Oldest woman weaver in the country keeps loom 66 years
Melissa Hodgdon, 76, of Saco Maine, is described as the oldest English speaking worker in her mill department. She began before the war and has never taken a vacation, insisting she will toil for at least 16 more years. Her life centers on the loom, with a tidy room and pride in her labor.
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George Allen England
Melissa Hodgdon
Saco
Maine
New England
Melissa
Meningitis Cure Reported By Rockefeller Institute Chief
Dr Simos Frexner, director of the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research, announced at a state sanitary conference that a cure for epidemic spinal meningitis has been found. The treatment injects serum into the cerebral spinal membrane rather than the bloodstream.
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New York
Simos Frexner
Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research
Cousins Inherit After 14 Year Missing Case
The U S Supreme Court upholds a Massachusetts law forfeiting a missing person’s estate after 14 years of unexplained absence. Mabel Allen, the Boston woman who vanished during the Columbian World’s Fair, leaves $27 000 to five cousins, two in Chicago and three in Louisiana.
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Mass
Mabel Allen
U. S&s Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Chicago
Louisiana
Miss Grey Answers Readers In Curious Column
A collection of Miss Cynthia Grey's advice letters covers household tips and etiquette. A reader asks about cleaning fur, furniture scratches, and whether a young woman may date or walk with a beau with a chaperone. Other queries seek recipes, time zones, and hair growth remedies with practical, period voice.
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Mine Grey
Tarm
Plewsee
Harem Skirts and Suspenders Platform for Philadelphia Mayor Candidate
A crude political note advocates a fringe platform for a Philadelphia mayoral candidate. It calls for laws forcing women to wear harem skirts held by suspenders, cutting long hair, forbidding rata, and a corset mandate for women under 30, concluding with a claim that women voters would reject the plan.
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Philadelphia
Wisconsin home economics class gets model house facility
The University of Wisconsin equips a model cottage to instruct young women in home economics. The house is fitted to demonstrate proper furnishing and management for the American home.
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Uuniiversity of
Wisconsin
Dance hall initiative aims for city licensed halls in Monton
Misa Winfred Gltrain of Monton leads a movement to establish municipal dance halls in the city. She seeks licensing and city exhibitor permits and attendance by city employees. The proposal mentions details around pricing and locations on Virginia Street and Po Avenue.
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Misa Winfred Gltrain
Montonie
Chinese Women Can Be Agitators Too
Educated Chinese women in San Francisco urged reform for China. Mrs J Ju, a Canton normal school graduate, and Miss B Loo, UC Berkeley alumna, spoke in favor of establishing a republic and were cheered by local Chinese listeners.
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San Francisco
J. Ju
Canton Normal School
B. Loo
University of California
Republic of China
Adviser Urges Women to Embrace Occasional Horse Play
Mrs York Miller, an Eashah writer, argues women should not indulge in horse play as it offends society and harms dignity yet asserts they would benefit from letting society go hang and enjoying a rollicking time. She contends business is more deadly than other experiences.
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York Miller
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Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cure for Grippe
Advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a rapid remedy for severe colds and grippe. Claims three hours of two hour dosing, no quinine, three years of research and worldwide availability. Warns against other medicines and touts prompt relief of headaches, nasal congestion, feverishness, sore throat, and rheumatic pains.
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Pape
Golden Rod Vacuum Cleaner advertised for Seattle homes
The Golden Rod Vacuum Cleaner is offered to Seattle readers at half the retail price through The Star. About 4808 or Ind. 5342. expert home demonstrations will call. The device weighs four and three quarter pounds, works without preparation, and competes with expensive electric models for suction and durability.
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Second Avenue
Washington Hotel
Seattle
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