Dance therapy aids wounded soldiers at Walter Reed
In Washington D C February 10 the latest hospital cure for leg wounds shell shock and nerves is dancing. Walter Reed Reconstruction Hospital offers a beginner class in the afternoon and an advanced class for convalescents each evening. Teachers guide patients through the one step foxtrot ragtime and dance. The activity lifts mood boosts confidence and provides social participation described as better medicine than any bottle.
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Washington, D. C
Victrola
Jase
Walter Reed Reconstruction Hospital
Ginner
Walter Reed Hospital
Reformer sparks letters on population and virtue
A flurry of readers reply to the reformer about overpopulation and babies. Mothers defend family life, urge education, and call for sane living while exploring war, birth rates, and moral duty. The exchange defends childrearing and civic duty as paths to national betterment.
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Miss Grey
Angel of Death
Herod
America
Confessions of a War Bride Dramatic Dilemma Continues
A narrator struggles with love and predestination as Mary Thomas debates if any man has a single true love. Dr. Certeia visits Mary, while the narrator fears exposure and contemplates leaving since the doctor could betray her hiding place.
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Mary Thomas
Mary
Robert Lorimer
Jane Lorimer
Jane Ames
Dr. Hamilton Certeia
Ube
Hamilton Certeis
Dr. Certeia
Daddy Lorimer
Smail
Certeia
Nervous Breakdowns Alleviated by Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Newark New Jersey resident Miss Kelly describes three years of nervous breakdown with daily headaches and weak spells. After two years under medical care a friend advised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she improved from the first day, now endorsing the remedy publicly.
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Newark
N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fro Keir
14Th St
German Dreams Now Shattered
In 1908 German propaganda postcards depicted a world dominion plan with a German Africa ruled by Germany and a German Oceana. The cards label "The German Central Africa of the Future" and "The German Oceana of the Future" while an inset proclaims "Ruler of 96,000,000."
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Germany
Africa
England
France
Congo Free State
Portuguese West Africa
Hhodesia
Portuguese East Africa
German East Africa
German Southwest Africa
Teutonic Misrule
Cameroon
Oceana
Australia
New Zealand
Prince Friedrich Karl Hease Renounces Finnish Crown
Prince Friedrich Karl Hease, via the Finnish legation in Berlin, announces he renounces the crown of Finland with decisive wording, affecting succession and diplomatic stance in northern Europe.
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Friedrich Karl Hease
Berlin
Finland
Linen Finish Handkerchiefs Specially Priced 3 for 1.00
A sale of linen finish handkerchiefs offers three for one dollar. The advert highlights new patterns with scalloped edges and colorful designs. MacDougall Southwick on the first floor promotes the variety and affordable pricing.
New Silk Knickers and Vests for Women
Three new models in Italian Silk Undervests arrive with prices from 2.75 to 2.95 and sizes 34 to 42. A new line of Italian Silk Knickers in good quality comes in sizes 5 to 7 at 3.50. MacDougall Southwick, Third Floor.
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MacDougall-Southwick
Women's Flannelette Pajamas Feature V-Neck Empire Style
Striped one piece flannelette pajamas with long sleeves and cord fastening. V-neck design described as empire style. Price listed at $2.95. MacDougall Southwick Third Floor.
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MacDougall-Southwick
Fleer
Valentines on sale at five to twenty five cents
Valentine items arrive this week offering a range of cards and messages of love and friendship. Prices are five to twenty five cents each, advertised by MacDougall Southwick in the First Fiver.
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Eldru
Garfield Beilding
Detroit
Women’s Laced Boots and Shoes Ad
New boots in gray or field-mouse brown kid with cloth tops feature smart lasts, flexible soles and two-inch wooden heels selling at 11.00. Growing girls’ laced shoes offered in dark tan Russia and gunmetal calfskin on English model priced from 6.50 to 8.50. MacDougall Southwick Fifth Floor.
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Russia
Corsets on 3.00, Styles for Tall and Short Figures
Ads describe corsets in pink dotted batiste and pink brocade with styles 263-a 265 and 255. Listings note boned support, ribbon lace trim, elastic inserts, low busts, long skirts and sizes 20 to 28. Third Floor.
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