Wages and Cost of Living Spur Railroad Labor Debate
Reports show growing unrest among railroad workers over pay and hours. A united demand for higher wages and shorter hours could risk rail service, requiring up to 185000 new hires to cover reduced hours. The piece notes living costs rising and calls for government policy against privilege to curb costs and support workers. Austin charter notice: International Lubricator Company of Hillsboro filed with capital stock 320000 to manufacture axle lubricators. incorporators listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of
Austin
Texas
International Lubricator Company of
Hillsboro
Capital Stock
Ed Rogers
J. W. People
H. M Larry
J. H. Wilson
S. F. Mc.Millan
Harry Beck
Telegraphone device may cut railroad accidents
New York reports experiments with a telegraphone that records train dispatching orders via a steel wire. The device reproduces the dispatchers voice, preserves messages, and allows wiping with a magnet. Officials see potential use on major railroads to reduce errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Constipation Cure
Advert reads that chronic constipation is cured quickly by Dr. King’s New Life Pills removing poisonous germs and renewing life. Claims relief from sour stomach nausea headache dizziness and colic without gripping or discomfort. Sold by Price and Mitchell druggists with guarantee.
Woman Recovers Vitality at 70 After Electric Bitters
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine reports her mother aged 70 regained youthfulness after six months of Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised as a restoration for stomach liver and kidney function, blood purification and relief from malaria biliousness and weakness. Price is 50 cents with guarantee by Price Mitchell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Price & Mitchell
Arnica Salve Offered As Quick Pain Easer
A testimonial from G. J. Welch of Tekonsaa Michigan praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick pain relief in cuts sores and skin injuries. The ad notes it is the fastest pile cure and sells for 25 cents at Price Mitchell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Welch
Tekonsaa
Mich
Price & Mitchell's
Pencil Wetting Habit Reported At West Times Office
An energetic clerk notes that 49 of 50 visitors to the West Times office wet the pencil before writing ads. A beer wagon driver and a girl writing about a lost bracelet both lick the pencil, and throughout the day 49 of 50 continue the habit, its purpose unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Times
Gun toters a menace to good citizenship in town
A reader denounces armed youths and pistol toters causing fear on streets. The letter notes nightly gunfire, criticizes sheriff's lack of gun use, and urges calling for help during fires. The piece ends with a social note that Mrs. Frey visited family in Waco last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Frey
Electric Bitters Restores Health in Columbus Woman
Mary A Walters of St Clair Street Columbus Ohio describes severe weakness from drug use and sleepless nerves. She credits Electric Bitters with immediate improvement and complete cure. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised as a natural aid for colds and lung relief available through Price and Mitchell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Walters
St. Clair St
Columbus
Price & Mitchell Druggists
Notice to Tax Payers T schedule at Tax Collector Office
Notice lists tax collection dates s06 Oct 12 18 Oct 19 and 20 Oct 24 25 Oct 26 27 with time for payment and after which time T will be in the Tax Collector's Office in the local building.
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W.E. Schenck
T. O. Prather
Clifton
P. E. Schow & Bros
San Angelo
J. W. Butler
Tex
D. L. Davis
A. T. Still
Kirksville, Mo
Brooks Block
Morgan
Belcher Brothers
Wagonette
Womack Bros
Meridian
Thos. L. Gillespie
Brooks
G. W. Collins
Clifton, Texas
California
Colonist Ticket
Via
Santa Fe
W. S. Keenan, G. P. A
Galveston
CME
Brown
Chifton
W. B. Uniform
King & Company
Peters Shos
Hunter
Chamberlain
Nature
Price We
Price & Mitchel
Crantills Gap
Moshiem
Kimball
Fowler
Walnut Springs
Iredell
Yours Very Truly
I. VY
Perguson
Valley Mills
Womack
Roswell
Greenock
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