Plan for 6,000,000 worker strike to defend eight hour day
National labor leaders plan a broad strike in a bid to block employers from ending the eight hour workday. W. A. Maher reports plans will be shown to Samuel Gompers and the AFL. He warns big firms may push similar eight hour changes across industries.
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New York
Wm. A. Maher
Marine Workers
Samuel Gompers
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Capt. Maher
Erie
Miss Martin Seeks Senate Nomination on Peace Treaty Stand
Anne Martin, defeated for the U S Senate in Nevada, announces from Washington her bid for the Republican nomination this year. She will accept if offered on a platform opposing the peace treaty and the league of nations and would not run solo against a bipartisan fusion candidate, potentially running as an independent if opposed.
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Miss Martin
Senate
Washington, D. C
Anne Martin
United States Senate
Nevada
League of Nations
Railway Workers Take Over Chinese Eastern Line
Telegraphic links report Harbin based rail workers seizing control of the Chinese Eastern railway to restore order and remove politics. An executive committee runs operations until a new manager is appointed. They demand reinstatement of politically dismissed employees and return of union funds.
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Peking
Petrograd
Archangel
Novo- Tcherkask
Astrakan
Harbin
Chinese Eastern Railway
Moonshiners Clash with Deputies at Buffalo Creek
In Hazard Kentucky two alleged moon shiners Robert Cornett and Kilburn fought with deputy sheriffs Logan Johnson and Jerry Cornett plus three others as officers attempted to arrest the men near Buffalo Creek. All four wounded were taken to Hazard hospital.
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Hazard
Robert Cornett
Kilburn
Logan Johnson
Jerry Cornett
Hazard Hospital
Buffalo Creek
Here
Johnson
Cornett
Raids in Petrograd Seize Gold for Soviet Officials
Dispatches to the state department report wholesale raids on Petrograd homes by the Russian soviet government to pay commissars and high officials. Jewelry and gold articles were seized, with the period nicknamed "goden wenk" reflecting the scale of the crackdown.
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Petrograd
Washington, D. C
State Department
Why Daniel Escaped The Teacher
A Dallas News item notes a joke about a teacher and pupil dialogue. The pupil explains Daniel avoided being eaten because he was glad the den was not being used as a sewing room by Mrs. Lion, reflecting a playful animal metaphor.
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Daniel
Bayer Aspirin Promised Relief for Everyday Ailments
When Bayer introduced Aspirin physicians hailed its help for rheumatism colds headaches neuralgia earache toothache lumbago neuritis and joint pain. To buy genuine Bayer Tablets ask for Bayer Cross marked packages with directions in every box. Tin boxes of 12 tablets are inexpensive. larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer Company
Bayer
Jud Tunkins Comments On Fans And Fashion
Jud Tunkins jokes that if any of his followers resembled fashion magazine images he would send them to a hospital for treatment regardless of cost. He underlines his humorous stance on appearance and public expectations.
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Jud Tunkins
Jud Tunking
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Trio Cure
Advertises Cuticura talcum as part of a scented trio with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Claims the powder and perfume are essential toilet requisites and available at 25 cents each everywhere.
A Brilliant Orator Defined by Perfect Word Choice
A brilliant orator is described as one who always uses the right word at the right time and place, exhibiting precise language and timely phrasing to persuade and inspire audiences.
Iowa News Highlights From State Farms to Parks and Public Work
Iowa reports strong farm activity with Livestock clubs and home demonstration growth. Mason City growth prompts road building while Appanoose land holds its value amid demand. Fire losses and farm bureau leadership feature in state progress. Keosauqua park expands, and Devil's Backbone park in Delaware county follows.
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National Conference of Social Workers
New Orleans
Des Moines
Crawford County
Appanoose County
Big Ten
Drake Relays
Drake
Mason City
Cerro Gordo
Iowa
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Farm Bureau
J .A. Tracey
P. J. Hol
Waukee
Hol
Washington
Sugar Grove
Buchanan County
van Buren County
Keosauqua
Des Moines River
Devil's Backbone
Delaware County
Economy Confusion Ends With Thrifty Loan Request
A banker’s son asks for a large sum beyond his allowance. The father urges frugality, noting he spends freely. The son replies he would start economizing if the thousand were handed over, promising to begin immediately.
Brief Encounter Quip Lures Laughs in Birmingham Ager Herald
In a light exchange a passerby claims a near collision with a film star in Los Angeles, joking about a personal acquaintance with the star. The witty dialogue reflects a playful tone typical of gossip in the period.
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J’vyo
Los Angeles
Birmingham Ager Herald
Hat of Dreams Beyond a Week of Worries
A young wife longs for a dream hat seen in a shop window but deems it unaffordable. Her husband, Tom, recalls recent business gains from two new contracts for large apartments. He asks the price, only to learn their cook bought the hat she admired, ending the couple’s wish with quiet resignation.
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Tom
Watch and Chain Seller Distracts Troop Ship Crew
In a tense wartime scene aboard a troopship, a weary soldier breaks the silence offering to sell a watch and chain to fellow sailors as depth bombs threaten from nearby submarine attack. The sea heaves and the destroyers respond with depth charges while Yankee soldiers line the deck.
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Everybody’s Magazine
Three Fourths of Foreign Born in U S Live in Cities
The report notes that about 75 percent of foreign born residents reside in urban areas within the United States, highlighting city concentration of immigrant populations.
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United States
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Morris Ranch
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Baker, Mont
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South 4Th
Albuquerque
New Mex
Bem AS
J Indigestion
Bellans
Hawkeye
State News
Alabastine Company
Grandville Road
Grand Rapids, Mich
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Battle Creek
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