Belt or Suspenders Debate Sparks War Time Health Talk
An old essay extols suspenders over belts, citing 1917 draft statistics and a Rochester physician who links belts to abdominal troubles and higher appendicitis risk. It argues belts hinder digestion, urges a switch to suspenders, and notes broader wartime themes of self-reliance, garden crops, and efficiency.
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Iian
Rochester
New York City
Bis
Weatherone
Jan
Utwilly
Miuutay
Hog Island News Debuts For Shipyard Employees
Volume one number one of Hog Island News appears on the exchange table for American International Shipbuilding Corporation employees. The eight page issue highlights ship construction news and wartime necessity. The editor urges action with a call to roll up sleeves and work, noting the magaine asks Can We Build Those Ships.
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Hog Island
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
Compensation business more than doubles in past year
Referee G Scott Smith reports a sharp rise in compensation claims across several counties. The 264 assigned cases include many petitions for wages, with 163 tied to dismissed or unsettled claims. Total compensation awards surged to 4242087 amid wartime demands and ongoing disputes over wages and benefits.
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G. Scott Smith
Savenia
Veerten
Crawford
Mercer
Arai
Yeromg
McLiwn
Venango
Aucine
Tha Yaar
Bang
Amowat
Pittenumb
Petievinsfied Uyom Dingen
Ware
Gomnenea
Women Lead The World In Strength And Health Ad
An advertisement extols American women as leaders of health and vitality. It touts phosphorus-based tonics and treatments claiming to restore nerves, stamina, and brightness. The copy promises cures and improved life quality, urging readers to visit Bold Br Stexfeicu's Pharmacy for the "Zenwine Phauphased Tria" and related remedies.
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Rewarkel
Fountain of
Hesteh
Tran
Aida
Stexfeicu
Jifty-Jel Gelatine Dessert Ad Promises Rich Fruit Flavor
A vintage promotion touts Jifty-Jel as a premium gelatine dessert mix. It claims no sugar or fruit additions are needed, just boiling water and a flavored jelly set. The ad emphasizes concentrated fruit flavors, sealed bottles for freshness, and a coupon offer with delivery from a company shipper.
Annual meeting minutes show compensation and appeals figures
The document records the annual meeting of a workers compensation body in 1912, noting payments totaling 4 878.98 to dependents of injured employees and thirteen appeals from board decisions. It mentions district enlargement on November 1 1017, member elections, and a social gathering at the POMC hall with members and friends in attendance.
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Byma
Rannal
Eller
Eller Block, Pennevivenis
Avenue
Warres
Pac
Ava
Javuary
Wat
Ota
Yar
Emerintell
Empl
Agident
Tent von Reith Sed
Coramen's Comapensation Board
Emth
Armstrone
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