Pittsfield Maysville Rail Line Strips Eight Hour Law
Fifty years ago the Wabarh railroad started service between Pittsfield and Maysville enabling Pike county residents to reach the world by rail. The line was shortened to comply with the eight hour law under Adamson, not for economy, denying service while increasing pay. The schedule now runs eight hours with crew paid time and a half, yet trains idle at connections to meet the law. The incident frames the wage fixing argument once tied to the eight four measure.
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Wabarh Railroad
Pittsfield
Maysville
Pike County
Let Them Talk on War Protests in Boston
The piece argues that mild opposition to war should be allowed and warns that violence strengthens propaganda. It credits Samuel Gompers and Elihu Root in shaping U S views, notes socialists’ roles, and asserts that democratic unity arises from diverse opinion rather than uniform dissent.
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Boston
Elihu Root
Samuel Gompers
Russia
America
Charles Edward Russell
John Spargo
Germany
Dangerous loads on cars threaten street safety
A paper hanger's board in a car knocked a motorist senseless as projecting timbers two feet over running boards risk pedestrians and other drivers. The piece argues for ordinances to curb loads that extend sidewise, noting many drivers fail to gauge distance in busy streets and speed.
Children and wartime labor ethics urged in editorial
An editorial argues children should aid national defense but not be overworked or exposed to health risks. It warns against suspending child labor laws, citing France, Russia, and Germany, and urges gardening, harvests, Red Cross work, and safe active roles to preserve future strength and well being.
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Atlantic
Nos
England
Germany
Neier Tay
Ruene
M. Albert Thomas
Red Cross
Boldest Little Mink Here in Green Forest
Five little Minks led by a bold, boastful brother venture beyond the brush to prove their courage. His swagger sparks doubt among siblings as they warn that boldness can invite danger from Hooty the Owl. The tale contrasts bold bravado with wiser caution.
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Green Forest
Green Meadows
Minks
Billy Mink
Billy
Hooty the Owl
Mink
New Russia May Handle Utilities
July 8 report from Petrograd notes Minister of Agriculture Tchernoff proposing at a conference of the all Russian congress of workmen and soldiers delegates a resolution that minerals water courses and forests belong to the people and be administered through democratic institutions while land use should aid agricultural workers with increased production and cooperative development. The Prussian minister of education adds 10 950 public school teachers died in the war with women filling their posts.
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Petrograd
Tchernoff
all-Russian Congress of Workmen and Soldiers
For War Gardens Grow Corn Salad In Winter
Corn salad is a good garden plant especially in tight spaces. Sow this month so plants mature by fall and can winter over under dry straw. Leaves can be harvested in winter when snow is off the ground for a tender salad. Sow in light rows and thin to three inches apart. Many amateurs will enjoy this plant.
Old Market Basket Will Lower Prices
Chicago July 8 members of the Chicago Retailers' association advocate returning to the old family market basket method to ward off the high cost of living. They say carrying home all goods purchased could reduce expenses as a factor in the current price rise.
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Chicago
Chicago Retailers’ Association
Wild Beast Prank Unmasks Andy Anderson Hoax
In vacation Saturday Wis morning ex Brigham and Fatty Bellowes visited Andy Anderson’s house seeking the secret he pondered yesterday. Mrs Anderson said Andy had left early and was not found after a search into Blaney’s woods where a supposed wild beast terrified locals. Torp Stebbins and Bull Hickey chased the creature with an air rifle but found no beast. a rock strike and a leg wound scared Phil Wigglesworth away. The crowd learned Andy staged the stunt for excitement, using Torp’s rifle, and admitted he lost his clothes while dressing as the beast. Mrs Anderson then demanded the truth, and Andy revealed the hoax. He blamed the episode on the town’s lack of appreciation.
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Wis
Brigham
Fatty Bellowes
Andy Anderson
Andy
Gekret
Missus Anderson
Blaney
Skared
Torp Stebbins
Bull Hickey
Torp
Phil Wigglesworth
Qwick
Verry
Wild Beast
Anderson
Rane
War era stews urged for prosperity period preparation
Mention notes a livery system and urging stews to be taken now to prepare during days of prosperity after the war. Emphasizes prewar readiness and a forecast of stricter periods to come.
One American Lost In Orleans Crew In Sinking
Four crew members of the American steamship Orleans were drowned when the vessel was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. The sole American named is E Nogot, a native of the Philippine Islands, among the casualties along with Thomas Cleary, fireman, A Tamarant, staman, and A Murillo, coal passer.
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New York
Orleans
The
Oriental Navigation Company
E. Nogot
Philippine Islands
Thomas Cleary
A. Tamarant
Staman
A. Murillo
American Capital Funds Argentine Cement Plant
American capital is financing the construction of a large cement plant in Argentina. The project involves substantial investment and aims to expand industrial capacity in the region, with potential impacts on local employment and trade.
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Argentine
Turkey Ready for War with Greece
A July dispatch from Constantinople reported by Exchange Telegraph says Turkey views Greece breaking off diplomatic relations as a war declaration. The Turkish government plans to deport all Greeks and seize their property.
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London
Constantinople
Exchange Telegraph Company
Turkey
Greece
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
A Texas Wonder remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder issues and dissolve gravel, with supposed benefits for diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities in both men and women. It promises bladder regulation for children and offers mail order at $1.60 for two months of treatment, with testimonials available. Dr BE Hall of St. Louis advertises through druggists.
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Texas Wonder
BE. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
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Associated Press
Alcorn & Henkel
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Quincy
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
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United States
H. Addington Bruce
R. A. Bruce
Patriots
Ripley
H T. Webster
Fim Childress
Thornton W. Burgess
Little Mink
New Russia
J. Lecher
Majestic Cafe
Hampshire
Texas
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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