Labor Legislation Across States Shapes Labor Welfare
A detailed review argues Republican states lead in labor reforms with many establishing labor bureaus factory inspections and eight hour laws while Democratic states lag. It cites figures on child labor limits wage payments and women’s hours, urging that the Republican party offers better protection and prosperity for workers.
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District of Columbia
Territories
Republian
Ebilarcu
National and local tickets listed for November election
The article lists Republican, Democratic, and Social Democratic candidates for President and state, county, and office holders. It includes names for County Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, Coroner, Clerk of the Circuit Court, District Attorney, Register of Deeds, Surveyor, plus Congress and Assembly members. Lawrence University notes on a class spirit holiday and bloodless dueling event with no injuries.
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Albert B. Bever
Por Dist
Ross E. Andrews
Elmere, Ames
Congress
Wells M. Ruggles
Assembly
WM. E. Wheelan
Henry E. Fitch
Register of Deeds
Wm.h. Reeves
Frank Leuschen
Treasuer
Frank Starl
Lawrence University
Sopheomores
Forest Fire Logs Spark Demand for Labor in Winter
After a large forest fire, dead pines attract borers and hardwood roots rot if left. Logging is urged to salvage timber, with heavy labor demand expected this winter. Some rumors claim fires were set by lumberjacks fearing job losses as crews avoid logging. District Attorney Andrews is commended for upright, vigilant conduct as his term ends.
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R. E. Andrews
Teachers Institute Friday and Saturday in Wood County
County Superintendent Robe Morris schedules a two day teachers institute for Wood County educators. The event convenes Friday and Saturday at the city high school with D C Giles and Prof F S Hyer directing the sessions, promising two days of practical professional work.
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Robe Morris
Wood County
D. C. Giles
F. S. Hyer
Stevens Point
Michael Griffin Seeks Wood County Sheriff Nomination
A candidate announces his nomination for Wood County sheriff and pledges to discharge duties fairly impartially and to the best of his ability if elected.
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Michael Griffin
German Comfort Compared in Class Society
A London Nation excerpt notes that the German middle and lower classes receive more for their money than English counterparts in education health monitoring and even dinner options. It argues Germans maintain better standards through science and social structures, while English relatives lament through local newspaper notices.
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London Nation
Billy Warmington at the Unique Wood and Show Dancer
Billy Warmington, known as a wood en show dancer and comedian, headlines at the Unique this week. The performer blends dance routines with standup humor in a live variety show.
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Billy Warmington
Unique
Lumbermen Must Log This Winter After Forest Fires
The recent forest fires leave burned areas in need of urgent logging and sawmilling to prevent worm, rot, or borer damage. Dead trees lose value if not logged while roots are harmed but trunks survive, so timber must be salvaged this winter.
Peters for County Treasurer Endorsed by Wood County Paper
William H Peters republican candidate for county treasurer is praised as a longtime trusted public servant with ties to farmers in Wood County. Born January 1862 in Holstein Germany he moved to Grand Rapids then Hanson where he worked in saw mills and later bought a farm. He served as town chairman in 1905 06 07 08 and held secretary posts with Sigel Rudolph Fire Insurance.
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William H. Paters
Wood County Reporter
William H. Peters
Holstein
Germany
Moline
Ilinois
Grand Rapids
Hanson
Sigel and Rudolph Fire Insurance Company
Peters
Woods County
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Geo. P. Hambrecht
Fred H. Eberhardt
WM. H. Peters
James McLaughlin
Donald McKercher
William J. Bryan
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Teachers’ Institute
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Rose Bros
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A. 2. Kump
M. Steinmetz
A. J. Meidl
Tiffault- Kamps Mercantile Co
B. Beilshowsky
Wright
Kestel Bros
L. Nick
Johnson
Yale’ College
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Youra
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Eckes & Eckes
R. Connor Co
B. F. McMillan
Wm. Uthmeier
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