Yellow Fashion Elicits Local Debate and Odd Vignettes
A fragments rich with colorful scenes discusses bright yellow attire among local youth, the campus vibe, and a humorous digression about a gold and blue American Legion gesture. The piece shifts to a playful fantasy about fish skin writing pads, then toward safety and caution for drivers along East Alton to Pletown as children disperse after school hours.
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Ious
Torid
Tung Sehter
American Legion
Alton Memorial
St. Joseph's Hospital
St .Anthony's Hospital
Legion
The
Milton Road
East Alton
Milefox
Unclear campaign notes spark calls for fair wages and hours
A fragmentary passage discusses a campaign for better wages and shorter hours in the Alton area. It mentions potential changes and symbols of abundance, with references to workers and working conditions, but the text is incomplete and obscured by garbled OCR.
Harper for Madison County treasurer backed by labor groups
At a regular Alton Trades and Labor Assembly meeting Guy Harper, president of the Wood River Central Labor Union and Leather Workers Local 31, announced his candidacy for Madison County treasurer. The assembly endorsed him unanimously, praising his honesty and labor leadership. The Wood River Central Labor Union also urged organized labor to support Harper for the office.
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Alton
Harper
Aton
Woodriver Central Labor Union
Guyngper
Fice
Madison County
Haryr
Wood River
Wood ‘River
Organized Labor
Guy Harper
Maison ‘County
AFL Calls On Labor To Support Pro Labor Candidates
The American Federation of Labor led by President William Green urges unions to study voting records of Senators and Representatives on labor issues for the coming election. The appeal asks locals to identify pro labor candidates and push nonpartisan committees to defeat anti labor candidates, aligning with the federation’s policy of voting for labor friendly lawmakers. The letter includes an official record of Congress members and calls for wide distribution in each district and state.
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D. C
Congress
AFL
William Green
Senate
House
Green
U. S
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Labor
American Federation of Labor
Commiend
Edenaive
Congress of the
United States
Illinois Labor Leader Urges Peace Department at Federal Level
Illinois labor leader Soderstrom urged creation of a Department for Peace at cabinet level in the federal government. He linked full employment with high wages to production and called for security measures for workers unable to work due to illness while urging labor to organize effective, nonpartisan action to elect labor allies to Congress.
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Department of Peace Rockford II
LNS
Aber Betes Reeben
Ilinois
Department For Peace
Soderstrom
Tabor
Nazi Criminals and the Death Decree at Nuremberg
A harsh wartime reflection on the Nuremberg trials and death sentences for Nazi leaders like Goering and Ribbentrop. The piece contrasts Allied justice with the menace of Nazi power, noting postwar weaponry debates and the perceived need to crush the Nazi threat as history’s verdict.
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Nurenburg
Goering
Ribbentrop
Thip
Pearl Harbor
Aachen
United States
Ling
City Ordinance Targets Minors In Mis Representing Age For Drinks
A city ordinance requires tavern owners and minors to adhere to age restrictions for alcohol. False representation by minors to obtain drinks carries a minimum 3 dollar fine and up to 100 dollars per offense. The piece argues for equal enforcement on both tavern owners and underage patrons to deter illegal purchases.
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Fluton
Alton- Boynton
Juste
Janus
Housing Head Seeks End to Veterans Housing Ban
Washington, D. C.—Housing head urges end to the no children rent ban targeting veterans with families. Wyatt says landlords refusing to rent homes to veterans harm wives and children, worsen housing during winter as crisis peaks. He calls for nationwide action to stop discriminatory practices and protect veterans’ family homes.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson W. Wyatt
Tom
Wyatt
Goring
Meat Workers Union Aids In Fight On New York Black Marketing
The Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local 91 plans patrols to curb black marketing in New York markets. Members will report daily to headquarters to enforce higher prices and avoid selling meat below set wages. Leaders, including International VP Joseph Belsky, say 1,500 workers could be idled if shortages persist as union, employers, and state officials push back against the dearth of kosher meat supplies and price manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
America
Belsky
Truman
Joseph ‘Belsky
BUY Union Label Union
It's Agin the Law Cry Ordinance Reigns
A garbled note proclaims an ordinance restricting headwear during performances. It bans hats woven on stage and mandates patrons at rear to receive viewing devices. The text cites dolls and toys and references altering headgear to include windows.
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Allen Law
Madison County Labor League Classifies Candidates For General Election
Madison County Labor League interviewed most candidates for the general election and classified them as Endorsed or Recommended after a meeting at Teamsters Hall Alton Illinois. The process included candidate questions and an open forum with member voting on each candidate.
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Madison County
The
League
Teamster’s
Alton
Linois
Edwardsville Delegates to State Labor Convention
Edwardsville delegates attended the Illinois State Labor Convention in Rockford from September 16 to 21 in 1046. Fred Behrendt represented the Hod Carriers, John A Haywood the District, Cornel Elmer Wildhaber the Teamsters and Chauffeurs, and Milton Winter the Bartenders and Waitresses.
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Illinois
Edwardsville
Fred Behrendt
John A. Hay‘wood
Cornel Elmer Wildhaber
Milton Winter
Rockford
Bare Tenders and Waitresses Local 243 Meeting Notice
Attention bartenders and waitresses. The Bare Tenders and Waitresses Local No 243 holds a meeting on October 1 with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Exposition Tickets Available for Local Event
Secretary Sheppard invites the general public to apply for tickets to a forthcoming bi show. The notice urges everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and attend the affair as announced in the community outreach.
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Shurtleff
Aia
Rennes
Abor
Ois
Community Chest
Alton Swimming Pool
Bata
del Foulke
Swere
Meat Workers Union
New York
Madison County Labor League
Som Ke
Emily Taft Douglas
Melvin Price
Joseph J. Barranes
Haris
Leland J. Kenn
Anthony
Harry T. Hartman
Sheriff
George Musio
County Supt. OF Schools LP
Wetzel
Richard Yates Rowe
Public Instructio
Vernon L. Nickell
Congress AT Large
G. Stratton
Calvin Johnson
Milton "Mink Mueller
Charles C. Thom
Probate
George C. Ambrosius
T. Harrell
County
Supt. OF
J. Snodgrass
Paul Fiegenbaum
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