Water Supply and Modern Improvements Transform Country Life
A discussion on the shift from hand pumped water to running water, noting the heroic home labor of women in rural life. The piece links clean water to health and property value, cites U.S. Department of Agriculture data on farm homes, and predicts widespread adoption aided by vocational training. It ends by noting steel strikers lost $30,000,000 while agitators kept salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
One Cause of High Costs in Canada and the Farm Labor Drain
A Canadian parliamentary committee cites labor migration from rural areas to cities during the war as a key factor driving high costs. Farm labor shortages reduce food production and raise farm prices while cities grow by attracting workers from other towns. The piece warns that taking farm workers for factory work weakens the foundation of the national economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
H. C. of L
Insolent talk and threats amid coal strike turmoil
The piece rails at strikes and protests as dangerous disorder. It warns of price hikes to fund disruptions and even jokes that those who oppose the government should be forced to take a bath as punishment. The tone is combative and accusatory toward strikers and opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Anderson
Dean Remick
LeRoy E. Stob
Secretar
A. R. Metz
Lowell School
Dovors
A. Cum Gs
Ralph Parks
Centralto
L. P Holm
Basso
W. Martin Board OF
O. A. Cumming
Ew, Cowan
WH Marts
Jas Monroe
L. E. Stobbs
Hewy Hahn
Gee
T. Stevers
John Yalbot
J. & Zimmerman
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the Harvey Choral Society
United States Railroad Administration Director General OF Railroads
Washington, D.C
Northwestern Region
Northwestern Regional Coal Committee
T. We Proctor
Ge W. Reed
Regional
Riverdale
East
136Th ST
Chicago
American Red Cross Merry
Riverdale Pharmacy
Chas. C.-Orr
J.C. Brookfelt
Indiana Avenue
Willard
Ruthrauff
Undertakers
Indiana
Delton
Lincoln Ave
P. B. Good - Dalton
H. C. Ruthrauff Harvey Lic-R
Twin City
Lincoln Avenue
Ford
RAV Chann Delta 8
Enone seGacGious
Oakland Metal Works
Cornelius Fray
Proppere Corner
Michigan Ave
Roseland
Pullman
Res
Tours
W. 137Th St
Geo. Tuch
Indiana Ave
137Th Street
Henry W. Schnoor
Chicago Street
Dolton
G .Gallegos
1St Trust and Savings Bank Bldz
WM. C. Zesch
Leyden Ave
Chancy Avenue
Grand Crossing
Frank C. Ott
Frank Seestadt
Riverdale — and — Dolton
Edward F. Dillner
Chicago ST
Tad Property
Chas. H. Brandt
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