Laboring masses face creditors and wages squeeze in critique
The piece contrasts harsh creditor pressure on the poor with wealthy debtors while tracing wage value through census data. It argues mechanization harms labor by reducing purchasing power, driving unemployment, and widening poverty amid abundance. A boxing exhibition at the G A R opera house Monday at 10 am invites fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Uncle Sam
Rock Bottom
Reader
G. A. R. Opera House
Planets Foresee Turbulent Autumn for America
Horoscope style essay predicts September will bring storms pests and disasters across the United States with warnings of hurricanes floods epidemics and political danger while noting favorable planetary alignments for industry and cautioning against contracts especially on Friday the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Vulcan
Moon
Earth
Venus
Mars
South Seas
Island
Gulf Coast
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Eastern
Middle States
American
Old World
England
Florida
Labor strike urged with call for a labor cabinet officer
A columnist argues strikes harm workers in the anthracite coal region and urges voters to elect Bryan. The piece suggests appointing a labor cabinet officer to resolve disputes fairly, contrasts Democratic and Republican views, and warns of army intervention if strikes prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ons
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Bryan
Melkinley
Idaho
Huth Receives Backing From Woodwin For Congress Seat
At Sunbury on Thursday W H Woodwin former congressional candidate announced he would back Clarence F Huth who will run for the seat Woodwin could not win. The two men discussed the general situation and prepared for a windy campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
W. H. Woodwin
Congress
Clarence F. Huth
Mr. Woodwin
Mr. Huth
Woodwin
Knights of the Golden Eagle Meeting in Milton Pa
The Susquehanna District Wings of the Golden Eagle will meet in Milton on Monday September 8. The Pennsylvania Railroad Co will sell excursion tickets to Milton at a simple round trip fare for travel on that date only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna District
Golden Eagle
Milton
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Banner Presentation Promises Historic Arcanum Membership Prize
In January the Grand Regent and State officers offered a banner worth 100 for the lodge with the greatest six month membership gain. Mt. Carmel council 1180 shows a 27 percent rise, the largest in the state. Dr. EF W Samuel leads the council with J S Zimmerman aiding. presentation on September 1 at Burnside Post Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Carnel
Burnside Post Opera House
EF. W. Samuel
Mt. Carmel
Schuylkill
J. 8. Zimmerman
Shamokin
Dr. Samuel
Weiss
Truckenmiller
Sunebury
Polk Conferee Meeting Planned in Shamokin
The conferee meeting for Congressman RK Polk is set for September 1 with Shamokin as the probable venue. The piece lauds Polk as a strong candidate and predicts his Nov 6 election win based on his proven record and dedication to national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk, Polk
Shamokin
Polk
R.K. Polk
Congress
Cod liver oil made easy shown as Scotts Emulsion
Editorial copy touts Scotts Emulsion as removing the disagreeable odor and taste from cod liver oil. It claims to deliver the health benefits of cod liver oil without the unpleasant experience, branding the product as easy to take.
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Prof. Coles
Huth
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Milton Pa
Royal Baking Powder
New York
Merchant Tailoring
Ike Goldschmidt
Clothier
North Oak St
Ayer
Asia
Buckingham’s
A. P. Hait & Co
Nashuay
Se and
Sea Yard
North
Oak Street
Z. C. Leaders Son
Mt. Carmel, Penna
Richard Irvin
North Oak Street
Mount Carmel, Penna
Lord’s Novelty Store
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