Unrest Over War Orders Surges in New York State
Washinger reports a Labor Department survey shows rising unrest linked to war orders in New York State. Firms shift to women workers on piece rate while men stay on fixed wages, with over 1000 women replacing men. Elmira plant substitutes 30 women for men, plans 1189 more. War orders affect 168,240 workers, 23,043 deemed essential to war industry. Nearly two thirds of requests are for skilled male labor, one fifth unskilled male labor, one eighth women.
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New York
Elmira
Mil. Miais
York Frms
Aeroplane Industries
Vigorous men and women in demand by tonics ad
An advertisement for Wendell's Ambition Pills promises renewed energy, confidence, and appeal. It claims to restore health, vigor, and ambition, addressing nervous troubles, headaches, and fatigue. The ad urges purchase of 30 cent boxes, with guarantees from Turbit & Terhune and local dealers.
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Wendyell
Tuthiil & Terhune
Baptists Debate Rockefeller View On Church Membership
Discussion among New York ministers and laymen over compulsory immersion as a church membership requisite. The move aims to open forum on a matter once debated privately, with several clergy planning Sunday sermons. Also notes the 1916 Binghamton Auto Show set for February 39 at Kalurah Temple, with William McNuley named show manager.
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New York
Binghamton
Binghamton Automobile Dealers’ Association
Kalurah Temple
Washington Street
Wiliam McNuley
Republican Herald
Children Write To Santa Claus From Middletown
Two letters from local children published in the Times-Press reveal holiday wishes. Lily Hoehn lists a baby doll, handkerchiefs, and small gifts amid simple requests as she greets Santa and hopes for a Merrier Christmas and a Happy New Year. George Manes asks for ice skates, a model tram, a football, a wagon, a bicycle, and a Christmas tree, signing from Fulton Street in an adjacent city.
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Middletown
Santa Claus
Tames-Press
Sante
Uealmir
Vail Avenue
Auicium
N.Y
Georgie
Build and Launch a Ship in 70 Days
Washington reports record ship building speed as the Seattle hull nears completion within 70 days from keel facing, with a second 3,990 ton skeet cargo carrier to launch in 10 days. Shipping Board aims to chart weekly progress, speed up yards, and correct delays. Charles Morse plans to rehabilitate the Agnew yard in Alexandris Virginia to start 12 more standard 18,800 ton steel vessels.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Seattle
I United States Shipp Board
Navy Department
Shipping Board
Hurley
Cery
Charles ¥. Morse
New York
Agnew
Alexandris
Graduate nurses needed for immediate army service
Washington reports seventy nurses for urgent army duty to be ready by December 1 in Army hospitals at home and in Europe. The American Red Cross notes about 13,000 Army Nurse Corps members have enrolled, but many have not reported as available for immediate duty, and qualified nurses are urged to apply promptly.
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Washington
Europe
Tv Survoe
Dora EE
Thompson
Army Nurse Co
France
Araty Nurse Corps
Trent
John D Wl Begins By Taking A Chance
A fragmented report describes John D wl weighing a speculative venture in New York with Roche commenting on a small investment and potential returns. The text references a $50 typewriter and shares valued at zero cents, hinting at stock interest and a presiding figure Mrs. Aka. The passage is garbled and omits clear dates or outcomes.
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Delog
Roche Blond
Pate
How to Get Relief From Catarrh
If you suffer from catarrh or related head inflammations, mix 1 ounce of Par-3 strength with 4 pints of hot water, 4 ounces of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoonful four times daily. This remedy aims to ease nasal heaviness, clear nostrils, and stop dripping into the throat, offering quick relief and a pleasant taste.
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Bell-Ans
Rockefeller
FORD
Case-Stanton, Inc
Ford Cars
Paris
Middletown, N.Y
SHOP
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Chas, Wolff Inc
George Manes
Fulton St
John D. WL
Hero Land
John Dbd
Rocherants
Beeeter
Toytown
Cataree
Beacon
Trias
Mindietown
Japan
Tompkins Dry Goods Company
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