Railroad Wage Question Goes to President
Rail wage dispute widens as 700 switchmen and 300 traffic handlers vote for raises and a threatened layoff tops unrest in Chicago. Clerks strike spreads to Norfolk & Western rail line at Roanoke as shopmen join in sympathy, tying up passenger and mail traffic while food shipments face Hudson River lighter constraints in New York City.
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Roanoke
Brotherhood of Railway
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Brotherhood of Firemen
Portsmouth
Ohio
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New York City
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Harley Davidson Motorcycle Promises Stability and Popular Demand
The piece extols the new Harley-Davidson as stable and dependable with low upkeep and striking beauty. Demand surpasses supply, and the model remains unsold locally, with five counties still in need. The emphasis centers on the brand’s perfection and widespread appeal.
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Harley-Davidson
Vermont Farm Machinery Promises Universal Milker Sales Rise
The Machine Department reports growing demand for Universal Milker units as bad roads hinder canvassing and orders push May and June shipments. Dealers note strong replacement demand with multiple units operating on pipelines, signaling a thriving market despite delivery challenges.
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Universal Milker
Universal Milkers
Six H P engines offered at $225 for farm use
Advertisement touts six horsepower engines priced at 225 dollars, claiming suitability for common farm tasks and as power sources for ensilage cutters and blowers. The copy urges potential buyers to inspect the engines, noting ease of movement and ample power.
First Time Buyers Learn From Used Machinery Experience
A dealer urges first time buyers to visit and study used machines to avoid misfits. The article cites a man who bought a capable engine that later failed under extra load, causing extra costs. By explaining why each machine was traded in, buyers would quickly learn what fits their needs and save money.
Seed Market Signals Prices and Early Seed Buying
Present indications show that yellow yerass seeds may go unpriced. Red clover looks set to fetch zero or more wholesale. Attention to seed buying early as supply and prices remain unsettled.
Neponset Roofing Endorsed By Satisfied Local Owner
The article endorses Neponset roofing as cost effective and reliable. It notes a local owner of Peetuine Parotd roofing expresses satisfaction with their service and value.
Striking rail workers in Barre threaten eight hour day
In Barre on April 2 the rail car manufacturing industry and surrounding towns face near standstill as cutters vote to strike. Union and company representatives reached an agreement setting wages from April 1 to Sept 1 and Sept 1 to April 1, 1982. Local notices mention road conditions and community meetings while residents relocate and businesses adjust as the strike unfolds.
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Barre
Héston
Wayk
Baree
Northfield
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