Labor unions expand across cities and industries
The article details a broad surge in union activity nationwide with new unions formed in Milford New Hampshire and Cleveland Ohio, wage campaigns in Boston and Chicago, eight hour day efforts in San Francisco and St Louis, and an emphasis on education and labor temple plans. It notes 1504 new unions this year representing about 800000 members and discusses state and city actions on minimum wages and child labor rules.
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Milford
N. H
Sterling(Ll
Labor Council
International Association of’ Michiniata
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the Treasury
Rcnevation
Whide Metal Workers
Cleveland
Ohio
Inc
St. Louis
San Francisco
Labor ‘Unionism
Tennessee
Labor Organizations of America
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Tron Trades’ Council of
Minneapolis
Mion
Mahoning
Shenango
Japan
Oregon Supreme Court
Building Managers’ Association
Thors Is
Locomotive and Firemen's Union of Great Britain
United States
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Strika
Kidney pills praised by a Pittsburgh man in 1920s ad
Charles Preston of Pittsburgh Pa recounts severe kidney sugar ailment three years ago with weight loss and fatigue. He credits Dom’s Kidney Pills for rapid improvement and weight regain. Advertisement notes price and distributor Foster Milburn Buffalo N Y. A separate vignette shows a man in faded black suit demanding prompt service at a restaurant and moving to a lunch counter.
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Charles N.’ Preston
Bikland
Dom
Foster-Milburn,Co
Buffalo
N. C
Binteelf
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claimed To Cure All Stages Of Catarrh
A Detroit paper ad airs Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It claims the medicine works through the blood to destroy the disease’s foundation. The proclamation pledges up to 100 dollars if it fails and cites testimonials and a Toledo company address. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Ibia
Adehce
Hall
Pature
Teatimanlala
Addrass F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Taking the Initiative in Handshake Tactics
The piece recalls a historical note on handshakes as a test of dominance, citing Polk and James Schouler. It discusses differing grips and timing to gain advantage, describing a playful yet instructive approach to minimizing discomfort by outpacing an adversary and using the fingers and hands to outmaneuver.
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Polk
James Schouler
Ghways
Wwe
Mast
I. Paxton
Boston
Blass
Totally Different Chnendern
A clipped dialogue contrasts views of a man’s character with remarks about his social life and his wife’s opinion. The exchange notes a supposed difference between a “very good fellow” and a “good fellow” and hints at expectations tied to marriage and behavior. Philadelphia Press.
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Philadelphin Press
Pontum Hood Coffee Promises Nervousness Relief
A Cleveland grocer touts Pontum Hood Coffee as easing nerve troubles and stomach issues. He recalls quitting ordinary coffee after his wife’s suggestion and reports his nerves calmed and appetite returned, urging others with similar problems to switch. The note ends with a prompt to read The Road to Well Life for more.
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Cleveland
Poston
Insamuch Gang
Page
Gold coins and trust in value across distant lands
The narrative contrasts gold and silver coinage in the world, noting natives in the Far West accepting only silver and Americans mistrusting foreign gold pieces. It describes bank acceptance hesitations in San Francisco and curiosity about Chinese silver coinage. The piece explains Chinese minting practices and the responsibility for coin weight due to multiple stampings, leading to worn, saucer-like coins.
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Washington
New York
Atlantic Coast
Caifornia
Bila
San Traversco
Disclola
China
Allen Foot-Base powder and a political quip noted
An ad promotes Allen’s Foot Base powder with claims of curing tired feet and corns. A Philadelphia Record excerpt discusses women voters and suffrage tactics, paired with notes on Donatello the fruit seller and a humorous advertising exchange about a bear.
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Allen
Olmsted
la Roy
N.Y
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praise
A Mrs Geo A James from Fredonia New York credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing her nervous prostration and female troubles. Letters extol the medicine as the best for nervous disorders in women and urge others to seek Mrs Pinkham’s advice at Lynn Massachusetts for personalized guidance.
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Lydia HK
Pinkham
Geo. A. James
Fredonia
Mra
Lydia
Nellie Makham
Morgan St
Buffalo
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Mia
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Veretatic Compound Remedy Proclaimed by Reader
A Bay City reader cites Lydia E Pinkham’s Veretatic Compound as a remedy for a daughter's persistent skin outbreak. The letter claims prior doctor and specialist failures, then reports improvement after Cutloure Ressedles. Also included is a moral about prayer curing a cold and an advertisement for Garfield Ten blood purifier.
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M. Curley
Sixteenth Street
Bay City
Mich
Conversation Highlights With Prof McSparkter
Hip Veralon of Yt and Miss Peachley describe a delightful talk with the young Professor McSparkter last evening. Missartin confirms he was entertaining and engaging, noting the boyish charm of his remarks this morning.
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Miss Peachley
Prof. McSparkter
Missartin
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