Labor Federation Eyes Open Shop Fight and Growth
The American Federation of Labor meets in San Francisco November 14 with 300 expected delegates. President Samuel Gompers faces rivals Duncan and Mitchell and debates open shop advocacy, anti-labor currents, and the drive to consolidate with the Western Federation of Miners. The federation reports 1,800,000 members, over 2910000 in receipts, 159000 disbursements, and a reserve above 100000.
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Open Shop
Federation
Weaerm Federation of Miners
American Federation of Labor
San
Boston
Samuel Gompers
Jamen Duncan
Orst
National Meertane
Stonecallers’ Union
Duncan
John Mitchall
Mitchell
Ther
Gampers
Thore
Montanti
Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
American Federationist
Indians Get Even In Lincoln County Prohibition Vote
Reports from Lincoln county describe a tense push in the prohibition vote. Indian groups are said to potentially unite to support the law, angered by saloonkeepers who refuse liquor sales to them. They claim abolition would curb white men’s access while they seek whisky from blind pigs elsewhere, a justification with noted historical tension. The outcome of the ballot will be watched statewide.
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Lincoln County
Balem Journal
Mtie
Bottle Free Medicine Claim Ad
An advertisement promotes Liquorone as the sole cure for germ trouble claiming no drug can kill germs internally and promising to pay for a bottle to prove the claim. It asserts conventional medicines fail and urges readers to try Liquorone as the only solution.
Liquozone claims and germicide blood infection cure
An advertisement touts Liquozone as a vitalizer and universal germ killer derived from oxygen. It promises to destroy disease germs in the blood and ends infections by eradicating their cause, with a challenge of 1000 dollars if any germ remains untargeted.
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Liquorone
Farmers Build Their Own Railroad to Devil's Lake
In North Dakota farmers in Lamneey county hauled grain to Devil's Lake, prompting a plan to build a local line. Joseph Kelly and others led it after failed pleas to James J. Hill. They raised funds, surveyed land, laid track, and established towns along the route. The line carried 106,000 bushels last year and aims for 2,000,000 this year, with three new towns flourishing along the way. Cincinnati Women to Vote for School Board. Cincinnati women may vote in November, with critics predicting at least 6,000 women will cast ballots for the board of education as schools face reform.
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Tlamneey County
North Dakota
Devil's Lake
Great Northern Railway
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Devil's
Hill
Joseph Kelly
Ralle
Starkweather
Cincinnati
Board of Education
November and December events at Pacific Northwest groups
A list of upcoming meetings and conventions in Portland Salem and El Paso from November 14 to December 13 15 including Oregon Miners Association State Bar Association National Grange National Irrigation Association Oregon Good Roads Association and Inland Empire Sunday School Institute. The rest of the text includes a medical testimonial about Electric Bitters and a note on Henrik Ibsen and American stage productions with Mr Fiske and Mr Mestayer playing Ghosts.
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Oregon Miners’ Association
Portland
State Bar Association
National Grange
National Irrigation Association
el Paso
Texas
County Clerks and Recorders
Oregon Good Roads Association
Salem
Inland Empire Sunday School Institute
Pendleton
Ibsen
Henrik Theen
America
Fiske
Harry Mestayer
Mestayer
Thren
Runaway Bicycle Incident Prompts Cure Advertisement
A short notice from Franklin Grove Illinois tells of J B Orner injuring his leg by a runaway bicycle. An ugly cat on the leg developed a stubborn ulcer for four years. Bucklen's Amica Salve cured it. The ad claims healing for burns scalds eruptions and piles. 25c at Tallman & Co.'s drug store.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Al 1
Bucklen
Tallman & Co
Golden Rule Store Glove Closeout Prices Slashed
The Golden Rule Store holds a surplus of golf gloves due to a factory miscount. To clear stock, the store announces a big reduction in price. Read about the bold values offered and the low prices for the gloves.
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Golden Rule
Notice to Debtors in Helix Oregon Adverised Call Today
Notice to debtors in Helix Oregon for the firm Senes & Walker. Debtors are urged to call and settle promptly as the firm has disbursed its entire interest. Bills are due and payable immediately.
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Senes & Walker
Helix
Oregon
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