Labor news and union activity across North America
Reports show wage cuts for Belgian coal miners and new unions forming in Kansas City and Galveston. Alberta passes workmen’s compensation, Toronto nurses seek eight hours, and a French leather workers tour the U.S. A Miami union and Mexican railroad plans stir labor politics as 1,025,000 postal cards target harvest labor. The New Jersey Federation of Labor meets in Trenton. Bookbinders debate moving offices. Fall River wage cuts loom over New England mills. Samuel Gompers is noted as U.S. labor leader.
West Virginia institute annual praised for progress and plans
The Prof Miller institute annual receives high praise as a comprehensive 120 page publication featuring school progress, architecture, reading circle courses, and civil government notes. It promotes better school buildings, consolidation, district supervision, and library needs with illustrations of modern schools and plans adaptable to locations.
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Miller
West, Virginia
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West Virginia
Directory of State Boards
Labor union bloc urges vote against anti labor candidates
The American Federation of Labor appeals nationwide to organized labor to vote against candidates who opposed labor measures. At the Cleveland convention the International Association of Photo Engravers elected H C S Stiles of Washington as president, H A Gatchell of Philadelphia as vice president, Frank A. Clarke of Cleveland as secretary, and John C. Bragdon of Pittsburgh as treasurer.
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American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Congress
Cleveland
International Association of Photo Engravers
H.C. C. Stiles
Washington, D. C
H. A Gatchell
Philadelphia
John C. Bragdon
Pittsburg
Notable Schoolhouse Features Promised in One-Room Plan
A fragment notes plans to spend funds on a one room schoolhouse revealing intent to add many attractive features. The brief hints at improving educational facilities with emphasis on cost and design.
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Letter from Lester M Nelson references a medicinal product for coughs and colds. Source text is garbled with multiple unreadable segments making precise details and context unclear.
Throat and Lung Remedy Promoted with Free Trial
An advertisement touts a preventive pneumonia remedy for throat and lung weakness. It claims superiority and offers a trial bottle free, with full guarantees and standard pricing at drug stores.
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Newy
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Offer Quick Relief
A classified brief touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as prompt and thorough, promising quick strengthening of the Sethoe kidney. Sold by all drug stores.
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DeWitt
Sethoe
All Drugats
Plain Figure Shop highlights modern comfort in furniture line
Sunmer Commforts The Phelps Furniture Company promotes up to date furniture aimed at body comfort. The ad claims best in its line for price, invites comparison, and asks readers to view the Plain Figure Shop.
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Phelps Furniture Company
Special Offers on Porch Furniture This Week
The store promotes a selection of porch furniture for summer use. It highlights refined style ease and attractive pricing across its lines. The messaging emphasizes quality and value to attract customers seeking outdoor furnishings.
Leonard Cleanable Refrigerators Exclusive Agency
Leonard Cleanable Refrigerators are in demand for their easy cleaning and sanitary use. The text notes the exclusive agency representation for this brand.
Straw Matting Line Offers Summer Floor Coverings
Straw matting makes ideal summer floor covering as a store advertises a large line of fine matting. Customers are invited to call and inspect the selection, with a few yards of matting for the porch to enhance the home.
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