Boss kindness draws workers to Wilson & Company plant
A deputy manager invites applicants to observe hiring at the Em ployment Bureau as workers praise the courteous treatment and the chance to move up. A returning veteran seeks hands on labor, saying his trenches service built strength and health and he wants to work with his hands. The piece highlights loyalty, character, and the open display of goodwill at Wilson & Company in New York City.
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On & Company
Wilson & Company
Mark
Vancouver
Wash
United States
Washington, D. C
Law and Letters on a Modern Enoch Arden
A reader column distills three letters on modern marriage disputes and military service fallout. James Henderson urges charges against a rival for abducting his children, while an ex soldier seeks guidance after a desertion discharge impaired employment prospects. Cynthia Grey advises juvenile court action for another case.
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Mise Grey
Enoch Arden
Hue
Miles Roth
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Roth Smith
Mr. Smith
Miles Hoth
Smith
Mike Roth
Allentown
Fullerton
Pennsylvania
Roth-Smith
James Henderson
Three D’s Heals Skin Ailments Says Letters Praise
A reader letters a remarkable cure claim for Dr. D. DPD products curing eczema and skin troubles from pimples to severe dermatitis. Quoted testimonies from Walter Rickey of Elkhart Indiana describe itching relief and a boy born with eczema improved after using a 1% bottle. Advertisers promise a first bottle guarantee with prices 60 cents and 1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Rheum
Walter Rickey
Elkhart
Ind
Mule Balked and Dusky Driver Now Resides in Jail
Hamp ton Rhodes, a black man, is jailed after a chase when his mule bolted with two revenue officers in pursuit near a still raided in Dawson county. The mule balked before capture, liquor seized as evidence, and Rhodes remains in custody while the mule enjoys a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hampton Rhodes
Rhodes
Dawson County
Hamp
Georgia
Northwestern freshmen strike over compulsory military training
About 250 sophomores and freshmen at Northwestern University went on strike in Chicago on February 26 to oppose mandatory military training. They delivered a petition to President Holgate asking the training be optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern University
Holgate
Knight of the Grocery Truck Offers Refuge
A woman fleeing a private asylum finds aid from Tommy a grocery truck driver. He schemes a safe night rest at his workplace, noting legal peril and moral support as they plan to hide until morning. The pair share cautious optimism about evading authorities and finding shelter.
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Tommy
Thexea
Mr. Mandel
Altho
Lennie
O Ne
Tommy's Grocery
Cure Your Rupture Like I Cured Mine by Captain Collings
A sea captain recounts curing a double rupture without surgery after doctors warned of operative risk. He promotes a home method and offers his book and medicine for free to rupture sufferers upon coupon submission, urging immediate action.
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Collings
W. A. Collings (Inc
Trox 280
Watertown
Lieutenant Newton Named Physical Reconstruction Officer
Lieut. Harry W. Newton, formerly with the United States engineers at Camp Humphries Virginia, has accepted a post as physical reconstruction officer at Camp Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Newton
United States Engineers
Camp Humphries
Camp Lewis
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Red Front Clothing Company
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