Women workers demand higher wages over reforms at Cooper Union
At a Cooper Union mass meeting New York women workers rejected talks on savings and dress as substitutes for pay raises. They urged formal recognition by employers and higher wages, citing personal budgets and the toll of costs like transit and meals. Dorothy Miller and Miss Schneiderman spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heins Guopis
Cooper Union
New York
Aus Schneiderman
Iss Dorothy Miller
Miss Schneider
Miss Miller
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
Oyster Supper for Parsonage Benefit at St Stephens Road
Oyster supper at the residence of Mrs Peter Cane 113 St Stephens road Friday evening March 5 beginning at 6 o clock for the benefit of the parsonage of St Stephens Road Methodist Church Other refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cane
St. Stephens Road
St. Stephens Road Methodist Church
Candy workers wage study shows low pay burden on families
A New York wage probe reports candy makers average $3.75 weekly with many workers earning under eight dollars. It cites 55,000 women surveyed, 37,000 below $8 weekly, and notes employers use high turnover from grammar schools and tenements to keep wages low while demanding long hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Woolston
New York
mary.Jose
Pine-Tar Honey Claims Health Gains From Pine Forest
An advertisement touts Dr. Bells Pine-Tar Honey as antiseptic and healing and promises invigorating effects from pine forests. The copy promotes buying a bottle and notes a price of 26 cents for a spring tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Origr Sons
Whims, Refinement, and Trust in a Broadside Verse
A short verse blends playful gender satire with moral counsel. It contrasts old and new views on women and refinement, then shifts to a call for self-trust and decisive action, quoting A. D. Whitney on inspiration and faith in providence.
Birmingham Woman Becomes World’s First Jitney Driver
In Birmingham Alabama Miss Lena Krantly 2226 Seventh Avenue North becomes the first woman reported to drive a jitney bus. She began Wednesday morning and fueled brisk patronage with trips loaded to the running boards. She operates only during mornings and late afternoons when demand is strongest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Lena Krantly
Seventh Avenue North
Grand Duchess Victoria Awarded St George Medal
Grand Duchess Victoria wife of Grand Duke Cyril received the St George medal for bravery in directing the evacuation of the wounded to a hospital at Sechaceff during Osowiec bombardment in September and for railroad rescues under enemy aircraft fire in December. She was previously married to Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse, divorced in 1901, and wed Grand Duke Cyril in 1905, a czar’s cousin.
Atlanta Women Rally for Immediate Aid to Unemployed
Mrs P J McGovern, Mrs Beaumont Davison, Mrs Emily McDougald and others in Atlanta assured yesterday that their call for aid to unemployed women will receive generous local support. The movement seeks to create work for the women and raise funds to establish a temporary workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McGovern
Beaumont Davison
Emily McDougald
Atlanta
Santa Claus Girl Olive Wilson Engaged to Lumberman Brischell Hammer
Philadelphia social figure Olive Wilson known as the Santa Claus Girl announced her engagement to Brischell Hammer a wealthy lumberman. At 18 she leads the nation's largest Christmas charity gifting to rural poverty areas and once appealed to President Wilson for rank but no special privilege was granted.
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Philadelphia
Olive May Wilson
Santa Claus
Brischell Hammer
Wilson
Washington
Phe
Mrs Sayre Expected Home From White House Visit
Mrs Francis B Sayre wife of diplomat Francis B Sayre and daughter of President Wilson has been staying at the White House since shortly before her son's birth and is expected to return home to Williamstown this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
Francis B. Sayre
Wilson
White House
Francis
Female prisoners in Michigan confined to Detroit facility
Detroit houses all 54 women inmates among a state total of about 2,500 prisoners in Jackson Marquette and Detroit. The disparity reflects lack of a women specific reformatory and courts turning women away due to no suitable institution.
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Detroit
Mich
Jackson
Tonia
Marquette
Michigan
Inside the Nations News and Local Happenings
The article covers the eighth annual indoor town tennis tour in New York, a reception for Miss Mary Clementine Smedley funding a legal fight, Miss Ann Barnes addressing Illinois telephone operators, Raoul Davidot's parole and return to a German camp, Miss Pauline Witherspoon as Cleveland recreation commissioner, Mrs. Nella Malczewski running a ladies only streetcar in New Orleans, and Francis J. Newey marrying Edna Van Winkle amid graft prosecutions.
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New York
United States
Maren Lo
Mary Clementine Smedley
Hiram H. Lamport
Court of Appeals
Bloomington
Ann Branes
Illinois
New Orleans
Nella Malczewski
Montana
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement urges sufferers to apply Sloan's Liniment to sore muscles and joints during attacks. It claims rapid, surface-level absorption without rubbing in and offers a 25 cent bottle from any drug store with a money-back guarantee for unsatisfied users.
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Sloan’s
Sloan
Mobile Children Celebrate Birthday At Empire Theatre
The Mobile Item notes several children born in March with their birth years and ages and invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Tickets have been mailed. Children born in March should send name address and birthdate to the Children’s Editor at the Mobile Item at least two days before their birthday.
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Adrian 8. Taylor, Jr
Gov't
Cecilia Widney
Ernest Lynwood Morris
Eslava
Stella Arias
S. Franklin
Harry Inge Sands
Dauphin
Erna May Luscher
ITEM
Empire Theatre
Their Married Life at the Bridge Club Teas and Tensions
Helen hosts a weekly bridge club, coordinating flowers and tea while battling self doubt and social pressure. Her sister-in-law Louise assists, offering calm and confidence. After a five to ten minute chatter, the group settles, and Helen contemplates Warren's reaction to her ongoing participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Bridge Club
Louise
Nora
Mrs. Curtis
Warren
Mrs. Stevens
Anti-kamma Tablets Promote Quick Relief for Women Aches
An ad touts Anti-kamma Tablets for women’s ailments labeled Women’s Aches and Its. It claims one trial proves relief for indigestion dyspepsia and nausea after eating or during travel. Gentlemen and women urged to buy, noting Genuine A-K Tablets bear the K monogram and are available at all druggists.
Woman's Club Meeting Notice at YMCA Hall
Godieean to join the Order of Railway Conductors of America hosts a March meeting at the YMCA Hall located at the corner of Deusben and Jackson streets. Members and guests invited to attend for announcements and activities.
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She” Godieean
Order of
Railway Conductors of America
Westuoday
Y. M. B. A. Hall
Deusben and
Jackson Streets
Dinner Bells and Hat Misunderstandings
Helen hurries to her room then discovers Warren's muddy tracking of Louise’s hat and coat. He tries charm and jokes, urging a dinner invite and a movie. Helen hesitates to mention the mishap while Louise agrees to stay, and Helen plots to reform the hat with a casual, practical rationale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Warren
Louise
Caesar
Helena
Bob
Mrs. Stevens
Eward
Fish Hash and Harvard Chicken Salad Recipes
Clear home kitchen guidance describes fish hash using fried pork slices, adding water, cooking until brown, and folding like an omelet. Harvard chicken salad combines boiled chicken celery walnuts olives capers and paprika with mayonnaise, served in lettuce nests with olive garnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inestead
Harvard
Mayonnaise of Fish in ramekins
A savory supper or luncheon dish uses salmon crab or lobster. Flake fish and mix with dill pickle green pepper watercress and egg yolk. Toss with spinach colored mayonnaise and fill ramekins topped with dressing and stuffed olives.
Eggs A La Cuban Served Hot Or Cold
A step by step recipe for eggs a la Cuban. Boil six eggs, shell and halve them. Mix yolk with peppers onion crumbs salt celery paprika and olive oil to form a paste. Refill whites, serve cold with lettuce and dressing or hot with tomato sauce on buttered toast.
Portlander George C. Henry Guests at Battle House
George C. Henry of Portland Oregon is in Mobile on business for several days and is a guest of the Battle House hotel during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Henry
Portland, Ore
Mobile
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