Indiana Factory Laws Bring Safer, More Efficient Workplaces
Chief Inspector McAbee discusses Indiana's 1899 factory inspection act and its enforcement. He notes the law balances worker protections with business benefits, citing hours limits for youths and women, safe machinery, proper facilities, and weekly wage reporting. The department expanded to five deputies amid industrial growth, with education driving compliance and improvements in factories across the state.
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Indiana
Florence Kelly
Chicago
Consumers’ League
Illinois
Kelly
Detroit
Mount
Massachusetts
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Connecticut
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Carolinas
England
Carolina
Indianapolis
Joseph H. Clark
Thomas S. Williamson
Anderson
James H. Roberts
South Bend
McAbee
Indiana's labor law halts hazards and saves workers
The speaker cites use of drastic measures to enforce the law, praising industrial growth and the law's impact on worker health. Examples include dust control via blower systems, dust-free rooms, and costly but effective safety upgrades in factories. Inspections rose 40 percent to 2,413. 151,719 workers were employed. 1,500 orders for changes. 72 fire escapes ordered. 672 accidents reported. Overall costs remained minimal.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Naieiae
Commonwealths
Department of Inspection
Stand like a Stone Wall Against Eczema and Sores
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as Earth's greatest healer for skin troubles. It claims quick relief for eczema, itch, burns, ulcers, fever sores, salt rheum, piles, and bruises. Sold by J. H. McCarty & Son.
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Earth
J. H. McCarty & Son’s
Republican State Convention Sets Tone for Indiana Campaign
Indianapolis May 6 The Democratic state convention will be held June 4 and 5 in Tomlinton Hall. Republicans show strong leadership with an excellent ticket field and Beveridge speech praised nationwide. Indicates a likely Republican victory and return of Fairbanks to national prominence. Information for politicians notes two new political handbooks and a state election law digest.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinton Hall
Indiana
Beveridge
Washington Post
Post
Fairbanks
Union 3
Hunt
Archibald C. Millikan
Monument Dedication Plans Highlight Indiana Patriotism
Summary of Indiana labor and political context includes the Labor Commission efforts to resolve strikes, wage concerns, and industrial peace. It recalls Senator Tillman’s remarks on Indiana’s Civil War contributions and the Indiana Soldiers Monument in Indianapolis with scheduled May dedication events and notable speakers.
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Labor Commission
Yinck
Tillman
Senate
Indianapolis
Indiana
Union
Senator Tillman
Harrison
McKinley
Lew Wallace
Durbin
G. W. Menzies
John W. Foster
Eli Torrance
James Whitcomb Riley
Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as best for babies
A mother is assured that one package yields two quarts of baby medicine with directions promising safe use. The ad claims no product is as good for babies and children as Rocky Mountain Tea from J. H. McCurry & Son.
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Rocky Mountain
J. H. McUurty & Son
Whooping Cough Prevention Advice From Alabama Mother
A Springville Alabama mother recounts her three children catching whooping cough last summer including a three month old baby. She credits early treatment with the Remedy plumpnens for better recovery than others whose parents did not use it. For sale by J H McCarter.
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Springville
J. H. McCarter
Big Four Excursions Spring Convention Tickets on Sale
A list of Big Four travel offers from Terre Haute to Indianapolis and Los Angeles with May sale dates, return limits through late May to June, and one fare for round trips. Agents are instructed to provide rates, stopovers, and route details. Contacts include Wasgay J, Lynca, W. P. Perez, and Cincinnati general agents.
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Tad
Christian Church
Terre Haute
G. C. F. Grand Lodge and
Rebekah Assembly of Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Army Republic and Womens Relief Corps
Dept. of Indiana
Convention of Federation of Womens’ Clube
Los Angeles
Cal
Masons Grand Lodge of
Wasgay J
Lynca
W. P. Perez
Gen’s Pass &T. Agt
Aset.g P.&t. A
Cincinnati
Ohio
Western Horseman Subscriptions Cut to One Dollar
The Western Horseman offers new sew subscribers a reduced price through January 1 1803. The weekly trotting horse and racing paper from Indianapolis is promoted at one dollar instead of the regular two dollars per year, with illustrations and season coverage.
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Western Horseman
Indianapolis
Indiana
Medical Advice and Local Notices From the Press
A prominent physician urges conservative treatment for chronic constipation and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as gentle, effective help. J H McCarty & Son sell the remedy. Kemp Weatherby of Martinsville earned a bronze medal for courage in the Philippines, and Mrs Virginia C Meredith sold a 151 acre farm for $18,000.
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Ntey
Chamberlain
J. H. McCarty & Son
Kemp Weatherby
Martinsville
Khcomor
Joan C
Philippines
Virginia C. Meredith
Cambridge City
Time saved by Colic Cholera Remedy for threshers
A Thresher recalls selling Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years. He notes five bottles helped threshers avoid time loss and stay at work. The testimonial urges keeping a bottle at home and mentions J B Metarty as seller.
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Chamberlain
R. Phelps
Oklahoma
J B Metarty
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