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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1916

Page

3

Safety First Exhibition Opens at National Museum

Washington February 23 readers are told the Safety First Exhibition at the United States National Museum showcases government and allied efforts to conserve human life. Agencies shown include Bureau of Mines Bureau of Standards Coast and Geodetic Survey Lighthouse Bureau Weather Service and more with demonstrations on lifeboats life saving gear and wireless navigation equipment.

Associated Press Washington United States National Museum Bureau of Mines Bureau of Standards, Coast and Geodetic Survey Bureau of Lighthouses Steamboat Inspection Service Bureau of Navigation Department of Commerce Bureaus of Medicine and Surgery Bureau of Steam Engineering Bureau of Ordnance Bureau of Construction and Repairs Navy Department Weather Bureau Forest Service Department of Agriculture Bureau of Labor Statistics Children’s Bureau Department of Labor Reclamation Service Indian Office Geological Survey Bureau of Education Interior Department Public Health Service Coast Guard Service Treasury Department Medical Service War Department Interstate Commerce Commission American National Red Cross Society Police Department of District of Columbia Coast Guards United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Lighthouse Bureau Bureau Bureau of Standards Forest Rangers Revenue Cutter Service and Life Saving Service

Rexall Orderlies Promoted by Atlanta Drugist

A prominent Atlanta druggist cites Rexall Orderlies as preventing constipation and aiding health for men women and children. The piece notes weather warnings safety exhibits by federal agencies and Red Cross first aid, with details on coast guard patrols and public health prevention efforts.

Atlanta Rexall

California Syrup of Figs Adverts Child Health Claim

A 50 cent bottle advertisement praises California Syrup of Figs as a safe, effective laxative for children. It urges mothers to check for a coated tongue and give a teaspoonful, promising relief within hours. The ad touts trust in the California Fig Syrup Company and warns against counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Rail unions press demand for higher pay and an eight hour day

Atlanta February 23. Four major railroad worker brotherhoods demand substantial wage hikes across road freight yard switching and hustling service with eight hour basis and time and a half overtime. Railroads warn payrolls would rise by millions and likely force rate increases.

Workers Seek Eighthour Yard Pay Parity Across Southeast

A labor dispute spreads from road to yard service with men demanding eight hours pay at ten hour rate and time and a half for overtime instead of straight overtime. Managers fear steep overtime costs while workers claim they are already well paid. A vote result may be announced after a 30 day negotiation window. Tonight, a local ad promotes Chamberlain's tablets for digestion.

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