Courage Wins for Girl Maimed in Auto Crash
Miss Margaret J. Richards, badly injured when a Army truck crashed near Camp Pike in 1920, received a $5000 government award for injuries while performing government service. Her story spans recovery, education, and public support, culminating in congressional action and a presidential approval.
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Courage
Ilargis
Yayetteville
Ark
Margaret J. Rie
Little Rock
Congress
Lountey
Red Cross
Alamp Pike
Mass Richards
Miss Richards
Cantonment
Gil
Lee
YWA
Zeta Tau Alpha
George C. Branner
Trart
Joel Robinson
Arkansas
Heartsill Ragen
Washington
House
Senate
Cooldge
Uncle Sam
Gotham Silk Stocking Savers 25¢
Gotham promotes Silk Stocking Savers to extend stocking life by reducing heel friction. Easily adjusted, fan in color. Aimed at customers seeking better wear from hosiery.
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Gotham
Inspiration for Needlework and Linen Goods Sales
A long, salesy list highlights Metzger Wrights needlepoint imports and a wide range of stamped linens and home textiles. Descriptions cover bedspreads, aprons, centerpieces, table covers, napkins, pillowcases, dresses, and handkerchiefs with prices from 1 to 12 dollars, all illustrated with floral and conventional designs and accent options.
A Real Success The New Poirette Compact
Metager-Wright's introduced to Warren a new Poirette Compact. It is touted as scientifically designed with five advantages: it reduces measurements by 2 to 4 inches, eliminates brassiere issues, smoothes hips and abdomen, prevents riding, distributes flesh without constriction, washes like silk, stays fresh, and proves ideal for summer wear next to the body.
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Metager-Wright's
Warren
Poirette
America and China policy and world leadership stance
The speech argues for a careful American role in China amid ongoing turmoil, stressing protecting citizens and property, avoiding aggression, and promoting international law. It cautions against imperialism while urging justice, mercy, and steady standards, then notes New Jersey’s mosquito control and a quirky stamp anecdote.
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Shanghai
China
America
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Universaty of Arkansas
Margaret Richards
Arkansas Geological Bureau
Torio
W.C. A
Federated Business Women’s Club
Warren Street Railway CO
Gara
Sheffield
Main Sing
Teer Warren
Wate Avenue
Maiz
Glide
North Warren
Cosewargo Avenue
Jamestown
Cara
Freneborg
Frewsburg
the Tribune
Metzger-Wright
Feance
Germany
Tri State Buying Syndicate
Metzger- Wright
Asia
Nanking
Reges
New Jersey
Chicago Daily News
Youngsville
Starbrick
Irvington -Youngeville
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