Rail labor strike threat paralyzes railroads demands big wage rise
The Chicago Tribune reports a massive railroad wage dispute with Brotherhoods planning a nationwide strike and a conference in August. It warns Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission to intervene to prevent widespread disruption and protect public interests.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Tribune
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America
Mexico
Heath and Milk Screen Pain Stop Rust
fragmented OCR item notes delays or stops regarding Heath and Milk Screen Pain, referencing Fr. aa De Bruif and Lubbe as names in the damaged text.
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Crisis Over Railway Wages Sparks Arbitration Path
A conference committee of managers shows willingness to submit employee and railway proposals to arbitration either by the Interstate Commerce Commission or under the New Lands Act. The alternate is a tram service strike with backdown by railway workers claimed by the Railway Age Gazette.
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Interstate Commerce Coultmission
Newlands Act
Suleius
Erilanmal
Hailway Age-Gazette
Rail train service pay rise would raise rates paid by public
The article argues higher rail wages would raise freight and passenger rates, noting train service workers earn well but the burden would fall on 16,000,000 railroad users and the general public. It highlights wage gaps between dispatchers and other rail staff, federal limits on work hours, and the need for broader concessions to avoid shifting costs to everyday people.
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Alyduu
Inet Ciac
United States
Dr King's New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad
Circulars Free All Druggists 75¢ for Dr Cherney Toledo. For a cold use Dr King's New Discovery with pine tar antiseptic oils and balsams. It eases cough soothes throat and bronchial tubes and starts to clear your head. Standard family cough syrup in use for over 40 years. Get a bottle at your druggist.
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Will Stoans Liniment Relieve Pain A Claim Proved
James Purguson of Philadelphia writes of wonderful relief after using Stoans Liniment on knee pain. He says one application stops years of pain, with results described as penetrating without rubbing and free from drugs.
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There National Bank Opening in Orange Town
The document states that the National Bank in Orange, Orange County, is authorized to commence banking business under the laws and provisions of the state. It notes the magistrates' opinions and the applicable section of the Revised Statutes guiding the bank’s operation.
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Rail wage dispute fuels Congress fight over rail commissions
The Milwaukee Free Press reports a division between railway brotherhoods and railways over wage arbitration. Congress may refer the issue to the Interstate Commerce Commission or seek Newlands act arbitration, while brotherhoods oppose federal arbitration and demand full pay raises, threatening a nationwide strike.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Safe Court Your Child
If your child is pale dull irritable or flushed take action as worms may be the cause. Kickapoo Worm Killer in lozenge form is pleasant to take and expels the worms at once. Only 23¢ at all druggists.
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Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Gentle Digestive Health
A vintage health ad claims a daily bowel movement signals good health. It promises a gentle laxative effect without eroding vitality, purging blood passes and sour blood, addressing constipation and boosting overall tonicity. Available from druggists.
Pat Moran Letter Promotes Allen's Foot Ease in 1916
A 1916 correspondence from Pat Moran, manager of the Philadelphia National League team, praises Allen's Foot Ease for foot comfort during spring activity. The note thanks Mr. Olmsted of LeRoy NY and endorses foot bath use, claiming it relieves aches and soreness in active feet. The advertisement invites purchase at drug and department stores.
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Philadelphia National League
Allen
Railroad Brotherhoods Urged To Postpone Strike Action
Members of the railroad brother hoods should hesitate before going to strike. The New York World advises caution and seeks to weigh the consequences for workers and the nation.
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New York World
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Deafness Cure
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness results from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and that Hall's Catarrh Cure, a constitutional remedy, cures it. It offers $100 for any deafness case not cured by the remedy, asserting the treatment works through the bloodstream on mucous surfaces.
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Woman Recovers After Foley Kidney Pills Cited
A local note by Mrs. GH Eveland of Duncan Mills Iowa describes a neighbor’s use of Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. She claims the pills cured her neighbor after three bottles. The item notes kidney failure can cause rheumatism and bodily pains. De Kruif and Lubbers.
Foley Kidney Pills Promoted as Cure for Chronic Ailments
An old advertisement features Ambrose Gary praising Foley Kidney Pills for ten years of kidney trouble and pain. It claims the product relieves stiffness and enhances mobility, while warning against containing habit forming drugs. It also markets Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and croup with claims of quick relief.
Local Reform Churches Schedule Morning and Evening Services
First Reformed Church led by Rev J Engelsman offers services at 6 30 am and 2 pm with prayer at 7 20 pm. American Reformed Church with Rev D McEwan preaches 10 00 am and 7 30 pm and Sunday School at 11 45 am. Christian Reformed Church under Rev J Timmermann holds morning service at 10 00 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday School at 9 45 am.
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Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertised for General Relief
An old advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets by De Kruif & Lubbers. It claims the tablets are gentle and effective for headaches biliousness sour stomach and bad breath while cleansing the liver and aiding digestion for travel and daily use.
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Foley
de Kriuf & Lubbers
Warning signs ignored bring kidney trouble and disease
The text warns that ignoring kidney warning signals leads to diabetes or Bright's disease. It pitches Foley Kidney Fills as a remedy for back pain, side pains, sore muscles, stiff joints, and rheumatic aches to prevent serious illness.
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Bright
General Strike Tangles Nation’s Railroads
Fragmented OCR note reports a general strike stringing up rail lines across the country. Vague phrases reference Philadelphia and Khitan mixed with garbled words, suggesting widespread disruption and public concern over transportation.
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Patladelphia Brilet
Hay fever and asthma relief with Foley's Honey and Tar
A season of torture for hay fever and asthma sufferers is described. Foley's Honey and Tar soothes throat irritation, relieves hoarseness and wheezing, eases breathing, and aids sleep without opiates.
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