Houchin Cancels Convict Labor Contract After Price Rise
Jefferson City Mo January reports say James Houchin president of Star Clothing Co largest convict labor employer in state abrogated his two year contract with the penitentiary after officials refused to cooperate for operation. The agreement raised labor costs from 70 to 70 cents per day and would have paid the state about 250 000 or more for a year. The dispute involves about 1 000 convicts and could cost the state heavy losses as work shifts and wages are debated amid road improvement and broader labor policy considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allowehin
Btar Clothing Company
Hecaier
Te Penitentiary
Houchin
Plato Treasury
Honehin
Betacon Houekin
Doc
Hoochin
Ohich
Himserlf
Earthing
Eeslon
Jackson County
Rolun
C Steley
Jachoom County Good Heads Associaten
Joplin
Chamber of City
Wost
Volenteers
Missouri Greed Reads Association
Joplio
Mike Flaherty
Mount Veron
Gov Major
Flaherty
Reesult
WeNatt
Pinkham Vegetable Compound Credited by Mother for Cure
A Plover Iowa mother reports her 13 year old daughter recovered from female weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. Five bottles restored regular cycles and strength. The letter promotes the remedy and invites readers to seek female guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Plover
Ilona
Pre Hetvic
Iowa
Lynn
Mase
Irish Volunteers Stir Ulster Tale Of Faith In War
The London Chronicle reports a comic moment amid Ulster unrest where a volunteer in full war gear is challenged by a friend about who he will fight. Answers drift from Nationalists to police to English soldiers, finally the reply: The Lord will provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter
Ieners
Fitch
St Louie
Mie
Attorney General Office
Ulster
London Chronicle
Fragmented County Appointment Ambiguity Report
An applicant for deputy marshal in a southwest Virginia county sought endorsement from a citizen. The citizen skimmed the paper, made a note, and returned it. the applicant read a line about waiving the indictment language and appointing Frank as deputy marshal, while a stray remark referenced Kentucky. The bizarre dialogue covers endorsements, political insinuations, and unrelated anecdotes about golf, quinine, and odd observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Frank
Kentucky
National Food Magazine
Earth's loneliest spots in scattered Atlantic islands
The article surveys remote British territories noting St Kilda in Scotland and the eight Phoenician isles in the Macie with tiny populations. It highlights Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic as the most isolated inhabited island with 74 residents and a monthly supply cadence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Hebrides
Orkneys
Shetlands
St Kilda
St. Kilda
Mactie
Isand Thiseo
Pirittet
Tristan da Costa
South Atlantic
Tsland
Leo Yourm
San Franciscan Hunter Brings Down Wildcat in Forest
A San Franciscan hunter at Lake Talou enticed a captive wildcat from a cage with a reward, released it to the woods, and fired as the rope snapped. The rifle shot misfired, the cat vanished into the forest, and the crowd listened as the rope broke and the animal fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Talou
Fifth Avenue Bus Swerve Confused Night Ride
In a New York Evening Post description a bus on Fifth Avenue slows for a suspected fare as darkness and muggy air complicate visibility. The chasseur and conductor appear sleepy while a belated delivery boy near Thirty Fifth Street watches. the driver signals room for one passenger and the bus proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Thirty Fifth Street
E'Ood
Ervet
Dreas
New York Evening Post
General Toals Take Grove's Aims At Capitalist Investor
A fragmentary, period voice piece recounts a prominent mine owner courting a capitalist. The owner explains the vein and ore samples while experts’ opinions back his claims. A quirky aside notes a man’s remark about “pints” and quartz. A teacher and a student discuss words, followed by unrelated snippets on remedies and poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirram
Tragedy in Mind Sparks City Street Talk
A fragmented report from the Times, quoting a hushed street conversation about danger and a surprising reaction to a friend named George. The dialogue hints at auto threat, public fears, and a caller explaining a frightening encounter during a routine day in town. The piece ends noting a local paper’s mention of Kate City Star.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Review and Odd Fragments
A cluttered clipping recounts a cosmetically focused testimonial for Cuticura Soap and Ointment claiming relief from pimples and itching after years of failure with other products. Scattered lines reference a dated 1514 signature and miscellaneous personal anecdotes about weddings and college class questions.
Dusky laborers quarrel over work on southern railway
A section foreman overheard a conversation between two dusky laborers discussing fitness for Dawes work. One man asks for help and the other replies that the other is not fit for the duties, with the foreman noting the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Fragmentary wartime plea hints at wage pressure and moral concerns
A garbled dialogue fragment discusses pay, temptation, and family hardship. A central figure questions salary increases while others warn of widespread exploitation and social fallout, hinting at a broad economic strain and ethical conflict within a firm.
Fragmented Sports Patch Reads Like Jumbled Report
A garbled OCR slice mentions batting and innings but is largely unreadable. It alludes to players and a third inning moment but lacks clear names, teams, scores, or a date, leaving only vague athletic context and scattered phrases about atomic ideas.
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Mead OF Clothing Company
Idie
Jefferson City
Parker
Supreme Court
Barker
St Lowte
Kaness City
Heanery
Ed Atkins
Poveuvereste
Spider Saloon
Joe
Missouri
Margaret de Witt
Kansas City
Code Revision Commission
Revision Commission
Mare Mall
L. B. Hooper
Frani E. Lindqust
R. M. Bachelor
Facial
Lashly
Shepherd
J.T. Stureie
Paschal
Hartia
Justice of the Peace
Schiool
Creaton
Office of Public Defender
Erim
WM Bacheller
St. Josephy
St. Josephy-tydemnify
Justice of Peace and Probate
Cray
Hichard Roe
Farve
Roa Anthony
Fredericktown
Anthorige Supreme Court
Frank Sullivan
Pasche
J Allen
FB Hlair
Supreme and
Appellate Court
Lona
Recest
Firet
Lonix
al Bon
Renton
Gasconade
Grundy
Mercer
Morganage
Stone
Washington
Leas
EM. Zevely
Osage
Democrat
State
Evans
Lydia E. Pink
Yee
Police
Parlies
Him
Nemmandham
Flubb
Mapelees
White
Jobson
Browne
Vice
Earth's
Islands
Tristan da Cunha
Porter
Pate
Ste
Arke
Aaa
THE
Coca-Cola CO
Gomebody
Mamet
Cleveland
Darina
Rome
George
Kates City Star
Californias Ave
Chicago
Chas
J. Peck
Dept L
Boston
Adr
Jobin
Matt
John
Marta Ald
Rinceton
Clase
Universit
Jim von Bettah
Magasine
Roy
Ely
Beepipredekin
Fletcher
Llow
Lege
Hom
Evers
Erie
Merive
Carter
Ee Acetas
Louis NO
van Viect-Manefield Drug Co
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