Canadian Premier Meighen Upsets British Empire Policy
United States and Canada Prime Minister Meighen challenged British policy at the imperial conference with four propositions. Canada demanded dominion informs and consultations on India Mesopotamia and the East, parliamentary approval for treaties, and that Canada’s final say govern any matter touching the United States, signaling a push for greater autonomy within the empire.
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Meighen
Canada
Lord Curzon
Dominions
India
Mesopotatmia
East
United States
Samuel Gompers Active Leader of American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers, 71, remains a central figure in American labor. As president of the American Federation of Labor, he travels about 100 miles daily, writes books and pamphlets, edits the American Federationist, and lobbies for labor-friendly legislation. Born in England, he came to America at 13, organized the cigar makers union, and has led the AFL almost continuously since 1881.
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Samuel
Gompers
American Veteration of Labor
Veter 4
United States
Washington
Sophia Julian
New York
Gertrude Gleavers Neuscheler
Zanesville
Ohio
England
America
Churchill's Reminiscences fetches record price
Winston Spencer Churchill, British secretary of state for the colonies, secures an $80,000 down payment plus royalties for his Reminiscences of the last eight years. The two volume autumn edition, completed, promises new light from unrevealed official documents on Britain’s war and postwar policies. Churchill, son of Lord Standolph, hails from a famed American-British lineage.
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Winston Spencer-Churchill
Colonies
London
Thornton & Butterworth
Herbert Asquith
Great Britain
Lord Standolph Churchill
Jennie Jerman
New York
Jewelry and paintings valued in Gates inheritance case
New York executors of Mrs. Gates seek guidance on inheritance taxes, arguing jewelry and art held in New York are part of the estate. Executors list jewelry totaling about 455,670 and paintings at 324,825, with other assets including silver, glass, and garage contents. Dellora Angell of Illinois inherits half the residue, with a life estate in the other half for Edward Ward Baker of St. Charles Missouri.
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New York
W. Gates
Texas
Adaptable All Day Dresses Popular With Busy Women
An article describes adaptable all day one piece dresses for fall, cut in straight lines with some flair, featuring narrow belts, bell sleeves, inverted plaits, and braid trim. A detachable satin vestee or lace substitute allows versatility for continuous wear in all weathers, with daily color options.
Sport suits captivate college wear this fall
The article notes sport suits and rakish hats popular with college girls. It highlights a two color crossbar skirt with a matching jersey coat, patch pockets with pointed straps, a net vest option, and varying lengths. Colors include brown navy black green and gray.
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Colege
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
Afton Tennessee and Adrian Michigan readers share testimonials praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. Messages claim regaining strength, fewer hot flashes, and improved ability to work. The ad promotes its use, notes a free health book, and invites requests from women seeking guidance.
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Afton
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkbem
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Keller
Mary Vistar
Adrian
Mich
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Maat Lister
Frank Street
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Bethus
Taking a Chance at the Table Managerial Memoir
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls Junior who habitually came to the table with a dirty face and was sent away to wash. One day his mother, near patience, asked why he persisted. He replied that once she forgot.
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Junior
Chicago Tribune
Bayer Aspirin Ad Highlights Safe Cold Relief
An old Bayer advertisement promotes Aspirin tablets for cold symptoms and various pains with the Bayer Cross on the tablet and mentions small tin boxes and larger packages sold by druggists. It references the drug’s safety and endorsements by physicians over 21 years and millions of users. A brief marriage note follows, presenting a framed, domestic quip about worthiness and lace tying.
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Bayer
Doows Kidney Pills Advert Says They Help Thousands
Don’t go from bad to worse. If kidney weakness causes backache, lameness, stiffness, and rheumatic pains, neglect may bring dropsy, gravel, or Bright’s disease. Use Doows Kidney Pills as urged in the ad, and ask your neighbor for experience.
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Bright
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