Big Railway Unions Vote for Strike
Chicago reports that three railroad unions voted to strike over wage cuts. Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, Shop Men, Clerks, Locomotive Engineers, and other groups authorized strikes. leaders say formal counts will confirm a majority backing a walkout, though widespread quitting is not expected. William G. Lee warns against a general strike amid unemployment and reduced living costs since wage cuts approval.
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Chicago
Union of
United Tress
Brotherhood of Railway
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Order of Railway Conductors
William G. Lee
United Press Today
Lee
United States Labor Board
Strike unlikely as chiefs brace against rail workers
The piece argues strikes by railroad men are unlikely despite some votes for action. Chiefs influence workers to avoid walking out, fearing loss of support and jobs before winter. A federal consolidation plan aims to prune labor and keep productive workers, with the U S Labor Board expected to handle any dispute. The Clay County fair is reported as a big success with strong attendance and exhibit quality rivaling state fairs.
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United States Railway Board
Henry Ford
U. S. Labor Board
Railway Board
Clay County
Strikers urged to accept current condition for country’s sake
The piece argues that strikers are unlikely to be as well off after any settlement and urges them to accept their present condition for their own good and the country’s, noting Cedar Rapids Republican guidance.
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Cedar Rapids
Harding Holds Record As Most Economical Executive
President Harding is described as the world's most economical executive with White House expenses this year totaling about 216800 dollars. The outline includes 75000 salary, 60000 office expenses for a 40 clerks and staff, 36000 contingencies, and 25000 travel costs. The Treasury reports July and August spending 91803 less than last year as economy measures cut travel.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Secret Service
Warding
Treasury Department
United States
War Department
Navy Department
Interior Department
Post Office Department
Shipping Board
Agricultural Department
Department of Commerce
Legislative Department
Congress
Department of Justice
State Department
Department of Labor
Budget Bureau
Clay County Fair Shows Mixed Results and Weather Hurdles
The county fair featured ample buildings for stock housing but overflow tents required, dairy shows were weak, yet hogs and fat stock were promising. Agricultural displays were thinner than expected for a banner farming county, while the women’s exhibits were large and well organized. Races and grandstand entertainments drew strong crowds amid careful management. Snow and road conditions prompted discussions on snow fences and road maintenance, with a Minnesota farmer pioneering corn rows to curb drifted snow.
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United States
Claycoimby
Clay County
Fair Association
Minnesota
When Things Get Back to Normal Estimates for Prices
A long fragment argues prices will fall back to prewar levels for rail fares, rents, gas, meals, labor, and freight. It urges shared sacrifice across retailers, manufacturers, and service sectors, saying coordinated cuts will bring better times for all Americans.
Keeping the Roads Free From Snow
During heavy snow winters farmers face blocked roads as drifts pile up. Preventive fall measures save time and money, since removing fresh loose snow later requires effort. Using a team to clear drifts is described as the method.
Mood growth before cold weather at Trives VoR- THE SOFT TIMES
An editorial voice urges acceptance of life’s downhill pace and the value of balance. It argues that progress comes with ascent and descent, warns against needless worry, and advocates using effort for constructive change rather than futile optimism.
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Danville Commercial New
Orreel
Guy
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Ehenvee
West Bridge Farm
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Angus
Spencer
Iowa
Shropshire
Chester
Clay County Fair
H. Goedicke
W. R. Ritchie
J. O. Burington
Howe
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