Nurses Demand Army Rank For World War I Service
Nurses who served overseas in World War I seek equal officer status with male troops. They argue pay stoppages during captivity and lack of authority hinder their duties, noting harsh conditions in France and transport hardships. Committees at Walter Reed and other posts push Congress to grant rank from major to lieutenant in line with their duties.
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France
AEF
Bruni
Waller Reed Hospital
Army
Congress
William Howard Taft
Steven Roy Greeley
Calotabs Promised as Perfect Liver Remedy for All
An old promotional notice touts Calotabs as a near perfect calomel tablet for biliousness constipation and indigestion. It claims no taste or nausea and guarantees customer satisfaction with a refund if not delighted. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents at drug stores.
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Fria
School Board Direct Election Plan Outlined Aug 19
A steering committee meeting August 19 in the Board of Trade rooms will discuss finalizing a bill to elect the school board by direct vote. The full committee of over 30 civic organizations will then review it, with Congress proponents ready to submit. Nominations will be by district commissioners, wards of 500 voters, standard voting qualifications apply, and the election coincides with the national polls. If funds fail, volunteers may staff clerks.
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Joint Citizens’ Committee
Board of Trade
commit+etee
House
Congress
Royal Servants Entertained At Buckingham Palace Garden Party
From London Aug 11 the entire staff of Buckingham Palace with their wives and families were entertained at a garden party in the palace grounds yesterday afternoon. The King and Queen Queen Mother Alexandra and Princess Mary mingled informally among the guests and staff many servants having served through multiple reigns.
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London Times
Washington
the Public Ledger Co
London
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Alexandra
Mary
Royal Service
Bread and Nut Salad Recipe Card
One cup fresh brown bread crumbs one half cup chopped Brazil nut meats crisp lettuce leaves one cup chopped walnut meats one half cup cream one teaspoon salt Sprinkle the salt over the nut mixture and fold gently for a textured salad option with nutty flavor.
Sayings of Mrs. Solomon by Helen Rowland
A humorous vignette on men at a summer resort, as Mrs. Solomon narrates how each man presents a different persona. The piece highlights misperceptions and social foibles, with a final reflection on why men mind reveals themselves when conversing with women.
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Mrs. Solomon
Helen Rowland
Youthful Model In Black Velvet Hat Delights Mother
In a modern era the young woman declares a black velvet hat is all she wants. The model features a tam style with a binm added and grosgrain ribbon for a refined look. A fashion note contrasts youth and age while praising the garment’s richness and tasteful finish.
The Silent Clam and the Wise Oyster
A humorous tale of a taciturn little neck clam famed for wisdom until irony reveals his brains are lacking. The fable expands to comment on quiet people who seem smart but may conceal naivety, then shifts to brief notes on jazz sound, state dry laws, and fashion details.
Duvet N and Serge Combined Wardrobe Note
A brief fashion note highlights serge as essential for the schoolgirl wardrobe. Serge’s versatility makes outfits look well dressed for any occasion. A frock described as bivue serge illustrates the fabric’s appealing use in garments.
Uses for Sour Milk and Fashiongrams in Fall Attire
The article lists culinary uses for sour milk such as rolls soups and junket and notes its value for dyspepsia when palatable with salt sugar or cinnamon. It also mentions poultry feed leather polishing and a cosmetic use. Separately fashion grams highlight satin velvet top coats fur trimmed vests and hats with monkey skin color trends and metallic lingerie accents.
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France
Paris
The Jarr Family Embraces New House Rules
In a 1919 scene Mrs. Jarr declares new rules and regulations for the household after observing past mischief. She lectures Willie and Emma on behavior, then administers a quick disciplinary inquisition when a tongue outburst leads to punishment for both children, revealing a quest for order at home.
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Mrs. Jarr
Mr Jarr
Mrs Jarr
Jess Willard
Mr. Jarr
Willie
Emma
Salad suggestions and shrimp and potato salad tips
Delicate salad ideas include mixing English walnuts Malaga grapes with French dressing and mayonnaise served on lettuce. Shrimp are prepared by removing the intestinal vein and shells, boiled briefly, then cooled. Potatoes for salad are formed into round balls with a cutter and boiled or steamed until tender, combined with celery and dressed with French or mayonnaise.
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Malaga
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Soliaers
Military Affairs Committee
Aurses
Leutenant
Citizens Steering Board
King George
Babylon
Maeter
Linck
Yale
Selah
the Press Publishing Co
Ren
Lal
Haney Workman
Raunzel
James J. Montague
Kanana
Maine
Washington, D.C
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Duvet
Serge
Jarr
Coca-Cola Coo
Atlanta
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