Syndicalism Emerges as New Labor Weapon Across Europe
The piece traces syndicalism as a rising force in labor, led by figures like Tom Mann and Ben Tillett, detailing its methods from prolonged sympathy strikes to sabotage, its internationalism, and its contrast with traditional unions. It cites France, Britain, and the United States, notes attempts to thwart war through labor solidarity, and describes how syndicates aim to employ all workers, curb apprentices, and press for immediate action over negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tom Mann
Ben Tillett
Dockera
France
Pouget
Briand
United States
Lawrence
Mass
Paterson
N. J
Sociological Society
A. J. Balfour
Europe
Italy
American
Haywood
Scranton
Paris
Germany
Spain
Schmidt
Bauer
Silberschmidt
Barris and Negre
Koibheck
Yvetot
Savoie
Merrheim
Associated Labor Council of France
Berlin
Holland
Hungary
Easy to Lick Russia Note from Youngstown Newsies
Two Youngstown boys read a Telegram bulletin and joke about treaty issues with Russia. They ponder whether a war could start, joking Uncle Sam could lick Russia with the Salvation Army. The piece captures juvenile wit on international headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Youngstown (Co
Salvation Army
Feared an operation cured by a kidney remedy
James Greenman of Ionia Michigan describes severe kidney trouble with back pain urinary weakness dizziness and weight loss. He avoided surgery using Doan's Kidney Pills passing stones and regaining health. The testimonial cites one box and forty stones followed by full recovery. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells Doan's at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Greenman
East Adams St
Ionia
Mich
Dean
Doan's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Double Wedding and Wholesome Mouthcare Ad Parody
A jumble of historical ad lines and quips mentions a double wedding as a four in hand tie. It promotes Paxtine Antiseptic toothpaste and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething, with scattered quotes about patience, liver troubles, and a playful jab at bachelor promises.
Got a New Wife Wombat Works Hard Under New Management
A lighthearted note contrasts Wombat's past laziness with current productivity under new management. His wife is described as demanding expensive purchases, prompting the shift in behavior. The brief item captures a local joke about domestic life and hired labor dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wombat
Marine Eye Remedy advert and joke dialogue
An old advertisement promotes Murine Marine Eye Remedy with promises of relief for red eyes and irritated eyelids, noting it is compounded by oculists and sold by druggists in 2c and 60c bottles. The page includes a humorous exchange about a husband’s attitude to woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Bateman
Godfrey
Hall
Journal of Health
Marine Eye
Acta
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Love Recognizes the Frigid Mitt in Odd Quips and Pledges
A fragmented news item describes comic lines about love and recognizing a “frigd mitt” in a shake. It mentions Garfield Tea as a remedy for liver and kidney troubles, biliousness, and constipation. A social aside questions a man voicing opinions in his wife’s presence.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fernand Pelloutier
Arturo Labriola
Dialias
Syndicalist Center
Vicopo
Castoria
ETT Wits
Samuel Pitoier
Chas. H. Fletcher
B. Halstead Scott
Ills
William Belmont
Cleveland
Ohio
J. H. Taft
Brooklyn
R. J. Hamlen
Detroit
Fletcher
Wm. J McCrain
Omaha
Neb
J. R. Clausen
Philadelphia
R. M. Ward
Kansas City
Bingie
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Patience
Beecher
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Indiana
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Pueblo County
EYE Realty CO
Ryo
Colo
Clarkaville, Mich
L. A. Scoville
New York
Tyler
Whitney Point
Kansas
G. M. Lynch, CO. Treas
Tribune
Han
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Canada
J. Broughton
Merchants Loan &Trust
Tie
Goa
Aird
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
L. D
Jucglas W.L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W.L Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
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