President urged to back eight hour day for post office clerks
Thomas I. Flaherty secretary of the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks petitions President Wilson to investigate and secure an eight hour workday for postal workers in major cities. He urges independent inquiry outside postal department control, citing long hours and high tension in offices in New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland and other cities.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Aaxsin
Thomas I. Flaherty
Tronaurer
National Federation of Postoffce Clerks
Harker
United States
Postoffice Department
Congress
Marlovon
Ilaherty
American Federation of Labor
Provident Wilson
Flaherty
Dirloxon
Piaherty
Ports Offce Department
Laherty
Postoffica Distributard
Pontat Department
New York
Chicto
Poston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Memphis
Baker Attacks Baker Attempts 70 Tide Storm in Jersey City
Washington Oct 26 Patriotic societies nationwide react to Secretary of War Baker's Jersey City speech calling revolutionaries thieves and church property desecrators. Supporters denounce misreadings while critics cite his remarks as anti revolution rhetoric and misinterpretations of Washington era history in context of Mexico policy.
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Journal
Washington, D. C
Patriotia
Jersey City
War Baker
Patriota
Washington
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Villa
Uoakar
Atox
Dean Podley
Air
Provident
Mexico
Valley Forge
Tho
Quick Way to End Coughs Colds and Croup
Timeless home remedy claim touts a fast cough relief mix using pinex and sugar syrup. It describes a potent Norway pine extract formula promoted as a universal cough and throat healer with rapid action and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Hines Co
Ft, Wayne, Ip
Pape's Diapepsin for Indigestion Ad
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion. It claims rapid relief from sour stomach, heartburn, and upset digestion, promoting a painless, easy stomach with a single dose. The ad urges readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from any drug store.
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Ealing
Papa
Campaign endorsements echo at Iowa Mothers Congress event
Governor Meredith and Governor Yarding influence noted as female leaders in Iowa City endorse the Town University Guild and welfare groups. Delegates and educators from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Chicago attend the tripartite convention continuing Friday with speakers including William Booron and Mrs. Colegravo among others.
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Dox Moinex
Committee of Constitution
Tad Xonthar
Tripartite Convention
Mia
William Booron
Cedar Iapida
W. G. Nuhn
Cedar Pally
J. Py
Des Moines
F. J. Spenr
Maxon City
Mra
Colegravo
Fayotta
Bed. Tebln
Cook County Boys
Ghia’ Clube
Chicara
A. O. Ruste
Chartas City
Congress
Iowa University
Passionate Crusade Pushes Resignations and Calls for Baker
A garbled dispatch lists wartime civic groups and societies urging Secretary Baker's resignation amid political turbulence. Names include Daughters of the Founders, Sons of the American Revolution, Legion of Loyal Women, Clara Barton Memorial, and other veteran and patriotic organizations. The note signals a broad, cross‑group protest connected to Wilson era policy.
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Baker
Wilson
Eigners
Eigners: the Duwshtora of
Thes Children of
Daughters of the Founders and
Patriota
The
Legion'of Loyal Women
the Woman'a Robler Corp
Ladies’ Union Veteran Legion
Ames of the Loyal Torlon
Socety of the
Army
National Ines Society
Clara Barton National
Memorial Association
Society of the Undies of the
G. A
Republicans in Great Meeting At Pleasant Prairie
Enthusiasm surged as Republicans held an informal county gathering at Pleasant Prairie amid cold rain. Nearly one hundred voters attended the campus style meeting, signaling strong support for candidates and an anticipated large Republican majority in coming weeks. No speeches were given. S. Mekhee outlined upcoming events at Fronkland and tomorrow evening at Anian.
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Pleasant Prafrig
Monte Ing
Pleasant Prairia
Heston
Ateh
Mekhee
Republican Cantral Committed
Annomen
Fronkland
Atniaan
Blanche Sweet Stars in The Storm in Maine Summer Resort
Blanche Sweet appears as Nat a wild daughter of a retired professor in a Paramount drama The Storm directed by Leighton Oxman. The company travels by train and car to near Wyffty building sets and camps for weeks. Two men, Robert Motting and Sheldon Avory, woo Nat while a storm traps them in a hut. Natalie discovers Avory does not love her. he pursues ministry while Nat contemplates marriage with Motting who returns next summer to marry her with Avory presiding.
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Mancha Swoet
Losky
Leighton Oxman
To Lusky
Trane Rosehar
Ming Swoet
Maine
Cho Beones
Wyffty
Miter
Natale
Robert Motciing
Sheldon Avory
Natalia
Cty
Avary
Natal
Natalie
Har
Volding
Avery
St Jacobas Oil Ad Claims Fast Pain Relief
An old time advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick treatment for sprains strains and swelling. It promises deep penetration without burning or staining the skin and claims users can resume duties shortly after applying the oil.
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St. Iacoba
Germany past print paper famine shows signs of easing
Berlin reports that the threatened paper shortage has faded as propaganda and government efforts curb consumption. Saxon paper makers circulate guidance to counter the belief of a paper famine and promote saving. A birth notice records the arrival of a ten pound Leon for Mr and Mrs Fred Dietel on August 10.
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Berlin
London
Ora
Preas
Association ‘of
Fred Dietel
Norway to Build Ships in Canada
The government will permit merchant ablo in Canada for Norway with contracts valued at about $3,500,000 already signed in Vancouver. Government transfer of Maga to become effective, orders for woven or electric offerings to be issued immediately, total value expected under $10,000,000. Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds.
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Associated Preke
Victoria
B.C
Dopinion
Hudladig
Ordera
Odd Fellows Hold Annual Banquet in West Liberty Indiana
West Liberty Indiana October 26 Odd Fellows lodge members filled the hall for the annual banquet with about five hundred in attendance. A six piece orchestra provided music and speeches by Lang Grans Swam and Chase enhanced the evening. A social hour followed as attendees recounted the event. Alfred Dixon near death after a fall from the new high school building inspires cautious optimism for recovery while doctors plan further care.
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West Liberty
Odd Fellows Lodge
Mosdamen Lang
Grans
Chase
Alfred Dixon
Auroran to Be Issued Next Month by School Officials
The Auroran student publication at the local high school will debut in early November instead of late October. A meeting of the publication committee decided to insure the first edition, with plans for the first or second week in November.
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Tua
Anits
How to Judge a Woman by Her Hair
A dated advertorial advises women on hair care noting that neatness matters. It suggests avoiding all purpose cleansers and using a specialized shampoo with a root preparation. It claims canthrax dissolves dandruff oil and dirt, leaves hair fluffy and soft, and promotes scalp health and growth.
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Buch
Former Resident Is Party Leader in Black Hawk County
Former Waterloo resident A Townsley, 48, manager of the Hummel hotel, has been chosen to head Republican efforts in Black Hawk County. Previously of Muscatine, Townsley now aims to build the biggest Republican majority in the county, with prominence in local politics and ties to Waterloo. He is son of William Townsley and has resided in Waterloo for several years.
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A. Townsley
Muscating
Waterloo
Hummel
Blackhawk County
Townsley
Black Hawk County
Ginck Wawk
William Townsley
Factory vote goes heavy for Hughes
In Muscatine workers straw vote at Vienna Button company showed Hughes ahead with 22 votes, Benson 10, and Wilson 7. Hughes, the Republican candidate, led a demonstration of party support while the Democratic contender trailed significantly.
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Muscatine
Bughesa
Iabor
Catters
Vienna Button
Wilson
Strow
Hughen
Benson
Amateur Athletic Union to propose constitution changes
New York November 26 1915 codification committees of the Amateur Athletic Union will submit recommendations at the annual convention on November 20. The most striking changes concern the definition of what constitutes an amateur.
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New York
N. Y
Amateur Athletic Union
Bible Trilogy Completed by Dr A C Gachlein
Dr A C Gachlein of New York completed a trilogy of lectures on Jesus Christ at the Bible Institute in Murcateene First Presbyterian Sunday School building. He spoke on The Incarnation and the Work of the Cross, The Glorified Man Who Fills the Throne, and The Coming Christ. The institute continues for two more days with topics The Gospel and the Kingdom and How to Read and Study the Book of Revelations.
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Jesus Christ
A. C. Gachlein
New York
Bible Institute
First Presbyterian
Gaeblein
Gacb
Leth
Kidney discomfort remedy advert promises relief with salts
An old advertisement touts Jad Kalter and Tad Salts as a cure for kidney underfunction caused by excess meat. It links backache, cloudy urine, and urinary discomfort to overworked kidneys and claims four ounces of Jad Kalter mixed with water daily will restore kidney activity. It promotes a lemon juice and herb mix as a stimulant and cooling drink.
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Anya
Hood
True Trial Treatment Dropsy Cure Claims
A column from COLLUM DROPAY RUMEDY Co. led by Capt. 39 AQADIS in Ga outlines a claimed remedy for dropsy. The piece mentions short relief within hours and several body organs affected, asserting blood purification and overall tract improvement.
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Collum Dropay
Rumedy Co
Aqadis
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