World and National Snippets From A October Era
A broad roundup notes rising wage averages in the United States reaching about 610 dollars this year, up from 479 in 1900 and 370 thirty years earlier. It mentions a Christmas Eve capitol lawn tree event with dignitaries and a Marine Band performance, tariff shifts freeing wool imports, and parcel post changes. It covers lands in Washington, feed value of bouillon cubes, river and harbor project funding, Mexican unrest, and a Pensacola transport arrival.
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United States
Capitol
United States Marine Band
Labor and political notes from Pennsylvania to West Virginia
Labor disputes in Philadelphia involve labor commissioner John P. Jackeen urging DOL help to settle a 3000 worker garment strike. Darry Haight of the Industrial Workers of the World faces arrest in Rockford for street meeting disruption and threatens to seek support from IWW HQ in Paterson New Jersey. State Highway Commissioner J N Carlisle faces a probe over alleged favoritism to Barber Asphalt in a contract. Mina Finger of Santa Barbara, the sole surviving U S pensioner from the Mexican War, dies at 87. Federal court in Charleston will hear the conspiracy case against John P White and seventeen UMWA officials. Standard Oil announces a third price cut in St Louis, reducing gasoline by a half-cent.
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John P. Jackeen
Pennsylvania
Department of Labor
I Ls
Philadelphia
Darry Haight
Industrial Worker of the World
Rockford
Industrial Workers of the World
Patergon
N. J
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Ofter
Federal Court of
Charleston
W. Va
Lincoln
Omaha Woman's Club
Nebraska State Veterinary Medical Association
Tecumseh
Charles Johnson
Tobias
Society of Equity
David Croft
Superior
Stanton
West Point High
John Kerr
Roseland
Deshler
Hastings
Charles Bartz
Kearney
Griffin
Barnestown
Frank Howe
Missouri Pacific
Auburn
J. W. Sapp
The
Christian Church
Normada
Smith Center
Kansas
Children’s Home Society
Seward
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Aurora
Mount Vernon Cemetery Association
Peru
J A. Norden
State Veterinary Association
Nebraska City
Gil Reynolds
Gage County
Alice Bjorkman
Iontanello
Washington County
Evangelist
Vawter
York
Johanna Peterson
Fremont
Havelock
Sam I. Hays
First Methodist Church
University Place
Dora Fowler-Downing
Doxey- Elder-Whitney
Columbus
St. Louis
J. R. Cox
Pawnee City
Lincoln Commercial Club
Scottsbluff
A.C. Wheeler
Fairbury
N. W. Robbert
Campbell
Nebraska
Ada Wallace Unruh
Portland
Ore
Sacred Heart
Hebron
Dante
German Parties Agree to Panama Exposition Funding
The Reichstag parties approve 425000 dollars to support German participation in the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. Other notes cover Spain and Portugal manufacturing, cork and plant rubber prospects, Mindanao plantation tests, Alsace Lorraine tensions, Mexican politics, British postal wage talks, and Ireland arms import ban amid Ulster Volunteers activity.
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Reichstag
San Francisco
December dates set for state college extension short courses
The extension service of the college of agriculture lists December meetings at 32 points totaling 53 days of work. Thirty farmer institutes and two short courses will be offered, but many towns are being turned away for lack of suitable instructors. Notable dates include Weeping Water December 17, Havelock December 18, Springfield December 19 to 20, Rising City December 18 to 19, Weston December 19 to 20, with Exeter December 15 to 19 among others.
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College of Agriculture
Farmers’ Institute
Weeping
C. W. Hutchins
Union
G. W. Cheney
Havelock
J. T. Graham
Springfield
Ben Schubert
Hardville
W. Lindahl
Polk—C
Polk—C 76. Giauque, December 16 To 17. Stromsburg—I. M Swanson
Rising City
G .C. Wallace
Weston
J. Dolezal
Exeter
Revision of School Laws Seeks Broad Public Input
Governor Morehead named commission members to revise school laws. Members present include President James E. Delzell and Secretary Edith A Lathrop. Addison Sheldon presented nationwide statistics on new school legislation. Commission invites farmers labor groups and others to submit suggestions.
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Morehead
James E. Delzell
Lincoln
Edith A Lathrop
Clay Center
N. M Graham
South Omaha
PP. M Whitehead
Gothenburg
Charles Arnot
Schuyler
Sunt
Cline
Geneva
Willam Ritchie, Jr
Addison Sheldon
Legislative Reference Bureau
Governor Feels Frisky as Ever at Lincoln YMCA
Governor Morehead, coat off and sleeves rolled, climbed a gym pole at Lincoln’s YMCA, hand over hand, in front of old athletes including R V Clark, George Condra, and Clarence Harman. The trio will pay for his dinner later, as the governor quipped his wind is poor for such exercise.
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Morehead
Young Men's Christian Association
Lincoln
R. V. Clark
Kearney Industrial School
George IE. Condra
University
Clarence Harman
Soil Saturated to Six Feet in Corn Lands
Prof Barker of the agronomy department at the state farm reports tests show corn lands saturated almost fully to six feet after heavy rains. Wheat lands reach two feet, and alfalfa from one to two feet, reflecting deep subsoil water depletion from last summer’s drought.
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Pp. B. Barker
Agronomy Department
Barker
Rail commission approves baggage handling of heavy test weights
On Harman’s complaint the state railway commission urged railroads to treat test weights of 100 pounds or more as baggage. Inspectors faced expense shipping cases by express, but Union Pacific and Burlington agreed to carry them as baggage. Other lines are expected to follow suit.
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Harman
State Railway Commission
Food Commission
Union Pacific
Burlington
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Noted at State Penitentiary
Inmates enjoyed a generous Thanksgiving meal with frankforters mashed potatoes cabbage and pie. The yard was open 8 to 10 a.m. A Gideons service was held at 10 with optional attendance in the chapel. At 2 p.m. inmates could attend a minstrel show.
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State Penitentiary
Gideons
Powder Rag and Women’s Rights Inquiry in Verse
A poem argues women face secondary status as long as they must use a powder rag to claim rights. It contrasts male pride and achievement with the limits imposed on women, questioning whether true ascent and recognition are possible under such constraints.
Not Disposed to Argue
A father asks if a suitor can support his daughter in the style she is used to. The young man declines but notes the match will still proceed. The daughter agrees to modest changes, including no frequent taxis, and the father reluctantly accepts the engagement.
No Settlement for Her
A sharp exchange between a woman seeking breach of promise redress and her attorney reveals her insistence on disclosure and her demand for a settlement figure. She refuses any deal that would hide the rival's involvement, insisting on transparency and no settlement below a million if the other party remains unaware of the romance.
Do you believe everyone has an affinity somewhere
In a fleeting exchange the speaker asks if all people share a connection, and the other character doubts it as she references three trips to Reno in search of a man on that route.
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Reno
Pleasant expressions ease a pained expression
"GOOD GUESS. Don't you know," said the good man, "that it's just as easy to look pleasant as to go around with a pained ex pression? The smile doesn't make any greater demand on the facial muscles than the frown does." "Aw, go on! Your shoes ain't pinchin' your feet."
The Flight of Man Through Ages and Desires
A poetic meditation traces human progression from swimming to flight and speed. The speaker notes growing restlessness and longing for faster, bolder heights, pondering what advancements the next decade may bring as humans seek ever quicker means to traverse and transcend.
Do you believe there is anything in chance
A comic exchange in which a square jawed lady questions luck while Mr. Henpeck recalls turning down a chance to break their engagement before marriage. The dialogue centers on fate and commitment within a humorous domestic vignette.
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Mr. Henpeck
Left the Colonel and the Jail Time
A humorous tale describes a generous colonel who helps a destitute old veteran. The old man jokes that his service was in jail, having spent 15 years there for jewelry theft, revealing a sly punchline about his past. The exchange highlights irony and mercy between two marked figures of hardship.
Psoriasis Cure Report From Camp McCoy Soldier
Walter Mahony of Troop H 6th U S Cavalry reports two years of scaly psoriasis on arms and legs. After trying treatments, a Cuticura Soap and Ointment trial led to a complete three month cure. Ad text claims Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples and a Skin Book offer.
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6Th
U. S. Cavalry
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Wis
Walter Mahony
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Was Real Nasty Darky Office Boy Beat by Black Foe
A black office boy named Henry arrives at work with a bruised face after a violent late night argument with another Black person. He recounts being attacked, struck, kicked, and having teeth loosened, stomach stomped, and years knocked out in a brutal confrontation. He claims deep sickness from the incident.
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Tle
Darky
Henry
What Could He Do in a Weak Lead by a Woman
A tense exchange unfolds as a couple spar over love and will. She accuses him of weakness while he concedes and resists being led. She declares hatred for a man easily guided, prompting a final, defiant question about his next move.
New Manager Limit Causes Quick-Lunch Confusion
A quick-lunch owner balks at a 50 cent punch limit while a manager insists on calling 6598 Eveningside, the nearest hospital, for customers who eat more. The exchange shows a mix of policy, improvisation, and concern for health.
Dean's Menthol Cough Drops Promise Quick Cold Relief
Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops claim to drive out colds and soothe throat irritations at drug stores. A note mentions proposing to a girl in a canoe could result in two chances of being thrown over.
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Dean
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
Wilson
United States Geolosicsl Survey
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National Rivers and Harbors Congress
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Delaware River
Army
Mexico
Prairie
Pensacola
Michael Milas Rige
Knights of Columbus
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Supreme Court
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Kentucky
Thomas Malone
Mason County
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Mich
Calumet
Wisconsin
Farmers Savings and Trust Company
R S. Bean
California
Republican Party
Hiram Johnson
Denver
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Jie
Sulzer
J. N. Carlisle
Barber Asphalt Company
Mina Finger
Santa Barbara
Cal
Spain
Portugal
Mindanao
Basilian Island
North Borneo
Alsace-Lorraine
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Mexico City
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Foe Red Cross
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