Topeka Plans Permanent Wage Increases for Women Workers
The industrial court in Topeka Kansas announced final wage order recommendations aimed at women workers. The proposals raise averages by about 17.6 percent across laundry mercantile and factory sectors, set hour limits, and detail wage scales for apprentices and public housekeeping. Judge McDermott cited hearings and Miss Alice McFarland in shaping the guidelines, noting the 60 day lag before effect and cost of living factors.
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Topeka
Kan
Kanorking
Womerr
J. A. Donets
McDemiott
Mercantile
Ap Prenticeship
McDermott
Drink the best it costs no more than the rest McNish phone 198
Advertisement fragment notes an offer for a product described as the best with no extra charge versus rivals. The snippet mentions McNish and a phone number 198, implying a local sales pitch in a period newspaper. The readable text is sparse and fragmentary.
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McNish
American Legion Urges Overseas Grave Decoration Funds
The American Legion seeks donations to decorate overseas graves with funds sent to National Headquarters by May 10. Provide the fallen service member’s name, rank, organization, Army serial number, grave and lot numbers, cemetery name and location, and date of death. For more information contact Walter McClain, adjutant of the local post, at the gas office.
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America
American’ Legion
Army
Walter McClain
Debating League Final Set At University May Fifth
The Kansas Debating League finals gather at the University on May fifth with Dodge City High School and Kansas City Kansas High School advancing from semi finals. Dodge City defeated Junction City, while Kansas City Kansas beat Neodesba, determining the contenders for the title. The Bargain Bulletin notes an upcoming Thursday issue and Lawrence Sanitary Ice Cream is mentioned.
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Kansas Debating League
University
Dodge’ ‘City
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Junktion City
Kansas City
Kanos
Neodesba
Ottawa County to Hire Full Time Health Officer and Nurse
Minneapolis The county commissioners of Ottawa county decided to employ a full time county health officer and public nurse. Mearts sells Vicuum Cups.
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Minneapolis
Ottawa County
Mearts
Vicuum
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