Wages and Wages Struggles From Early American Labor History
The article recalls 1790s public work wages and conditions, noting daily and monthly rates in cities like Albany, New York, Baltimore, and Washington. It describes hardships, irregular pay, and rising labor organization leading to 1830s strikes and the push for a ten hour day. It also covers the Emma Goldman era court actions and departs with commentary on her influence and deportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
McMaster
Pennsylvania
Albany
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Sioux City Journal
United States
Emma Goldman
Parole Board Grants 22 Releases at Anamosa Reformatory
The December session of the board of parole finished its work at the Anamosa reformatory with 22 paroles granted. The article also notes regional moves, a near-blind former congressman Robert G. Cousins recovering from cataract surgery, a court verdict in a horse deal for $332.06, and T. G. Tasker purchasing the Lehmann property near the reformatory for $5,500, earmarked for gardening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Parole
Reformatory
C. A. Leffingwell
Oxford Junction
California
Florida
Robert G. Cousins
Omaha
District Court
CG D. Kline
Tobias Swanson
T. G. Tasker
G. F. Lehmann
Ed Harvey
Tasker
Community notes and political announce in Farley area
The item covers Mr and Mrs Matt Reles moving to Farley after selling their Union township farm and auctioning personal effects. It urges fuel conservation via wood to cope with shortages and notes Hon S W Klaus will run for senator in the Delaware Buchanan district. George Nordman reports German parents, both over eighty, died during the war years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Reles
Farley
Union Township
S.W. Klaus
Harlville
Delaware-Buchanan
George Nordman
Germany
Propagandist Press Debates U.S. Role in World Affairs
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that France and England may act alone, praises Clemenceau's London visit, and urges the United States to abandon interventionist policies. It contends the U.S. should retain independence, avoid joining any super nation, and cooperate broadly from a disinterested stance as it recovers from global duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Atlantic Ocean
France
England
United States
Clemenceau
London
Mexico Refutes A Pot Never Boils Rule, Springfield Observation
The Springfield Mass Republican notes a paradoxical remark that Mexico serves as a refutation to the adage that a watched pot never boils. The column uses a witty comparison to comment on expectations and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Mexico
Florence Ferrell and Rudy Wiedoeft in Monticello Recital
Florence Ferrell soprano and Rudy Wiedoeft saxophonist headlined a community recital at Newman Hall Sacred Heart church with Kathryn Paden and Edith Henry assisting. Four hundred attendees joined a program highlighting Edison voice recreation and classical to popular numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Florence Ferrell
Locher Music Store
Ufe
Monticello
Florence Ferrel
Hdison
Rudy Weidoeft
Kathryn Paden
Hadith Henry
Opera House
Newman Hall
Sacred Heart Church
Mme. Ferrell
Edison
Miss Paden
Madame Butterfly
Emmy Destinn
Paden
Rudy Wiedoeft
Edith Henry
Springtide
Becker
Valse Liewellyn
Wiedoeft
Erdman
Laddie
Hmmy Destinn
Reddick
Dvorak
Wakefield-Cadman
Medley
Keith
Helen Clark
Walter van Brunt
Harding Seeks Republican Nomination With Ohio Support
The Davenport Democrat notes Senator Harding aims for the GOP nomination with Ohio delegates pledged. The Des Moines Register mocks Paris fashion coverage, joking about revealing outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Harding
Ohio
Iowa
Hawkeye
Cummins
Ladies' Spats Sold in Gray Taupe and White
Tailor made and perfectly fitting spats offered at three dollars and fifty cents.
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Nhewn
Anamosa Eureka News
Des Moines
Paris
Columbia Grafonola
Columbia Records
W. W. Stickford
CAA Electric
Holiday Footwear
Daane, Enya
Tom Tau
Damon
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery
Monticello, Iowa
Baker & Marmis
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