ahead.
Readers report quick relief from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for roughs and colds. Mrs Os Cook of Macon Illinois says it gives the fastest relief of any cough remedy she has used. James A Knott of Chillicothe Missouri calls it unbeatable for coughs and colds. H J Moore of Gyal Pennsylvania notes it cures settled chest colds after several uses.
US Food Administration lists retail price ceilings for staples in Wood County. Limits on combinations, cash discounts of 20 percent expected, 5 cent delivery charge, guidance to public. Contact E G Pors County Federal Food Administrator at Box 607 Wishtienl Wis for complaints or coop support.
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