Strange labor Utranking and the rise of wheelbarrow labor
The piece argues high material costs and a labor shortage hinder building as immigration shifts back to Europe. It notes Congress may curb immigration, fears over cheap labor rising prices, and that organized labor seeks higher standards. It highlights the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, mainly Russian Jews, winning a 44 hour week through negotiation, challenging AFL theories about immigrant wages and urging more machinery.
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Congress
Europe
American Federation of Labor
American Federation
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Our Case in Springfield on the Seven Cent Fare Rise
The article notes an impending seven cent fare increase for street cars in Springfield. It argues small patrons will feel the impact, foresee reduced use, and expects gradual return as service and improvements are addressed. Posegate's report highlights neglected upgrades and urges better service alongside the higher fare.
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Posegate
State Board
Quincy
Posegzte
Slaves Of Circumstance Review By Dr Crane 1919
A critical excerpt on the habit of profession shaping perception, noting how writing and art distort reality. It argues that most people become slaves to their deeds and clothing of opinion, with playful references to Sartor Resartus and public tastes.
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Frank Crane
James Bronch Cahell
Eothuriud
Indren
Herald Bell Wright
Carlyle
Mika McMain
America must press forward for prosperity now
Public concern in the United States grows over the peace conference and postwar plans. The essay argues that Americans should abandon fear and indecision, expand railroads and industry, and rely on domestic vigor rather than foreign settlement to secure a thriving future. Bankers are urged to shed excessive caution and support renewed growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
United States
Germany
Ordered Home Units Listed From Day To Day For Return
A column lists home unit returns from overseas service with daily schedules for Whig readers, noting timing and sequence of return events as they occur.
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Whig
Assignments of units for early convoy home announced
Washington February 7 war department lists assignments for an early convoy home from Prince. The announcement cites headquarters 166th Field Artillery Brigade among others as the units to be detached and repatriated, outlining the post.
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Washington
Prince
War Department
166Th Field Artillery Brigade
Fire destroys twenty Fairbanks business district buildings
Fairbanks Alaska February seventh reports a blaze that began early Thursday consuming twenty buildings in the heart of the business district. Firefighters work to control the stubborn fire as crews battle stubborn flames and search for hotspots amid the smoke-filled street.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Bowser the Hound Missing Deep in the Woods
Farmer Brown's Boy searches every farmhouse and forest path for Bowser the hound. He hopes, then fears, as Old Man Coyote and Reddy Fox grow bolder near the hen yard. Though he contemplates a second dog, Bowser's memory keeps him hopeful.
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Farmer Brown
Bowser
Hound
Brown
Old Man Coyote
Reddy Fox
Old Granny Fox
Grants Petition Of Tribune In Ford Suit
Detroit February 7 a circuit court granted a change of venue from Wayne county to a Michigan county in the million dollar libel suit brought by Henry Ford against the Chicago Tribune. Selection of the trial place is by counsel or, if they fail to agree, by Judge Henry A. Mandell. The court upheld the Tribune claim that Ford's prominence in Detroit would bias an unbiased Wayne county jury.
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Detroit
Wayne County
Michigan
Chicago Tribune
Henry Ford
Henry A. Mandell
The
Tribune
Ford
Larger Postal Fees If Town Designated
The War Department announced that letters to officers and enlisted men in expeditionary forces addressed to the town or city in France where the recipient is stationed fall under foreign postal rates of five cents per ounce. If the mail instead lists the soldier’s unit and army post office number, the domestic rate of three cents per ounce applies.
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Washington
War Department
France
Army Post Office
Germany’s ersatzs and the war impact on peace
The article argues German substitutes failed as peace time goods, noting war pressure drove limited advances mainly in optics, with weapons and war industry dominating. It claims the very poor may still rely on soup meals while the well off seek real soup, and that German industry focused on war rather than peacetime needs.
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Germany
Miller's Antiseptic Of1 Known Snake Oil Relieves Pain
Miller's Antiseptic promises rapid relief for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sore joints and headaches with one application often ending pain. It claims internal and external use for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonstlitts and asserts deep penetration within minutes. Sold in 30s 69c and 1.60 per bottle at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief
Ad claims St Jacobs Liniment penetrates sprains strains and swelling, relaxing muscles nerves and tendons with no skin burn or discoloration. It asserts quick relief allowing normal activity and touts 60 years of use and six gold medal awards.
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St. Jacobs Liniment
Ady
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Henderson
Grant
Matsonia
69Th Regiment Coast Artillery
Long Island Sound
Sherman
Upton
Dodge
Devens
Dix
Napletan
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Alabama
Miller
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