Hidden Roles for Women in Uncle Sam’s Service
The article notes that while top federal posts remain men’s domain, women hold many key clerical and specialized roles. It highlights women as manuscript restorers, binders, currency counters, blind readers, charity colorists, and even a $3000-a-year US Mint examiner, showcasing broad female contributions across government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Washington
Fair Sex
Sao
Sam
Department of State
Sari
Sam Hag
Leroy
William H. Taft
Land Office
Federal
Republic
Margaret V. Kelly
United States
Mint
Howells Embraces Publicity and Reports on Work
The article describes Mr. Howells as fond of publicity from his newspaper days and notes his openness to interviews. It cites his affection for press attention to his books and quotes his reply offering his remaining material for interview. Discriminating readers enjoy seeing Howells discuss his craft and the public page sense of his writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas. Lapham
Nervy Children Capture Desperate Burglar
A burglar broke into a New York home early in the morning sneaking about then hid behind a screen as family members carried out a piano violin flute and singing lesson schedule. After the porch-climber staggered out the family summoned police and the evening paper ran the line Nervy Children Capture Desperate Burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anto
Ork
Wansix
Fous
Cure for Severe Eczema Reported by Kentucky Man
BE L Cate of Exile Kentucky describes a four year battle with a burning itching rash and boils that covered arms neck and body. After trying three doctors he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for four months and was cured. He notes no relapse in a year and endorses the remedy. A free sample offer from Cuticura Dept L Boston is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Cate
Exile
Dept. L
Boston
Cyclist Seeks Food at Village Window After Long Night Ride
A weary cyclist, at 3 o clock in the frosty morning, stops at a village window hoping for food or drink. A gruff voice from inside commands him to travel as the lights glow in the cold dawn. A fragmentary narrative blends with unrelated ad lines and satirical quips.
Sarsatabs Chocolate Coated Tablets Market Claim
An ad copy asserts the product acts directly on the blood to purify enrich and revitalize it claiming overall system improvement. It promotes Sarsatabs in liquid form as chocolate coated tablets inviting readers to obtain them today.
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Sheree
Unitedtates Postofice Department
Department of Agriculture
Otto
Heidemann
Clara
Barton
Red
Cross
Cncle Sted
SEITS
Mr. Howells
Dr. Pierce
Carter’s
Carters
Thos. M. Brown
Sprinefild, Mo
Brown
Jeax Tl Nown & Son
Sloan
Rebecca Jane Isaacs
Lucy
Kentucky
Earl S. Sloan
SYRUD
EIXIR
California
FIG Syrup CO
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