Welfare work unites agencies to aid ex servicemen coast to coast
The War Department forms 175 welfare committees across the United States to coordinate relief for former soldiers sailors and marines. Committees group American Legion Red Cross Y M C A Knights of Columbus War Camp Community Service and other civic and government bodies to share information reduce duplication and streamline access to government relief programs.
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James P
Hornaday
Washington
War Department
United States
American Legion
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
War Camp Community Service
Varis
the Legion
Meredith
B. T. Meredith
Verazzani Pamphlet Claims French Discovery of U S Coast
A French writer distributes a pamphlet arguing that Jacques Cartier or Verazzani discovered most of the Atlantic coast in 1524 and urges that the 1024 anniversary be celebrated in the United States.
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Verazzani
America
United States
Texas Workers Join Health Crusade For Children
Austin reports more than 6 million U S children enrolled in the modern health crusade since 1919 with over 420000 Texas school children. Miss Winnie I Bracy notes crusade turns hygiene tasks into play while seeking school curriculum integration statewide. National Tuberculosis Association and major groups back the effort to improve child health nationwide.
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Austin
Tex
United States
Texas
Texas Public Health Association
National Tuberculosis Association
Winnie I. Bracy
State Crusade
The
American Red Cross
National Education Association
Playground and Recreation Association
State Prison May Report Shows Population Drop
May report from the state prison commission filed with the governor notes the prison and state farms population fell by 109 to 2820 on May 31 from 2920 April 30. Three inmates died in May including a Huntsville death by fellow convict, a Wynne farm drowning, and a tuberculosis death. 134 new convicts arrived led by El Paso and Eastland counties with eight each.
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Austin
Tex
State Prison Commission
Joe Rosales
Huntsville
Jessie McDaniel
Wynne
el Paso
Eastland
Hunt County
Dallas
Bexar
Lift Off Corns Freezone Adclaims Quick Pain Free Removal
An advertisement touts Freezone for corns and calluses, claiming instant pain free relief and easy removal. It promotes a cheap, small bottle sold by druggists and credits a Cincinnati invention for its effectiveness.
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Cincinnati
Cuticura Ad Claims Quick Pimples Cure
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimply faces with a five minute wash using Cuticura Soap and hot water. It urges daily use and adds Cuticura Talcum for skin care. Also promotes Dr Peery's Dead Shot as a single dose worm treatment.
Meeting creditors sparks sharp exchange
A brief dialogue shows George denying hardship while asserting he meets a creditor every five minutes, highlighting tensions over debt in a brisk, quotable exchange.
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George
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Offers Instant Foot Relief
The advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Wase powder to sprinkle in shoes and foot baths for bunions corns and sore feet. It claims instant relief and notes that 1 500 900 pounds of powder were used by the Army and Navy during the war. Sold everywhere.
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Allen
Birthday Cigar Gift Sparks Money in Pocket Tale
A trench coated man jokes about receiving cigars for his birthday from his wife. His friend mocks the gesture as wasteful but the man explains he donates the cigars to friends who recall the initial horror, and later accept better cigars, profiting yearly.
Freckle Reduction Lotion Promoted With Lemons and Orchard White
An advertisement claims two lemons plus three ounces of orchard white make a cheap freckle and tan lotion. It suggests grocers and drug stores supply the ingredients and instructs daily massage to fade freckles and blemishes for clear rosy skin. The note ends by asserting the mixture is harmless and non irritating.
Senator Blawhaw Denounces Profiteers in Comic Tirade
The Kansas City Star quotes Senator Blawhaw railing against merciless profiteers from every stump and dusting. When pressed what he did about it he responds that he has denounced them. The exchange highlights a performative stance over concrete action.
Gompers Is Re-elected Federation Chief At AFL Meet
Samuel Gompers was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor for the 39th time at its 40th annual convention in Montreal. The vote was nearly unanimous with James A. Duncan the sole dissenter. Delegates praised his leadership as he accepted duty. The convention endorsed light wine and beer policy and the League of Nations without reservations.
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Montreal
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
James A. Duncan
Seattle Central Labor Council
Gompers
Denver
Colo
Birmingham
Ala
League of Nations
Federation
Polish Offense Collapse Reported by Polish General
Berlin dispatch cites Taeglische Rundschau reporting a Polish communique signed by General Pilsudski announcing the collapse of the Polish offensive and the Bolsheviki’s advance in the Polish army.
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Berlin
Breslau
Taeglische Rundschau
Pilsudski
Goose Creek Ice Plant Burns in Total Loss
Goose Creek Ice Plant in Houston Texas was completely destroyed by a fire on Thursday with losses estimated at 75000 dollars. Local fire crews fought the blaze but could not save the plant. The cause is under investigation and no injuries were reported.
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Meredith
Chicago
Goose Creek
Houston
Tex
On Time and Parades Mark Political Movements
A reflective note observes lateness among others when one is punctual and suggests many reform efforts stall after an initial parade disperses. The piece links timing to momentum in public demonstrations and social action.
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American Forestry Association of Washington
Philadelphia
Gottlieb Hittelberger
Association
Canada
West Virginia
Maine
Pacific
New Engnd
Lake States
Workers IN Health Crusade
Lone Star State
Ease
Gastoria
Rrecipe
Old Iz Samuel Pumpkin Sex
Tue GenTaun Company
New York
Centaur
New York City
Alfred
Bealans
Bellans
Peterson
A. Q. Gilbrath
Erie
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo
Baker Laboratories
Memphis
Serre
Mal Free Co
W. F. Nelson
Hixon
Tenn
James Roberts
Chattanooga
Thacher Medicine CO
Props
Mfrs
Chattenooge
Tema
U.S. A
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