The Railroad Situation and Eight-Hour Debate
Congress faces a pivotal clash over a basic eight-hour law aimed at preventing a looming railroad strike. Railroads oppose it, while President Wilson backs related measures including a wage commission. The piece notes partisan blame, public unease, and the fragile stock market as the situation remains tense and uncertain.
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Congress
Ripley
Wilson
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mobile Urges Stock Review For Food Security
City leaders call for immediate stock assessment of wholesale and retail food supplies and livestock feed. They warn of possible strike disruptions and note Mobile’s access to river and riverine shipments to bolster provisions if needed. New Orleans has already acted.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Mississippi River
Warning to Power Company over Muscle Shoals nitrate plant
The Huntsville Times voices strong caution to Alabama Power Company. It warns against continuing opposition to the Muscle Shoals nitrate project, arguing continued meddling could harm the state and alienate local residents who previously supported exemptions and cooperation.
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Huntsville Times
Alabama Power Company
Muscle Shoals
Reign Corporation
Alabama Company
Power company urged to stay out of Alabama politics
A speaker complains that the power company is involved in politics while its main task is running a plant and its subsidiaries. He urges the company to refrain from political activity and allow Alabama residents to manage their affairs independently.
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Port
Power Company
Alabama
Germany Adapts to War Storm With Stark Resolve
The text notes Germany's calm, defiant stance as war widens across Europe. It contrasts Germany with its image, highlighting readiness, unity, and the belief in eventual victory despite rising odds against the House of Hohenzollern.
Rippling Rhymes of a Homeless Pilgrim and a Half Plunk
A weary traveler seeks aid at a door after long miles with hunger and cold. The speaker offers fifty cents if the man performs odd chores around the property, painting, pruning, and hauling debris, but the pilgrim scoffs, exposing the paradox of charity.
Speed feats and ink questions from The Item's Daily Question Box
The item lists modern ship speeds with the Wyoming at over 22 knots on trial, destroyer McDougal over 32 knots, hydroplanes over 40 knots, and a Lake Michigan record above 60 mph. It also gives a recipe for indelible ink using nitrate of silver, ammonia, gum arabic, carbonate of soda, boiled in water, with dry starched goods and glass vessels. It notes no clear position for William J. Locke among English authors and invites reader opinion.
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F. C
Ans
Wyoming
McDougal
Lake Michigan
William J. Locke
Simon the Jester
Jaffery
Stars Favor Shipping and Arts in Aug 31 1916 Horoscope
The horoscope predicts a fairly fortunate day with Neptune and the Sun in benefic aspects. Shipping and food cargoes are favored, while evening travel and major decisions are cautioned. Arts, employment, and promotions look bright, yet surgeons face delays and possible accidents later. Jealousy and rumors loom in autumn.
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Neptune
Health Talks on skin germs and infection risks
A health briefing explains that millions of germs inhabit skin surfaces and glands. Minor injuries can easily become infected, forming sores, pimples, or acne pusules, especially when sebum flow or nervous conditions alter skin gland secretions.
Agar Agar Diet And Nitrogen Balance For Health Questions
Advice on using agar agar to soften stools and drinking water to aid bowel movements. Discusses buttermilk and nitrogen balance for obesity, claiming weight loss can reach two pounds daily under careful nitrogen intake monitoring. Ends with guidance to seek a reliable sexual health book from bookstores.
Wed Early Quit Soon in Divorce Court Says Youth Plea
A nineteen year old wife tells her judge she seeks freedom from marriage arguing she is young pretty and merely wants pleasures in life. She admits love for husband and baby but resents being tied to house chores and child care suggesting youth fuels many divorces.
The Dangers of Untimely Marriage for Women
The author argues many young wives and mothers are miserable because they rushed into marriage before enjoying adolescence. Domestic happiness comes from late marriage after a full youth, valuing home and family over social pursuits. early marriage harms both women and families.
Lutheran North America completes biennial meeting in Sandusky
In Sandusky Ohio the Lutheran church body finished its two year gathering after approving a 15000 dollar appropriation for a divinity hall at Capitol University Columbus and reappointing editors of Lutheran publications in the United States and Canada.
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Sandusky, O
Capitol University
Columbus
United States
Canada
Lutheran Nod of
North America
Democratic committee organizes Wilson event at Shadow Lawn
The Democratic national committee will coordinate for about 30 000 people at President Wilsons formal notification at Shadow Lawn Long Beach New Jersey next Saturday. The president will depart Washington Friday afternoon for Shadow Lawn.
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New York
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Long Beach
N. J
Washington
Divorce Court and the Contented Wife
A column argues a peaceful home hinges on a contented wife and a stable marriage. It contends that fretful spouses spark conflict and that harmony relies on mutual patience, responsibility, and the care of children’s welfare within marriage.
Boarding House Spotlight Prompts Mixed Feelings in New Guests
Helen and Warren visit Grace Mathews at an old classy Brooklyn boarding house. They tour airy rooms with high ceilings, admire cool bedrooms, and hear Grace boast about food and charm. Helen wonders how well the stay will suit Warren, amid contrasting boarding house stereotypes.
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Helen
Brooklyn
Warren
Grace Mathews
Grace
Curtis
Elen
Hughes Fairbanks Win Strong Support in West Says Ickes
Reports from Chicago state at least 85 percent of Progressive party adherents nationwide back Hughes and Fairbanks. Harold L. Ickes, head of central and western campaign work, cites the western headquarters estimate.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Progressive Party
Hughes
Fairbanks
Harold JL. Ickes
Early marriage touted as remedy for divorce
The text argues that young women seek thrills and social freedoms while noting marriage entails sacrifice and hard work. It suggests that girls who grow up playing house seek escape in early marriage, framing it as a supposed quick fix to divorce.
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Stee Tribune
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MAI
Bell Home
Tewee
Germany
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Rritania
House of Hohenzollern
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Willis H. Booth
Los Angeles
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Alexander Boarman
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Detroit
Mich
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