Extension clubs of YWCA organize 200 girls in San Antonio
Two hundred girls form extension clubs of the YWCA in San Antonio to foster fellowship and civic service. Miss Ernestine Friedmann and Miss Vera Schafer organized the groups starting in September. Seven clubs meet weekly with varied activities across workplaces from factories to stores.
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San Antonio
Young Woman's Christian Association
Ernestine Friedmann
Vera Schafer
National Board
The
Association
American Overall Factory
Mothers and Minimum Wage Discussed by Women Clubs
A group of clubs funds support for an association secretary in South America and conducts home missionary work providing food and beer to families at Christmas. Members consider Mothers' Pensions and Minimum Wage to form informed state opinions.
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Association
South America
Gentlemen and Girls Club Activities Promote Camp Dream
The article details R F O M Club and Just Girls clubs forming in Milwaukee area stores led by Miss Celia Ozon and Miss Gladys Hensley. It describes meetings, gym swims, cookery, drama practice, and plans for a summer camp with a $200 start from a circus fundraiser, plus Christmas entertainments for Camp Wilson and pageant events.
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Celia Ozon
Duerler’s
Candy Factory
Marie Anderson
Just Girls’ Club
Western Union and Press Offices
Gladys Hensley
Association
Clover Leaves
Marguerite Haas
J. B. Club
Joske Brothers
Buena Williams
Corona Club
Wolfson’s
Huldah Wharton
Wolff & Marx Club
Wolff & Marx
Mary Nichols
Sele
Pansy Chapman
Bob
Old Maid's Club
Doctor Devine
J. B
Guadalupe
Camp Wilson
Wayside Piper
Young Woman's Christian Association
Extension Club
Washington memorial hall planned for the Mall
Plan to build a white granite Washington memorial hall in The Mall aims to provide seating for 6000 plus additional rooms for conventions and gatherings. The project, led by a women’s association, has raised over 300000 with a goal of about 1500000, on ground donated by Congress.
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Washington
D. C
National Capital
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Memorial Hall
Women of the
United States
Association of Patriotic Women
Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Baltimore & Potomac
Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Congress
Women’s Party
Federation of Women’s Clubs
National American Woman Suffrage * Association
Memorial Building
Ember
Any Woman Can Save Five Dollars an Hour Dry Cleaning
An old ad explains at home dry cleaning with solvite in gasoline to brighten ribbons silks satins laces and many fabrics. It claims no fading shrinking or ironing and notes to perform outdoors away from flames due to gasoline use. Equipment includes a wash boiler and a dish pan with grocer and drug store supplies.
General Ravenshaw Captured in German Prisoner of War
London reports through official channels that Major General H B Ravenshaw, famed for Chitral and Ladysmith actions, has been captured by the Teutons and is now a prisoner of war in Germany.
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General Ravenshaw
London
H. 8
L. Ravenshaw
Ladysmith
Teutons
Germany
Violations of Food Laws Spur Cologne Arrests
In Cologne over three days police seized more than fifty traders including butchers grocers and flour dealers for food law breaches and extortion. Some sold flour bought under distribution rules at 125 percent profit and fixed potato prices far above cost. A suburb raid uncovered an illegal slaughterhouse where hundreds of pigs were killed and smuggled into the abattoir at night.
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Berlin
Cologne
Tack of Rubber Felt
Berlin reports the rubber shortage deepening with rising impact on daily life as officials warn supply constraints extend beyond manufacturing and into consumer items.
Danderine Promises Thick Beautiful Hair and Dandruff Elimination
Advertises Knowlton's Danderine claiming dandruff endings and hair loss stop after weeks of use. It promises immediate visible effects as hair becomes light fluffy and wavy with added shine and fullness. The copy urges a 25 cent bottle from drug stores and toilet counters to prove hair can recover.
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Knowlton
British fleet to receive bounty after Dogger Bank battle
The British fleet will get a special war bounty of 25 250 dollars for officers and men engaged at Dogger Bank. A federal council aims to suspend the 1900 auto tire law allowing future taxis and private cars to use wooden wheels with wide rims. A water heater invention uses exhaust heat from stationary engines.
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Federal Council
London
David Beatty
Dogger Bank
Turkish offer sends 10000 youths to Germany for trade training
Berlin reports the Turkish government will send 10000 boys aged 14 to 18 to Germany. After talks with chambers of commerce and labor leaders, German authorities accepted the plan. The first 2000 Turkish youths are to arrive soon.
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Berlin
Germany
Chambers of Commerce
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Giris’ Gymnasium
Joske Club
JRO
Great Memorial
WVU
Texas Refining Coo
Hostetter
Burn
Houston
Phone Crockett 900
Matthews
Stern
SAN Antonio Gas & Electric Company
Crockett
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