Family in distress after father injures leg and influenza spreads
The father of a five child family breaks his leg at work and is joined by influenza hitting the wife and four children. A 10 year old bleeds severely and a 4 year old helper dies, prompting the Social Welfare League to seek public funds and a caregiver to support the family back to health and independence.
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Cynthia Grey
Gether
Social Welfare League
Publc
Central Building
Reds Plan to Abolish Money by Over Supply
Berliner interview with Makowsk a Bolshevik secret agent in which he argues that Bolshevism aims to abolish private ownership and create a state controlled economy. He says money will become worthless as state production expands and a card system distributes goods while Europe shifts to communism.
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Reds
Frank J. Taylor
Berlin
M. Bolshevism
Lenine
Makowsk
Russia
America
Europe
Great Britain
Redfield and Glass in row over commerce board
Washington May 12 United Press reports sharp words and a wide split in President Wilsons cabinet after the creation and dissolution of the commerce department industrial board to lower living costs. Glass criticizes Peek and the board while Peek accuses the administration of politics over business and deception follows. Rumors of Redfields resignation circulate but are denied by officials.
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Washington
United Press
Wilson
Department of Commerce Industrial Board
George N. Peek
Hines
Treasury Glass
Palmer
Glass
Peek
Redfield
The Grote Rankin Co Home Furnishings Promotion
The Grote Rankin Co promotes home furnishing choice as a serious responsibility. It promises sincere helpfulness by competent men to save money and achieve effective results at low cost. The copy urges customers to compare values and rely on the store for economical, well advised purchases.
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Grote-Rankin Co
A Comfortable Living Room
A harmonious and attractive living room can be achieved economically. The stock offers numerous suggestions for correct furnishing suitable for any home, from modest bungalows to imposing residences.
Dependable Floor Coverings Rug Selection for Every Room
The second floor Rug Section offers Persian Chinese Japanese Turkish Egyptian and conventional designs in new shades with Royal Wiltons and other weaves. A comprehensive size and price table shows rugs 22% by 36 up to 83 by 10 with varied costs for each.
Dining Room Furnishings Emphasized For Home Charm
The article urges tasteful but affordable dining room furnishings to enhance home life. It cautions against costly excess and promotes moderately priced selections.
Here Is Where You Can Economize on Pillow Cases
A shopper guidance item outlines where to save on pillow cases with tips on choosing fabrics and prices. It notes stores and brands mentioned in the column and highlights budget options for household linen purchases.
Pale Little Girl Takes Furnishings
A wan-faced young girl posing as a school teacher rented a room from Mrs. C. B. Wilcox at 1825 Queen Anne Ave. She remained Sunday night promising to have her baggage sent from the depot Monday and pay a week’s rent. She exited for a walk with the household linens in tow.
An Attractive Bedroom Emphasizes Taste Over Cost
A well arranged bedroom hinges on simple refined design and color harmony to create a restful atmosphere. The latest furniture lines offer value and service, with room to economize by comparing selections here.
Lace Curtain Lots Priced Near Half to Brighten Homes
Small lots of lace curtains and related draperies offered at substantial discounts. Filet lace Marquisette Voile Irish Point Point Venise and Arabian styles available. Sale prices range from $0.65 to $12.50 with many items about half regular price. Some sets include table covers runners and couch covers.
Armure Portieres and Damask Portieres on Sale
Portieres offered include Armure and Fine Damask pairs 48 to 50 inches wide. Velour portieres of finest quality priced per pair. Sale items emphasize durability and elegant fabrics for home interiors.
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Repp
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Ruth St. Denis
Lew White
Wilkes
Mats
Edward Clark
Cohan & Harris
Grossman Yiddish Players
Blossom Seeley Patricola
Myer Whitledge
Beckwith
Rho
Helmur Dunham
Edwards Williams
Mitchell Molly McIntyre
Orpheum
Palace Hip
Rhea Mitchell
Aes
Oe Grosvenor
Clarkson Clarkson
Council of National Defense
Redfield and Glass
Shah Abbas Wiltons
Lakewood Wool Wiltons
Axminster Rugs
Tae
Victrola
Columbia
Brunswick
Muslih
Monarch
Leonard
Maytag
Hoover
Owenette
the Pair
New Portieres
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