Agnes Nestor and Her Advisory Council Influence
Agnes Nestor of Chicago, noted as a champion of women’s rights, led the Woman’s Trade Union League and served on the National Defense council. She campaigned for limiting women factory hours to ten daily and pushed for protections for women in mercantile work and communications. Her persistence in Springfield lasted 13 weeks as supporters and opponents debated the measure known as HU 4402.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohne
Tilvinary Couneil
Misa
Agnes Nestor
Chicagd
Woman's Trade Union Tongue
Council of National Defense
International Glovemarkers’ Union
Mies Nestor
Klovemaker
Chicago
Springfield
Capitol
World's Biggest Buyer Brettining Named War Department Inspector
Edwart Brettining, newly appointed surveyor general of supplies in the War Department by Secretary Baker, is described as the world’s biggest buyer. Born February 15, 1805 in St Louis, he rose through the Stirling company to Babcock Wilcox, Diamond Match, and finally J P Morgan & Co, directing wartime purchasing for the United Nations in a vast procurement network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwart BR. Brettining
War Department
Baker
Stettiolut
St. Louie
University of St. Louis
Chicago
Portune
Stirling Company
Stettiniue
Babcock & Wil‘cox Company
Mkki
Diamond Match Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
Navy recruitment under Rear Admiral Palmer grows ranks
Rear Admiral Carlyle Palmer heads personnel as war looms in Germany. Navy strength expands from 64 000 with 10 000 in Naval Reserve to 180 000 regulars and 75 000 Reserve now active, reflecting swift growth and Palmer’s stewardship.
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Deigh Carlyle Palmer
Ehief
Germany
United States Navy
Palmer
Naval Reserve
Naval Academy
Anoapollo
Miatine
Santings
Philippines
Duke Albrecht of Wartenburg Leads German Drive
The text describes Duke Albrecht of Wartenburg as commander of the German forces facing American troops on the French front. It notes his lineage, prior command of the Thirteenth Army Corps, and roles in the German advance including the attack on Maubeuge. It compares him with Crown Prince Rupprecht and credits him with a reputation as a destroyer of enemy positions.
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Albrecht
Wartenburg
Michtel
Rupprecht
Basvari
Sioth
Stuttgart
Bottum
Maubeuge
Jane Bal
Labor union views on prohibition and saloon use in Washington
Across several states labor leaders argue prohibition benefits workers with notes from Arizona Idaho Iowa Oregon and Washington. The report also details the repurposing of 150 former saloon properties in Washington with most converted to legitimate business uses including cafes groceries and offices.
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Washington
Washington State
Federaion of Labor
William C. Thornton
Denver Trades and Labor Assembly
Arizona
Joan L. Donnelly
Arizona State Federation of Labor
Idaho
Ernest Beckman
A.W
Carpenters and Joiners of America
Wallace
Iowa
Leona, Link
Waterloo Central Labor Union
Waterloo
Oregon
W. B. Somerville
Washington, D. C
Board of Temperance
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania Avenue
U Street
North Capitol Street
Seventeenth Street
Thei
Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Seattle Docking Boom Wins War Cry Across Bay
A wartime correspondent praises Seattle’s dock facilities and efficient handling of cargo, arguing that Seattle’s waterfront outpaces San Francisco and signals a shift in commerce. He notes longshoremen are disciplined and cites Prohibition as crucial to sustaining troops, urging nationwide liquor laws to support soldiers.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Mr. Love
State Harbor
Californi
Fragmentary Prohibition Era Dialogue From Saloon Story
A distressed saloon keeper's wife speaks to a Black washerwoman about liquor limits and quieting the rumor mill. The passage hints at fears of do not license enforcement, warnings, and implied social tension during a prohibition era setting.
Kitchen Cabinet Recipes and Household Tips Column
A shuffled household page offers cooking tips and recipes from peeling pineapples to sponge cakes, plus advice on child nutrition and home safety. It includes methods for pineapple in gelatin, pumpkin desserts, muffins, and honey bran cookies, plus tips on cleanliness and pantry safety for daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Joe
Egga
Simple economical kitchen guide with beans and cookies
A fragment of household recipes describes making kidney bean chili with tomatoes and macaroni, Honey Cookies with honey and almond, Braised Chicken with onions carrots and macaroni, and Bay Bean Loaf using soy beans, spices, and peppers. It presents practical steps and ingredients for economical meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deasen
How Mrs Boyd Avoided An Operation
Canton Ohio report recalls Mrs Manis Boyd of 1421 with Bt Canton who suffered female trouble and avoided surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetables Compound. Doctors once urged operation but the remedy is promoted as a cure and advice line is given for those seeking to avoid surgery.
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Canton
Ohio
Manis Boyd
N. E
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Masa
Local Soap Ad Raises Hair Care Cautions
An old shop ad warns that strong alkaline soap like Soap 8 can burn the scalp with repeated use. It suggests cleansing with La Creole brand shampoo and notes price at $1.00. Fragmentary quotes imply gossip about Kate and a transcript reflecting opinions on a husband and wife.
Renew Health with Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery
The ad urges readers to boost energy and combat headaches by using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims pure red blood prevents illness, lists herbal ingredients, notes alcohol and narcotics are avoided, and promotes tablets and liquid priced at sixty cents.
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Dr. Pierce
Beident Medical
Fragmented OCR Passages Mention Unclear Historical Details
The readable text references names and places in a jumbled way suggesting a discussion of historical events in Poland and Ireland, with mentions of Berp, David, Chevnt, Geide, and a tubal era. Details are garbled, making it difficult to identify a clear event, date, or outcome.
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David
Pooland
Geide
Ireland
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Deodee and
Woman IN Advisory Council
Brettintus
United Binter
NAVY
Duke
Pershing
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Clarence Irene Wilen
Kitchin
M. B. Whitman
Wesley
Aea
Sherman
Texas
Phanklin, Tranille
Wichita
Brown
Kate
Doston
Moe West
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