Noted labor leader Samuel Gompers profile
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, is profiled as a lifelong labor advocate, organizer, and key figure behind the eight hour workday push. The piece notes his English Hebrew roots, immigrant background, early work in an English factory, and long leadership since the federation's 1882 founding. It highlights his debate skills and influence in labor circles.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mr Gompers
Gompers
American Federation
Han- Ha Castle
Wweakness
Cebyvantag
Mio Gaetapers
Ninteat
Expert in cotton Donte J Sally built wealth in trade
Donte J Sally, a prominent cotton expert, rose to wealth by knowledge of cotton markets. He led a pool credited with cleaning up over five million dollars since last October. Born in Providence, he studied public schools and prepared for college before entering a brokerage career and later specializing in cotton.
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TP Ltd
W DO Brown
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Providence
Dale
Sully
Brown
Bir Sully
D Wolf Inn Season Opens Under New Management
The D Wolf Inn started the season under Mr and Mrs R Randal with extensive renovations. The billiard room is now a dancing space and evergreen screens shield Thames street. Guests have secured rooms, and arrangements with H M Gibson grant beach access at Bristol Highlands for salt water bathing via Consolidated trains in under six minutes. Bath houses will be built for guest use.
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D Wolf Inn
R. Randal
Nice Family
Thames Street
M Gibson
Gibson
Bristol Highlands
the Highlands
D'Wolf Inn
Silk Hats Show Two London Styles in Fashion
In London there exist two top quality silk hats the latest fashion and the city hat older yet unchanged. The latest sells from a guinea to 25 shillings in the west end while the city hat costs 16 shillings. The fashion gap divides workers and employers and keeps a vast class of salary earners in a shared, evolving look.
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London
West End
That Throbbing Headache Relief Pill Ad
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills cure sick and nervous headaches by improving blood and health. The messaging promises a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Joe Young aCd Druggists.
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Joe Young
Nova Scotia Apples Shipments to Europe Grow
The Annapolis valley in Nova Scotia exports over 500000 barrels of apples annually to Scotland England and other European markets, reflecting substantial regional agricultural trade and demand abroad.
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Nova Scotia
Annapolis Valley
Scotland
England
Europe
Naval Gun Pressure Registers High Test Loads
A naval gun when fired sustains a pressure of fifteen or seventeen tons to the square inch. It has previously stood a charge giving a force of twenty tons to the square inch at the proving grounds.
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Proving Grounds
Timely Topics on Society and International Views
A collection of brief editorial clippings criticizing public policy and international conduct. It contrasts private benevolence with public issues, condemns policy as a corrupting force, and notes U S strategic position in the Pacific. It cites concerns over state behavior and religious violence with balanced journalistic caution.
Royal Robes and Royal Rescues in Historic Headlines
The czar owns a vast estate exceeding 100 million acres. the Kaiser emerges as a Swiss landholder through a legacy in Berne. Afghanistan bans bright veils in Kabul. Queen Amelia of Portugal earns two life saving medals for rescuing a drowning child and a lotusana in Cuscaes and the Tagus.
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Kaiser
Switzerland
Canton of
Berne
Atmeer
Afghanistan
Kabul
Amelia
Portugal
Cuscaes
The
Humane Society
Tagus
Kidney Trouble Affects Women and Men Alike
An advisement notes kidney and bladder disorders harm mood, ambition, and health for both sexes. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy, with sample bottles by mail and claims of many testimonials. Include address Binghamton NY on each bottle.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, NY
Beechams Pills Promise Health for Women Ailments
An advertisement asserts women suffer ailments due to their sex and that Beecham's Pills best combat these conditions. It claims time and trial prove the medicine superior for happiness and health, noting millions worldwide use it as the sole remedy for perfect well being.
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Beecham
Beecham's Pills Promise Strength For Women
Beecham's Pills claim to strengthen the nervous system purify the blood and lay a foundation of health for women of middle age with full directions in the pamphlet wrapped around each box.
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Beecham
Trains Schedule Bristol Providence and Fall River
Trains run weekdays and Sundays between Bristol and Providence with departures and arrivals listed for north and south bounds. The timetable covers express services, morning to evening runs, and Sunday variations, including Bristol Fox Point connections and Providence arrivals. The article also includes an excerpt on outdoor treatment of tuberculosis with camps and seasonal activities in Massachusetts.
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Bristol
Providence
Fall River
Fox Point
Sundar
Regular service schedule between Presidence and Bristol
Daily and Sunday transit times shown from Dorrance and Werbasset streets. Weekdays depart 7:45 a.m. with buses every 30 minutes to 7:15 p.m., hourly 7:15 p.m. to 10:49 p.m., plus 11:45 p.m. and 12:41 a.m. to Riverside Car House. Sundays start 7:45 a.m. with 30 minute runs to 7:19 p.m., hourly to 6:49 p.m., then 7:44 p.m. and 11:41 p.m. to Riverside Car House. Cars leave Franklin Street six minutes after terminus.
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Presidence
Bristol
Dorrance
Verybasset
Riverside
Werbasset
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Advertises Superior Satisfaction
Slogan promises greater sales than all Sintlar preparations combined and guarantees satisfaction. Product marketed by F C Jaquith Inland Michigan with distribution through W H Buoffinston salesman.
Dames and Daughters honors and notable women
Mrs Edwin Arden was elected president of the Professional Women's league at its New York meeting. Clara Barton disliked dolls, preferring wooden soldiers. Mrs Lorillard Ronalds in London aids musicians and entertains royals. The Countess of Warwick manages a public house for Essex workers and will sell soft drinks. Mrs Nellie Clapp of Wisconsin thanks the post office for delivering a 25 mile rural route during a blizzard. Mrs Elizabeth Budd Gallaudet, wife of the deaf educator, dies in New York at 79. Boston's 106 year old Hannah Newell Barrett celebrates birthday with sister Lovica Babbour, Cambridge, ninety-two. Barrett is an honorary DAR Tea Party member.
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Edwin Arden
Professional Women’s League
New York
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Lorillard Ronalds
England
London
Countess of Warwick
Essex
Nellie Clapp
Wisconsin
Post Office Department
Elizabeth Budd Gallaudet
Gallaudet
New York City
Boston
Hannah Newell Barrett
Startling Evidence for Dr King's New Discovery
Fresh testimony from Benterville Virginia supports Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and consumption. T J McFarland says three years of bronchitis ended after using the remedy. It is claimed to cure lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are free. regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
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Dr King
T J McFarland Benterville
J H. Young & Co
Panoramic 1903 Ball and Party Stationery at Pazontx
Handwritten line of ball and party invitations tickets dance programs pencils and tassels from the 1903 styles offered by the Pazontx office.
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Tyles
Paozentx
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DR. J. A. Deane Company
Kingston, N. Y
New York World
Philadelphia
United States
Pacific
Chicago Tribune
Kansas City Star
Turkey
New York Commercial
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N.H.& Hartford Railroad
Massachusetts
Dav Allen Willey
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Ivers & Pond
Boylston Street
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