Kansas Agitator’s Patchwork Puns and News Snippets
A mosaic of witty asides and brief items ranges from political jabs and social quirks to crime reports and distant events. Notes cite Arnett on punishment by cut missionary aid, Paderewski, tax on Bovels in Paris, postmaster Mayfield, San Toys burglary, Ice age, bulls on adjacent-property pasturing, prune vinegar, and Hyphen in American Derby. Also mentions Queen Wilhelmina, Dead Sea like water in Kansas, Bellevue hospital, snow extinguishing a Georgetown fire, and a Quincy cat incident. Concludes with lyddite weaponry and a Granite Falls drinker.
Celera White and Black Fashion Tips from Paris to New York
Glowing guidance on color, silhouette, and accessories for women, detailing how white flatters blondes and brunettes, the slimming effect of black on the stout, and shades to avoid. Describes a silk waist with cream and white embroidery, a morning gown in ivory and black velvet accents, and care for violet corsage bunches to preserve color and freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andromeda
Seriphos
Ovid
Paris
Wedgewood Hive
True Luxury and the Mindful Wardrobe
The text argues true luxury lies in not thinking about clothes, enduring rain without care for outfit damage, and not worrying about a brass trim marking gloves. It contends exceptional women economize on fashion, not saving gowns only for daughters, while the average woman keeps up appearances despite wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Magnetic Starch Co
Omaha, Neb
The World of Labor The Wits
A fragmentary poem reflects on labor, pride, and emotional restraint. It contemplates enduring hardship, longing for a lost beloved, and brief mentions a shift toward new ventures and personal resolve amid toil.
New York Labor Statistics on Unions and Growth
The New York bureau of labor statistics reports union growth from 1894 to 1901, with membership rising from 157,197 to 276,141 and unions increasing from 860 to 1,881. Women’s share grew from 9.1 percent in 1897 to 5.8 percent in 1901, while building trades remain the largest union group at 31 percent.
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The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
United States
Canada
Peoria
Ill
Brotherhood
New York
Trade
New York State
Overcrowded Houltoa residents clash on building wages
Secretary Stembesa of the National Building Trades council from St. Louis argues against the “room for one more” mindset as contracts near 1,000,000 dollars and a surplus of unemployed workers strain resources. Labor issues loom, urging sensible action over open invitation to new arrivals. Iowa Labor Commissioner Wennerstrum earns praise from Gov. Shaw for factory and workshop regulation and recommended expansion of the labor bureau to tackle child labor, heat, machinery hazards, fire safety, sanitation, and factory inspections for about 18,000 factories employing 60,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houltoa
Stembesa
National Building Trades’ Council
St. Louis
Chicago Unions Reject Ten Cent Wage Proposal
Chicago unions reject a 10 cent an hour wage rise offer from the Chicago Masons and Builders Association unless signatories join the Contractors' Association. They cite exclusive agreements as blame for past trouble and a lockout, noting the Building Trades' Council bans such deals. The Central Council’s history is cited as corrupt, yet contractors press for control of work in Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago Masons and Builders’ Association
Contractors’ Association
Building Trades’ Council
Central Council
Plumbers Seek Nationwide Wage Increase
Local 27 of Pittsburgh has drafted a new wage scale and met with the Master Plumbers' Association. A second meeting is planned for early next month as plumbers nationwide push for about ten cents more per hour, though masters may resist.
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Pittsburg
Master Plumbers’ Association
Citiaa
Hard to Organise Hired Girls
Unionists cite reluctance of hired girls in Minneapolis to attend meetings and fear of others knowing their status. They claim mistresses warn that unions are not for respectable girls, hindering efforts to form a servant girls' union.
Brickingera Lodges Discuss New Bricklayer Wage Scale
The lodges of bricklayers in Pittsburg Allegheny and Braddock Pa plan a new wage scale for next year. They seek about ten cents per hour raise and time and a half for overtime. Arbitration committees of the three lodges will prepare the scale.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Braddock
Iron Molders Union Treasury Receipts and Expenditures
The Iron Molders' Union of North America reports quarter ending January 31 receipts of 54 624 20. Expenditures include 24 400 75 for strikes and ostracism 5 412 15 for death and disability and 10 660 983 for general expenses.
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The
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
Mid Age Tensions In England Lacemakers Union Plan
The Lacemakers Union of Nottingham England has adopted a pension scheme for elderly members. One hundred members aged 66 and up receive a weekly allowance funded by a quarterly levy from newer members.
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England
Lacemakers’ Union of
Nottingham
Eng
Contppellors' Union of Sweden Plans Franchise Reform Strike
The Contppellors' Union of Sweden votes to strike next year if needed to push a franchise reform. Until now only socialistic unions have supported the action, signaling broader labor pressure on electoral reforms.
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Contppellors’ Union of Sweden
Ohio's Working Women Statistics
Ohio reports 26 920 working women with average weekly wages of 4 dollars 83 cents and savings of 14 cents.
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Ohio
Labor Groups Move to Enter Political Field
The Montana Federation of Labor and Wisconsin state organization plan investigations into economic questions with an eye toward entering the political arena. Both groups aim to explore policy areas and potential advocacy paths as they consider broader political involvement.
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Montana Federation of Labor
State Organization of
Wisconsin
Industrial Notes on Colorado Miners and Labor Unrest
White miners in Colorado oppose Japanese labor imports as strikes rise. The Car makers International Union seeks aid from the Iron Molders Union of North America. Edward Boyce of the Western Federation of Miners claims a northern Idaho mining strike could yield a 1.5 million offer. San Francisco merchants push for educated Chinese admission amid labor tensions.
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Colorado
Caremakers’ International Union
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
Edward Boyce
Western Federation of Miners
Idaho
Merchants’ Exchange of
San Francisco
Dr Caldwell Syrup Pappin Offered as Liver Kidney Tonic
An advertisement warns against stimulants and promotes Dr Caldwell Laxative Syrup Pappin as a gentle effective tonic for liver kidneys stomach and bowels. It condemns nostrums like Saranparilias and Blood Purifiers and notes the product is sold by druggists in 51 00 bottles. Also mentions a Tuskegee Institute funding note in New York.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Mercury in patent medicine sparks medical warning
A questionable mercury laden remedy by Fr. J. chumay & Co is condemned for dangerous internal use. The piece cautions readers against its claims and lists derailed misrepresentations about medical faculties and university professors. Lurid advertising is criticized as unsafe and misleading.
Hemp as Anesthetic in Ancient China Revealed
A new find in Ian Paris library reveals a 1700 year old Chinese manuscript describing hemp decoction used as an anaesthetic in ancient surgical procedures. The article also advertises Defiance Starch products, praising its quality and urging readers to buy at local groceries.
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Ching
Ian Paris
Peculiar to Itself St Jacobs Oil Promises Proven Cures
The advertisement extols St Jacobs Oil as a fifty year remedy with unknown ingredients and miraculous effects. It claims thousands healed from crippling pain and asserts the oil’s cures surpass all other medicines, contributing to its record sales.
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St. Jacobs Oil
St Jcobs Oil
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Arnett
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Paderewaki
Chamber of Deputies
Moon
J. W.' Happy
Mayfield, Ky
Burglara
Standard Oil Company
San Toys
New York Exchange
California
Fraternity of
Manila
Fin Irish
Holland
Wilhelmina
Dead Sea
Bellevue Hospital
Themelves
Georgetown
Quincy
Granite Falls Tribune
Aeashions
Louis XIV
Labor
Tite
Annia Peyre Diantes
Irene Ashby-McFadyen
London
South
Mra
McFadyen
American Federation of Labor
Alabama
Cheveland
Cleveland
United Trade and Labor Council
Pralos National Civic Federation
National Civic Federation of Labor
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
National Civic Federation
Tuskeres
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Tuskegee
Ala
Fr. J. Chumay & Ca
Edo
Continus
University of
Parta
Frei
John A. Balzer Bed Co
la Grosev
Wis
Vogeler
Svery
Tacumbis Bank
Vane Creas Ny
Eollens
Manitown
Anaithols
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Lora
Western Cru
Dade
F. Pedhey
Ottawa
Canof
Crawford
Kanade City
Earth
Sontag
Peter Enet
Ravers
Boston
St W.N.U
Kansas City
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