Paris doctors adopt one third minimum fee plan
The unified medical societies of Paris have set a minimum fee raise of at least one third for ordinary house and office visits with higher charges for emergencies. A circular to physicians outlines the new scales and conditions, with doctors in New York skeptical that such uniform fees could work in the United States.
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New York Herald
Herald
United Mediest Societies
Paris
Medical Union of the Seine
Medical Union of Paris
Department of the Seine
France
Lille
Gremary
Yicaratus
Os Niles
PMOV
Massasex Arikmars
Tncinis
Ronvenia Dorerding
New York
Dweing
George C. Hn
West Forty-fifth Street
The
United States
Hall
Lates Insurance
Xannkawens
East Ride
Ttd
Valle
Jerome Kingsbiry
West Forth Street
Aoctore
Bia
Qvan
A-beneft
Adolph Baron
Lexington‘ Avenue
Stanes
Tpiet Street
Van Dyke Calls Church of Today Centered on Living Jesus
Princeton professor Henry van Dyke addresses Germantown First Presbyterian marking centennial service. He critiques Harvard’s “new religion,” urging belief in the living God and the sunrise of Jesus Christ. He ties faith to personal loyalty to Jesus as core Christianity. Catarrh treatment advertisement notes Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to ease symptoms.
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Church of Today
Princeton
Jesus
God
Speqval
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Henry van Dyke
Princeton University
First Presbyterian Church of
Germantown
Emerttus Bot
Harvard
van Dyke
America
Christ
Jesus Christ
Church of
Fleets Plans Post Drill Move to New York and Guantanamo
After drills the vessels will spend the holidays in New York and then proceed to Guantanamo where they will remain four months. Men will be instructed in boating and swimming.
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New York
Guantanamo
Atlantic Fleet Plans and Training at Guantanamo
The interview with Rear Admiral Beaton Schroeder outlines the Atlantic fleet’s winter plan to assemble in Hampton Roads in December, sail past the Capes, and spend four months at Guantanamo for extensive seamanship and gunnery training. Crew changes, officer staffing, and the aim to develop long neglected training methods are highlighted, with emphasis on roping in new officers and improving readiness for future operations.
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Guantanamo
Navy Yards
Capa Cod’ Bay
Beaton Schroeder
U.'s
Washington
New York
World Saturday
Hampton Roads
Capes
Cape Cod Bay
Preacher Aero Inventor Seeks Large Load Airship
Special to The Washington Fest reports Rev W D Le Fevre of Dover Delaware and Enoch S Le Fevre of Littletown Pennsylvania patent an improved airship. A vertical mast supports stationary aeroplanes with adjustable slats for descent and ascent. Eight vertically lifting propellers provide strong lift. Inventors claim high speed engine and capability to carry large loads safely.
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Dover
Del
W. D. le Fevra
Enoch S. le Pevre
Littletown
le Fevre
Tila
Pan American Pageant Planned by Washington Diplomats
Washington hosts a forthcoming Pan American pageant tied to Independence Day 4th July 1919 withSouth and Central American diplomats ready to participate. Ambassadors and legations in Washington back the plan, with Italy various ministers pledging support and Peru Guatemala and Chile signaling readiness to contribute floats ships soldiers and sailors.
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Sng
Washington
South
Central America
Mary
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Haa
International Bureau of American Republics
United States
John Barrett
Francisco J. Yanes
Mr. Yenes
Johkn Barrett
Goon
Don Epifanio Portela
Argentina
Manuel Santander
Legation
Peru
Mr. Santander
Senor Don Anibal Cruz
Chile
Dominican Republii
Senor
Dor Arturo BL. Flalla
Mr. Fiailo
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Gon Luis Toledo Verrarte
Commlsioner Macfarland
Republica
Mothers Attack Prisoner In Utica Murder Trial
In Utica on October 18 the trial of H Pheodore Hirso for the murder of two Italian children began before Justice Rogers. The mother of Theresa Procopio rushed deputies and struck Hirso on the head, her sister-in-law also attempted to reach the prisoner while both women carried babies.
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Utica
H Pheodore Hirso
Meat prices up to stay in American Packers' meet
Chicago delegates to the fourth annual American Packers Association convention say meat prices cannot stay low. President Michael Ryan predicts only a brief drop, due to more cattle being raised, then prices will rise again. America may become an importer of meat.
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Chicago
American Packers’ Association
Michael Ryan
Ryan
America
The California Fig Syrup Company Promotes Genuine Syrup of Figs
The California Fig Syrup Co claims exclusive methods for producing Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna with pure medicinal plant principles. It urges buyers to insist on the full California Fig Syrup Co name on the package to avoid imitations.
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California Fig Symp Co
Senna
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Officials Wife Smuggler Revelations Shake Customs Ring
New York reports that the wife of a high customs official helped smuggle expensive French goods via Fifth Avenue dressmakers. Five sleeper trunks valued at 209 dollars exposed a larger conspiracy, tied to a transatlantic liner, inspectors, and a former official convicted of defrauding duties. Sealed indictments target the treasurers and involved parties.
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Washington
New York
Fifth Avenue
A. Bagengemas
Loet
United States District
Attoufhey
Collacter Loeb
Treasury Department
Federal
Grand Jury
Treasmakers
Bsmiejl
Night of Peril for Eight as Craft Capsizes Off Sound
A party of eight aboard an auxiliary catboat from New Rochelle to Glen Cove faced a perilous night in Long Island Sound when the engine failed and the vessel capsized. Three men and two women were rescued by the steamship Yale, while others chose to stay aboard until a passing tug saved them minutes before capsizing. Martha Dobbs, the oldest sister, refused to leave and helped others onto the Yale after her group was offered safety.
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Eivision
Naval Academy
Washington Post
New York
Long Island
Metropolitan Line
Yale
Boston
Craf
New Rochelle
Glen Cove
Raymond J. Davies
Fred H. Parsons
Martha
Ethel
Mabel Dobbs
Mary Dobbe
Richard McKenzie
McKenzie
Parsons
Captain's Island
New Yorks
Ikenle
Thompson
Martha Dobbs
Mr. Davies
Ethel Dobbs
Miss Dobbs
Stamfota Police
Dickinson for Senator in Tennessee to run
A Tennessee political shift is hinted as Glendy Dickinson, secretary of war, is named as possible successor to Senator James Braster. Friends of Luke Les dispute the claim while Dickinson’s backers say an official announcement will come at the proper time.
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Mongolfler
Blanchard
Lonaral
Philadelphia
Messrs. Rittenhouse
Hopkinsen
Jeffries
Dover
Calais
Old World
England
France
Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Glendy
M. Dickinson
United States
James Braster
Dickinson
Luke Les
Leas
Dickinsons
Oats Proclaimed Best Food for Brain and Body by Sir James Browne
A 1909 Youths Companion article cites Sir James Browne as medical authority on foods praising oatmeal for brain and muscle growth in youth. It notes oatmeal’s fats and lecithins aiding the thyroid, with Scotland’s diet linked to sturdy, energetic Northerners and Quaker Oats highlighted as premier.
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James Crh. Browne
F.R.S
Browne
Dress Censorship Enforced by Chicago Store
In Chicago on October 18, Marshall Field & Co enforces dress rules for female staff on State Street. A new dress code bans pads, hairpieces, false curls, painted brows, frills, low necklines, short or long sleeves, and any colored waists or skirts except black or white. A female censor guides enforcement amid protests.
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Chicago
Marshall Meld & Co
State Street
Brant Axtigiciel
Rockefeller Urges Saving Money and Charity to All
John D. Rockefeller urges saving part of earnings for mothers first and spending the rest only on necessities. He says money should serve others, and everyone has a duty to support the poor and ignorant through self denial and prudent spending to enable charitable purposes.
Saengerbund Busy with Pedestrian Tour and Schiller Day Plans
Columbia Turnverein members take a pedestrian tour to Cabin John bridge and Grecian falls while pedestrain tours become a winter feature. Saengerbund kicks off with Washington Saengerbund concert at 14 C Street NW under Henry Xander. Arion Gesang-Verein to hold ball at the new Masonic Temple and Schiller Day observance set for November 7 marking the poet’s 150th birthday.
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Columbia Turnverein
Tnessengerouna
Scenerbund School of Germanansuage
Colamble Turnverein
Farm i
Maryland
Cabin Joan Bridge
M Screet
Xockery
Masonic Temple
Arion Gesang-Verein
Society
E Street
Gstaber
If Parents Knew Grape-Nuts Is Wheat and Barley Food
A Jamestown boy reports using Grape-Nuts to rebuild brain and nerves, improving study stamina and health. He notes headaches vanish, appetite improves, and exam scores rise after two months. His parents also benefit, with better sleep and vigor. The ad ends with There’s a Reason.
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Jamestown
N.Y
Wellville
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Fleet
Admiral Schroeder
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Prof. Wallack
National Intelligencer
Charles G. Glover
Georgetown College
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Bndy
Iinland
Whicch
Intelligencer
Wallace
Messrs. Mongolfier
Cavallo
English Channel
Dunger
Euen
Preacher Aero Inventor
Tae Rae Teh
Nour Ivferral
South and Central American
Packers
Briends
Tennevaee Boom
Great Britain
Jess Connor
Save Money
John D. Urges
Saengerbund
Washington Saengerbund
Henry Xander
Walter E. Hilton
Louise Carson-Hill
Otto Luebkert
Anton Kaspar
Shaning Fabian
Madehipman
Annapolis
Charles D. Price
Oakmont
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
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