Decalogue for Frugality and Thrift Week Plan
National bankers and others issued ten commandments for frugal living to guide the 1920 thrift drive. The list urges budgeting, tracking expenses, banking, life insurance, home ownership, prompt bill payment, and sharing with others as part of the Thrift Week program starting January 17.
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St. Louis
American Bankers’ Association
United States League of Building and Loan Associations
National Federation of Construction Industries
Retail Credit Men's Association
National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters
National Credit Mens Association
American Life Convention
Walter W
Omaha
Natfail Bank
Arthur M. Fast
New York
Captain Matlack Knows No Heal On Border Bandits
Captain Matlack commander of Company XK Eighth U S Cavalry on the Texas border is famed for fearless solo actions against bandits. From sergeant four years ago at Candalarian he cleared banditry, recovered cattle, and killed leaders Chico Cano and others. His bold charges and courtly ruthlessness kept his men alive and foes defeated.
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Spontoning User
Cane
Esneid J. Matlack
Company XK
Eighth
United States Cavalry
Texas
Texas Rangers
Captain Matlack
Matlack
Caundalaria
Tex
Rio Grande
Candalarian
Learns at 70 Two Can't Live Cheaper Than One
Santa Rosa report details a marriage of John Boroquez, seventy, to Adeline Young, sixty four, in an economy plan to cohabit and share boarding house profits. He sought his share. she went to deposit funds, and he placed a public notice declaring abandonment and nonliability for debts.
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Santa Rosa
John Boroquez
Adeline Young
Joraquez
Boraquez
Y W C A envoy Dr Vivin Pelle Appleton set for Lebrade
Dr Vivin Pelle Appleton will wear a Y W C A uniform in Lebrade as a representative of social morality work for the Y W C A and the Grenfell Mission. She will travel with babies and people within a 900 mile radius, training with skis and snow shoes and promoting wholesome fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivin Pelle Appleton
Lebrade
Social Morality Committee
Pee Grenfell
Battling Owls Push Kansas Streets Into Danger
Republic Kansas residents report nightly owl battles turning streets unsafe after dark. Large flocks roost by day, then swarm streets and attack pedestrians including women and children. Authorities take steps to reduce the pest, a condition unseen before in the area.
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Republic, Kan
Childre
Serbia Declares Free of Smallpox After Typhus Victory
Belgrade reports Serbia is free of smallpox for the first time in five years with only three cases nationwide. The announcement comes from medical staff at American Red Cross headquarters in Belgrade, who last week also proclaimed Serbia free of typhus after a five year struggle.
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Belgrade
Serbia
American Red Cross
New Departures in the Trousseau
The article reviews fashionable undergarments with crepe georgette joining the trousseau lineup, plus color designs, ribbons, and lace embellishments. It notes plain tailored pieces alongside luxurious, frilly styles, pinks favored, and white not always chosen for sheer fabrics.
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Batiste
Georgette
Wight
Trousseau
Hag
Caring for Kid Gloves In Everyday Fashion
The article explains preferred glove fabrics such as Sik estron and chamoisette for durability and daily wear, plus washing guidance for different colors. It covers drying tips with Turkish towels to prevent color bleed, rotation use, and mending methods with cotton thread to conceal seams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sik
Estron
Muir
Prominent Indiana Women Testify About Favorite Prescription
Testimonials from Indiana women across Lafayette Laporte Kokomo and Kokomo praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and remedy for midlife weakness. Women report improved energy and relief from pain while noting the product contains herbal ingredients and no alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Laporte
Dr. Pierce
S. J. Baker
Scott St. Kokomo
California Fig Syrup Adverts Targeted at Parents
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It promises to purge poisons from stomach and bowels, notes the fruity taste, claims clear dosing on each bottle, and appeals to mothers to insist on the brand name California on the package.
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California
Ady
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National Committee
Ployer
Isee
Mexico
Madtack
San Antonio
Chico Cano
Carrangio Army
Matinek
Cano
Mathick
Vexas
Jesus Renterias
Davis
Peterson
Michaeck
Tavis
Ranson
Latest Y. W. C. A. Unifgrh
Masonic Memorial Hospital
W. S. Farmer
Grand Lodge
State of New York
Utica
N. Y
Kansas
Indiana
Bath
Batuche
Wniaredatt
Cascara
Mr. Hill
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