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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
3
President urges Congress to pass measures on employee compensation, child labor in District of Columbia, postal savings banks, and stronger federal control of interstate corporations. He warns against injunctive abuses in labor disputes and decries class consciousness as dangerous to national unity.
The essay urges strengthening the national government's anti-trust powers to curb the abuses of vast corporate wealth. It argues for robust oversight of interstate business, supports the interstate commerce commission and bureau of corporations, and envisions a future national incorporation law with empowered executive review.
The speaker discusses injunctions and contempt penalties, urging trials before different judges for contempt cases unless immediate action is needed. He favors registration and limits on injunction use to curb abuses that harm labor rights and to avoid embittered, repeated abuses in a democracy.
The piece argues state controls on interstate commerce fail and must be superseded by national legislation. It criticizes reliance on courts for constructive regulation, noting states can regulate intrastate but not national commerce, and urges a capable federal body to prevent abusive practices.
A farmyard tale compares sharing to the human urge to help others. The piece notes that people cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy write to publishers to aid others and mentions Williamson Drug Co as a dealer.
Proposals for erection of a new school house in Pleasant township Lucas County will be received at the county superintendent office. Plans and specifications may be viewed until 1 o'clock May 9 1908. Contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Board reserve right to reject any or all bids. Wim Bingaman President 45 April 16 1908.
For Whooping Cough. Give Chamberlain's Cough remedy It will keep the cough loose, expectoration easy and render the fits of coughing less frequent and less severe. It is safe and sure. For sale by Williamson Drug Co.
Advertising eggs for setting offered by a breeder. White Wyandottes eggs at $1 for 15 eggs and Pekin Ducks at $1 for 18 eggs. Orders accepted at Palmers store Gray-Von Behren's or by mail to J. R. West Lock Box 121 Chariton Iowa.
The product claims mild action and pleasant taste as an alternative to harsh purgatives like pills. It is marketed by H. T. Patton & Co and targets constipation relief for women and children.
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