Engineers Quit For Purpose In Scranton Strike
In Scranton on December 5 the commission heard that engineers firemen and pump runners who joined the miners left work for a purpose and would return if their demands were met. The panel rejected claims they quit to let mines ruin property to force settlement. Rev James Moore Avoca Methodist minister noted miners’ character and average earnings, and described children in breakers while strike days left people barely sustaining themselves.
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Scranton
Gray
James Moore
Avoca
Miners Testimony Influences Strike Commission
Scranton reports that miner witnesses have strong impact on the coal strike commission with home life stories cited as key in arguing for higher wages. Both sides expect wage increases and a possible agreement as counsel Darrow for the miners promises more sensational testimony today or Saturday.
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Scranton
Coal Strike Commission
Darrow
West Liberty News Highlights From December Snow and Events
Weather icy with a December snowstorm disrupts telephone lines while residents note a brisker air. Local shop offers new rockers for Christmas from 1 to 25 dollars. Houston visitors join family for Christmas. several West Liberty residents attend the Chicago fat stock show. A boy born to Prof and Mrs Hill hears congratulations. A stray sorrel horse is reported near West Liberty. Revival services at the M E church continue with Rev McClellan and Miss Nellie Robertson drawing large crowds.
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West Liberty
C. H. Milnes
Sara Evans Morse
Houston
Texas
Morse
Chicago
F. Melick
Clint
Barclay
R. A. Griffith
Frank Petersen
M. E
McClellan
Nellie Robertson
Muscatine
A Grand Venetian State Dinner in 1552
The patriarch of Aquileia hosted Ranuccio Farnese at his palace on the Gindec. Rooms boasted cloth of gold, paintings, and illuminations as cooks prepared an opulent feast. Twelve gentlemen in green satin and red caps dined with white-dressed ladies for four hours. The event closed with large pies releasing live birds that guests chased.
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Venice
Ax Speaks Louder Than Words Moral Tale
A lord complains of a hearing impaired courtier who mocks the king. The king vows to speak so loudly the offense cannot repeat and orders the courtier executed. The moral is that actions speak louder than words.
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New York Herald
New California Cure Claims High Recovery Rates
The piece reports cures for Brights disease and diabetes in California with an efficiency average of 87 percent. It notes investigation and demonstration of new compounds, and that reports are available for urgent cases in our city. Call or send for a report bundle.
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MULL
Lightning Medicine Co
Rock Island
Ill
Bright
California
English Plum Pudding Recipes From A Historic Kitchen
A vintage guide presents tested methods for English plum pudding and related desserts. It details ingredients and steps for multiple puddings including boiled and steamed variations, a brandy sauce, and a rich fruit cake. The piece emphasizes traditional Christmas flavors and practical kitchen techniques.
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Great Britain
Nature's Own Hyomei Catarrh Cure Promises Relief
Do not dose the stomach. Hyomei offers a pocket inhaler with bottles to treat catarrh by breathing four times daily. Complete outfit costs $1.00, with extra bottle available for 50 cents. Inhaler lasts a lifetime and refunds guaranteed if not effective.
Black Diamond Express Shuffle Between Buffalo and Philadelphia
The Black Diamond Express travels the Buffalo to Philadelphia route via the Lehigh Valley railroad, serving as a symbol of comfort elegance and speed for travelers on this corridor.
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Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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H. C. Thiesen
Muscatine, Iowa
S.g.&p. Stein Furniture Co
West Second Street
Havercamp's
Vee Mae
C. B. Fuller
W. H Grassmeyer & CH
Keernaw
Ice
the Natural Food CO
Niagara Falls, N. Y
Brights Disease
Diabetes
Lida Ames Willis
Marquette Building
Banning Co
Ida McDonald
McDonald
Beaubien Street
Detroit
Mich
Cardus
Cardui
Cardai
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