Ford announces $8 million bonus plan for 80 000 workers
Henry Ford and Edsel Ford unveil an annual bonus and investment plan for 80 000 Ford employees across all divisions. Bonuses range from $0 to $2, with the lowest earners receiving a daily wage base and skilled workers at the top. certificates allow up to one third of pay to be invested, bearing 6 percent interest plus earnings, with installments after paydays.
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Etrolt
Mich
Henry Ford
Edel Ford
Ford
Annash
Henry Word
Henry Ford Hinzelf
Ford Motor Company
Henry Pord
Meath
Pollowite
Henry
Edsel Pord
Financial Creed urged for Ninth District in 1920
A 1920 campaign urges every resident of the Ninth Federal Reserve District to adopt a personal financial creed. W. E. B. Harrison reports a Washington telegram detailing the Treasury Savings Division call for national thrift and individual conduct, urging widespread adoption across schools and War Savings Society members.
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Ninth Federal District
Ninth District War Savings Organization
Washington
W. E B. Harrison
War Savings
Trasury Department
Federal Reserve
United States of America
Determined Plans for Economic Strength by Savings Director
William Mathvis, Director of the Savings Division, urges frugal living and prudent investing to lower living costs and stabilize national industry. He says consistent effort and government securities purchases can foster future prosperity for America and its people.
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Sui Hensey
America
Timtr
William Math Vis
Savings Dymn
Bing
Private Ownership and Higher Ruts Debate on Post railroad returns
The Sioux Falls Journal argues newspapers question the value of railroads returning to stockholders on March first. Editors warn freight rates may rise under private management while governments guarantee a 20 billion investment, much of it water, and call for service over profit.
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Ealing
Gn Nicht
Sioux Falls Journal
Exemption of Farm Improvements Aims to Boost Dairies and Discourage Speculators
The author argues that exempting farm improvements from taxation encourages farming activity by rewarding improvements and discouraging land speculation. A higher levy on improvements would hinder modernization, while exempting them supports new ditching, cultivation, and productive work, aligning with western Canada and North Dakota practices.
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Canada
North Dakota
Western Canada
North
Dakota
Rural Wisconsin prints notes on farmers and administration
Fragmented OCR reads as a rural publication note about farmers and local administration in Dakota territory. Mentions county public matters and public papers. Details are unclear but suggest a contrast with opposing papers and local authorities.
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Nowa
Forevers
Pata Dakota
Watopwad County
Fanes
The Ninety and Nine Labor Poem
The piece contrasts ninety nine workers in hunger and cold with one who enjoys luxury. It honors labor that fuels deserts bloom and forests fall, building humble homes and grand cities while the ninety nine remain with empty hands. Eventually, morning comes and the laboring majority triumphs with a victor’s song.
Goodbye Emma Goldman In Long Read Poem By Andy Lockhart
A verse length piece mocks Emma Goldman decrying her rhetoric and activism. It portrays her as disruptive and unwelcome, urging her to leave and never return. The poem uses biting imagery and historical references to critique radical protest.
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Goodbye, Emma Goldman
Andy Lockhart
Emma
Idaho Senator Attacks War Department Over Russia Sacrifices
The speaker denounces the War Department for sacrificing American boys in Russia without constitutional rights. He cites bodies of 116 dead soldiers returned from Russia and 200 wounded in Vladivostok alleging actions against Congress and the American will. He warns against entering European entanglements and notes President Taft’s reported support for conscription if needed.
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Idaho
War Department
Russia
Rusia
Vladivistok
United States
Congress
Milwaukeans Protest Militant Protest Tactics
The text discusses Milwaukeans considering protests against profiteering and militarism and condemns current Washington leadership. It questions how citizens can oppose what is described as ongoing deviltry and loyalty posturing by those in power.
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Milwauke
Washington
O. K
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