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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1918
Page
3
The piece honors Labor Day as a yearly reminder that America is a community of workers. It stresses unity amid disagreements, listing diverse roles from laborer and farmer to doctor and judge, and calls for a day of uplift and commitment to a safer, more just world.
A historical report notes that the shift to an eight-hour day lengthened working time as a result of changes in global production methods. The article examines how labor practices evolved across industries and regions, reflecting broader economic transformation.
The piece argues eight hours for a workday is a modern idea born from factory pressure and production demands. It recalls earlier eras where long shifts were the norm, noting improved conditions followed reforms and highlighting societal benefits from shorter hours.
The passage argues eight hours for work is essential to national strength and human progress. It notes Australia first adopted the eight hour day on April 21 1856 and compares U S progress, urging recognition of worker rights and mass contributions to invention and growth.
A man who relies on divine care abandons work and starves waiting for God. While hungry he sees food carried by horses in the distance, follows them uphill, and discovers leftovers at the end. The lesson: inaction invites want, while effort invites providence.
The piece argues that great forces carry solemn responsibilities and that Americans must recognize the intertwined fate of the nation with citizenship obligations. Labor leaders now have closer contact with government and must weigh public needs, interests, and authority.
A battered Labor Day passage extols organized labor and union leaders, linking the day to a renewed pledge of strength and spirit to defend America's main task. It highlights the role of workers in sustaining the nation and calls for unity in the labor cause.
The article traces Labor Day origins from P. J. McGuire and Samuel Gompers, noting the Central Labor Union of New York formed the idea, proposing a September holiday to honor workers. It covers the 1882 parade, festivals, and the 1894 national holiday enactment, plus key figures and congresses shaping the observance.
An old advertisement promotes mixing juice from two lemons with Orchard White in a bottle to create a freckle sunburn and tan lotion. It claims fast results for face neck arms and hands, with the product described as harmless and sold by grocers and drug stores.
In a domestic sketch from Flushing, Hs Parker Butler defends patriotism as his twins count thrift stamps after dinner. A separate recount celebrates archeological finds near Carchemish, praising the Hittite inscription amid a chaotic but joyful reveal. A fleeting ad promotes Cuticura products while a Chicago display showcases a flag made of 3.5 million spangles.
Chicago reports recounts of battle sounds and student scenes. A meek student answers a question about shells and cannons while neighbors recall dog bites and dance floor mischief at a block party.
A fragmented public message to mothers discusses rights, neighborhood doctors, and community care. The note emphasizes not wanting to try experiments but to speak plainly about protection and support for families.
A Dresden dispatch to the Berliner Tageblatt notes Saxony's Socialist Party membership fell from 177000 in 1914 to 28000 paid members now. The decline is linked to soldiers in the army and a split in the German Socialist Party.
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for backache urinary symptoms and suspected bladder or kidney issues. It urges readers to buy from a druggist, promises renewed health within 24 hours, and offers a money back guarantee if no help is seen. The copy stresses urgency and warns of possible serious disease if untreated.
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