Wheat Best Men to Hear Appeals
A Chicago conference of the Chicago Federation of Labor executive board and J A Everitt of the American Society of Equity plans closer union ties to cut middleman profits and raise farmer prices. The Burley district pledges 60 percent of the 1907 crop to hold a minimum price, with campaigns to organize 30 Kansas counties, 16 in Nebraska, nine in Oklahoma and expansion to Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana. Everitt predicts $1 wheat for the 1907 crop nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Federation of Labor
J. A. Everitt
American Society of Equity
Farmers’ Union
Chicago
Burley
Tobacco Growers’ Department of the U. §. of E
Kentucky
H. B. Sherman
Sherman
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Dakota
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Everitt
Tobacco Trust
Beveridge Calls for Honest Primary Reform
Indiana figure Beveridge argues for a thorough and honest primary law that includes nominating all officers from governor to precinct committeemen. He contests limited reforms, defends country newspapers, questions city size thresholds, and urges equal party consideration, stating soon the legislature will enact this reform and place government in the hands of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uelson
Thes
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
United States
Peruna Endorsed As Preventive For Colds And Lung Ailments
RS Addie Harding of Syracuse and Mrs Mary Meyer Winfield share long term Peruna use crediting it with stopping throat troubles and coughs. Dr Hartman promotes open air treatment for consumption and Peruna as a palliative. Frances Wilson of Clinton Mass. extols Peruna after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Harding
Court Street
Syracuse
N. Y
Hartman
Peruna
Frances Wilson
Nelson Street
Clinton
Mass
Peruna touted as cure for cold to prevent consumption
An advertiser testifies that six bottles of Peruna restore health after a severe cold attacking bronchial tubes and lungs. He claims Peruna relieves colds quickly, removes chronic colds, and may prevent consumption, urging others with catarrh to try it. The account cites Wm Swain of Philadelphia praising a complete cure and recommends obtaining a bottle for a fair trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Swain
Stiles Street
Philadelphia
Labor efficiency compares Japan and American mills
Henry George Jr notes that 60 workers in Japan handle 100000 spindles while the southern U.S. system uses no more than 100 operatives for the same output, claiming six to one in favor of Japanese labor efficiency and six times the productivity in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
America
South
Henry George. Jr
Osaka Mills
Osaka cotton mills show harsh wages and child labor in Japan
In Obaka Japan, a visiting observer describes Osaka cotton mills with brick buildings and strong English machines. He notes low wages for women and girls, six cents daily for children, and 12 hour shifts. He observes many child workers and a high turnover among male workers, while schooling is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osaka
Dr Pierce's Medicines Proclaimed as Known Composition
A detailed promotional discourse asserts Dr Pierce's Family Medicines are fully disclosed on wrappers, alcohol free, and crafted from native American medicinal roots. It emphasizes glycerine extraction, claims cures for digestion, catarrh, coughs, and bronchial issues, and warns against substitutes from dealers seeking higher profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Nature
American
Pierce
Sages
Turkey on Thanksgiving at American College in Constantinople
A note on Thanksgiving poultry describes Turkish name origins for turkey, mentioning the American College in Constantinople where girls reportedly ate turkey. The piece links the bird to Turkey, the country, and references the Turkish and French names for the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College
Constantinople
Turkey
India
Free Perua Almanac 1907 Licenses Notice Indiana Ward 11
Notice to citizens and voters of Marion county Indiana Eleventh ward Center township that William Brandt Othmar Keller and others apply at the February term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in less quantities than five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. Addresses include 5 half West Washington street 235 East Washington street and 202 East Tenth street Indianapolis. Also seek pool table and restaurant privileges. notices reference ward numbers and building descriptions in Marion county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Washington Street
Maennercher Hall
Indianapolis
Eest Washington Street
William Brandt
East
Othmar Keller
Nereby
State of
Tenth Street
Clifford-place
East Tenth Street
Hamilton Avenue
Val C. Wolf
Seventh Ward
Delaware Street
Joseph Michaelis
Board of County Commissioners
West End
West Tenth Street
Rjsom
Conrad Cline
Tike Street
Indianapolia
Blake Street
Nereby S
Vermont Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Square 19
Massachusett Avenue
Tatso
William Lindley
Oliver and
River Averues
River Avenue
Tairy
Board of Co
Delawares
Square
City of
Kno No
Hareless
Twelfth Ward
Delaware St
Nicholas Kretzer
Kentucky Ave
Henry Stock
Indianapolis liquor license notices from Ward 7 and 14
Multiple notices by William Lindley and Samuel J. M seek licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in sub five gallon quantities with on premises consumption and pool table privileges. Properties listed include 401 Massachusetts Avenue and Delaware Street in Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana.
Notice of liquor license and pool table bids in Indianapolis
In ward 12 and ward 10 centers of Marion county Indiana applicants Nicholas Kretzer Anton Schmidt and Henry Stock announce requests to the Board of Commissioners at the February 1907 term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in premises under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges and for pool table or restaurant privileges in their respective front rooms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society OF Equity
Wheat Belt
Nfe
Corydun
Parties
Mrs
Mary Meyers
Mary Meyer
Thompson Avenue
Shell Road
Winfield
Henry George, JR
Obaka
New England
Beecham’s
Beecham
Perua Almanac
Applisations
WS Fcs Ince
Sun
Resuj
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