How I came to be a farmer
An ex detective recounts his failed moonshine sting in Polk County Tennessee. He infiltrates families to expose stills, wins a widow's trust, and learns the hidden truth behind the whisky trade. Ultimately the plan collapses, the widow aids a romance, and the narrator abandons the pursuit for a quieter life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice West Distillers
Tennessee
Polk County
Hom
Eyar
Tommy
Mandie
Roger Perkins
Gold Watch Free Amid Fifteen Jewel Beauty
A fifteen jewel gold watch described as a beauty is offered free in a promotional notice urging readers not to miss the chance. The item is presented as a desirable timepiece likely part of a sales or giveaway campaign.
A High Tribute to Mr Mitchell Retiring UMWA Leader
The Schuylkill county mining community expresses heartfelt regret at John Mitchell’s announced retirement as president of the United Mine Workers of America. He is praised for integrity and dedication to worker education, frugal leadership, and lifting conditions while declining higher pay.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Schuykill County
Mitchell
Jain Mitchell
National union drive to organize West Virginia coal fields
National organizers II FI of the American Federation of Labor will start active operations in interior West Virginia this week with temporary HQ in Huntington and permanent in Wheeling. The campaign aims to plant union roots in coal regions, with support from local labor leaders and the West Virginia State Federation of Labor. President Samuel Gompers will join the Norfolk convention next month before returning to Wheeling.
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National Organizers II
American Federation of Sor
Wheeling
Uuntington
Flynn
West Virginia
State Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Notice to Unions in The Labor Argus
Notice to unions in the state to submit all news of interest for local locals. Entries should be concise and sent to the office by Tuesday each week. Submissions must be written on one side of the paper only to assist timely publication.
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Labor Argus
Noti
Fate of a New River Miner
A laborer’s death at a coal mine devastates a family in a grim account from the miner’s home. A widow and children face overwhelming poverty as a physician confirms the fatal accident caused by a falling coal chunk.
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Argus
Uytare
Union Awakening Amid Despair in New River Scene
An injured man envisions his impoverished family as pain and poverty press on him. His daughter pleads for mercy from Samuel Dixon. The dying man inspires longshoremen of New River to unite as the United Mine Workers of America, rallying workers to break servitude and fight for freedom before passing away.
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Persin
Father Res
Samuel Dixon
New River
United Mine Work of America
Longacre
W. V
Buchtel in More Trouble Amid City Scandals
The article portrays Governor Buchtel as antagonist to labor and reform, facing new scrutiny over pardons for alleged light district leaders in Color City. It notes petitions from gamblers pimps and steady supporters to bolster his machine while women's groups rally for reform as the election looms.
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Buchtel
Coloraie
Color City
Parta
W. T.U
le Wis
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