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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
6
By John Dickinson Sherman the article notes Congress may limit or prohibit labor by persons under eighteen with concurrent state power. The text frames a constitutional proposal granting federal authority to regulate youth labor alongside states.
A report from Senator Shortridge's judiciary committee details proposed joint resolutions to amend the Constitution to grant Congress power concurrent with states to limit or prohibit labor of persons under eighteen. It cites Hammer v Dagenhart and Bailey v Drexel and notes a 1920s conference of progressive governors to discuss child labor limits.
The American Legion announces its second annual national essay contest on Why America should Prohibit Immigration for Five Years. Last year 80,000 entries, with Ah Sing Ching winning first. Prizes total 7500 for national winners plus state awards. Entries limited to 10000 words. judges emphasize thought, style, originality.
Galbraith Memorial Committee in Cincinnati seeks a World War soldier sailor marine and army nurse to pose for the monument honoring Colonel Galbraith. The 40 by 10 foot granite tablet, designed by Clement J. Bammmhorn, will be carved with angel of victory figures and a central bust of Galbraith. The project aims to symbolize national unity and service across branches.
Nebraska awards R Ki Cochran of Lincoln a Legion post with Bryan appointing him. A World War I veteran, Cochran served fourteen months overseas and rose from engineer to artillery captain. He aided paving work in North Platte after discharge.
The national rehabilitation committee of the American Legion proposes a district contest to spur posts to assist ex service men rejoin community life. A loving cup would honor the post performing the most with scoring based on hospitalized men compensated section two training and job offers to trained veterans. The plan aims to raise post interest, reduce claimant complaints, and share efficient methods across departments.
American Legion posts in Indianapolis join a city-wide drive to endow the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Hospital for Crippled Children. A district team coordinates the effort and at least one auxiliary unit will endow a room in the facility.
Judge Charles Wilkins awarded Warren County American Legion Post 57,084.82 as its share of the local war chest fund raised for soldiers and sailors. Other county posts also shared in the division. The article notes training women for the ballot and citizenship under the American Legion and Americanism committees in Minnesota.
The article discusses kitchenware and enamel ware, listing informal meal setups and housekeeper duties. It also warns about asphyxiating rats and proposes carbon monoxide gas as a cure via exhaust pipe venting and sealing holes.
The ad features a testimonial from a resident of Washington DC praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. It claims relief after using six bottles and urges other suffering women to try the product, with a call to letters from readers nationwide.
A man at a train platform unexpectedly hugs the wrong woman, startling the crowd as a colored woman points out the mix up. The mother, in a blue salt and red hat, appears with her traveling bag and is redirected to an awaiting auto.
An advertisement touts Cuticura for pimples and blackheads. It recommends smearing Cuticura Ointment, washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water for five minutes, then daily use to keep skin clear. It also urges using Cuticura Talcum.
Gen George A Wingate denounces abuse of wounded soldiers in New York. He warns that anyone mistreating war invalids deserves a severe fate, invoking a grim colonial quip about Mrs Malaprop’s daughter and a church sociable joke on execution to underline his stance.
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