Labor Day Origin and Its International Reach
The 1882 New York idea by P. J. McGuire gave rise to Labor Day observed on the first Monday in September in the U S and around the world. Theodore F. Cuno and Llano colony figures are noted for early advocacy and symbolism like PAY NO RENT. The piece traces legal adoption, European May Day adoption, and global spread as an American contribution to social history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York City
P. J. McGuire
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
American Federation of Labor
McGuire
Central Labor Union
MecGuire
New York
Theodore F. Cuno
Kansas City Star
Vernon Parish
Louisiana
United States
Cuno
Job Harriman
Los Angeles
Mojave Desert
Knights of Labor
Uriah Stevens
Brewer's Journal
Llano
Reading
Stevens
Powderly
Knights
New Llano
Theodore Cuno
Llano Colony
George T. Pickett
Jefferson
Colony
Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions
Canada
Chicago
Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
Oregon
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Europe
International Labor Congress
Paris
Samuel Gompers
Gomper
International
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Esthenia
Finland
Madeira
South America
Colombia
Ecuador
Uruguay
Latin America
Haiti
Panama
Philippines
Newfoundland
Queensland
Western Australia
Victoria
Australia
New South Wales
South Australia
First Labor Injunction In Equity Power and Abuse
Andrew Furuseth president of the International Seamen's Union argues in a memorandum that the injunction's origin lies in the authority to forbid granted by the Roman republic's tribunate, illustrating how equity power can be abused in labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Furuseth
International Seamen’s Union
Humble Toad Classed as Friend of Farmer
The Department of Agriculture cites the toad as valuable to farmers. Remington Kellogg of the bureau of biological survey notes toads eat many harmful insects and help crop protection. They prey on pests before sunset through much of the night, replacing ground birds in insect control.
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Department of Agriculture
Remington Kellogg
Bureau of Biological Survey
American Demand for Reindeer Meat Grows
Interior department reports rising U S appetite for Alaskan reindeer meat. Thousands of car cases enter yearly and it is sold across the Northwest and into eastern hills. Nome company reorganized with 3 million capital owns 50,000 head and focuses on exports. Alaska hosts about 500,000 reindeer, Eskimos owning roughly two thirds. industry ranks among the territory’s greatest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Nome
Alaska
Signs in the Sky: A Cloud Advertising Lantern
A new advertising device described as a glorified magic lantern uses a powerful search light behind lenses and a slide holder to project images up to five miles onto cloud banks. The cannon-like apparatus creates visible images for miles with a revolving screen for color-changing effects.
It Didn’t Work In Indiana Rural School Tale
A teacher in an Indiana rural school tries to engage a boy who misses details. When asked which part of a story he liked best he replies with lips and voice that the part Mary told. The boy then admits he did not hear what Mary said.
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Indiana
Mary
Ink Color Codes in Bank Bookkeeping Practice
Banks, especially savings institutions, use red ink to distinguish interest from principal for convenience. Any other color may be used, and it is not essential to vary the color.
On the Blacklist The Producer's Agent
A film review notes marital life depicted in a production but faces censorship. The House Manager remarks the movie would fail local censorship, as fight pictures are barred in the region.
A Miser Known by the Money He Keeps
A proverb notes that a miser reveals character by the hoard he guards. The saying reflects on thrift, temptation, and the moral judgment attached to wealth accumulation.
With a Spoon The Novice-Golf is pie for me
A playful sports brief notes a novice golfer seeking a pie metaphor as the pro compliments skill on slicing shots, delivering a light local-angle item about quirky culinary and golf banter. The piece centers on the humor of misused tools and friendly rivalry.
Tax Confession Says It All To Lying Taxpayer
A wry remark on taxation echoes the idea that wealthy individuals reveal their income through outspoken pride. The saying suggests blunt honesty about large earnings and the social perception of taxation.
Woman shares relief during the Change of Life in Denver
Mrs. T. A. Minter of 1611 Adams Street Denver reports taking six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic through the Change of Life. She says it helped with sleepless nights and fear of going downtown and credits it as offering relief when nothing else did, noting her mother used it with good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. A. Minter
Adams Street
Colorado
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Elmo Scott Watson
Theodore FI Cong
First Labor
Heaven
Hell
Emanuel Swedenborg
Swedenborg
Foundati
East 41St St
Dn, Inc
Ee Yana Pia
Bayer
Hanford
Druggs
Spurlockeal Co
Nashville
Tenn
Dr. C. H. Berry Co
Michigan Ave
Parker
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Nets
Oakland Specialty Co
14Th St
Oakland
Calif
San Francisco
Taleum
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. B4
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