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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
2
We offer fashionable apparel and plain work clothes at this store. Our goods are guaranteed by manufacturers and by us. With winter approaching, many wardrobe and furnishing articles are available. Visit us to see the economy of buying locally.
The piece traces how runaway sailors faced fear and punishment under old laws, describes the shift after Woodrow Wilson signed the seamen’s bill freeing sailors in American ports, and notes the broader global impact as unions like the International Seamen's Union pushed for educational work and port rights. It credits leaders Andrew Furuseth, Victor Olander, and Walter MacArthur for an awakening that changed treatment of sailors worldwide.
The text argues that allowing sailors to abandon a vessel upon arrival in port undermines the wage system. It contrasts American and European pay, notes Taft and Wilson vetoes, and predicts that freedom for maritime workers will force nations to reform labor practices. The piece envisions liberty spreading to purify industry worldwide.
Lack of exercise in winter causes constipation with heaviness dullness and pimples. Dr King’s New Life Pills offer mild relief by cleansing congested intestines. Take a dose before bed to ensure a smooth morning movement. 25e at your druggist. Washington Star report notes a bandit threat and response scene.
The article cites Cham berlain's Tablets for nervousness caused by constipation and Dr King's Pine Tar Honey for colds. It notes quick relief, digestion aid, antiseptic action, and relief for bronchial constriction. A brief club window scene references a physician and a patient.
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