Washington News and War Time Civilian Tales
Washington reports and recollections from the era. A naval holiday and family reunion unfold at the White House as a Mason dinner hints at renovations on Sixteenth Street. A war tale echoes a Confederate and Union veteran’s shared hymn, and women’s role in Red Crescent work hints at broad social shifts. An appeal to civic processes notes voting irregularities in local elections.
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Washington
D. C
Bay State
Fans. Gelehiod
Margaret Issom
Mins
Bones
Miys
Sayre's
Williamstown
Walt
Mixes
Sanday
Sixguanith Street
Huang
Pol
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Credit to Whom Credit Is Due in Clarke County
A lengthy unidentified article recounts a Clarke County board of trade effort to attract a pottery plant from Liverpool. It details negotiations, cash bonuses, site provision, and dozens of Clarkeburg firms aiding the project. It notes a nine kiln plant nearing completion and employing over 600 with about half a million annual payroll. It lists the many contributing firms and local personalities. It also briefly mentions a separate political opinion about voting and women’s suffrage activity in Washington with references to Antoinette and Mrs. Morgan.
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McNicol Pottery
Daverpooll
Egat Liverpool
Dottery Company
Clarksburg
Board of Trade
East Liverpool
Pottery Company
Board S of Trade
Thie
Clarksburg Board of Trade Land Company
Clarksburg ‘Light & Heat Company
CE. Prunty
Monongahela Valley, Traction Company
National Board of Censorship Explained in 1920s History
A reflection on the emergence of the National Board of Censorship in New York City. Dr Charles Borage and the People's Institute leaders influenced early regulating efforts as the motion picture industry rapidly grew, shaping how films were judged and approved for audiences nationwide.
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National Board of Censorship
Charles Borage
Smith
People's Institute
New York City
Coopers ‘Hon
Motion Pictura Theaters
Patio
Structure of the National Board of Censorship's General Committee
The article details the National Board of Censorship's governance structure, led by Dr. Frederic Howe as chairman, with a general committee of twenty from civil and cultural groups, fifteen members at large, an executive committee, and a large advisory panel. It explains how one hundred thirty five members form various subcommittees across New York studios to review films, the voting process, and the appeal path to the general committee, ending with final decisions and notices to film owners and board correspondents.
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Naton
National Board of Censorship
Frederic ©. Howe
People's Thettate
Bure
Immigration
New York
Addiion
Afta
Sand Au
Hee
Bradles
Tee
Tt Jk
Jboard
New Society Prix ners’ Bellef emerges in Huntington region
Local men and women face rising attention as a newly organized national scope society, the Prix ners’ Bellef, based in Huntington. Editor Boyd Jarrell of the Huntington Herald-Dispatch presents the foreword outlining principles aimed at addressing alleged social mistreatment and alimony issues, with focus on reform and civic action.
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Heart
Inn
Huntington
Boyd Jarrell
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Early Christmas shopping urged for public health
The Philadelphia Department of Health and Charities urges shoppers to start early to reduce crowding and disease risk. The weekly bulletin notes late shopping causes hardship, while early purchases ease store crowds, save time, and protect vulnerable customers especially children.
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Philadelphia “Department of Health and Charities
Guristas
Saya
Cty
Merchent
Study of German Made Compulsory in Turkish Empire
A dispatch from Victoria, reported by the Associated Press in Amsterdam, states the Turkish government has decided to make the study of German compulsory in all state schools across the empire. The move aims to strengthen cultural and educational ties amid regional tensions and international dynamics.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Victina
Hax
Germany
Ee Oleman Empire
Pirate treasure found by pirates off Danville island
A report from Danville recalls a haul believed to be pirate treasure recovered on an island just below the borough. Frank Lewis notes Tyet buried and displayed vast wealth including sixteen thousand dollars, Mexican silver, and gold pieces. Captain Iliad and others pursued the cache, with the tale tied to a pirate crew entering the Susquehanna area.
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Danville
Frank Lewis
Sid
Tsang Gearhart
Rorke
Spanien
Bpaniet
Gotan
Ae Dotto
Iliad
Chesspeeke Bay
Susquehanne
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Main Street
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Mhreannis
Royal Arch
Marshall
Misons
Potomac
Jesus
Georsht
Agabe
Jim
Oren
America
The
Orient Feminine
Turkey
Turkish Red Grescent Society
Europe
Mase Gleott
Nce
Rotan Aeoemiads
United States
Arnatart
Mudderar
Treamster Weard
Pe Ie Tha Nordurhil Company
Bladdard Milling Company
Judge Nathanial
Union’ National Bank
Thepecan & Piano
Walling& Company
Jamien & Law Company
Marlin’ Brothers
Cecil
Highland
West
Rong Gandy Dudley
D. Britt
Deleois
Lawley
Chania Th
A Dewpard
D. Mayo
Te MO. Wilson Sond Company
Willison Earla Company
Dr. TK Gore
Imperial Ice Cream Company
Rudy @ Deem
Millard
F. Snyder
W. Gaston
West Virginia Feed & Flour Company
Franklyg
Capital
Antoinette Unis
Congressional
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Medill McCormick
Funk
Congress
Airs
Raymond B. Morgan
McCormick
Congressional Committee
National Board OF Gendorship
Tim
Lenden
Kodaks
Toyland
Ron
Plete
the Pike News
City Department
Pirate
Susquehana River
Merchants National Bank
Clarksburg, W. VA
R. T. Lowndes, David Davidson
Geo. L. Duncan
Aaron J. Lodge, W. L. Highland
W. H. Lewis
W. BP. Goff
Lincoln
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