Government workers push 16 hour days to cope with living costs
Luther Steward of the National Federation of Federal Employes says thousands of Washington clerks and other federal workers hold down night and day jobs to survive rising living costs. Miss Ethel Smith notes 14 900 to 20 000 lower-tier workers, many with families, take extra night shifts. more than 50 applications exist for part time night work at the federation HQ.
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Washington
Luther Steward
National Federation of Federal
Mr Steward
Post
Ethel Smith
Women's Trade Union League
Federation
Steward
War Risk Bureau
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
National Federation
Miss Smith
Plaza
Vacation and rest in a restless world
A pondering note on taking a vacation amid busy work life. It argues rest is fitting for how one fits their sphere and warns against overwork by employers. The piece suggests balance between duty and leisure and references a magazine advice tone.
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Teke Potita
Ladies’ Home Journal
Prohibitionists in England Warm Up Before Germany
A 1919 Bell Syndicate note reports that prohibitionists are active in England as a preliminary effort ahead of targeting Germany, reflecting wartime moral and political pressures amplified by the postwar climate.
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England
Germany
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Three Novel Undie Models For Little Girls
A fashion feature describes undergarment and clothing details for young girls and their imagined adult styles. It outlines petticoat shapes, scalloped hems, adjustable lengths, and a kimono with loose podice and sash, highlighting how dress lines influence outer garments.
Little Youth Frocks Shine in Pastel Lavender and Blue
A fashion note describes dainty children’s dresses with delicate norky ruffles and butterfly bows. The shown frock features soft pastel lavender and old blue hues, a soft red collar, and full sleeves, highlighting the charm of youthful styles.
Furs and fabrics showcased in lavish fashion spreads
The feature describes furs used richly in solid forms and narrow bands, Tricolette suits with brushed Wool trim, velvet skirts with large festive folds, tinsel brocade wraps, velvet and chiffon velvet models, slip-on negligee styles, and a prominent satin fall for fall attire. It also notes kimono styling in pale pink Jap silk or embroidered chaiks, with sash, collar, and cuffs in wool, and pongee with colored embroidery accents.
Meat transit to market after Swift & Company purchases
The report notes cattle bought by Swift & Company are slaughtered within forty eight hours, then meat is hung and sold as fresh product within about two weeks, marking rapid processing and distribution of beef.
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Swift & Company
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