Publicity urged as coal strike freezes nation
A political appeal urges Woodrow Wilson to press the button for open government and disclose coal mine profits to end the strike. The editorial criticizes delays in heat and light while officials hunt profiteers and cites McAdoo’s claim that facts can be provided. It also mocks South Dakota and a presidential snub at a recent convention.
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New Dental Art Tailors Teeth To Fit Faces
A dentist unveils a new technique using a camera like instrument to craft artificial teeth that match the wearer’s facial contours. The method promises teeth shaped to fit individual faces, transforming a $10 job into a $50 one and signaling a shift toward personalized dental artistry.
Motorized farm life changes chores and tools
A humorous piece notes farms now run on motors replacing lamps, pumps, plows, and transport. It quips that workers still must rise for milking and highlights President Wilson’s ailment, South Dakota Republicans backing Wood, and a swift Walker.
Subscriber laments firing over Thanksgiving work policy
An anonymous reader claims West Waterway Lumber Co fired workers for not logging Thanksgiving hours. He, a 32 year old veteran with 17 months in France, says the claim of a fired order by Superintendent Fred Johnson is false. He notes vacancies were filled by others while he was not rehired.
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End of the World Echoes on a Seattle Street
A surreal spoof imagines a midmonth catastrophe as a French astronomer predicts planetary collision. Citizens at Fourth and Pike observe speeding cars, ponder insurers and book agents, bootleggers, and landlords in a darkly comic apocalypse vignette.
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Office Diet and Health Tips From Early 20th Century Advice
Office workers should favor light midday meals and foods that prevent constipation such as fruits vegetables whole grains and water. Avoid stimulants and unhealthy habits. regular outdoor activity and honest medical guidance are advised. many Q and A snippets follow about soap sugar gas baby feeding and disease.
Ten Commandments of Thrift in National Week Plan
Dr. Frank Crane outlines ten thrift principles promoted by the YMCA for National Thrift Week January 17 to 24 1920. Key points urge work budgeting record keeping banking life insurance wills home ownership prompt bill payment government securities and sharing with others.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Savings Bank
Dec 4 in World History Across Centuries
On December 4 events span 1137 lathaire II death in Germany, 1214 royal deaths, 1642 Richelieu’s demise shaping French policy, 1746 Genoa’s surrender to Austria, 1782 Washington’s farewell at Fraunce’s Tavern, 1829 Suttee abolition in India ending widow burning.
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Binesia Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion
Advertises Binesia as a universal remedy to prevent indigestion and gas after meals. Claims tablets taken with water after eating stop pain within minutes and allow eating anything, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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