Accidents and costs drive safety push in industry
A long discussion argues that accidents cost the United States about 800 million dollars annually. It cites death tolls, unsafe practices, language barriers, night shifts, and lack of safety devices as major factors. Emphasizes education and compensation insurance as keys to reducing losses and improving industrial safety nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawington
Dunanagery
Pia
Falding
Fan Rilie
Coalglun
Wiseconsta Aloe
Nf Ug
Indorse
Norman Dean
Workmen's
Ontario
Litneelf
Dong Nin
Cape
Cfurt
Unis
National Council of Safety
A Ustria
Tron
Stand By Husband Wife Held On Murder Charge
Mrs. Helen Leonard, 19, wife of John Leonard, is held in New York on murder charges connected to the death of Richard Dolge, a daily visitor at Brows county jail where her husband is confined, and she proclaims innocence of any crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Leonard
John Leonard
New York
Ricard Hh. Dolge
Brows County
Jill
U. S. Prisoners to Make Shoes at Leavenworth
Washington indicates federal prison at Leavenworth will begin shoe and cleaning supply manufacturing within 12 to 18 months. Appropriations of 200000 for plans and 250000 for a revolving fund are under review in the urgent deficiency bill to be available promptly. Congress authorized prison labor shoe production and mandatory army navy purchases. The proposed factory could produce 2500 to 3000 pairs daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Congress
Army
Navy
Industry faces ongoing accident toll across sectors
A historical report notes declines after 1908 in some sectors but highlights persistent hazards in iron and steel, coal mining, fisheries, navigation, and construction. It cites a fatality rate of thirty per 10,000 in fisheries and navigation, and criticizes unsafe practices like fragile scaffolds, rough ladders, and unprotected cables.
Brownsville Retires Historic Water Carts Amid Modernization
Brownsville records show only 18 hurro drawn water carts still in service as the city shifts from old landmarks to new infrastructure. Once a symbol of the lower border area tied to the Mexican republic, the water carts and related water barrels are disappearing as Brownsville enters a more progressive era and seeks faster, reliable water supply for residents.
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Brownsville
San Benito
Lex
Mexican Republic
Brownaville
Ute
Wis
Teacher Who Used Flag as Rug Resigns in Watertown
Pierrepont Manor School principal E. B. Garris faced dismissal after laying a U S flag as a rug and walls to teach respect. Trustee M W Phillips demanded resignation. a county Legion demanded apology which was provided. Garris said the flag stayed on the Moor several days until a pupil complained.
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Watertown
N. Y
E. B. Garris
Pierrepont Manor School
M. W. Phillips
County American Legion
Iowa State News Skim of Regional Developments and Plans
A wide roundup notes community hall and Liberty Memorial plans in Marengo and Shenandoah, a filtration plant near Albia, a youth wolf capture near Fairfield, Hughes to address Iowa City students, and early work on Carroll government building. Also covered are church gifts in Newton, a central heating proposal for Sheldon, a Newton judge's sentence plan, and various civic projects across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Stin Seid
Marengo
Shenandoah
Albiplang
Ransom Elier
Fairfield
Hughes
Australia
F. J. Grumenacher
Council Bluftte
Wyoming
Lina County
Webster Club
Sioux City
Daniel Webster
Samuel Richmeter
Charnes City
Wagner
Newton
Nevada
United Mine Workers of Town
Des Moines
Tama
Toledo
Engineering Extension Department
Iowa State College
Madrid
United States Department of Labor
Cedar Rapids
Cascade
Lanaing
Daukon
Cresco
New Hampton
Magon City
Waterloo
Palo Alto
Honda
Brat
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
le Mars
Bonda
Mahaska Farm Bureau
Mahaska Farm Union
Mahaska Chamber of Commerce
Towa State Board of Education
Iowa State Teachera College
Brummer Quarter
Atlantic
Hetherville
Keokuk
Onceqla
Bao City
Why Men Wear Silk and Men's Vanity
The piece mockingly critiques male fashion and vanity, noting menswear such as silk shirts priced around 860 and catalog offerings as examples of ostentation. It argues men lack courage to admit sartorial weaknesses, contrasting with women’s vanity. The tone is humorous, reflective, and era-specific.
Dandelion Butter Color Sold For Decades In Stores
A brief item notes a vegetable butter color called Dandelion, milled and circulated for fifty years. Drug stores and general stores priced bottles at about 85 cents, sold under the name Dandelion in various shops.
Machiavelli the Diplomat and The Prince’s Legacy
An overview notes Niccolò Machiavelli an Italian statesman historian and man of letters (1480–1527). It states his book The Prince aims to show that art is fully present in diplomacy and that the term Machiavellian denotes cunning and duplicity in political maneuvering.
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Machiavelli Machiavelli
Machiavelliam
Path Relief By Allcock's Plaster Ady Claim
A brief note states the best relief path is by direct outside application and promotes Allcock's Plaster as the original genuine remedy attributed to Ady.
Platinum Nuggets Shine Amid Gray Particles
Platinum appears with gray metal particles including gold and chrome iron. Nuggets form occasionally and are highly valuable. A 25 pound platinum nugget could be worth over $30. Cuticura products are advertised for skin care, promising improvements for complexions, dandruff, itching, and rough hands with a facial routine.
Depravity and Pain Relief Ad Prompts Shop Talk
An odd local advertorial notes a flirtatious car seat mishap and a ready cure claim. The piece highlights a controversial line about depravity and mentions J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois promising rapid pain relief for burns, urging readers to consult a druggist. It cites male reticence and tendency to withhold secrets.
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Cole
Carholinaire
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Ill
Pankaga
Joys of Motherhood and Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy
Brooklyn and Auburn testimonials praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menstrual pain cramps backache and headaches. Women report improved fertility and multiple births after use with over 100000 replies claiming benefit and a note that the medicine has aided fifty years of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkbang
Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
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Venice
Italy
St. Mark's
U.S
Iowa State News
The
Commonwealth
Loulaville Courier-Journal
N. U
Des Moines, NC
Lydia E.pinkham
Brooklyn
N.Y
Rearly
Edward Whares
Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, N.Y
Cary
Pralvea
Mechanics Row
Sean Maine
Smith Brothers
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