Gompers Urges Wilson Support in Labor Appeal
A circular letter from Sam Gompers and the American Federation of Labor appeals to union locals to back President Wilson in the November election. It argues labor’s rights and human dignity require political action to protect workers against exploitation, stressing the need for broad support for wage earners and national industry.
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Washington
Samwel Gomgora
fede@ration of Labor
Jombaratip
Providuut
Mmeo
Tabor
Groetings
Tavads
Campaian
Tha
Jaber
Wallatroat
Tan Iheen Tble
Wome
Tao Hoon
Vhloft
Lind Ting Veen Ahlo
Nation Voices: War Debates and Labor Protections
A historical discussion condemns war and praises protecting human life through diplomacy. It cites eight hour day, women’s and child labor laws, and calls out Wall Street elites for influencing policy to private advantage. The piece links national spirit shifts to regulatory reforms and warns against entanglement with European conflict and Mexico.
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Indira
Vietorty
Wilden
Dave Fir
America
Wall Street
Mr Hughes' Record Continues Court Opinion
Staten Supreme Court is cited, arguing he could not be held accountable for the decision due to agency limits. The writer, John Williams, asserts from experience that Mr Hughes has been friendly to workers and protects them by advocating rotation. Fraternally yours.
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Staten Supreme Court
Ir. Hughes
John Williams
Penn College to relocate campus and expand facilities
Penn College received 80 000 dollars in additional funds for a girl’s dormitory building a new gym and athletic field. A total of 400 000 dollars remains for rebuilding after the fire. The board approved moving the campus three blocks north to a new site with Kykl Noag interests supporting the change. Construction on the two new buildings to begin in a few weeks.
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Owkaloova
Penn Colloro
Frolsat
Alte
Onkalooxa
Tt Wan
Store Room For Rent In Burnett Building
Rental notice for a store room in the Burnett building at 1191 Sud Street City. Includes terms related to Miss Loan and Inventions Co and corridor payment.
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Burnett Building
Sud St. City
Miss Loan & Inventions
Youth and Experience Mean Progressive Work
Examiners noted Muscatine county officials appeared youthful, crediting voters for choosing young, capable leaders. Prod W. Jotranson, a 27 year old candidate for county auditor, is praised for rapid ascent from clerk to deputy auditor to senior official, with a decade of service shaping his readiness. The piece also mentions a Chicago officer found dead, suspected a shooting incident near a crime scene.
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Muscatine
Meno
Chogalng
County Roe
Sears Ato
W. Jottraton
Tewa Telephona Company
Thin Comepany
Mauler
Teuwroneo
HH. C. Schoominker
Ulnce
Motiles
Sohnston
Sobreton
Muscating County
Hila
First Bible Study Series Opens in City Churches
The Murentino Bible Institute, led by Dr A Guobelo in New York, began with morning and afternoon sessions at Wirat Baptist church and a union gathering at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Dr Guobelein spoke on The Prayer of Our Lord, Modern Day Delusions, and Three Old Questions and Their Answers, outlining biblical defenses and the path to salvation through Jesus Christ.
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Murentino
Frat Biblio Instituts
Ncapialons
Lita
A. & Guobeloin
New York
Wirat Baptist Church
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Guobdeloin
Cavoin
Gaebolath
Christ
Gaobulela
Origen
Jesus Christ
God
Gaobelath
Gnobelath
What Presbyteriaa
Institute
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath Freshening Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel stimulant that cleanses the blood and purifies the system, claiming it replaces calomel with no after effects. The copy notes a seventeen year discovery by Dr F M Edwards, uses olive color branding, and advises taking one or two nightly for a week.
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Edwards
Dr. Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Mount Pleasant Eyes National Guard Armory Plan
Mount Pleasant Indiana residents discuss forming a National Guard company and securing an armory. A prominent citizen pledges to build an armory if organized, with updates from Adjutant General Guy E Logan and a war department plan to expand the unit. Postmaster Stanley Miller, a former guard officer, received word of readiness to accept plans for a four company setup.
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Mount Pleasant
National Guard
Bulla Oan Armory
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Stanley Miller
Kaneral
War Department
Missionaries Meet in Toledo for 107th Board Meeting
Delegates from China Armenia Turkey South Africa Peru and Northern Africa are arriving in Toledo for the 107th annual meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. The four day session opens with many delegates, some driven from war torn Europe.
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Proms
Toledo
American Board of Commissionera For Foreign Missions
Thonday and
Gontinua
China
Armenia
Turekey
South Africa
Peru
Africa
Casing Caretics Advertisement for Cold Relief
An old advertisement promotes Cascariets or Cascarets as a nighttime remedy to cure colds, constipation, and liver poison. It claims the candy tablets cleanse the stomach, regulate digestion, and remove undigested food and foul gas while the user sleeps. The copy urges a two-candy dose and notes a 14 cent price at drug stores.
W. Lodge Sued Over Insurance Bonds Dispute
In Des Moines on October 23 a lawsuit heard in Judge Dudley’s court pits William Barlow against the Ancient Order of United Workmen over insurance and member class changes. Barlow seeks about 700 dollars, alleging the order violated its contract by altering insurance rates and member classifications, claiming improper valuation of his policy.
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Barlow
ALO. U. Wy
Oyliwa
Lelnaa DB
Ita Ralf
Harlow
Henes Hoe
Sage Tea to Keep Hair Dark Ad Strengthens Youthful Look
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair and restore natural color. It claims the product thickens and nourishes, restoring a youthful appearance with daily brushing and several applications.
Session at Clinton Acts to Curb Drunkenness
Delegates at the final Brand ledge session in Clinton adopt measures against heavy liquor use. A resolution records opposition to intoxication as a violation of state law and calls for nurse treatment for all lodge members, with an appropriation of $20.00 noted.
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Brand Ledge
Clinton
Darken Gray Hair Look Younger With Sage Color
An old advertisement promotes Sulphosage Sage Hair Color as a solution for prematurely gray, streaked, or faded hair. It claims full coverage, a darker even tone, and a youthful appearance, with no dye residue visible. Available by mail order from Nutner, drug stores, or Mark and Son Insurance.
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Ark
Drug Co
Maxentine
Jowa
Mall
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