Industrial democracy debates shape policy and power
Scholars and leaders from Rockefeller to the trade union and Lloyd George discuss industrial democracy as a path to govern and reform. They warn against dictatorial control yet urge elected, representative systems linking industry and state, with collective bargaining and cooperative models expanding nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
International Harvester Co
The
Trade Union
National War Labor Board
Bolsheviks
Lloyd George
Rncan
London
Global Credit Crisis Urges Faith Over Finance
A historical analysis argues that modern civilization rests on credit, not gold, warning that widespread debt and disrupted gold promises threaten global stability. It cautions against profiteering and labor unrest while urging renewed faith in people to govern, produce wealth, and sustain production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the of England
Universal Bank
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Europe
Unclear message with political critique
The text describes high costs and geopolitical tension, noting self-determination, war, and shifting alliances. It presents a critical view of price increases tied to conflict and a sense that neighboring nations influence outcomes.
Wanted I would like to get in touch with a middle aged woman
A collage of humorous clippings and oddities from the Spencer Iowa Reporter includes an ad seeking a middle aged, industrious blocky haired woman who is lonesome and open to an industrious man. It asks for a medium sized partner who can save money and not be afraid of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Thompkins
Spencer
July 24 Through History Marks Notable Deaths and Events
On July 24 various historical notes span centuries. Thomas a Kempis died in 1471 in the Netherlands, Mary Stuart resigned her crown rights in 1567, Nelson lost his right arm in 1797 at Santa Cruz, the Battle of the Nile followed in 1798, Brigham Young founded Salt Lake City in 1847, and the Rainbow Division relieved the 26th during a 1918 Great War drive.
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Thomas A Kempis
Netherlands
Mary
Lochleven
James VI
Santa Cruz
Teneriffe
Lord Nelson
Jarvis
Nelson
Abukir
Salt Lake City
Utah
Young
Utah Territory
Fillmore
Buchanan
United States
Rainbow
Forest de Fere
Motives and music in a curious 1919 Iowa poem scene
A collage of verses by Edmund Vance Cooke and others appears alongside a Jazville Iowa note about a bell ringing under the Hogsnoot bridge at 9 each morning. A farmer witnesses a schoolmaster fish tolling a cowbell, attracting bullheads and a rock with arithmetic carved on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jazzville
Religious Dispute By Dr Frank Crane
Catholic officials object to Protestant work in France accusing proselyting Protestants deny the impeachment. The piece urges unity and forbearance among churches and appeals for common aid to the needy rather than quarrelling. It commends the Salvation Army for reaching neglected areas and calls priests and rabbis to get together for a common purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Salvation Army
Christ
Pressing On With The Past In Today’s Strength
Staff writer on religious topics discusses how to handle past mistakes. Paul’s idea of forgetting the dead self is tempered by using the past as background to empower present action. Focus is on living today to meet tomorrow’s chances without dwelling on what has passed.
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the Star
Paul
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Washington
Seattle
Industrial Democracy
World’s Credit Foundation
Little Nation
By McKee
Donald McKee
Fritz
Porto Rico
Stezlers
China
Johns Hopkins
Chicago Packers
Professor Garner
United States Senate
Columbus
University
Maine Supreme Court
Jamaica
Congress
Rahway
N. J
Edmund Vance Cooke
Wilhelm
Ferdinand
Peter
Karl
Frank Crane
Charles Stelzle
Ratater Predecte Company
U.S. A
Manuefacterer of
Ratater Bech
Syre and
Dene
Rainier Products Company
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