The Colorado Coal Strike Ends in Colorado
Madison County Press Club notes the settlement of Colorado coal miners strike declared on December 11, 1914. The prolonged conflict paralyzed mining since 1910 with a statewide escalation in 1913, costing about 18 million dollars. Over 3 million in strike benefits, 6 million in lost wages, and 66 skilled workers plus 50 injured. United Mine Workers approve settlement. Wilson administration to oversee future disputes to prevent similar coal war.
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Colorado
Lince
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers
Wilson
Lady Readers Might Profit By This Experience
An Observer column shares a domestic anecdote about hiring loyal help. A laundress stayed six years, a hired girl another six, valued for dignity and organized, ready workspaces. The piece highlights respect for workers and practical efficiency in daily tasks.
Reform in Insurance in Illinois Reveals Startling Conditions
The Illinois Press Association urged reform and formed a committee to probe insurance. With Rufus M. Potts, state superintendent, backing the effort, experts analyzed conditions for a year. The resulting Report on the Insurance Condition opens two previously closed books of information and promises wide distribution.
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Illinois Press Association
Illinois
Rufus M. Potts
Dunne
Potts
Insurance showdown looming after state newspaper report
A state publication signals a likely fierce battle involving insurance companies as the issue moves forward. The article hints at strong industry opposition and heightened regulatory scrutiny ahead of any decisive action.
Nebraska judge rules reader pays for newspaper if received
A Nebraska judge ruled that a man who accepts a newspaper sent to him must pay for it. In Columbus Telegram v party for $2.35 the court instructed the jury to verdict for the newspaper, invoking the common law rule that what one receives and uses one must pay for.
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Nebraska
Columbus
Neb
Alleged Gambian In Courthouse Woodpile Commentaries
The Highland Journal advises Edwardsville newspapers to exercise caution, noting that ripe fruit comes with patience. It urges a watchful waiting stance, suggesting events may mature with time and careful observation.
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Highland Journal
Edwardsville
Assumption Revival Sparks Subscriptions Pulse
The Assumption revival drew over 700 conversions and the Taylorville Breeze predicts a wave of payments on subscriptions as delinquent readers become conscious stricken, signaling broad reader engagement in the town.
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Assumption
Taylorville Breeze
Electric road promise in Troy fades from Christmas hope
A December tale recalls Troy’s pledge of an electric road as a Christmas stocking promise and how confidence in Santa Claus’ delivery has been shaken by the unmet expectation.
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Troy
Santa Claus
Brewers Tax Shakeup Revealed At National Convention
At the United States Brewers Association convention just closed the government tax now yields three times the revenue that brewers receive from beer. The disclosure highlights a sharp fiscal imbalance affecting the brewing industry and government finance.
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United States Brewers’ Association
Mexico wrestles with future leaders beyond ex presidents
In Mexico the political scene appears open to many, with all but ordinary citizens seemingly having a path to influence. The piece contrasts elite access with the stake of common people in shaping the nation’s direction.
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Mexico
Early Christmas Advertising Warns of Tight Deadline
A notice urges readers that time is running out for placing Christmas ads. It cautions that delays will miss peak shopping periods and urges prompt submission to secure placements.
Listen Daughter Your Mother's Honey Boy Has Moped Off
A humorous domestic note recounts a mother explaining to her daughter that the honey boy has left to start a new family. She reassures the girl the arrangement is temporary and mocks the costs and disruptions, promising support even as the writers joke about bedtimes and spankings.
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Honey Boy
George B
Stop the Childs Colds They Often Result Seriously
Public health note urges immediate attention to colds croup and whooping cough in children with Dr King New Discovery claimed to relieve symptoms kill germs and aid nature to heal. Advertisements include Cleopatra jokes and a Caesar pun featuring Julius Caesar printing business and a J letter.
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Cleopatra
Julius Caesar
Jule
Daniel Peterman Ad Agent Seeks Prompt Delivery
An agent named Daniel Peterman offers to deliver Saint Louis daily and Sunday papers promptly, promising reliable service and local newspaper access for subscribers.
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St. Louis
Daniel Peterman
Striving, Unrest, and Humorous Vignettes From A 19th Century Page
A collage of quotes and jokes featuring William I. Kirk on striving and destiny, a hardware store tale about a bicycle and a cow, a playful Ring Around poem about a ring given by Joe, a lawyer minister quip on a parson and devil lawsuit, mule power humor, and a clerk beard growing gag. The items mix aphorisms, anecdotes, and light satire typical of a period page.
December Forecasts Co W Bliss in Montgomery News
December Forecasts Co W Bliss reflects on the year’s end, winter’s onset, and global strife while noting Christmas and religious references. The piece contrasts hardships in Europe with hope in Christian celebration, urging goodwill amid dark days and war.
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Southern Ill. Editorial Association
Trinda
Kinloch
Leidel
Rogers Bros
Rogers
F. O. Leidel
Troy's Jewelry Store
Phact
Phun
Pees
William I. Kirk
Mary
Joe
Smith
Middle West
Europe
Ruthlee
Aisne
Vistula
Judea
Ker
Manacer H. C
Kue
J. C. Gebauer
Market St
Sia
Uae
Carte Selgiors and
Shearn
Ira P
Yuede &. Probst Commission CO
North Third St
ST. Louis, MO
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