Trade unions lead in state supported craft education push
The piece argues unions should drive industrial education, not firms. It highlights the International Typographical union and Chicago Painters union as advancing trade school training to boost apprentice skill, while warning against burdens on trainees and employers.
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Chicago Painters’ District Council
Estaba
International Typographical Union
Typographical Union
Painters’ Union of Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Water Rates and Hydrant Rental Debate at A W W A Meeting
St Paul discussions centered on metered water charges and hydrant rental reform. George G Earl of New Orleans urged uniform metered rates based on service cost, with fire protection costs covered by general taxes. Engineers suggested fire protection at about 1.25 per capita yearly and hydrant rental near 55 annually, prompting St Paul officials to consider a similar basis while ensuring hydrant rents align with charter provisions and city needs.
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St. Paul
American Water Works Association
George G. Earl
Sewer and Water Departments
New Orleans
Earl
The Herpicide Brand Promoted as Dandruff Cure
The notice highlights Herpicide as the standard dandruff germ destroyer. It claims it stops itching, prevents hair loss, and credits its discovery for enabling later scalp care advances. Sample requests and dealer mentions appear, with Hoeschler Bros. listed as special agents.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Dept. R
Detroit
Mich
Hoeschler Bros
Doctor's Prescription Failed Swamp Root Proves Merit
Jacob Dornacher of Edwardsville testifies that Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured his severe backache and kidney trouble when doctors medicines failed. He recommends the remedy to friends and notes the sworn statement dated July 14 1909 before Notary Samuel W McKittrick.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for You
A promotional letter to Dr Kilmer Co invites readers in La Crosse to request a sample bottle of Swamp Root. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder information and notes available regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores. It mentions Binghamton New York as the company base and urges mentioning La Crosse Daily Tribune.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
la Crosse Daily Tribune
Andrew Carnegie
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Maud Muller Quips and Cranks in a Summer Field
A Milwaukee Sentinel poem fragment recounts Maud Muller a farmerette in Mrs Belmont's colony toiling in hay. The judge rides by and, after a sigh, speeds away in his machine, leaving a mixed scene of irony and social tone.
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Maud Muller
Grant remembered for generosity by Buckner
General Simon B Buckner told Confederate veterans how Ulysses S Grant once lent his purse after the surrender at a boat headquarter in a story that highlighted Grants modesty and kindness. Buckner said Grants act of selflessness was kept private even from his own soul.
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Grant
Simon B. Buckner
West Point
Buckner
Henry and
Lowelson
Bald Knob Named In Jest For Banker Walker Hill
A friend joked in Me chanics-American bank president Walker Hill’s office that a new town was named after him. Hill asked the name, and the friend replied Bald Knob on the Iron Mountain, withdrawing in humor.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louisans
Walker Hill
Mechanics-American Bank
Mr. Hill
Bald Knob
Amherst Greek Society Initiation Prank on Streetcar
A Barnard College Greek letter society scene ends with a junior neophyte chasing a streetcar and theatrically tying her shoe on the car step. The conductor invites thanks, and onlookers see the playful episode as the train pulls away.
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Barnard College
New York Press
Office Boy Whistles Back At Boss
A boss scolds the new office boy for noise while the boy replies that he isn’t charging for whistling, adding humor to the exchange in a Judge magazine style snippet.
The Persian's Narrative Entres Erik's Lake House
The narrator recalls attempting to enter Erik's lake house at the opera, guided by a siren voice. Erik saves him from drowning with a trick learned from Tonkin pirates, reveals the chandelier legend, and warns the narrator to stay away. The tale hints at past murders and Erik's monstrous nature, leaving the narrator fearing further tragedies.
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Erik
Cascarets Laxative Emphasized Over Harsh Dosing
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a natural vegetable laxative that is gentle and convenient. It contrasts past methods like castor oil and salts with current practice of taking one Cascaret as needed, noting daily cleanliness and a 10 cent price per box.
Pea Ridge story cited in socialistic banquet remark
Gen. E A Carr of the Thirteenth Army corps association recalls a Washington banquet remark that critics rely on depraved authority. The tale parallels Pea Ridge where a recruit fled the open as firing began and admits there is not enough for officers, a comrade notes.
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E. A. Carr
Thirteenth Army Corps Association
Washington
Pea Ridge
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
No Warning at All in Golf Misadventure
A reckless golfer struck a lady during a game and claimed he warned her by crying Fore twice or thrice. A bystander retorted that Fore was useless and suggested shouting three ninety eight to attract attention, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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