Pay of Farm Laborers in the Farmers Balance Sheet 1909
The article cites Draper using the Review of Reviews data to detail wage scales for U S farm labor in 1900 and 1899. It notes 1.59 million regular farm hands, daily wages from 80 cents to $1.25, and monthly board, with total farm labor costs, product values, and per-acre returns. It highlights harvest hands earning $150 to $3 daily, unionizing efforts, and regional hiring trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R B. Draper
United States
Cengna Burean
Ohio
Kangay
Southwest
Pennsylvania Railroad Takes Hard Line On Debts
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a policy to dismiss employees who incur debts large enough to be garnished. The move targets West Virginia debt cases and aims to relieve the company from ongoing attachments. Officials say the measure will reduce harassment and streamline payroll despite past legal complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Pennsylysiig
Sifaira
Virginia Oistension
Smaof Tha
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Pennsylvania Raticoad
Pittsburg
Stricken With Paralysis In Henderson Parish
Henderson Grimett of this place was stricken with partial paralysis and dizziness, treated by a prominent physician, and after using Britain's Palladium, his condition improved. Geo E. McDonald notes similar cases in Logan County. A widely known remedy, Halment, is claimed to aid rheumatism and pains. A. L. Pearra reports other remarkable recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Grimett
Orestof
Side
Britain
Geo E. McDonald
Logan County
W. Ya_ Severs
L. Pearra
Stage Coach Robbed by Three Highwaymen in Orange County
A stage between Warwick and Goshen was held up by three masked horsemen in a lonely Orange County spot. The Wisners, owners, and passengers including Mrs J A Chamberlin and others were ordered to surrender money and valuables. The robbers fled after threatening the travelers as authorities mounted a manhunt. The incident sparked local alarm and a wide search.
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Orange Go
N.Y
Middletown
Pluncer
Warwick
Goshen
Florida
Clinton
Horatio
Wisner
J A. Chamberlin
Fred Webster
James Fuller
Wart
Id Johnson
Merida
No Man More Interested in Securing Family With Life Insurance
The Wag earner is urged to buy life insurance now while rates are lower, noting that the best company in assets and payouts to policy-holders leads the world. Emphasizes the importance of securing family welfare before age and cost rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gilbert
North Market St
Frederick
Harper
Busralo
Relief for restless babies and anxious parents
Truth about devoted mothers and overworked fathers who seek a remedy for infant Colic Diarrhea Dysentery and other distress. Victor Inrangs RELIEF promises perfect action and paired with Victor Liver Syrup convinces users it is the best medicine for puny nervous or teething babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Inrangs
Victor
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