A Waste in Baby Lives and the Sheppard-Towner Bill
The text argues national resource conservation through saving infant lives. It cites infant mortality rates, proposes a $2 million first year appropriation under the Sheppard-Towner maternity bill, and outlines administration by federal and state health and welfare boards.
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New Zealand
Sheppard-Towner
United States Public Health Service
United States Bureau of Education
Department of Labor
Children’s Bureau of
State Board of Health
Board of Maternal and Infant Hygiene
Conservation Service
Beware the Swindler and the Cat Ranch Scam
A wary warning about a wave of mail scams claiming a California ranch runs a 100000 cat operation. The plan to kill 5000 cats daily for fur, feed cats with 1,000,000 rats, and loop profits at five cents a share is exposed as a fraudulent perpetual motion scheme.
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California Ranch Company
Rippling Rhymes On Flu And War Lords In Quatrain
A humorous verse laments influenza and wartime blame. The speaker mocks authorities and pill sellers while invoking a mock courtroom for a fictional “Kix Bill.” The piece blends disease woes with political satire and wordplay.
Bank Shares Spark Controversy Over Ranch Prospectus
Conservation Service condemns bank display of a ranch prospectus as an example of horrible credulity. The note raises questions about investment implications and proper disclosure in financial promotions.
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Conservation Service
German Chiefs Ask Trial Before German Judge
A declaration signed by generals and admirals including Erich Ludendorff Alfred von Tirpitz Erich von Falkenhayn Field Marshal von Kluck and Admiral von Schroeder rejects appearing before a foreign court and says they are willing to face trial under German law before a German judge.
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Ludendorff
Admiral von Tirpitz
Fatherland
Berlin
Erich Ludendorff
Alfred von Tirpitz
Erich von Falkenahyn
Marshal von Klu
States join fight against Rhode Island prohibition challenge
Governor Milliken announced a coalition of 26 states to oppose Rhode Island’s bid to declare the national prohibition amendment unconstitutional. The list includes Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Montana Nebraska Nevada North Carolina North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah West Virginia and Wyoming.
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Augusta
Rhode Island
Milliken
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaare
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
West Virginia
Wyoming
Navy rejects bids for steamers Yale and Harvard
Washington February 28 bids for the steamers Yale and Harvard were rejected as too low. The vessels once served in the English channel transport during the war and were bought by the navy for about 2 million dollars. The current appraisal stands at 1.75 million with the top bid at 1580 dollars from a Los Angeles company. A new bid will be invited.
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Washington
Yale
Harvard
Navy Department
Navy
Los Angeles
French Battle With Turks Near Marash Exits With Wounded
Official dispatches report French troops in Marash Aleppo Syria fighting Turkish forces. French contingents withdrew after hard fighting leaving wounded to be cared for by the American Red Cross. A separate note says wireless telephone links have connected Ossining New York with North Dakota and Kansas over about 1500 miles via Deforest Radio Telegraph.
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London
Marash
New York
Ossining
N.Y
North Dakota
Kansas
Robert F. Gowen
Deforest Radio Telegraph and Telephone Company
Reid Divorce Granted For Mrs Reid In Short Jury Trial
New York on February 28 Mrs Margaret Carrere Reid wife of Daniel G Reid known as the tinplate king was granted a divorce after a short jury deliberation of eighteen minutes Reid had filed a counter claim seeking a divorce but offered no evidence in support of it.
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New York
Margaret Carrere Reid
Daniel G. Reid
Tinplate King
Reid
Work and Workers in the World
A reflection on the value of labor and the dignity of workers. It argues that usefulness matters more than the specific task and calls for pride in the work chosen and done. The piece stresses ethical, purposeful effort across all kinds of labor.
Notable Iowa Figures and Places in State News
A roundup covers Mrs. Julia Forgy Mills’s death in Lewis at 88, linking to Oliver Mills’s abolition era work and John Brown friendship. Lakota is confirmed as the permanent Germania name. local protests and German-descent activists figure in the name change debate. Joyce Lapham becomes YWCA field secretary for eight states with headquarters in St Louis. Emery Dougherty sues Fred Beckler for 10000 over dog-caused injuries. jury awards 3200 as damages. Bruce Wallace, Atlantic native and former consular aide, dies. siblings noted in public service roles. A Lyon county jury fails to reach a verdict in Ludwig Koch and Ella Haan marriage equity case.
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Atlantic
Julia Forgy Mills
Oliver Mills
Cass County
Lewis
John Brown
State Agricultural Society
Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Ludwig Koch
Ella Haan
Kock
Court Unable to Split Estate In Miss Haan Case
The estate of $5,500 an automobile and a watch sparked a court dispute between Miss Haan and Mrs. Kock. A jury of eight to four could not reach a verdict after two days, and a new trial is planned.
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Miss Haan
Passions Grow With Sacrifice and Power
A reflective quotation on how power and joy in sacrifice deepen for those who practice it and how pure passions can rise alongside darker ones. The line credits W. LL. Watkin.
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W. LL. Watkin
Railway timetable update for multiple lines and branches
Rail timetable corrected to May 19 1919 showing Westbound and Eastbound departures and arrivals for No 11 Express No 49 No 29 Pass No 87 Freight and No 89 Freight at Washington Branch with daily freight and passenger services. Adjusted notes include Tuesday Thursday and Saturday No 92 annulment and extra stock train from Washington at 7 45 am.
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Washington Branch
Passenge
Washington
W. Russel
ST. P
Lo’west Lim
Japanese Adaptation Raises Demand for Western Door Hardware
The passage notes Japanese openness to Western methods and implements while door hinges import grows despite rail slide doors being seen as sufficient. It reflects a trend toward adopting foreign hardware in Japanese construction and home design.
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Japan
Lava Warm After Thirty Years At Vesuvian Veins
Newly ejected lava from Vesuvius is tested at 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. On the volcano slopes lavas from different outbursts remain isolated and still warm, indicating continued geothermal activity despite long intervals since past eruptions.
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Vesuvius
Copper to Remain Pixed. Buffal Express guess headline
The Buffalo Express previews a playful puzzle style item about whether copper stays fixed in place or refers to a different subject. Readers are invited to solve the ambiguity in a light, engaging tone.
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Copper
Buffal Express
End of Eight Years Misery Newark Testimonial
A Newark woman recounts severe illness described as organic trouble with back and limb pain and ear issues. After weeks of treatment she regained ability to work and perform chores, praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and noting friends also use it. She invites others to use her testimonial.
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Newark
N. J
TheResa Coventry
Burnet St
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