Growth of American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers surveys the AFL’s growth from its roots with Knights of Labor to a major national federation. He cites historic unions, key figures, and the 1880s-1890s consolidation that formed a powerful labor front with 2.6 million members under a federated structure and a projected continued rise. The article outlines federation ideals, structure, and revenue, including dues, assessments, and defense funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Leder
Pottspurg
John Jarrett
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Turner Heal
Ucion Wodr Ingmren
Amercan Federatior of
New York
Journeymen
Martin van Buren
United States
Fourth Street
Eery
Brotherhood of Locomoive
Im Detro
Cigarmakers’ Union
Brichiarers’ and Masons
Mnito Temy
National Labor Union
Ts Seid
Bui
Knights of Labor
Phiadelphia
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Cleveland
YP. J. McGuire
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Samuel Compers
Ranas
American Federation of Ports
Central
Supreme
American Federation of Lasor
Wniors
Ciy Central
Sata
American Federation of Labor
Unon
Executive Council
Unons
Cure Claim For Eczema By Cucura Remedies
Dr. CL Fisher of Poot, Maine testifies that his patient was cured of eczema in 1897 using Cucura Remedies, including Cucura Soap, and endorses their efficacy after failures with other formulas. He states he has practiced medicine long and promotes the remedies in daily patient care and professes broad support for their use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Coregee
Hboeriv
CL Fisher
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Notable Assets of Alasha Regent in Historic Ledger Review
A transcription of an ancient ledger notes Alasha as a prominent regent with vast holdings. It cites counts of roughly 30,000 residents connected to her domain, extensive fur, fish and mineral wealth, and a rapidly changing gold and silver stockpile including values of 59 million in furs, 60 million in fish, and 70.9 million in minerals. The record tracks gold stock from 9.0 million in 1234 to 26 million in 3 and projections of 25 million in 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alasha
Grea
Ataa
Chinese Pearls and Rail Lines Dominate Extra Pages
A mixed page of notices reports a ferry multiple rail plans from Momreanois to the Dakotas and Manitoba with special first and third Tuesday rates. It also covers Chinese pearl creation via mussel shells, a Cape to Cairo rail extension over the Kafue bridge, a yolk toxin study in eggs, and U.S. church attendance figures amid population data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womessekers
Momreanois & Symous R. B
Usp Exens
Miinmesoa
Jows
Dakotas
Anitoba
Saskatchewan
Canaan
Laberal Lim and
Stow
Prnileges
A. B
P&t. A
Manneanois
Maan
Cape To Cairo
London Times
Caps
Cairo
South Africa
Kafue
Victoria Falls
Cane Town
Thorever
Lme Bay
Good Colors For Houses And Foot-Ease Advertisement
The piece discusses color choices for houses noting warm and cold tones affect appearance and climate response. It references red and blue hues, and mentions a Germanic wood house mural. It ends with an advertisement for ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE claiming foot relief, comfort for shoes, and 39,000 testimonials, with a trial package offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Fred
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
X- Ry
Australia plans scientific war on rabbits
Australia will fight the pest with science after raising 75003 for experiments on Broughton Island near Newcastle. Consul Godrig Dr Danysz of Pe s will lead, proposing to infect rabbits with contagious diseases that spread among rabbits but do not harm humans or other animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Broughton Island
Newcastle
Godrig
Danysz
Pe@s
Iceland's First Theater Opens Season in Reykjavik
Iceland's lone theater on the island at Reykjavik enters its dramatic season from October to April. The venue draws a large share of the population during the colder months as performances run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Reysajavik
Gorshing
Ian Maclaren's Successor at Sefton Park Pulpit
The Rev. Alexander Correll, succeeding Ian Maclaren at Sefton Park Liverpool, has been pastor of Regent Square Presbyterian Church London since 1893. Born in the Scottish Highlands, he is just 40 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Maclaren
Alexander Correll
Sefton Park
Liverpool
Regent Square Presbyterian Church
London
Sallow faces linked to coffee addiction says Postum ad
A 1922 period piece passage touts Postum as a remedy for sallow complexions and stomach troubles caused by coffee. A family recounts poor digestion, pimples, bad breath, and nervousness from coffee use, then credits a neighbor’s Postum trial with full recovery. The testimonial closes with brand attribution to Postum Co. Battle Creek and a nod to the booklet The Read to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Heavy movement of Lass Surevor Iron ore this June
Iron ore movement during June was the heaviest of the season, with about 550,000 tons conveyed to the lakes. This marks an increase of nearly 500,000 tons from the previous year. By July 1 the season total reached 11,241,796 tons, up from 11,140,054 tons a year earlier.
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Americs
Washington
O Gamaag
Columbus
Ior Molders
Printess Granite Cutters
Bat Bes
Maryland
Fisher
Tre School
Ex.e
Adieyss
Vt Zuteb Gees
America
Te Oder
Wittiam
Witlam
Witham
Tse
Barue Creek
Do Ce
Ming
Les Object
Strierarsl Steel
Ccociecrona
Pankrive Scoue
W.N. U
GES Moines
Cnnones
Saleshen
Arsun Sequess
S. Adon
Chicago
Canadian Northwest
Witte
Farmers’ 'Brads
Emersdo
Wieser
Atvrdea
Thompson
Sore Eyse
Dbc
Nipw
Spar
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