Labor unrest grows in postwar America says AFL report
March reports to the American Federation of Labor flag three unrest drivers: Prohibition measures opposed by voters, rising living costs outpacing wages, and capital pressuring wage cuts. Employers reportedly discharge and hire back at prewar rates to spark strikes, while a successful price-down action by the government could ease tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Or
United States
Tor Ons
United States Lredit
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Peace Industrial Board
Deep River Social Notes and Local News
Mrs Elmer BE Pierce visits relatives in New London. Bridge club hosts at Church street home. Sergeant Raymond Glover of Buffalo NY, returns from overseas and heads to a New York state camp for muster out. Glover, a 108th Regiment veteran, was wounded in action and spent months in hospital. Wheel club event set for March 27 at Town hall. Lawrence Carlson resumes work in the keyboard factory. Clayton Parmelee rehabbing Main street boarding house for Pratt Read Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep River
Elmer BE. Pierce
New London
C. Rowland Post
Bridge Club
Church Street
Raymond Glover
Buffalo
N. Y
A. F. Glover
New York State
Young Glover
108Th Regiment
0.H. Glover
Tonawanda
Thomas D. Flaherty
Lawrence Carlson
Clayton A. Parmelee
Pratt, Read & Co
Main Street
Smile Wrinkles at Deep River Town Hall Show
Change Your Worry Wrinkles to Smile Wrinkles as Scott and Bayrd, the original King Pins, present a two man minstrel show with songs and jokes at Deep River Town Hall on April 1. Also featuring Boston humorist Mr Thompson Blood. General admission 25 cents with some reserved seats at New Era office. two hours of amusement followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bayrd
King Pins
Deep River Town Hall
Thompson Blood
Boston
New Era
Old Saybrook Community News Highlights and Local Movements
Sergeant Co A Wumboldt returns to Camp Dix after visit with Mr and Mrs R F Still Ivan. Siloam Lodge No 32 will hold semi monthly meeting in Masonic hall. Banquet and reunion for Co G Sixth Regiment State Guard planned at Pease House Saybrook Point March 27. Mrs Dominic Porteilo visits husband in Lawrence hospital. he’s recuperating after being struck by an engine in New London yards. Tug Mabel carries three barges of coal upriver. Sachem sails to New York for tow. Mrs Maryey and Mildred champion visiting Hartford. Cleveland Brooks visiting relatives in Hadlyme.
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Old Saybrook
Co. A. Wumboldt
Camp Dix
N. Y
R. F. Still- Ivan
Siloam Lodge
A. F
A. W
Masonic Hall
Co. G. Sixth Regiment, State Guard
Pease House
Saybrook Point
Dominic Porteilo
Lawrence Hospital
New London
Mabel
New York
Maryey
Mildred “Champion
Ancolm Smith
Hartford
Cleveland Brooks
Hadlyme
Minstrel rehearsals in Chester seek strong crowds
Rehearsals underway for a minstrel show by State members as townsfolk express enthusiasm. R B Wright of Bridgeport made a business call in Chester. Grange members met to rehearse for an event Thursday evening. Mrs. Charles Jamison returned to Stamford after visiting Chester friends. Bus route details noted for departures from Deep River and Chester with stops in Middletown.
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Chester
R. B. Wright
Bridgeport
Grange
Charles Jamison
Stamford
Year of the Sheep shapes Japan’s outlook in 4919
The 4919 Year of the Sheep is described as peaceful and tranquil in the Japan Times. Pessimists see unease among clergy and other sectors as the season unfolds.
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Japan
Japan Times
Westbrook Social News Highlights March Weekend Events
Westbrook residents report weekends activities including visits to New London and Hartford, property viewing by Joseph Wonder and Oscar Wander, and birthday celebrations for Mrs. Lafayette Spencer. Local clubs meet, the War Bureau whist raised funds for Near East relief, and residents welcome guests from New Britain and Atlanta.
Ivoryton Town Notes and Saturday Visitors
Ivoryton March 19 Charles John ace of Mystic was in town Tuesday due to the storm only one school session yesterday Mr and Mrs James Walsh of Ansonia have been recent visitors Miss Florence Champlin continues to improve at New Haven hospital Several new arrivals are at the Ivoryton hotel Dewey Miller of Durham was in town Tuesday
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Ivoryton
Charles John
Ace
Mystic
Tuesay
James Walsh
Ansonia
Florence Champlin
New Haven Hospital
Ivoryton Hotel
Dewey Miller
Durham
Postal Censorship Limits Mail to South Russia
Notices state mail for South Russia including Odessa and Sebastopol will be censored in the destination European country. Domestic and personal letters and postcards are accepted but registered letters are not.
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South Russia
Odessa
Sebastopol
Morossysk
Bakater Nodar
Caucasia
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Pure Vegetable Remedy
Consumers urged to use Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel aid. Promoted as a calomel substitute with olive oil, claimed to improve skin tone, eyes, and energy, with mild nightly use and prices listed as 10c and 25c per box.
Miss Elizabeth Samuelson Visits In New London
Fissex March 19. Miss Elizabeth Samuelson of New London visited her mother Mrs Frances Samuelson. Connecticut State Guards drill tonight in the new town hall. Joseph M Kelley of Deep River is a business caller in town Tuesday. Home Workers Society meets Thursday afternoon in the Congregational church ladies room for work. Large flocks of wild geese seen flying north. a sign of spring. Mrs Sidney Clarke of Saybrook was a visitor Tuesday. Mrs James Conklin caring for Mrs Elliot Pratt during illness. Mid week church services at the usual hour tonight. Bridgeport High girls beat Pratt High girls at Bridgeport last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Torrey will move furniture from Mrs Bowens tenement Main Street to Somerville Mass. Ladies Aid Society M E church met at Mrs Henry Bump Ivoryton this afternoon from 8:45 to 12:45 and will leave Middletown 11 am and 5 pm with Wrubel stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fissex
Elizabeth Samuelson
New London
Frances Samuelson
Connecticut State Guards
New Town Hall
Joseph M. Kelley
Deep River
Tuesay
Home Workers’ Society
Congregational Church
Sidney Clarke
Saybrook
James Conklin
Elliot Pratt
Bridgeport High School
Pratt High School
Bridgeport
Frank ‘Torrey
Bowen
Man And His Job From The Angeles Times
The piece argues that keeping a disliked job can be prudent until a better opportunity arises while stressing the value of a congenial, remunerative occupation. It criticizes Bolshevik agitators for sowing distrust between workers and employers and advocates for harmony and cooperation as essential to national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Wich
April Fool Strike Sows Hope Amid Labor Day Mockery
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes an April 1 Chicago general strike aimed at backing the labor party ticket. It portrays the move as an ignorant leadership ploy, predicting disruption to milk deliveries and streetcar service while lampooning the idea as a joke.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago
Labor Party
Armage Armageddon Scene Term Used in War Speech
The term Armageddon appears in political rhetoric to denote a decisive battle or moment of test. It was used by the progressive national convention in 1912 and has recurred in relation to the war, signaling a climactic confrontation.
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Hidraelon
Gressive
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Wwerican
Baien
Sabasms
Middletown
Wrubel’s
Westbrook
Joseph Wonder
Oscar Wander
Corona
L. I
Evelyn Wright
Anna Theis
Charles Heck
Louis Heck
Golden Rule Club
Alice Boone
Alice Stannard
Sarah Miller
John A. Stannard
William Roge
John Harrison
Pondmeadow
Lemuel* Platt
William McKone
McKone Cottage
West Beach
Carrie Dibble
Lafayette Spencer
Cash Bargain Store
A. M. Bidwell
Bidwell & Lynch, Successors
Main St
Bevans Bella Ans
Bolen’s ‘Bus
Williams Iams Mpg. CO
Prope
Cleveland
Hartman Drug CO
Regal
Madras
Disp
Savard & Lyon
Dolmans
Coats
Conn
New Britain
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