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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
11
DeWitt's Little Billy Risers liver pills marketed as the mous little liver remedy are sold by all grocers in the region. The ad notes convenient locations for purchase and promotes the product as a small, effective aid.
The matinee at the Grand will not start before 3 30 due to the Taft meeting. The schedule change affects attendees planning an early show today and reflects the local political gathering influencing entertainment times.
Taft’s visit to seventeen Ohio towns drew thousands of cheering, seated crowds from Cincinnati to Akron. He defended his injunction decisions against Bryan and Gompers, argued labor law principles, and praised organized labor while noting unions now align with his rulings. Ohio venues including Zanesville Cambridge and Akron hosted crowded meetings with Senator Dick presiding and Columbus Day celebrations nearby.
Daniel J. Keefe of the AFL executive council endorses Taft praising his enforcement of the eight hour law on War Department projects and noting Taft has done more for organized labor than predecessors since his admission to the International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel and Dredgemen.
In Akron Taft argues he favored labor decisions, cites victories reversing injunctions in several cities, and claims labor unions gained strength under his legal framework. He notes doubling Federation of Labor membership, higher union influence, and praise from figures like Daniel J. Keefe as evidence of labor’s prosperity under his stance.
Fletcher J. Frisbie, traveling representative for a Westinghouse allied firm, tells Wheeling Intelligencer that a Bryan plan to limit manufacturing output would ruin large plants and cost thousands of jobs. He says public sentiment shifted to Taft, and he will vote Republican this year.
A Great Birthday marks October 12, 1908, as the anniversary of Columbus discovering the country in 1492. The observance highlights national pride and historical milestone in American history.
Scott's Carpet advertises discounts on Stins son Brussels Carpets and Wilton Velvet with yard prices cut from 1.10 to 0.78 and 1.35 to 0.86. It features 50 new Brussels patterns 0.75 to 0.90, Welch's Linoleums from 0.45, and window shades in multiple colors and sizes with 7 ft long shades and widths up to 63 inches priced to 1.27.
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