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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented excerpt discusses Labor Day as a social volée for organized labor. It notes laborers see themselves part of the community and that progress comes from unity with employers. It mentions the public gathering and a march on Monday with cheers as workers gain credit to the community.
A Vermont election piece denounces a Republican editorial as misleading, arguing voting is not a direct vote for or against amendments. It asserts amendments stand alone and voter turnout doesn’t decide them, while critiquing big interests spending to sway readers. It also mentions Labor Day and price notes on beef in 1912 markets.
Judges awarded June Galloway first prize a five dollar gold piece for the best kept garden and high points under the interests. Clarence Wilson took second prize two fifty and Ernest the third prize one dollar. Forty gardeners carry on as the event closes with plans for next year. Lattie Bays of Hamilton plans to have one of the finest gardens in the state. First prize was donated by Fred Emmert of the Funey Co who aided the gardeners with planting and care.
Charles Hills a notable painter died Friday afternoon at 834 Vine Street Hamilton after a long illness He had lived in Hamilton 35 years and was popular He is survived by his widow and two children The funeral will be held Monday at 2 PM at the house with interment in Greenwood Cemetery
John E McCarthey manager of the Grand theatre endured a nervous breakdown while planning the Monday opening. He recovered sufficiently to be seen leaving his home by Mrs McCartney. Dr Meken of Saginaty Michigan was called as a specialist for his condition.
A testimonial from Isnan J. Stuart of Elmo Missouri details a severe series of medical troubles including female disorders and tumors, claiming Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored health after doctors gave up. The ad promotes the product as a standard remedy for a range of female ailments and invites confidential letters for advice.
A meeting of the association named a board of members including Dr B C Sil Lou Breinig Charles Miller and Phil Semler to organize upcoming field trials. Plans mention hung banners and bets on several splendid dogs from across the country with events and assurances given.
The Journal notes Labor Day observances and confirms that it will not publish on the holiday. It records Tuesday as the next day and reports Hamilton lodge I O O F completing two initiatory degrees at its Thursday meeting alongside routine business. Superior Shoe Repairing by Michael Riedel is mentioned with a July 29 to October 13 period under First National Bank.
The text traces how May Day inspired early talks of a Labor Day in America. George K. Lloyd of the New York Central Labor Union aided efforts to calendar Labor Day. Oregon first made it a legal holiday in February 1887, followed by Colorado New Jersey New York and others. Congress debated a federal observance culminating in 1894 to establish Labor Day nationally.
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