Christmas Waits Promote Aid for Starving European Children
A World War era appeal urges Sunday schools Girl Scouts and clubs to organize Christmas waits singing carols on Christmas Eve to raise funds for starving European children. Leaders should carry a donation lag and banners reading For the Starving Children of Europe and send money to Mrs. Henry Leach in New York for the Women’s International League Funds Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Austria
Hungary
Girl Scouts
Els
Henry Leach
East St
Fourth Street
New York City
The Cry of the Children Appeal for Help to Save Lives
An appeal urges donations to save starving children in Poland Austria the Slavic states and Armenia as winter tightens. Readers are asked to give from abundance or poverty with funds sent to Save the Children Fund 70 Fifth Avenue New York with Rev Frederick Lynch D D as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Austria
Europe
Armenia
Asia
Russia
Save the Children Fund
Fifth Avenue
New York
Frederick Lynch
D.D
Laun dry-ette promises ease in home wash days
An advanced vacuum cup washing device claims to dramatically reduce labor, using copper cups with a rounded edge to prevent fabric wear. It dries large loads quickly with no wringer required, and can handle lace and rugs safely. Swarthmore agent M. M. Barrow offers details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Barrow
Swarthmore
Swarthmore plans baby saving center benefit
A Swarthmore physician offers exams for school children and periodic care while a local property owner provides a house for a community clinic. The effort funds equipment and a public program via a Madrigal Club and Players Club evening on December 27 at 8 15 with a one act play The Courtship of Miles Standish. Tickets are affordable and proceeds support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Worthmore
Madrigal Club
Philadelphia
Henry Hotz
Players Club
Miles Standish
The Sabbath Question and the Lords Day Alliance Debate
A sermon style discussion urges individual Bible study to resolve Sabbath questions. It cites Exodus and Ezekiel, notes Christ’s statement that the Sabbath was made for man, and argues one day of rest aids spiritual development. It contrasts nations with and without Sabbath observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords’ Day Alliance
Ezekiel
Christ
Penitentiary Penalties Stir Chicago Bootleggers
A report cites Judge Landis sending bootlegger offenders to Leavenworth and a city workhouse with long terms. In Camden New Jersey Prosecutor Keats indicted about 200 saloon operators for selling liquor without a license. Fines totalled 10000 dollars and the defendants face two years in prison, suspended on the condition of ceasing sales. If caught again, they begin serving the suspended sentence.
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Chicago
Landis
Leavenworth
Camden County
New Jersey
Camden City
Philadelphia
Keats
Sahara Desert
A Fight for Temperance in Delaware County
The Ministerial Association of Chester and vicinity will file a remonstrance at the next License Court session against granting saloon licenses. They argue liquor sale conflicts with the U S Constitution, fosters outlawry, and Beer under half a percent enables illicit trade and stronger alcoholic beverages. Clergymen noted Volstead act disregard and urged Christian action. Petitions will be circulated and presented to the Court.
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Delaware County
Ministerial Association of
Chester and Vicinity
United Sates
Childish Episode Aided By Swarthmore Chief Of Police
A 16 year old girl and 19 year old boy traveled from Baltimore to Philadelphia en route home to Swarthmore. Chief Hayward sheltered them corsessed them until parents arrived. The girl ran away after punishment and the pair, acting as sister and brother, were helped to resolve the situation and return home peacefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Hayward
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Magnificent foyer at the Academy of Music thanks to Mr Bok
Through the generosity of Ed ward Bok Philadelphia the Academy of Music gains a magnificent foyer seating 500. Immense mirrors reflect lights from crystal chandeliers and a supper room opens into the ballroom for meals or refreshments. The foyer is praised as the most beautiful assembly hall on this side of the Atlantic.
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Edward Bok
Philadelphia
The
Academy of Music
Bok
Atlantic
Red Cross Roll Call for 1921 Swarthmore Drive
Swarthmore’s local Red Cross branch discusses a constructive 1921 program and hopes for help from the Southeastern Chapter. It urges individuals and organizations to share in local duties, including funding toward a community nurse, with Swarthmore’s 1921 budget being considered. The reported local contribution stands at 1160 dollars.
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Swarthmore
Prohibition Chief Sees Growing Compliance With Eighteenth Amendment
Federal Prohibition Commissioner Kramer told the West Fifty-seventh Street Y M C A in New York on November 7 that major gains occurred in enforcing the eighteenth amendment. He stated that many violators will quit and that within a year thousands will decide to abide by the law and be American citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
West Fifty-seventh Street Y. M. C. A
New York City
Shoes and Stockings Drive for Swarthmore Children
The Golden Rule Society of Swarthmore seeks funds to buy shoes and stockings for 1,000 poor children this Christmas. With parents out of work, many youngsters lack footwear, and volunteers will canvass Swarthmore to collect donations.
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Golden Rule Society of
Swarthmore
Swarthmore Alwas
Autumn Rain and the Unknown Player
A poem recalling an autumn rain scene with a Western window stay and Montaigne in mind. A distant piano pours a Beethoven piece that stirs memories, harmonizing with the rain. The speaker thanks both the unknown pianist and Montaigne for a day’s remembered yearnings.
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Montaigne
John Russell Hayes
Swarthmore News a Great Traveler Across the World
The Swarthmore News is a small publication that travels widely delivering a message of peace and goodwill. It makes weekly trips from the Atlantic to the Pacific and beyond to England France Germany and Italy and has reached the Far North Far East and even Africa.
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Swarthmore News
Globe
Atlantic
Pacific
England
France
Germany
Italy
Far East
Africa
Golden Rule governs Cincinnati clothing firm
The A Nash Co in Cincinnati adopts a Golden Rule approach to industrial conflicts. Employees back a one month vacation to aid the unemployed with a plan to hire all in need regardless of creed nationality or union. A 17 member committee issued resolutions seeking full employment if business permits and, if necessary, wage reductions to preserve jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nash Co
Cincinnati
A. Nash
Company Vows Four Week Vacation for Low Earners
A Nash Company resolution proposes a four week January February vacation for employees earning over five dollars a day if business volume remains insufficient. Needy clothing workers would be hired in their place to ease suffering during the layoff, a plan signed by the vice president assistant manager secretary treasurer and fourteen workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nash Co
Garret Attorneys Named in Swarthmore Notice
Or to his Attorney Albert N. Garrett Swarthmore Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert N. Garrett
Swarthmore, Pa
Woman's Club Members Aid Prison Welfare Work
The Woman's Club of Haddonfield New Jersey limits its activities to social service. Mrs. Robert A. Irving and Mrs. George Cantrill, members, are actively involved in the Prison Welfare Association of Philadelphia's commendable work.
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Woman's Club
Haddonfield
N. J
Robert A. Irving
George Cantrill
Prison Welfare Association of
Philadelphia
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RED Cross
Mary T. Gawthrop
Henry Gawthrop
George R. Thompson
Red Oak Road
Wilmington
Del
Roy H. Witmer
Frank Witmer Witmer
Witmer Carpenters and Jobbers
Union Ave
R. E. Chapin
Dartmouth Avenue
Betty Butterfly
Narot
Fitty IL Varthmore
Charlie Klein
Main Street
Darby, PA
Woman’s Club OF
Harrisburg
Easton
Lebanon
Norristown
Pottsville
C. Frank Williamson
Morton, Pa
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