Union Men Called Out in Sympathy
In St Paul and Minneapolis all union men will quit work Thursday morning in sympathy with street car workers idle over a safety commission ruling. Local industries prepare for a broad walkout as unions vote on the strike, with about 10000 workers expected to respond. Federal intervention or revocation of the order seems unlikely.
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ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Minneapolis
E. G. Hall
Twin City
Minn
State Public Safety Commission
Safety Commission
Plymouth
Ill
Phelps
St. Louis
W. H. Haines
Colchester
Chris Smith
Will Swisegoaod
Ray McDaniel
Zola Groves
Mildred Myers
Vera Manlove
Grace McGinnis
Grace
Hedgecock
Macomb
Giles Griswold
Nauvoo
T. T. Kennedy
Kansas
Nebraska
Silas Kent
Louis
Texas
Walter Thomas
J. B. Brown
Georgian Sanford
St. Francis Hospital
Will Aleshire
Ruth
Esther
Hot Springs
Ark
Geo. M. Nichols
Edison Instruments
Edison
Everett Weaver
Arthur Swisegood
J. H. Boyd
Hancock County Farm Advisor
Hostess Houses Near Army Camps
Women from across the United States gathered in New York to hear that more than 3 million dollars has been raised toward a 4 million dollar drive for hostess houses at army camps and other welfare work. Mrs. Josephus Daniels urged an emergency fund to aid recreation and protection for the vast number of women in universities since the war began. Mrs. John Rockefeller Jr. hosted a buffet lunch for about 400 attendees.
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New York
United States
War Work Council
Young Women’s Christians Association
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
John Rockefeller, Jr
Stinson Sets Nonstop Airship Record Over Tehachapi Range
Miss Katherine Stinson, flying from San Diego to San Francisco, completed a nonstop 550 mile flight in nine hours, landing at the Presidio with military permission. Her route over the Tehachapi mountains breaks Ruth Law’s prior record of 512 18 miles despite engine troubles.
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San Francisco
Cal
Katherine Stinson
Texan
Aviatrix
San Diego
Tehachapi Mountains
Miss Stinson
Ruth Law
Chicago
Hornell
Miss Law
Pacific Aero Club
Oporto Quiet After Revolution Report
Madrid dispatch says Oporto, Portugal, has calmed after revolutionary excitement. Former Premier Costa and ex Foreign Minister Augusto Zoares were arrested and railway service to Lisbon reportedly suspended.
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Madrid
Oporto
Costa
Augusto Zoares
Lisbon
Red Blooded People Live the Longest
An old time health advertisement touts pure red blood as key to youth and vigor. It claims impure blood ages the body while phosphated iron capsules restore blood and nerves, improving appetite and strength. The notice warns buyers to insist on genuine capsule form and names Owl Drug Store in Quincy as the seller.
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Quincy
Owl Drug Store
N. 6Th St
Women Postmen Start On Route In Zero Weather
Chicago reporters describe the city’s first group of female letter carriers beginning their routes on a frigid December 12 morning. Seven of nine volunteers reported at 6 30 am, packed sacks of mail, and set out with a supervising postman for protection. by Wednesday they would work alone.
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Chicago
Two Million Dollar Loan to Bethlehem Steel
Washington reports that the War and Navy Departments will advance two million dollars to Bethlehem Steel on munitions contracts to help expand facilities and speed deliveries. The funding is limited to fixed price contracts and does not apply to prewar orders, with earlier cost plus arrangements also receiving government aid.
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Washington
War and Navy Departments
BethLehem Steel Company
Ordnance
United States
Altro
Bethlehem
Investigators to Tour U S in Food Speculation Probe
Federal Trade Commission investigators depart Washington for nationwide inquiry into foodstuffs speculation. Commissioner Victor Murdock leads the effort ordered by Food Administrator Hoover to curb shortages and high prices. Subpoenas will be issued for suspected offenders, with possible court action and referrals to the Agriculture and Food Administration for stronger enforcement.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Victor Murdock
Hloover
Commission
Department of Agriculture
The
Food Administration
Fowler community notices and church announcements
The Union Christian Endeavor meets at the M. E. church Sunday evening with Warren Seckman leading. Rev. O. L. Angel from Canton Mo accepts appointment at Christian church starting second Sunday in January. Professors Frank Jackson of Quiner visit W. I. Viar for rabbit shooting. Lutheran and United Brethren Sunday schools plan Christmas programs. Fowler Choral Union to meet at D A Bigelow home Wednesday. Red Cross social and Parcel post sale at Fowler schoolhouse Friday December 21.
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Union Christian Endeavor
M. E
Warren Seckman
O. L. Angel
Canton
The
Christian Church
O. D. Frank
Dudley Jackson
Quiner
W. I. Viar
Lutheran
United Brethren
Fowler Choral Union
D. A. Bigelow
Red Cross
Fowler
Corn exhibit at Tri-County State Bank ends with sale
The corn display features sixty entries with owners named. First prize pays 10 dollars and second prize 5 dollars. Display continues with owner names attached until Saturday December 15 when the corn is sold.
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Tri- County State Bank
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A. J. Bakers Home Bakery
Hampshire ST
Rata Rhc
Swift's Pride
Grocer
Pioneer Creamery Co
Quincy, Ill
Spring ST
Y. W. C. A. Fund For Recreation
Bethlehem Steel
U.S
Food Board
Fowler, III
Red Cross Society
Abingdon News
Galesburg Evening Mail
Ww. J. Robinson
James Rf, Robinson
Greeley
Colo
Colorado
Robinson
Reese
Waldemar
Maine
Ristmas Savings Club
Quincy National Bank
Ricker National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Adams County
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