Various Labor and Industry News Items From 19th Century Clippings
Proportion of railways in Britain to the United States noted, New York contractors forming alliances against labor unions, and electrical workers seek $4 daily for eight hours. Michigan copper strikes settled with wage gains, Kansas City streetcar deposits covering running costs, and Danbury beer levies for union avoidance. San Francisco to Seattle logs to Japan project, Mormon beet sugar production highlights, and a pipe transport system cutting beet processing costs. Also mentions Cleveland bakers arbitration and a Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a money-back offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michigan
Kansas City
Dahkbury, Com
Trade Andber
San Francisco
Seattle
Wash
Japan
Great Britain
Electrical Workers’ Union No. 3
Bakers
Cleveland
My Sister's Beating the Feller in a Bustling Love Plot
A humorous early column contrasts a sister who dominates her lover with a narrator who notes his subservience and expense. The piece reflects social quirks, affection, and mock judgment in a playful, dated tone, citing routines like gifts, late theatre arrivals, and playful scolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Wedding Decoration Trends in White and Green
The article outlines traditional wedding decor featuring white and green, bride roses, white flowers when unavailable, and trailing asparagus for table adornment. It notes white ribbons and various baskets with flowers, lace appliques on gowns, and decorative lighting with candelabra and shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Home Journal
Kharas Magnetic Healing Heals Across Nebraska Iowa
Dr Theo Kharas promotes a system of magnetic healing without drugs claiming cures for paralysis cataracts consumption cancer and Bright's disease. Branch infirmaries span Iowa and Nebraska with offices in Omaha Lincoln Glenwood Atlantic Missouri Valley and Ord led by graduates of the Nebraska School of Magnetism. The company, capital $10 000, advertises safe treatment and urges readers to verify authorization before paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Kharas
Nebraska City
Otee County
Charles
Brant
J. W. Sennenny
Missorri Valley
Iowa
George Clapp
Black, Neb
Seward
Neb
Omaha
Kharas
Laws
Nebraska
Bright
Kharis
Nebraska School of Magnetism
C. W. Paterson
Jefferson
G. K. Dinnan
Lincoln
J. C. Pickett
Glenwood
H. M. Marker
Hubartt
North Pintte
T. J. Ruddy
Western Normal
Shenandoah
Nevada
Atlantic
Ruddy
Wm. N. Aldrich
Missouri Valley
F. W. Balluff
Ord
Kicharas
Chicago Street
Kharas Infirmary Company
Fortunes in oil spurring new southern California venture
An oil promotion from Industrial Oil Co claims 1280 acres in rich California fields, with wells yielding hundreds of barrels daily and shares offered at ten cents with par value one dollar. Statements promise vast wealth upon drilling, urging investigation and promising free pamphlet and high profits once oil is struck. Includes endorsements and other advertising text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Industrial Oil Co
A. S. Hoalfingsworth
Summer Tours on Wabash Railroad Tickets on sale June 1
Wabash Railroad announces summer tourist tickets to Canada and the East good through October 31. The Continental Limited will depart Chicago at noon and St. Louis at 6 a.m., repeating last year’s popular schedule. For rates and timetables call G. N. Clayton, N. W. P. Agt., Room 405 Life Building, Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
Wabash
Canada
East
Continental Limited
Chicago
St. Louis
Europe
G. N. Clayton
N. W. P. Agt
N . Life Bidg
Omaha
New
Democratic National Convention Excursion From Omaha to Kansas City
A travel notice details a special train from Omaha Union Station July 3 to Kansas City for the Democratic National Convention, with arrival July 4. Round trip fare from Omaha is $5.80 plus four days of sleeper car accommodations totaling $8.00. Sleeping berths should be reserved. inquiries go to John B. Reagan or Harry B. Moores at specified Omaha addresses.
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Kansas City
Omaha
John BL. Reagan
Douglany County Democracy Club
Brown Block
Harry EB. Moores
T. A
Farnam Street
Paxton Hotel
Dr Kay's Renovator Tone Up Your Tired Body
Dr Kay's Renovator advertised for travelers heading east from Omaha to Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. It touted daily departures from Union Depot Omaha to Union Passenger Station Chicago aboard electric lighted trains with reclining chair cars buffet library smoking cars and sleeping cars. A pocket map and agent contact were offered for ticket information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
New Union Depot
Union Passenger Staton
Ita
Nash
General Western
Farnam
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Esau
Webraska Cycle CO
Harney Sts
Gr. Henderson
Ansas City
Tei Howe
Sealad
Richardsax Drug Ca
Pol Jockaon
Ned, SR
Na Ee
Janey Purvis
Lan
J. C. McLaughlin
Kansas
Broadway
Leavenworth
Kaw
Thomas L. Johnson
Kan
Missouri Pacific Railway
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
S. E. Car
14Th and
Douglas Sts
W. C. Barnes
Country Publishers
COMPY
Umahba
Ablas City Hay Press & Machinery CO
Omaha, Neb
Great “Brtain
United States
Hall
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Th. Hall
Steeling Remedy Company
Lana
Phila
Theo. Kharas, A. M
Nebraska Magnetic Infirmary
Nebraska School of Magnetium
Ikharons Infirmary Company, Incorporated
Wehaltioin
A. Clarchill
B. J. Kay
Saratoga, N
Chicago News
Jet Helle Pel Dom
Kay
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