Lewis Interprets Demands of Miners in Six Hour Day
President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers explains the six hour day five day week demand for new wage agreements in soft coal. He argues the goal is steady year round employment, not higher pay for less work, citing 1921 idle time and average earnings, and frames the six hour day as a humane principle not a menace.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Press
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Eight Attend Clinic Of Dr Thompson At Probation Office
Eight persons including two ex patients met with Dr Charles B Thompson of the Maryland Mental Hygiene Society at a weekly clinic held at the Probation Officer Mary J Munns office. The State Hygiene Society notes 4 percent of 1361 school children show sub normality affecting school work. Bruns wick Blue Mountain and city and county schools show varying low rates. No charge for advice or treatment but expenses and a possible $1 per treatment to cover follow up. Thompson plans to return next Monday and invites parents to request audience through Miss Munz.
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Charles B. Thompson
Maryland Mental Hygiene Society
Mary J. Munn
Pythian Castle
Thompson
State Hygiene Society
Baltimore
Thompeon
State
Thompen
Aiready
Gedre
Munz
Eclipse Invisible Here Only From Southern tip of Florida
Astronomers say the annular eclipse touched the United States briefly with visibility limited to the Florida coast and southeastern observers. Prof Claude Hall Jr of the Maryland Academy of Sciences notes Africa and South America will see the full event. timing was 2 a m EST with a future total eclipse slated for September 2.
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United States
Claude ©. Hall, Jr
Maryland Academy of Sciences
Baltimore
Florida
Africa
South America
Hall
Annual Rush Begins at Clerk's Office
The clerk of the court's office readies for the annual real estate transfer rush around April 1. In the last days deeds totaled about eight per day, with 166 instruments on the record book and 102 deeds so far. March 1921 saw 305 instruments, 199 deeds. in early March 1921, 198 instruments, 137 deeds. January and February 1922 show a dip from 1921 totals, with January 139 instruments and 56 deeds, February 132 instruments and 78 deeds.
Legion Rally Highlights Montgomery County Gathering
American Legion members and friends from Montgomery County gathered in Masonic Hall Gaithersburg for a rally under Henderson Smith Edmonds Post No 86 Rockville. W Valentine Wilson welcomed attendees with remarks followed by addresses from Representative William D Upshaw and Howard Fisk. Charles Town Seeks C of C. A meeting was called to organize a board of trade or chamber of commerce to address a new post office building and related matters. Jefferson Davis Cohn, godson of Jefferson Davis, bought the pawned pearl necklace of Marie Theresa Queen of Hungary.
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American Legion
Montgomery County
Masonic Hall
Gaithersburg
Henderson- Smith-Edmonds
Rockville
W. Valentine Wilson
William D. Upshaw
Georgia
Howard Fisk
Washington
George Washington Post
Charles Town
W. Va
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Jefferson Davis Cohn
Jefferson Davie
Marie Theresa
Hungary
Club Formed by Emmitsburg Farmers Under Missionary Drive
About 20 Emmitsburg stockholders met at the public school house to form an agricultural club. The group, aligned with the Maryland Agricultural Corporation, elected Edwin F Obler as chairman and Frank Fitzgerald as secretary. The motive is to organize farmers and unify action on legal, economic and social matters.
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Maryland Agricultural Corporation
David G. Zentz
Thurmont
Frederick County
Emmitsburg
Edwin F. Obler
Frank Fitzgerald
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Breath Remedy From Dr Edwards
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets advertised as a substitute for calomel claim to gently stimulate bowels and liver, purify blood, and improve bad breath. The sugar coated tablets in olive oil are described as a vegetable compound with an olive color, dosed one or two nightly for effects. Prices listed at 15c and 30c.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Guarding Daughters From Health Hazards
Portland Indiana item warns mothers about risks to girls from illness and overexertion. Advice stresses avoiding cold wet conditions, heavy lifting, and overstudy. Noted signs include back pains, headaches, and slowed thinking, urging careful attention to young female health.
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Portland
Indiana
Public sale of farm machinery and chattels in Frederick County
By virtue of a mortgage and power of sale Charles A Sumamiera and Charles C Kishar mortgage to Charles A Collins, the undersigned will sell at public auction on April 18 at 11 a.m. at the Lakin property between Summoore Station and Cliftonation along the Hagerstown Frederick Railway. Items include a Peerless traction engine No. 876, cane threader, wind attacker, high wheeler, J I Case feeder, belts and tools. Proceeds to cover promissory notes, with cash terms. Charles A Collins Mortgagee. Willard Attorney. d3-28,x -4, 11,17. PUBLIC SALE VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
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Charles A. Sumamiera
Charles C. Kishar
Charles A. Collins
Frederick County
William T. Lakin
Hagerstown and Frederick
Summoore’ Station
Cliftontation
Maryland
T. T
J. I
A.D. Willard
Feel Weak Tired All Played Out Woman Seeks Help
An advertisement urges women to use Donon's Kidney Pills for tiredness backache headaches and dizziness. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. William Zinger of 121 Fourth Street who reports irregular kidney function relief and improved energy after using the product.
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Els
William Zinger
Fourth Street
Saya
Dean
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