Samuel Gompers A Pillar Of American Labour And War Stance
Clarance Darrow portrays Samuel Gompers as the staunch leader of organized Labour, noting his long presidency of the American Federation of Labour, decisive integrity, and influence on President Wilson. The piece outlines his pacifist leanings before World War I and his pivotal shift to support allied efforts and U S war measures after Germany’s aggression, including conscription.
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Clarance Darrow
Simnet Gamrers
America
American Federation of Labour
United States
Gompers
Ming
Mike
Wilson
Germany
Municipal Rates for 1919 Declared by Ni tham Council
At the last meeting of 191 of the Ni tham Municipal Council the 1918 19 rate was set with a General rate of 18 6d in the £ 1 and separate charges for loan lighting fire brigade health sanitary and pan rates. A rebate of 30 percent for each additional pan applies beyond the first. Dr Hunter said rates are unchanged except for the loan rate which increased by 2d to cover interest and sinking fund and will stay in force for two years.
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Nitham
Hunter
Martin’s Female Pills Promoted Across Australia
A historical ad states Martin’s Female Pills sold by chemists and storekeepers nationwide. It urges women to obtain the genuine product from Martin Pharmaceutical Chemist in Southampton England and recommends them for female complaints.
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Australia
Wil Ature
Martin Pharmaceutical
Southampon
England
Guernsey Record Heifer Tops With Rich Milk Output
A two year old Guernsey heifer Kulshan Hayes May Rose owned by H W Bateman of Bellingham Washington completed an advanced register with 2447 lb milk and 499.47 lb butter fat at 6.6 percent fat. She carried a calf 268 days to qualify for the American dairying honor and ranked fourth in class GG. Her test year produced 543.13 lb butter fat and 9319.11 lb milk, though some production weeks were lost. Sho shipped 860 miles for service and shown three times winning one first, one reserve, and two seconds. She was bred by Fruit Bros Wisconsin and is a May Rose descendant.
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Kulshan Hayes May Rose
H. W. Bateman
Bellingham
Washington
U.S
Luis Heifer
Fruit Bros
Wisconsin
Langwater Hayes Rose
Sanitary Condition Reported at Spencer's Brook
At the Northam Local Board of Health meeting the Mayor reported on a visit with the Health Inspector to Spencer's Brook. The sanitary conditions were found unsatisfactory and grave concern was raised for Northam’s health. The Mayor said a Central Board of Health official assured action, though a Government department was shifting the responsibility to another.
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Northam
Salaries Absorb Profits in Moving Picture Industry
William A. Brady and Walter W. Trewin told the U S Senate Finance Committee that salaries for principal players absorb most profits in the film business. They said film rentals bring producers about 14 million pounds yearly and salaries range from 700 pounds annually upward. They opposed proposed tax increases on admissions and rentals, claiming war revenue taxes could push theatres out of business.
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William A. Brady
Walter W. Trewin
United States Senate Finance Committee
Twas
Brady
Commercial Hotel Promotes Kat-Class Accommodation
The notice advertises the Commercial Hotel as the home for farmers and business people with eight brands of liquor kept, kat-class accommodation, good ballads, and moderate terms.
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MR Gompers
Martin
Jt E. Stanbury
West Northam
Guernsey
Spencer's Brook
A. Broom
Ladies & Gents Tailor
Next Shamrock Hotel
Juugeeb
Northam Courier
Dowerin Mail
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