Labor Unions and Red Cross Appeal Echoed in 1929 Meeting
Readable excerpts show a reflective essay on missed opportunities and the value of seizing chances. The Red Cross recruitment call emphasizes service and national strength. Reports cover Carpenters and Cooks and Waiters unions in Carpenter's Hall, new members, meetings, and community donations.
Labor unions expand campaigns and strike plans in 1914 era
New locals of the Switchmen's Union of North America organize across New York City switching districts and nationwide. The Typographical Union gains wage increases and five day weeks in several Chicago plants. ILGWU plans a $250000 bond to fund a December 31 strike against sweatshop conditions in women's dress, with at least 20000 workers expected. AFL leader William Green sits on Red Cross board as national banks report assets up from June. A new $20 million Chicago opera house opens, described as the era's luxury center for performance. A light verse about a printer with a wooden leg appears, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen hosts events for trainmen families.
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International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Morex Tonic Promises Boost From Gland Lab Experiments
A sensational advertorial claims scientists mix goat and other animal organs with vegetable tonics to create Morex Tonic. It touts six years of use and offers a 10 day trial plus gland information from Randal Drug Stores City Drug Stores and Fox Drug Stores.
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Randal Drug Stores
City Drug Stores
Fox Drug Stores
Danger Signals of High Blood Pressure
Dizzy spells hot flashes and pains in the head signal high blood pressure says a physician who found treatment Reduce it with Norma a physician's prescription often one bottle brings relief Ask for Norma at any drug store
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Norma
Lin-O-Nine Cures Deep Coughs Seen By Public Response
A Braddock Pennsylvania father credits Lin-O-Nine with curing his two sons of severe bronchial coughs and wheezing after other medicines failed. He notes doctors endorse the formula of eucalyptus flax seed cassia betula Irish moss and glycerine in a winter emulsion. Available by mail or at druggists, 7 or 18 ounce bottles.
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Beause
Mr. Schum
Kerr Chemical Co
Brentwood
President visits Spain at Odd Fellows Hall event
A early 20th century notice invites wives and relatives of trainmen to a social gathering at Odd Fellows Hall from 2:40 to 4:30 pm on Tuesday, featuring entertainment and refreshments. The item also mentions cigarette tax revenue, census preparations for 1830, and a commentary on progress and effort.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Three Cars Stolen Last Night Recovered Soon After
Three cars were reported stolen last night and all three were found shortly after, announced at the police station this morning. Police urged owners to ensure their vehicles are missing before filing theft reports. PAU Louis Barthou, minister of justice in the French cabinet, elected president of the council of the Lower Pyrenees for his twenty fifth term, received a commemorative medal.
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Pau—Louis Barthou
Council of the
Lower Pyrenees
Ardara man claims record for letters on grain of rice
Philadelphia based E. L. Blystone, 40 year old invalid of Ardara, Pa., says he has written more letters on a single grain of rice than any man. He sought to beat a Hindu who wrote 400 letters and now claims a total of 464 letters.
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Philadelphia
E. L. Blystone
Ardara
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