Wage purchasing power decline discussed by Paul H. Douglas
The article surveys Professor Douglas of Chicago University findings on wage purchasing power from 1890 to 1899, showing varied gains and losses across trades. It notes union labor overall down five percent and unskilled and government workers more, with wages often lagging price movements and calls for cautious interpretation until more data is available.
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Building Mendes
Paul H. Douglas
Chicago University
Douglas
Academy Political Science
Lea Wolman
Labor
House of Commons
Nation rallies to aid tornado stricken region
The country and world extend sympathy to tornado victims. Dead and injured numbers rise into the thousands with many homeless. Aid rushes in as supplies and services prepare to ease distress and speed relief.
Selections From Yesterday and Birthdays On This Date
Yesterday’s events include a court house retreat amid political turmoil and the capture of Aviator amid German air raids. Notable figures profiled include Prof John W and Orgs Parkmand with state legislative fallout. Birth anniversaries span Alice French Octave Thanat J Bryan Admiral von Taaffe and a Lazarn Ridge astronomer.
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Anmes
Court House
Amer
John W
Orgs Parkmand
Sintia Pasha
Cairo
Mehdi
Legislatura
Senacor
England
Mississippi Walley States
U. 5
Globe-circka
Eugene
Ore
Vancouver
Wash
Ter
Miembers
Alice French
Octave Thanat
Antover
Mass
V . J. Bryan
Wilson
Salem, Ill
Admiral von T. Man Ca.cister
Ace
Laza Ridge
N.Y
Notable U.S. Figures Remembered On Landmark Anniversary
A fragmented notice marks a seventy year milestone for John W. Web and Dr. George, celebrated figures tied to American prestige. The text references readers across generations and mentions locations including Detroit and Cleveland, noting ceremonies and religious figures amid a broader archive of tributes.
Elyria Library Names Nettie Whesler Librarian
Fifty years ago Elyria trustees chose Nettie Whesler as librarian. Albert Erne, son of Marne, was accidentally killed by a gun held by Henry Smith while pigeon shooting. Maple sugar arrived for market at 16 cents per pound. General Thomas, Civil War veteran, died in Chicago and was escorted through Elyria by a military unit.
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Elyria
Wild pigeons culled in woods east of town by party leaders
Reports say M. Galpin James Rankin and J. C. Potter killed 285 pigeons with 42 shots using poles to knock birds from trees. Republicans met and named N. B. Gates for juror HR W. Pomeroy clerk J D D Cole treasurer O Cole marshal John H Faxon justice of the peace.
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M. Galpin
James Rankin
J. C. Potter
N. B. Gates
Juaror
HR. W. Pomeroy
J. DD. Cole
O. Cole
John H. Faxon
Justice of the Peace
Admiral Louis Nulton Returns as Naval Academy Commandant
Admiral Louis McCoy Nulton, a veteran with ties to Winchester and multiple USS ships, is appointed commandant of the U S Naval Academy. His career includes service on the Minneapolis Texas Olympia Panther Ohio Wisconsin Nashville Montana and a stint at Newport Naval War College. He fought in Cuban Philippine and Boxer incidents and is married to Minnie Clark Evans.
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Louis McCoy Nulton
Naval
Annapoli
Henry
Navy
Admiral Nurton
Ohio
Wisconsin
U. S. Naval Academy
Naval War College
Newport
R.1
Nashville
Montana
Nurton
Dr Mopps Heads North Each Summer to Escape Heat
The speaker notes Dr Mopps goes north every summer to avoid heat and travels to Florida each winter to escape muggy conditions.
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Benyo
Adieu to My Native Shore Poem Fragment by Byron
The fragment recalls farewells to the sea and homeland in Byron style. A speaker bids goodbye to the shore and mother earth as waves roar and night winds sigh. A desolate hearth and a howling dog frame the departure theme.
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
Grove Patterson critiques class politics in America and urges representatives to serve mutual interests. He notes mob psychology, women's suffrage progress in India and China, and cites British petitions as examples of civic leverage.
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Grove Patterson
America
England
Congress
India
China
Republic
Two Million Year Look at Future Humans
A Northwestern University professor envisions 2 million year ahead humans with brain growth, reduced muscles, and new reproductive control. He predicts larger skulls, possible sightedness, glasses, and a society altered by glands and environmental adaptation.
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Conmiad Tharaidsen
North“western Oo University
Tharaldsen
Fearrly Man
Haldane
Speech Wisdom and Time Shifts Highlighted Traditions
Retiring leader Gillett argues knowledge tops eloquence in public speaking. A note from Daniel Webster era emphasizes having a meaningful idea. Great Britain adopts daylight saving time from April to October, shaping modern schedules.
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Gillett
Oime
House of Representatives
Talay
Daniel Webster
Great Britain
England
America
Unclear fragment hints at time management idea
Fragment discusses not extending the day with extra hours so people can loaf more. It focuses on balancing time use and leisure without adding real productive hours.
Students adopt uniforms for school wear at Philadelphia Girls High
Students at South Philadelphia High School for Girls in Philadelphia adopt uniform areas for daily wear. The effort aims to standardize attire and reduce distractions while presenting a cohesive school identity.
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South Philadelphia High School For Girls
Philadelphia
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