The W. C. T. U. and Its Global Linkages in 1920
The W C T U has functioned for thirty five years across forty nations and built extensive programs from temperance education to child welfare. It supported prohibition efforts in the Philippines and fosters world-wide suffrage and Americanization while planning large budgets for child welfare and world prohibition. The denomination highlights its role in education, literature purity, and youth training, with leaders like Miss Anna Gordon and Miss Julia Deane advancing surveys and policy for the next five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Francis E. Willard
Issa
New York
Womens Organizations
America
Philippines
Department of Child Welfare
London
England
Anna Gordon
Julia Deane
Union Signal
Europe
Far East
Deborah Knox — Livingstone
Department of Suffrage
United States
Department of Soldiers and Sailors
Uncle Sam
Railroads curb shipments amid nationwide switchmen strike
Frisco and Denver railroad officials report limited freight movement as a switchmen strike disrupts routes. The Frisco declines shipments to Kansas City and St. Louis while serving Springfield Missouri and Memphis Tennessee. Denver line mirrors this, accepting only deliveries to assured points. No transfers to M K T or Texas Pacific. Local rail workers foresee far reaching union reorganization within a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Denver
Kansas City
St. Louis
Springfield
Memphis
Tenn
Ft. Worth
Oklahoma
Texas Pacific
Country Drives a Specialty Phones Day 26 Night 100
Fergeson Drug Co sponsors a specialty phones day event at 100 headquarters highlighting new devices and services. The program promotes June activities and showcases product demos with staff from Fergeson and partner firms.
Buick Stage Line links Vernon and Electra in Texas
W. G. Brown of Electra operates a new stage line between Vernon and Electra using Buick cars. Three trips are run daily and calls for service are taken at the Bailey hotel and the People’s Drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Brown
Electra
Vernon
Buick
Bailey Hotel
People’s Drug Store
Prescott City Lot Deals Prompt Investment Promise
Two of the best lots in Prescott City are offered with an investment payoff. Prospective buyers are invited to see the property, with a claim of favorable pricing and profitable returns for those who act.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harriett Pritchard
W. Cc.t. A
Lake Michigan
Northwestern University
New England
Patriotic War Service
Union
W. Cc.t. U
McCelvey Grocery Company
F. F. Dalley Corporations Ltd
Buffalo
J. G. Sherman
Waggoner National Building
W. G. McDonald
Headquarters
Fergeson Drug Co
L. P. Jouett
Rogers & Jackson
Dixon Dry Goods Co
Prescott
Fis
Aet
Hollis and Wilkins
Massie Shive Building
Texas
Ralph E. Nicol
Ralph E. Nicole
Flint, Mich
Mincke Bhalel
Peck Bldg
North Main St
Phoenix
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