Indiana Factory Laws Show Progressive Labor Safeguards
Chief Inspector McAbee outlines Indiana’s 1899 factory law strengthening worker protection and enforcement. The law limits hours for youth and women, safeguards machinery, and requires sanitation. It boosts factories and wages, with education over enforcement and significant improvements across Indianapolis and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Florence Kelly
Chicago
Consumers’ League
Finois
Kelly
Detroit
Mount
Department of Inspection
Massachusetts
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Connecticut
Illinois
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Carolinas
England
Carolina
Indianapolis
D. H. Meshee
Muncie
David F., Sprees
Vincennes
Harvey A. Richards
Mincis
Joseph H. Clark
Thomas S. Wiliamson
Anderson
James H. Roberts
South Bend
McAbee
Commonwealths
Mixed notices and advices from a late 19th century issue
Items note Foley's Honey and Tar sales by G A Baas, Senator Wetmore's silence in seven years, low rail fare to Indianapolis, New Jersey entomologist battling mosquitoes, Elizabeth benefiting, Massachusetts medals for English coronation, Morgan Gould and Vanderbilt joined the Numismatic Society, meat packers legal action, New York workers plan a club palace, ships ashore on Lake Superior due to magnetic ore deposits, and debate on water reservoirs versus wealth creation.
Foley’s Kidney Care
A historical notice describes Foley’s Kidney Care as prescribed by a leading Chicago physician and sold by G. A. Baas. It claims use of the purest ingredients and scientific combination to maximize value, while praising industrial harmony and workers’ rights as fellow producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
G. A. Baas
Notice to Farmers Offers Harvesting Maches and Farm Tools
John N. Pohlman of Morris Indiana advertises Milwaukee harvesting machines, chilled and steel plows, riding and walking cultivators, single and double corn drills at lowest prices. Visit before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
John N. Pohlman
Morris
Ind
Preventing Dangerous Whooping Cough Outcomes
A Springville Alabama mother recalls three children contracting whooping cough last summer. She credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with keeping their health intact, noting the baby stayed plump while others suffered. The remedy is sold by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jessie Pinkey Hall
Springville
Ala
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Nast named Consul General at Guayaquil Ecuador
President Roosevelt has appointed Thomas Nast a consul general in Guayaquil Ecuador. Nast, a pioneering pictorial satirist, aided the Republican party during its toughest battles. His caricature of Boss Tweed, showing a money bag with a dollar sign, stands as a landmark in caricature.
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Roosevelt
Thomas Nast
Quayaquil
Ecuador
Nast
Republican Party
Boss Tweed
New York
Won't Follow Advice After Paying For It
A physician notes patients rarely follow hygiene or diet advice. recommends use of mild medicines for chronic constipation. Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets are suggested as safe, natural correction. Sold by G. A. Baas in Batesville and Bigney & Co. in Sunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Foley's Honey and Tar touted for children safety
A garbled 1904 era note claims Foley’s Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can be given to children sold by G A Baas. The item also reports Bryan declining 1904 Democratic nomination and notes delays to the St Louis exposition until 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G.A. Baas
St. Louis Fair
Bryan
Kansas City
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years of Suffering
A Germantown Cal resident Josh Edgar reports fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism ended after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He praises the remedy and notes continued relief. The ad cites G A Baas as the seller. A Philadelphia burglary wave is linked to Quaker homes who avoid firearms, enabling intruders to exploit the lack of guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Edgar
Germantown
Cal
Chamberlain
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Travel and Kidney Health for Travelers and Drivers
Travel and constant motion strain the kidneys. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens kidneys and treats kidney and bladder diseases. Testimony from Geo. Hansan, locomotive engineer, Lima, Ohio, claiming relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by G. A. Baas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo. &. Hansan
Lima
G. A. Baas
Conservative wealth estimate and savings deposits cited
Commissioner Carroll D Wright places conservatively the national wealth at 95000000000 dollars. Total money in the U S is 2500000000 dollars about 32 per person versus 14 in 1860. Average savings bank depositor holds 409 dollars and deposits alone exceed the total money, capable of canceling the government debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll D. Wright
United States
Green's August Flower advertised for indigestion cure
A newspaper notice invites readers with digestive or liver troubles to share experiences with Green's August Flower and request a free book. It claims long worldwide sales and urges trial with one bottle, recommending consulting an old druggist.
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G.g.greeen
Woodbury N.J
Also Mentioned on This Page
Astimds
Inspector McAbee
TH Tribune
THE
Tribune
Senator Wetmore
Rhode Island
National Congress
New Jersey
Elizabeth
London Newpapers
J. Pierpont Morgan
George Gould
Cornelius Vanderbilt
International Numismatic Society
Workingmen's Organizations of
Sir Walter Besant
Lake Superior
William Jennings
Porto Rico
Beef Trust
China
Berlin
Society of Friends
Gazette
John Vonderheide
Sunman Bank
Sunman, Indiana
Chris Nieman
Neufarth
W. D. Robenson
Henry Schuck
C. Neufarth
Geo. B. Ashton
Chas. Stevenson
G. J. Cravens
J. Bellman
H. G. Bielby
N. M. Waid
Libber
Indianapolis Brewing Comp’y
John Pfalsgraff
Agt
J. W. Henry
Batesville, Ind
Herman H. Wessel
Huntersville, Ind
Batesville Bakery
W. J. Weigel
Board of Commissioners
Ripley County
Jacob Schumacher
Fred. Meyer
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