Comedy in Solemn Supreme Court Hears Odd Reargument
In January or February 1918 the United States Supreme Court will hear a reargument of the Oregon minimum wage case. Louis D. Brandeis, now appointed to the court, would sit through a minute of solemnity then depart, leaving others to decide, raising humorous speculation about bias and propriety.
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United States Supreme Court
Oregon
Supreme Court
Louis D. Brandeis
Minimum Wage Commission
United States
Mr. Brandeis
Capitol
Wex Eyes Expansion Through Park Car Line
Chicago egg magnate Wex seeks additional cold storage capacity and eyes the Kinnear park car line as a potential facility site. Local logistics and transit features influence the possible investment.
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Wex
Chicago
Kinnear Park
City considers 60 plus pension plan for workers
A proposed old-age pension for city employees age 60 and over hinges on a public vote and charter changes. Proponents argue it will humanize labor and rejuvenate city ranks while funding comes from employees similar to police and firemen contributions. Critics warn about costs and broader impact.
Foreclosure Sale Planned for Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain System
Courts order sale of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Railway system to satisfy bonds valued at about 80 million dollars with a minimum bid of 49.45 million dollars. After the water is drained from the system it will be reorganized under plans of the Missouri public commission as part of ongoing railway restructuring.
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Missouri-Pacific Iron Mountain
Missouri Public Commission
Britain’s shipping mobilization urged as neutral United States aims for merchant fleet
The proposal envisions using all British flag ships to carry munitions and food for allies. The article argues it is a favorable moment for the United States to push ahead with building its own merchant marine while remaining neutral, noting British leaders’ anger toward Wilson.
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Great Britain
Uncle Sam
Diet ends in 40 cents a day wages debate in city
A local discussion questions how a family of five can live on twelve dollars weekly. It highlights the 40 cent a day food cost and the strain on a worker's wage for essentials like clothes, rent, and transportation. The piece argues for practical solutions over further demonstrations.
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Earth
Ear-Caser Devised By Rubbish Alderman Inventions
A humorous local note reports Harvey L. Tack, alderman of Rubbish Ind, has created an ear-caser to protect the ear from friction during talking. The item is described as a top ear covering, a quirky invention amid other scattered notes on spring training, postcards, and a list of names and places.
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Harvey L. Tack
Rubbish
Ind
Editor's Mail: Fresh Egg Debate and Boycott Critique
A reader questions claims of a fresh egg shortage, mocks the homekeeper boycott, and urges small chicken ranchers to lower feed prices. The letter argues many complainants are outgrown in shoes and advises prudent business, referencing the goose tale for lessons.
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the Star
Missouri
Scrooge Embraces Christmas Day Joy and Reforms
Scrooge wakes to a transformed life after the spirits reveal his possible future. He buys a turkey for Bob Cratchit, visits his nephew Fred, greets townsfolk with generosity, and resolves to honor Christmas in all its aspects. He rushes to the office early the next day eager to change.
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Scrooge
Jacob Marley
Jacob
Spirita
Berooge
Hallo
Bob Cratechit
Ile Aba
Tim
Halio
Camden Town
Mr. Scrooge
Fred
Hob Cratchit
Bob
Ilia
Scrooge Reforms and Raises Bob Cratchit's Salary
In a Christmas Eve scene Scrooge changes from stingy employer to generous benefactor informing Bob Cratchit of a salary raise. He vows to help Cratchit and family and shares Christmas cheer, with Tiny Tim surviving and Scrooge living by the abstinence principle. The tale ends with a blessing and the famous phrase God Bless Us Every One.
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Scrooge
Air
Sam
Hob
Bob
Bob Cratchit
Tiny Tim
Is It a Veil or a Cape by Peggy Hoyt Fashion
Peggy Hoyt presents a nun's veil fusion combining a lace face veil with a draped chiffon veil. A gray broadcloth hat features Japanese vase and flower trimming, as New York young women embrace the unusual accessory.
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Peggy Hoyt
New York
Canucks Win Here In International Championship Round-Up
Victoria and Vancouver boys returned to British Columbia Saturday after attending the YMCA round-up here and winning two of three basketball games for the international championship. The American team included boys from Everett Tacoma and Seattle.
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Victoria
Vancouver
British Columbia
Everett
Tacoma
Seattle
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