Labor Party Dreams Without Labor's Backing at Chicago
A national convention in Chicago shows organized labor largely absent from the Labor Party. Of 124 unions in and around the Federation of Labor, only 642 of 34,000 locals and 6,000 independents sent delegates. The piece notes long-time reluctance to form a party and adherence to established parties.
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New Labor Party
Chicago
Labor Party
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
Saber Heads
Candy Makers and Sugar Supply Tangle in War Economy
Candy manufacturers have cut output and kept only small sugar margins, while candy stores stay stocked despite a sugar shortage. The piece notes limited pre-purchase, stable corn syrups, and rising glucose prices, with a humorous jab at farm wages and airmail service improvements as Thanksgiving reflections.
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Sugar Equalization Board
The
Candy Makers
National Chair Hays on the party of the future
Rockville Indiana comments reprint state that National Chairman Will Hays spoke to the Republican Editorial Association in Springfield. He urged the party as the instrument to meet changing conditions using experience and honest service. The New York Sun adds a call for steadfast universal law enforcement.
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Rockville
Ind
Will Hays
Republican Editorial Association
Illinois
Springfield
Republican Party
Party
THE
NEW York Sun
United States
Centralia
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
America
States
Dinner Stories and Family Q&A reveal humorous exchanges
A long-suffering father endures a stream of questions from his eight-year-old son while reading the newspaper. A girl weighs meanings of life and seats in a race meeting. The dialogue touches on love, cost of living, and a promise of marriage as one parent plans a dental visit.
Not A Word About Where She Was Born
A reader recalls an unusual short autobiography that omits birthplace and marital status, praising its vivid personality portrait. The writer muses on a playful idea inspired by Telstoi to have guests list what they like to reveal character, suggesting a modern house party icebreaker.
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Broadway
Stereta
Telstoi
Frugal Meat Loaf and Side Dishes Guide
A home kitchen recipe roundup describes making meat loaf with hamburg or veal, an onion, crumbs, egg and milk, plus a warm cream dressing. Also outlines Scrapple-On, potato salad with homemade mayonnaise, and a layered apple sauce dessert with crumbs, all served as quick, nourishing dishes.
Household Tips for Laundering and Repairs
Practical notes offer methods for laundering soft collars by threading coarse white thread through buttonholes to keep items together. Instructions also describe removing a tight finger ring with twine and winding technique. Additional tip covers resetting sagging chair caning by washing and drying upside down to restore stiffness.
Consoling Thoughts on a Shifting World and Wealth
The speaker notes a global crisis and societal upheaval as landmarks and moorings vanish. Despite the chaos, they express relief at having wages saved in the bank while warning of daily threats and widespread alarm in the news.
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Accurst
Dole
Mrs. John Ford Dies in Ashtabula Aged Relative
The sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. John Ford daughter in law of Rev and Mrs J C Ford reached here late Thursday evening. Rev and Mrs J C Ford left early Friday for Ashtabula to be with their son's family in bereavement.
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John Ford
Ashtabula
J. C. Ford
Snow Covers Pomeroy Bend as Ohio is Plunged
Two inches of snow covered the Pomeroy Bend this morning with southern Ohio under a snow blanket. Will Jones and Claude Gilliland left for Columbus, Mrs Jones and children to join later. Point Pleasant girls beat Pomeroy girls 6 to 4, while Pomeroy Hi defeated by Point Pleasant Hi 40 to 8. J Colby Grimes divorce case set to open in common pleas court this afternoon.
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Pomeroy Bend
Ohio
Will Jones
Claude Gilliland
Columbus
Akron Crane Accident Kills Stewart Sharp at Sand and Gravel
A 21 year old Stewart C Sharp was instantly killed when struck by a lifting crane at the Akron Sand and Gravel Company. The item lists several local and visiting residents and brief notes on illnesses and travels in the Akron and Middleport areas.
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AKRON
Stewart C. Sharp
Akron Sand and Gravel Company
Broadway Grudge Against Moving Pictures
A witty exchange suggests Broadway dislikes cinema while a screen star performs the same for Plunkville. The dialogue hints at differing audiences and perceptions of film compared to stage.
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Broadway
Moving Pictures
Plunkville
Local notes and visits from Pomeroy area residents
Mrs. B T Fisher travels to Baltimore for medical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Several residents citywide, including Mrs. Earl Probst and Mrs. Lillie Winters, visit relatives and seek medical treatment. The Literary Club met at Mrs. J Boggess. trips include Crumley and Davis in town. Various professionals and families are noted visiting, hosting, or moving, with church groups planning a bazaar and supper on December 11.
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B. T. Fisher
Baltimore
John Hopkins Hospital
Earl Probst
Columbus
Greenfield
Literary Club
J. Boggess
Harry Crumley
Athens
Gallipolis
Ralph Martin
Colonel Crary Davis
W. G. Davis
Martin
Eena
Avis
Skidmore
Anna Jane Winters
Lillie Winters
C. H. Duffy
Logan
Austin W. Vorkes
Pomeroy Presbyterian Church
Bees of Peace Evangelical Church
Jacob Huber
Dr. Sturm
Huntington
W. M. Hyde
Kirs
Herman Hoffner
Earl Johnson
Alabama
David
Thomas Fork
Clarence Powell
Cap” Juhling
Mountain State
Pomeroy
Wilkie McElroy
Joseph McElroy
Rolandus
Racine
Jule Lyons
Middleport
Cincinnati
James Stansbury
Emmett Stansbury
A. H. Uhrig
Burlingham
Ariel Butcher
Frank McClure
California
Kate Mack Weese
Ciney
W. G. Huddleston
Charleston
W. Va
Ladies of the G. A. R. Meet for All-Day Session
The Middleport Ladies of the G. A. R. plan an all-day gathering on Wednesday December 10 at the home of Mrs. W. E. Russell. The event will bring local members together for the daylong program.
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Middleport
W. E. Russell
Local Social Visits Across Athens Area
Mr and Mrs W H Wright and sons of Canaanville visited Mrs Susan Wright. Mrs Chas Showalter and Miss Georgia Poston were Athens visitors. Ray Marquis of Canaanville and Corporal Joe Marquis of Camp Taylor Ky visited B B Wyatt. Emmett Copeland and L E Poston were Athens visitors. Jesse Jones of Logan has stayed with relatives. Mr and Mrs W H Morrison visited Athens to see a gravely ill father. Leonard McDonald and Fred Starlin were Athens business visitors.
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W. H. Wright
Canaanville
Susan Wright
Chas. Showalter
Georgia Poston
Athens
Ray Marquis
Joe Marquis
Camp Taylor
B. B. Wyatt
Emmett Copeland
L. E. Poston
Jesse Jones
Logan
W. H. Morrison
Leonard McDonald
Fred Starlin
D N Stern Hurled From Ice Fractures Limb
In Dallas on December 6 woman Mrs D N Stern slipped on the ice and fractured a limb. The report notes the difficult, stern day for Mrs Stern as she seeks medical aid.
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Stern
Dallas
Tex
D.n.stern
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Fifth Avenue
New York City
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Wabash Avenue
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Herald Prining
Messenger
Athens Ohio
LABOR
Richard
BY Ruth Cameron
Louselold Llimts
Reymes
By Walt Mason
Hill's
Cascarar
Mr. Hill
Fern McNamee
Wyatt G. Plantz
Nelsonville
Wm. Bedford
Maggie Hyser
Holzer Hospital
D. W. Hetzel
Portsmouth
Phil Wolf
Frank Buffington
Grant Hospital
A. E. Lawrence
Adolph Grueser
Minersville
Riley McIntosh
Mason City
Mary Grueser
Middleport Briefs
Ollie Wilt
Wm. Russell
Bidwell
Roy Russell
Margaret
Virginia Haden
Indianapolis Ind
Winnie Ruth van Zant
Ervin Smith
Verle Oliver
J. W. Wells
Bob Miller
Marian Hodge
Aviators
Howard Mayers
Alvin Hodge
Luella Fowler
Majestic Theatre
Dick Butts
Capitol City Dairy Co
Edna Boley
Charles Rathburn
And
Holland
New England
Loe G and
Bean’s Restaurant
West Union Street
Overland
New Light Overland
Stros Sales and Service
Red Cross
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