Wage growth, output drops spark labor market debate
The piece examines wage pressures and productivity, noting bricklayers earned 55 cents an hour in 1909 with 1100 bricks a day and 1920 pay rose to $1.25 while output fell to 541 bricks daily. It questions profit cycles, arguing higher pay without commensurate output resembles non performance, and calls for aligning time value with service. It highlights broader investor expectations of outsized returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
The Fair Return for Time and Money Investors
The speaker argues that a wage earner and an investor deserve pay in proportion to the service they render to society. Justice requires that society rewards both those who work and those who invest, reflecting their contribution and aligning with a clear conscience.
Sinn Fein Leader Griffith Arrested by British Forces
Arthur Griffith, Sinn Fein founder, and several Irish figures were arrested by British authorities amid rising tensions in Ireland. Griffith faces charges over possession of Sinn Fein and Irish republican literature. The report notes interference or confusion in transport and commerce policy affecting interstate actions and federal responses.
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Arthur Griffith
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Grifith
Forty Years Ago Lecture Funds At Chapel Reach Goal
The note recalls a lecture event at the court house area with proceeds aiding local needs. A severe gale disrupted traffic and damaged some storefronts on Broad Street. The post mentions officials and a figure connected to the event, with names partially legible.
Voice Of The People Public Auditorium A Great City Need
A letter from R U White of the Machinists Union urges a public auditorium for open discussion of civic topics. He laments limited venues, argues for free debate on important issues, and calls for unity to avoid propaganda and conflict in industry. He warns against open shop pressure and advocates representative governance in the industrial world.
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Machinists
Tetrona Mn
England
Owen
Frank Om
Sany Y Easy
Serond
Em- Moyer
Wisconsin Moves to Regulate Railroad Fares
Madison Wisconsin territory press reports preparations for a local battle to defend Wisconsin sight to regulate railroad fares within the state.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Ter
Accommodating Elyria Man Aids Needy Couple In Cleveland
A well known Elyria man and his wife were delayed en route to Cleveland. After miscommunication they reunited later. George Savaga earned praise for helping others, including pushing a stranded car and diagnosing a stubborn machine with a tantrum, maintaining his reputation as the most accommodating man in town.
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Elyria
Cleveland
Moreland
George Savaga
George
Benng
Lown
Bootlegger singled out as foe of honest saloon trade
The speaker contrasts law abiding saloon keepers with bootleggers whom he calls parasites and law breakers. He says saloon owners who obeyed the law could quit quietly when enforcement tightened, while bootleggers destroy self respect and life. He vows never to meet such “sneaky pests.”
Emigrant Boy Fails In Effort
New York dispatch reports S Wash Ernst an 18 year old Austrian stowaway drifted in the harbor aboard a raft for hours before calling for help. He thawed by a radiator after a tug boat captain located him following a prolonged search.
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New York
S. Wash Ernst
Austria
Ellis Island
Unclear tale of voyage ends with deportation attempt
Fragmentary account describes a voyage where a vessel enters a harbor and a vessel or flag is cast overboard. The narrative then mentions Ellis Island and deportation, but details are obscure and names or events are not clearly identified.
Little Cripple Boy’s Tender Hymn of Faith and Hope
A fragmented poem laments a crippled child and the burdens of charity, urging patience and gratitude. It contrasts wealth and need, urging readers to lift their hearts and trust in God’s care amid suffering and social judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henien
Secretary Meredith Visits Grain Show
Secretary of Agriculture E T Meredith visited the grain and hay show tied to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. C B E Troyer of LaFontaine Indiana won the national 1980 corn king title with a ten ear sample of Johnson County white corn. The winning ears came from a seventeen acre field yielding 199 bushels per acre.
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Chicago
E.T. Meredith
Kovernment
C. BE. Troyer
la Fontaia
Ind
Johnson County
Veter Lux
Indiana
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Kerain County Printing and Publishing Company
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Elyria Postofice
Brice
Elly
Elgris
Lorain
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Associated Press
Ist
Ohio Daily Newspapers
Audit Bureau of Circulation Bureau
American
Publabera Association
Fifth Ave
South Wabash Ave
Robert E. Ward
Ushnel Ee
Allori
Phitis
Gitigeburg
Nickerson
Court House
Amaler
To Hig Arin
Thomas Draghip
Dis
CRAN
Ety
Voice of
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People
R. U. Whitehead
Uys
Civic Center
Manay
Cammion
Lawa
Man
Bart
H. G. Roby
W. Broad St. Elyria
Bell
Kaith L. Collins
Ratbery
Council Bluffs
Army
Aero Nervies
Collins
Othe Harbor
Ashers
Gandan
Keith L. Collins
Atra
Sanitary Wet Wash
Meredith
Eastern Heights Land Co
C. L. Sotherdon & Son
Bank Hwidy
Ares
Leone
Heur
Ortenn
E. H. Barrett
Road Street
White Street
Uuill
Farmer Jones
Jones
J. L. Peters
Harvard Avenuee
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saterday
Evening Post
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