Efficiency System Triggered Textile Strike at Ware Shoals
Several hundred Ware Shoals Manufacturing textile workers in Greenville strike over an efficiency program called the minute system. The plant and related departments, including the bleacher and laundry, were shut as workers walked off en masse demanding better pay and conditions. Company officials claimed only that workers went on strike and hoped for an amicable settlement.
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Ware Shoals Manufacturing Company
Greenville
S. C
N. C
Unclear Text on Union Organization in Historical Paper
Fragmentary OCR sentence notes whether a group was organized into a union remains unknown. The readable portion offers no further context on participants or dates, leaving the status of union formation unresolved.
Forces Near Durango Threaten Mexican City Clash
Mexican and rebel forces push on major targets across Durango and Torreon with four rebel columns advancing toward Durango while five federal formations move toward Torreon. Reports note battles near Naco and border movements hint at possible U S border escape routes for rebels.
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Durango
Torreon
Juarez
Naco
Rebdels
Manzo
Mazatlan
Vera Cruz
Calles
Mexico City
Mar
General Calles
Emilio Portes Gil
Federal
Chihuahua
J. Gonzalo Escobar
United States
Andreu Almazan
Saturino Cedillo
Jazardo Carde
Canitas
Zacatecas
Callea
Escobar
Jesus Maria Aguirre
Simon Aguirre
Trinidad Rojas
Francisco Acosta
Jorge Crail
Francisco Aviles Mancilla
Ignacio Acosta
Nogales
Ariz
Sonora
International Line
Coahuila
Fausto Topete
Francisco Borquez
Bisbee
Francisco Marzo
Revolutionary Army
Borquez
Sinaloa
Abelardo Rodriguez
Baja California
Rodriguez
Augustino Olachea
Breaks Up Congestion with Red Pepper Rub
A vintage ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as a quick remedy for chest colds. It claims peppers' heat reaches congested spots, reestablishing circulation, and asserts relief within 3 minutes. The copy urges readers to buy the product at drug stores with the Bowles branding on the package.
Farm relief bill name sparks political debate
Hoover signals reluctance to influence Congress on farm relief and stresses constitutional limits. He has discussed the measure with congressional leaders and expects continued White House contact with the agricultural committee. Reports name McNary Haugen considered, raising concerns about political optics.
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Agricultural Committee
White House
Congress
Hoover May Back McNary-Haugen Style Farm Relief Plan
The senate likely to take up the McNary bill as the basis for relief debates with Hoover backing a farm board and farmer owned corporations. Hearings expected as House committees prepare alternatives and aim to draft a bill by April 20.
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Coolidge
Hoover
Senate
McNary
Agricultural Committee
Congress
McNary-Haugen
House
Davis Funeral Moves From Church To Home
The funeral for Henry C. Davis will be held at his residence 114 East Lexington Avenue tomorrow at 2 o clock instead of Hickory Chapel church. Interment follows at Oakwood Cemetery. Ministers are Rev. Edward Suits and Rev. K. E. Jones.
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Davis
Henry C. Davis
Hickory Chapel Church
East
Lexington Avenue
Oakwood Cemetery
Edward Suits
KE. M. Jones
Metal links shape new dress materials in Paris shows
Paris designers use metal links as fabric substitutes with mesh dresses and jackets. A woman dressmaker displays an afternoon dress of purple mesh over silk and a decollate dinner dress worn under a mesh cocktail jacket. The look recalls earlier linked purses in size and appearance.
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Paris
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