Miners Wage Scale Agreement in Iowa Two-Year Contract
Des Moines reports the joint conference of Iowa miners and operators agreeing on wage scales and working conditions for two years. The deal fixes machine operation scales, a $1.25 daily rate for buy state pickers, and broad adjustments to numerous rules. A referendum will determine final approval, with strong support from the miners’ side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
William H. Rodgers
Albia
District 13
United Mine Workers
E. C. Smith
Iowa Coal Operators’ Association
Miners’ Organization
Huerta Accepts Plan as U S Sees Possible War End
Niagara Falls and Washington reports say General Huerta authorized delegates to accept the peace plan in full if President Wilson approves. Editors note Britain’s gesture adds pressure, while the U S hones its stance on Tampico, Vera Cruz, and arms shipments to Carranza forces. The pace at Niagara Falls stays tentative as mediators press for a formal reply.
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Niagara Walls
Ont
Huerta
Wilson
the Express
Great Britain
United States
Sir Edward Grey
Mexico City
Persone
Niagara Falls
Washington
Badger
Tampico
Navy Department
Sunshine
Tampicott
Antilla
New York
Carranza
Admiral Badger
Puerto Mexico
Alvarado
General Funston
Ypiranga
Bavaria
Garrison
Hamburg American Steamship Company
Carl Buenz
Germany
Vera Cruz
Java
Armi
Brown
Funeton
Shipwreck Inquiry Opens June Sixteen in Quebec
June 6 dispatch reports the commission into the Empress of Ireland wreck will begin sessions in Quebec on June 16. A separate item notes Arthur Fowler, a British subject, found guilty of murder in Dayton, Ohio, reportedly took his own life in jail after securing a strap and striking himself.
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Montreal
Que
Quebec
Enda
Dayton
Arthur Fowler
John Jeames
Fowler
Drought for Munele Ends Saloons After Sat Ruling
Munele Indiana with population about thirty thousand will be without saloons after Saturday by the ruling of Judge Frank Billa in the Delaware circuit court. An appeal will be filed at Gage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munele
Ind
Frank Billa
Delaware Circuit Court
Gage
Tennessee ridges tale stirs old war memories
United States Senator Blair Lea recalls a Tennessee incident where two mountaineers argued and one died. A rider brought news to the widow, who paused eating apple dumplings and asked them to wait until she finished the dumpling before hearing more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
United States
Blair Lea
Maryland
Wade Med
Psoriasis Cure Promised by Cuticura Ad Across Camp McCoy
Walter Mahony of Troop H 6th A S Cavalry at Camp McCoy Wisconsin describes a two year struggle with scaly psoriasis on his arms and skin. He tried various treatments, found relief with Cuticura Soap and Ointment after seeing an ad, and says the cure took three months. The ad notes Cuticura products are sold worldwide and offers free samples and a Skin Book.
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A. S. Cavalry
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Wis
Walter Mahony
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Fragmentary 1920s notices drift in from the page
The snippet references a German economist Professor Wolff predicting by 1920 Germany would have the lowest birth rate in Europe if trends continue. It also mentions Alfalfo selling $5.50 and farms for sale on crop pay ponta in Soo City, with a line about drinking to one’s health seldom prolonging life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolff
Germany
Europe
Ponta
J. Mulbell
Soo City
Against Women’s Pockets: A Satirical Timely Debate
A New York Tribune piece argues against pockets for women listing eight reasons. It claims pockets are not a natural right and that most women do not want them. It cites concerns about burden, spousal dynamics, chivalry, and alleged male misuse of pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Forget-Me-Not Letter Repeats Each Birthday Year
A tor toise-shell glasse reader recalls a ten year string of birthday letters from a dear girl who writes the same heartfelt message each year. The solemn observer notes the annual gift is identical, while a stout acquaintance marvels at the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Walatcoat
Daghed
Why Won't Miss Wombat Dance With You
A Louisville Courier Journal blurb notes a man dodging an issue about asking Miss Wombat to dance. He hints she senses his proposal plan, while a quip says many pin their faith to a star only to find it a firefly and that contradicting the average woman is a waste of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Bleakly
Garst
Sampson
Attorney General's Office
Insurance Department
Fiske
State Board of Parole
Roy Fiske
Newton
C. A. Rawdon
Republican Central Committee
C. ©. McClain
Woman Cases Endorse Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Providence and Philadelphia women report displacement and backache relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Abrams Lawson of Providence and Mrs Harry Fisherman of Philadelphia praise improved health, work capacity, and sleep. The ad claims many women testify to the remedy's virtue and urges publication of names.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Harry Fisnrn
Juniata Street
Providence
R. I
Abril Lawson
Lippitt St
Providence, R. J
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W. C. Hillis
L. W. Wheeler
Council Bluffs
J. H. Heath
West Liberty
G. Stierwalt
Lacona
W. H. Thomas
Burlington
C. §. Gray
W. 8. Stevenson
Carat Rapids
IF. R. Moss
Alhla
D. W. Gallagher
Ottumwa
W. H. Yates
Cedar Rapids
WW. P. Thompson
Logan
M. H. Daniel
Mount Pleasant
Albert Johnston
Shenandoah
H. ‘F. Reardon
Merrill
L. Brown
Fagle Grove
H. E. Carr
L.J. Janeway
I. W. Lise
R. Bray
Denison
B. C. Larchelt
Bancroft
Progressive Veterinary Association
Hawkeye
J. A. Yost
Mondamin
J. L. Hecht
Davenport
A. BR. Hyatt
Olds
J. MacPhail
H. Moffitt
Greenfield
James Mott
Kent
State Pharmacy Commission
Hael
Harry BE. Waton
Pharmacy Commission
Attorney General's Department
Revenue Department
Dubuque
Commission
Betsey Smith
John Cownie
State Board of Control
Board of Parole
Nes Moines
Mr. Cownie
Detsey
M. J. Carey
Benton County
Executive Council
Niagara
Earl Grey
England
Villa
U. S
Benton Cave
Pan
Carter
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Joo Drops
Albert W. Kahl
Buffalo
N. Y
Gustave A. Eisengraeber
St. Paul
Minn
J. Dennis
St. Louis
A. Buchanan
J. E. Simpson
Chicago
R. B. Eskildson
Omaha
Neb
L. R. Robinson
Kansas City
Edwin F. Pardes
New York City
N. B. Sizer
Brooklyn
Yore City
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