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Newspaper

The Labor Argus

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1907

Page

4

Go-Between Folly Ends In Quick Wedding

Lorene C avaus recounts a small town mishap where she tries to arrange a marriage between Charlie Barnes and Susan Notter. The plan backfires as tensions rise at breakfast and in the kitchen, ending with an impulsive marriage and a strained aftermath for all involved.

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Gold Watch Free Beauty Deal Sparks Shopper Frenzy

A local sale advertises a gold watch at no cost with a promise of beauty enhancements. Shoppers line up to claim the free item, attracted by the lure of luxury without purchase. Limited stock prompts early arrives and quick decisions at participating stores.

Free School Of Crime Exposed By National Prison Study

A Chicago National Prison Association report chaired by Professor Charles R. Henderson condemns jail design and practices across the United States. It describes cells, corridors, and jailer residences as a “school of crime” where idleness and unproductive work fuel depravity and crime, urging reforms to provide meaningful work and humane conditions.

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Notice to Unions for Weekly Labor News Submissions

The Labor Argus invites all local unions in the State to send labor news and notices. Secretaries are asked to mail items for inclusion, with one side of the paper only. Submissions should reach the office no later than Tuesday of each week.

Labor Argus Une Leeds

Peace Strike Call Emerges From Labor Conference

The Peace Conference at the Hage completed its task, discussing the problem of war while warning against civil conflict. Labor leaders foresee future results, with the federation rallying unions to press for peace and oppose further bloodshed. They argue war must end and propose labor action as a path to a better world.

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Walter Wellman Attacks Critics Over Labor Lies

A derisive takedown accuses Walter Wellman of fabricating stories about the Parmonte region and factory workers. The piece mocks his charges of union tyranny and highlights his past controversial actions and sensational journalism. It urges readers to subscribe to Labor Angis for labor news.

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Taft Sidetracked by Roosevelt Plot Whisperings

Rumors suggest Taft could gain support for a third term if hostility to his labor record rises, with Roosevelt bloc backing. Speculation notes potential Supreme Court elevation to push labor laws and challenge Congress, while urging readers to subscribe to The Labor Argus in Kanawha Valley.

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Battle Creek Street Sweepings Advertisement Fails Clarity

Fragmented, obscure notice critiques a local advertisement about funding and mast building, referencing Postam ants, dough chasers, a dampoor, and a yearly SLAM figure. The fragmentary text lacks clear subjects or events, making it hard to identify concrete facts or outcomes.

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