Manley Report on Industrial Conditions in America
Washington reports the Manly Commission findings on working and living conditions in industrial America. The second section, published today, condemns labor conditions as deplorably bad, cites European comparisons, and notes widespread exploitation of women and children. It urges stronger housing, sanitation, and public service measures, and calls for legalizing limited women's suffrage, reforms in factories, and attention to farm labor and industry welfare.
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Washington
America
Hawk M. Manly
United Hiitins
Industria Ro
United States
Europe
Russia
Austria
Tex
Hie
Western Union
Vestal ‘Telegraph
Pullman Company
Railroads
Colorado
Unclear fragment hints at land tenure and sharecropping disputes
Fragmentary text discusses landowners in the south demanding more from sharecroppers. It mentions farmers receiving only a third of crops like cotton, with landowners seeking larger shares. The passage suggests discontent over living standards and ongoing pressure for increased rent or outputs.
Jones Circus to Winter in Warren likely this season
Warren, Aug. 23. Jones Bros and Chaus may bring the circus to Warren for the coming winter season after evaluating grounds for setup. Jones, a Warren man, is visiting to inspect sites. the troupe previously wintered in Texas.
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Warren
Jones
Avgnilis Jones
Texas
Unclear Entry on Local Show and Quarantine Move
Fragmentary report describes a town show with animals and an alleged quarantine for foot and mouth disease. It mentions a move to Ravenna Ohio for a performance today and references a farm arts list and gua Jackson Kuh. Details are fragmentary.
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Gua Jackson Kuh
Ravenna
Ohio
Pheud
Armenians Suffer From War and Refugee Plight
A lengthy appeal details Armenian suffering from World War I driven by Turkish and Kurdish forces. It cites 100,000 refugees in Russia and Trans-Caucasia, describes famine, emaciation, and the slaughter of men, women, and children, and calls on Americans to fund relief via the American Armenian Relief Fund at Brown Bros. & Co., 59 Wall Street, New York.
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Armiouliina
Homey
Nerony
Turkiy
Posin
Russia
Writen Tolstoy
Alexandra
Soyerey
Lowi Nt
Ban
Chifren
Nockad Thare
Lil Harile
Bills
Murda
Dlurbektr
Si Christin Papi
American Board of Foreign Minions
Waderdati
Armenia
Agie Minor
Balkan
Perixh
Tienda
United States
Koljet
Uuls
American Armenian Relief Fund
Brown Bros. & Co
Wall Street
New York City
Wattsburg Ag Society Announces 82nd Fair Schedule
The Wattsburg Ag Society invites all to the 82nd annual fair on September 7 and 8, 1915, with four days of sport and music. The event features races, attractions, and bands from Coleman's union and Wattsburg. organizers B Munsee and J F Deering urge friends to attend.
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Wattsburs Agi
North
Nat Mand
B. Munsee
Free
J. F. Deering
Becy
House Burns Near Franklin Loss $2,000
Franklin Aug 24 The Avviling House of Dod Alyse near Franklin was destroyed by fire this morning. Mr. Bissell, owner, escaped with nothing saved as flames engulfed the building and smoke prevented entry. Estimated value 1500 plus 500 contents. insurance 400 on building and 400 on contents.
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Wranklin
Dod
Alyse
Franklin
Tolind
Bissell
Washington Wee
Are Women Naturally Despondent in Old Ad Claims
A vintage ad argues women are emotionally delicate with nine cases out of ten caused by bodily imbalance. It links symptoms like nervousness and backache to mood. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is presented as a remedy addressing the core trouble.
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Lydia H. Pinkham
Ady
Corrective Health Note From Final Health Column
A brief admonition on maintaining health stresses the need for strength and warns that success eludes the weak. It links enjoyment to health and notes that serious sickness often starts with disorders of stomach liver kidneys or bowels.
Monument order offers lasting memorial and summer erection
Health and Strength urges readers to order a monument now to secure high grade material and a beautiful lasting memorial. The ad promises erection this summer and the lowest possible price with prompt responses to inquiries.
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Manley
Thorsday
Manly
leoWhirinare
Tal Htita
Rexall
Babbitt & Son
Holiday Savings Fund
National Bank of Corry
Corry
Merchants’ Credit Co
Portland
Maine
Mt Sale
Starr Granite and Marble Works
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