War lessons in health and hospitals for lasting peace
The writer reflects after touring Neuilly Hospital in France amid American troops and traces how war prompted advances in hospital care, preventive medicine, and public health. It argues for applying wartime medical lessons to civilian life, housing, industry, and infant protection, urging society to learn and act.
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Neuilly
France
Chateau-Thierry
Belleau Wood
Soissons
The
Red Cross
United States Children’s Bureau
Thrift Returns as Savings Deposits Surge Before Armistice
The article notes rising savings deposits across U S cities just before the armistice. New York alone shows a million dollar increase in November 1918 versus 1917, with a nationwide trend attributed to hoarded money release and fears of asset seizure. It argues thrift is returning as Americans amass over 20 billion in Liberty Bonds and savings accounts, about 200 dollars per person, signaling a housing and real estate upswing potential.
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New York
Savings Bank
Savings
Liberty
America
Seattle Restaurants Profit Views Stir British Columbia Parity Debate
A column criticizes Seattle eateries for profiteering compared with British Columbia. It notes BC prices are 20 percent lower and portions larger, while Seattle bread rationing lingers, provoking calls for license reviews and a crackdown on profiteers.
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Seattle
British Columbia
Keep Hun Colonies Cry British Dominion Chiefs Keep Hun Colonies
Paris December reports three leaders Hughes Massey and Botha oppose returning German colonies to Germany. They favor either international commission control or local centers of oversight to avoid imperial conflicts. Text details Africa Germanys colonies Fiji and Pacific possessions with resources and climate notes.
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Paris
Dec
Peace Congress
Germany
William M. Hughes
Aust
William Massey
N Zealand
Laula Botha
South Africa
Hughes
England
Pacific Islands
Australia
Massey
Botha
International Commission
Mughes
New Zealand
French scientist adds potassium to radioactive substances list
A French researcher argues that potassium should be included in the official list of radioactive materials. The claim highlights evolving standards for what counts as radioactive and implications for handling and regulation.
Funeral Car From Cleveland Draws Local Interest
Guy Zigler in Seville Ohio receives a novelty funeral car from Cleveland capable of carrying 36 mourners plus driver and attendant seats. He has not decided how to use it yet.
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Guy Zigler
Cleveland
Zigler
Seville
Herald
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promote Strength
Purified blood and rebuilt strength are claimed to follow influenza recovery. Hood's Sarsaparilla expels poisons weakening the blood, addressing pallor anemia and wasted muscles. The ad touts Hood's Pills as a gentle cathartic for men and women in trying times.
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Hood
Tenant and landlady clash over rent and lockout
The AntiRent Profiteering league reports Mrs Jeterhauper, tenant, pressed authorities after landlord locked her out. A committee found the tenant back in the room after rent was paid. A warrant was issued for committee member Merriam, to be defended by league attorney Bradford.
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Mtar
Mra
Wilson
Melrowave
Jeterhauper
Fort Worden
Police Department
Merriam
Bradford
League
N. A. Havercamp
AntiRent Profiteering League
Letter Praises City Streetcar Men For Kind Service
A long reader letter from W. C. Cole extols city streetcar conductors for courteous help to elderly, disabled, and mothers with babies. He praises conductors who step off cars to assist passengers and commends the company’s workers as “nicer or better class of men” in his 12 years living in the city.
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Cc. Cole
Catherine du Pont Brings Classical Noh to America
After 14 months in the Far East Miss Catherine du Pont brings a new version of Noh the ceremonial dance of Japan to America and Europe Critics hail it as the artistic sensation of the year Occidental interpretation of the Orient.
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Orient
Catherine du Pont
Far East
America
Japan
Mise du Pont
Europe
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An old advertisement claims instant relief from stomach distress after meals with Pape's Diapepsin tablets. It asserts the product ends dyspepsia, indigestion, gas and heartburn, noting the tablets are pleasant, harmless and inexpensive at drug stores.
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Pape
Old Man Figgers Sampler on World War Death Rate Claim
The elderly Figgers argues the world war did not greatly increase global deaths, estimating a rise of about three percent. He cites soldier deaths at about 16 million and asserts birth rate declines offset battlefield losses, advocating League of Nations cooperation. He calls the war a “good little war” teaching lessons before returning to his book.
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Viggers
America
League of Nations
League
Kentucky Congressman Aims to Send War Workers Home
Washington dispatch reports Kentucky Congressman Swagar Sherley proposes a rescue measure to transport thousands of girl war workers home from Washington. The bill would fund rail fare to the nearest station upon discharge, with Sherley as House Appropriations Committee chair expected to push quick passage. John S. Beach of the National Federation of Federal Employes backs equal mileage relief for returnees.
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Kentucky
T. A. Johnstone
Washington, D. C
Congress
Swagar Sheriey
Washington
Pacific Coast
Sherley
Sheliey
House Appropriations Committee
John S. Beach
National Federation of Federal Employes
Japanese American trade growing figures show gains
Special to The Star reports Japan’s shipments to America for the fiscal year reached 2 946 059 402 dollars, up 28 700 000 despite shipping restrictions. Silk, rice and cotton goods lead the exports as trade strengthens between Japan and the United States. Lincoln Neb. records six cent streetcar fares.
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Tokio
Japan
America
Spanish Influenza A New Name For An Old Familiar Disease
Historical pamphlet-like text outlines origins of Spanish influenza and its spread from 412 BCE to modern times. It describes symptoms fever cough and throat pain, cautions rest and doctor visits, and promotes home remedies including Vicks VapoRub, hot towels, and steam inhalation, with emphasis on staying in bed and avoiding crowds.
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Vick
U. Board of Health
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