Our Government and the Labor Department’s Reach
In 1918 Congress created the Department of Labor to aid workers and improve conditions. Officials used government power to resolve disputes, such as a New England textile mill strike, by mediating between workers and owners. The department also oversees the Children’s Bureau, juvenile welfare, workplace safety, and immigration policy aimed at Americanizing newcomers.
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Department of Labor
Labor
Secretary of Labor
Congress
New England
Children’s Bureau
Bureau
Washington, D.C
United States
Department
Ospreys Show Preference for Peaceful Habitat
The osprey adapts to civilized conditions and thrives near large water bodies. Protected or permitted birds offer entertainment and interest to observers, highlighting the species' adaptability and value in human environments.
U. S. Scholarship Record Not High
Ellery Sedgwick argues in Atlantic Monthly that American education favors surface trappings over true leadership. He cites American shortfall in Nobel prizes across physics chemistry medicine and literature and contrasts broader public support for schooling with weaker backing for higher scholarly achievement.
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America
Eliot
France
England
Germany
Ellery Sedgwick
Atlantic Monthly
Machine Age Credited to Richard Arkwright
The two hundredth anniversary of Richard Arkwright s birth prompts analysis of the Industrial Revolution s social impact. The New York Times credits him with mass production and organizational genius, noting mechanized fabrication now underpins global shoe output and vast economic change.
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Richard Arkwright
Hig
Essen
Pittsburgh
Manchester
Detroit
New York Times
Arkwright
How to Stop a Cold Quick as You Caught It
A health ad touts Bayer Aspirin as the fastest safest cold remedy. Win out with water intake every few hours the first day and three or four doses daily after. If throat hurts, gargle with crushed aspirin tablets.
Bayer Aspirin Tablets Offer Quick Sore Throat Relief
The text promotes Bayer Aspirin Tablets dissolving quickly in warm water or as a gargle for fast throat relief. It advises asking a doctor and ensuring genuine tablets, noting availability in boxes of 12 or bottles of 100 at drug stores. The claim emphasizes near instant action and dissolving quality.
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OUR Comic
Little
Wilbur
Finney
Oke, Ross
William Bruckart
U. S
Dr. Pierce
Faye
BAYER
Potter & Chemical Corporation
Haarlem
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