Women lead reform effort for farm labor relief
The Young Women's Christian Association operates secretaries to aid women and girls in farm labor regions from New York to Washington. They organize housing and feeding for laborers and children and plan to expand through the Labor Service Committees to address occupations where workers face issues and to secure needed licenses in the fall.
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Young Women's Christian Association
New York
New Jersey
Waahington
Young Women's Association
Women Munitions Work Aided By Young Women’s Christian Association
Wartime factories engage female labor for explosive production under government request. Young Women’s Christian Association organizes secretaries at each plant to manage recreation facilities and social advantages. Cafeterias provide affordable meals, reflecting efforts to support workers while addressing unique welfare needs.
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United Sates
Loyes
United States
War Service
Christian
Womba
Beve
Om the
Young Women's
Corisan Association
Ald
Actresses at Army Camps Get Houses for Soldiers
Article discusses War Work Council plans to build two “Players Houses” foractresses at Camp Diz and Camp Upton. Each house will accommodate about thirty women, offering living and recreation space to perform for soldiers and ease travel troubles during May theater seasons.
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Camp Diz
N. J
Camp Upton
L. 1
Will
War Work Council
John D. Rockefelier, Jr
Les
Foeetick
Commission On
Oklahoma Woman Suffrage Amendment Proposal Tabloid Style
Amendment text seeks to amend Section 1 of Article II to enfranchise women and define electors in Oklahoma. Voters are urged to read the proposal and cast ballots on the November election marking Yes or No. Secretary of State J. L. Lyon certifies submission under Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6. The amendment outlines eligibility and disqualifications for registration and voting.
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J. L. Lyon
Senate
State of
Oklahoma
United States
Pertsons
Oklahoma Women Urged to Vote Yes on Suffrage Amendment
The Oklahoma State Suffrage Campaign Committee urges voters to approve the suffrage amendment on November ballot. It argues women contribute to war effort and democracy, notes mothers and wives seek voting rights, and cites support from President Wilson and allied nations. The message emphasizes taxation without representation and calls for women to help shape laws.
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Oklahoma
United States
Wilson
United
Wraceing
UN Garepes L. Henley
Steffen Stands Fair and Fearless for Representative Vote
Steffen presents a campaign message promising fearless leadership. The candidate emphasizes integrity, steady guidance, and commitment to constituents. Supporters say his record proves reliability and courage in office.
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Steffen
Oklahoma Senate Bill 111 Referendum Debate
The 1917 Oklahoma measure requiring chiropractors to meet strict exams faces opposition as unconstitutional monopolistic and contrary to both state and federal provisions. Petitions argue the bill imposes a state medical monopoly, penalizes non medical practitioners, and imposes burdensome board examinations, with critics labeling it a overreaching act harming citizens and professional rights.
Oklahoma electors urged to veto Senate Bill No 111
A petitioned attorney committee urges Oklahoma voters to veto Senate Bill No 111 alleging it harms chiropractic practice and constitutional rights. The document cites state provisions about liberty and due process while arguing the bill would exclude chiropractors from examinations and restrict professional livelihood. It warns of a medical board dominance and requests voters to act at the polls November 1, 1918.
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Heferen
Aball Snsepolniea
State Board of Medical Examiners
Oenies
Senate Cill
George
Evans
Shat Urpore
Mtat
State of
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Oil
United States
Baptist Church
Batley
Renate
Senate
Legislative Department
Monopol
Ion
St. the Legtatat
Senate Dill
Cooley
Wall
Bertholf
Oreilly
Agale
Graceville Coal Co
People
Allweyer
Lousiana
Medical Board
Evane
Gratitude Letter From Mrs Williams Bell Sparks Tax Concerns
A cryptic note from Mrs Williams Bell of Laganapot Indl expresses gratitude amid a report noting state house payrolls near 3 million dollars for the prior year. The text highlights a 862000 payroll in the poll and mentions a 4 million potential fall, with a contingent fund held by candidates, emphasizing taxpayer burden and budgeting stakes.
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Kansas
Beniden
McKeever
State House
Nion
Oklahoma budget tale hints at state spending tone
Poorly legible OCR notes discuss Oklahoma annual expenses and statehouse deliberations with scattered phrases about spending and rival rings. The readable bits mention budget, spending and a sense of competition among state entities.
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Oklahoma
Message from Beaver County voter candidate
A fragmented plea from a schoolteacher candidate addressing Beaver County voters. The missive emphasizes duty, public spirit, and commitment to American ideals while calling for support and noting teaching responsibilities limit door-to-door campaigning. It references women’s organizations and public service.
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Beaver County
Marion
A Good Congressman H T Morgan For Re election
A poor OCR draft extolls H T Morgan as a capable representative. It warns of political manipulation in funding for state schools and calls for reform, criticizing tax schemes and suggested graft within the state house.
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Tive
H. T. Morgan
Bo Wil
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