French colonies boost exports and resources claims 1926 survey
A public French commission survey ranks colonies near British empire in wealth and resources. It notes 1919 Algerian exports surged, ports handling vast francs, and crops like cotton sugar and coffee driving growth. Rail and road networks, mineral and agricultural outputs, plus tropical products, are highlighted across Africa and the Indian Ocean possessions.
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York
Wenelth
Acng
French Commission
Tunis
Algeria
France
India
Ogsterkala
Rlea
Somaliland
West Africa
French West Africa
Senegal
Woman labor leader to speak in Ohio in October
Mas Harmond Robbing, Chi Capo president of the National Wonmangg trade union League and leader of the Womans progressive movement, is slated for five talks in Ohio this October. The Women’s Bureau of Republican state headquarters announced dates October 29 and 30, with Ohio cities Cleveland Toledo Youngstown and Dayton under consideration to reach working women. Mrs W G Waltz of Cleveland will also speak September 21 in Prospect. A Middletown Republican Nations committee meeting drew 300 women as membership opened to enfranchised voters.
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Mas
National Wonmang Trade Union League
Womans Progressive
Ohio
Womens Bureau
Republican
Wis Hobbing
Cleveland
Toledo
Youngstown
Daston
W G Waltz Cleveland
Womens Speaking Bureau
Spo
Middletown
Rose Woriorty
Repub Ean Nations Committee
Republican Organization
Brides Leave Railroad Work
Topeka Sept 27 A recent official order at the Sduta Le railroad offices directs married women to relinquish positions. Many brides have left. the policy allows continued work if the husband cannot support the family. The wartime suspension of the rule ends as the regulation is to be reestablished across departments.
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Topeka Kus
Sduta le
Wudito
Pleads for elimination of accidents in schools
Dr George Payne of Harris Teachers College in St Louis urges safety education in public schools to cut deaths and injuries from public utility accidents. He cites 1917 to 1919 data in St Louis showing many incidents among 5 to 16 year olds and argues accidents stem from lack of adult guidance and self control, requiring simple training in four risky situations.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Payne
Harris Teachers College
St Louis
Theational ‘Safety Council
Payne
Pione
Opening concert to feature Wegner and Lazsar at Masonic Hall
The first recital in a series will occur Friday evening October 1 at Masonic hall. Performers include Grace Wegner soprano Carolina Lazzar contralto Renato Zanelli baritone and Frank LaForge pianist. The artists series lists Eugène Yaaya Melita Galli Card Chas Hackett Mary Garden Frances Alda and Rudolph Ganz. Tickets are on sale at Buescher's 1016 Euclid Avenue with prices 15 10.50 7.50 4.50 plus war tax. Local management Bridgid Gatney 1824 Page Ave Elly $63.
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Masonic Hall
Grace Wegner
Carolina Lazzar
Renato Zanelli
Frank LaForge
Euegen Yaaya
Melita Galli
Card Chas Hackett
Mary Garden
Frances Alda
Rudolph Ganz Serson
Buescher
Euclid Avenue
Bridgid Gatney
Page Ave
Elly
New Lake Rates on Grain Not Effective Yet
Chicago Sept 1 The new grain rates on the Great Lakes prove ineffective as railroads fail to deliver grain to the lake ports. Arthur Sullivan president of D Sullivan and Co vessel agents notes the delay hindering cargo flow and port activity.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Arthur Sullivan
D Sullivan and Co
Grain shipment hopes rise with lake freighting rates
In remarks by Mr Sullivan, advantageous water freight rates to Buffalo could unlock a vast Great Lakes trade if railroads move grain eastward. He notes current Chicago and Duluth shipments are minimal, with October and November expected to bring a tremendous flow as inland point pressure grows.
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Buffalo
Sullivan
Chicago
Duluth
Bolnt
Great Lakes
Accident rates fall to record low at safety congress
Milwaukee Wis Sept 27 The fatal accident rate and the non fatal injury rate in 43 companies employing 600000 workers were the lowest on record during the past five years Frederick L Hoff man third vice president and statistician of the Prudential Insurance Company told the ninth annual safety congress here today The fatal accident rate per 1000 men employed was 108 in 1919 vs 127 for 1915 1919 and 131 in 1918 The maximum death rate was 136 per thousand in 1916 The non fatal injury rate for 1919 was also the lowest on record
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frederick L Hoffman
Prudential Instatance Company
Labor data on accidents and wages in early industry
Mr Hoffman urged manufacturers to keep detailed figures of accidents and injuries. He noted the 1916 peak of 15174 per thousand employed and the five year average around 12966. He argued hazards of employment were considered in living wage awards under the Transportation Act and in railroad, labor, and coal miner wage decisions.
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Hoffman
Farmers Organize Elevator Company in Cleveland
A farmers co operative forms the Cooperative Union Elevator Company in Cleveland with a $300,000 capital, planning to sell up to 31,000 shares to members. It acquires the Union Elevator plant and will distribute profits via dividends and patronage to stockholders. The firm will join Farmers National Grain Dealers Association to buy and sell grain and farm products and to manufacture feeds. Officers include JTW Robinson of Defiance as president and GM HWP Miller of Sunbury as vice president, with Charles Latebaw of Defince as secretary and treasurer.
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Cleveland
Cooperative Union Elevator Company
Union Elevator Company
Farmers’ National Grain Dealers’ Association
Jtww Robinson Defiance
HWP
Miller Sunbury
Charles & Latebaw
Defince
Tatchay
Otho Cooperative Grain Dealers Association
Iso
Wool growers report high Saskatchewan and Manitoba wool exports
The Canadian Co operative Wool Growers Association cites wool totals from Saskatchewan and Manitoba with large shipments. It notes small flocks rising in mixed farming districts along the Canadian National Railway. The shift from large old-range herds to settled farmland is shaping supply as shipments continue.
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Lle
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Association
Saskatchewan
Manito
Mixedi Ming
Death of Helen B. Eggleston at 66 in La Mra home
Word just came of the death of Helen B. Eggleston aged 66 of La Mra. She suffered from dropey followed by pneumonia and long paralysis leaving her blind in the last twelve years. Survived by daughter Mrs Mgleston and son Morgan Adams. Eggleston remained cheerful despite many afflictions until her death.
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Helen B. Eggleston
Mra
Mgleston
Cousty
Morgan Adams
la Mra
Eggleston
Lfe
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