Arbitration and duty in wartime labor disputes
The article argues that arbitration is the proper remedy for wartime profiteering and strikes, warning that strikes prolong war and cause casualties. It cites Samuel Gompers’ syndicate and William Mosses of Britain, noting arbitration's success and labor prosperity. It also honors Black soldiers marching to France, praising their discipline and impact.
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Tama War Industry
America
Aiberty
Kaifer
Lndor
Syndicate Service
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
William Mosses
Pattern Makers’ Union of Great Britain
Mosses
San Francisco
Great Britain
Passing of Mr Johnston by Isobel Field of the Vigilantes
The piece laments changes in wartime stereotypes as traditional British and French personas fade. It contrasts the eyeglass and bowing Englishman with a sterner fighting image and notes a new breed of defenders. The tone mixes nostalgia with to-the-point commentary on evolving national character.
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Isobel Field
Alphonse
Guiseppe
Berseguere
Mimab
The
Darktoen
The New Life Poem by Zoe Adkins Vigilant
A wartime poem contemplates intermission time and the returning soldiers death across the seas. It urges renewed faith and heritage and vows a new life once the war ends. The speaker reflects on pride, peace, and the Prussian sword drawn from its sheath as nations seek safety and neutrality.
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Zoe Adkins
Landa
The Fashion of 1918 by Isobel Field
A Vigilantes narrator watches a woman on Fifth Avenue, noting her plain hat and faded tailor made suit. Though unremarkable in looks, she carries herself with grand bearing. A peek at diamonds leads to the reveal that a shabby jacket bears a service bar with three blue stars.
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Isobel Field
Fifth Avenue
Shy
Expose Every One by Harry V. Martin
An appeal urges citizens to report grocers and butchers overcharging for food, calling them petty profiteers. It promotes citizen involvement, urging individuals to assist food administrators by exposing small-scale sellers exploiting wartime needs. It frames duties as patriotic action and invites broad participation.
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Harry V. Martin
Vigilantes
Madeover Dresses Reveal Family Roles in Grandma’s Line
In a reflective moment Ruth asks if her mother is the next oldest sister. Hearing this, Ruth notes that wearing refashioned dresses carries a deeper meaning in their family history.
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Ruth
Grandma
Japanese Rice Cultivation in Japan’s Rice Land
Twelve thousand square miles and 690000 acres constitute the rice land of Japan which feeds about 50 million people at roughly a pound per person daily. Rice takes 135 days to mature and cultivation is largely done by hand.
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Japan
Whale as Food in Fifteenth Century London Menu
The fifteenth century diet included whale as a dish for the lord mayor of London. Cooks roasted or boiled whale, serving it with peas. Favorite parts among the served pieces were the tongue and the tail.
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London
Jesus Triumphs Over Death Amid Resurrection Teachings
A Sunday school lesson outlines Mary Magdalene and other followers discovering the empty tomb, the angelic proclamation, and Christ’s appearances. It emphasizes the resurrection’s meaning, the commission to preach the gospel, and the Christian assurance of immortality through Jesus.
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Mary
Christ
I Corinthians
Jesus
Ministry of Love
Mary Magdalene
James
Salome
Mike
Jesus of Nazareth
Nazareth
Peter
Gallerie
Galilee
Mark
Sailour
Emmaus
The Kitchen Cabinet Remedies and Fruit Desserts
A miscellany of at home remedies and recipes for beverages and desserts. Includes lemon juice drinks, ginger water, Canton punch, elderberry vinegar cordial, multiple chocolate cakes and cupcakes, sour cream spice cake, chocolate drop cake, and chocolate milk shake. Also offers cleaning tips for floors, mirrors, and brushes, plus strawberry desserts and a note on seasonal fruit use.
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Canton
Lani Keep
Imick
Knitting Bags and Catch Alls Debut in Ribbon Goods
The piece details new knitting bags and work bags at ribbon counters, forecasting a year of evolving designs if the war continues. Descriptions include an umbrella bag crafted from ribbon strips with a circular base and scalloped edges, a top rimmed with ribbons, a handle through a sigil, and a tassel center. Also shown are work bags made from varied ribbons with scalloped tops, casings, and decorative rings, plus a smaller bag with glass rings and tassels, and a catching embroidery hoop bag ready for drops.
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Tgs
Harrow
Surgeon General Warns Against Coughing Spitting
The Surgeon General states most sickness and death in the nation stems from diseases of the respiratory system. He launches an educational campaign urging citizens to stop promiscuous coughing sneezing and spitting to curb the spread of infections.
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Gergas
Wisdom in Tolerance and Platinum Extraction
The text extols tolerance and open mindedness while asserting personal wisdom persists beyond life. It notes humbly that wisdom can be learned from others and that valuable insights exist in humble sources. A chromite rock ore process yields platinum. an experiment produced 200 ounces from 72 pounds of chromitic slack.
Rich Platinum Rock Seized In Siberia By Unite Conglomerate
A fragment notes platinum ore secured in Siberia by Unite, a conglomerate, signaling a strategic resource move. The terse item mentions rich platinum rock and rapid securing efforts, with limited context about parties or dates.
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Siberia
Unite
Miss Oldgirl Faces Embarrassment in Courtroom Exchange
A terse remark described as cruel causes Miss Oldgirl to blush with embarrassment, altering her countenance. The retort is deemed a “great” moment by onlookers, highlighting the social stakes of public remarks in the courtroom setting.
Silk Street Styles Rise Before Midsummer Heat
Silk Street suits appear before hot days as merchants stock silk street suits with refined touches close to formal wear. New taffeta suits feature a bust line coat and short skirt with plaits, fastened by white pearl buttons, with white vest and cuffs. Popular colors include navy, taupe, black, and lighter sand gray or white for a dainty look. A care note advises palm plant leaves be sponged and watered sparingly to keep the plant healthy.
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Groede-Londre
The French Woman's Many Little Bed Pillows
In a French woman's bedroom one finds many small pillows, decorative covers of satin and lace, tiny silk flowers, and elaborate embroidery. Some are for display, others are functional with linen or lawn covers. a chaise longue reading comfort is enhanced by these down-filled items.
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United States
Fifth Avenue
France
Mistab Johnston
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