Tipless waiters seek abolition and higher wages
In New York a waiter union advocates ending tips for a fixed $20 weekly wage from employers. Fines system cuts wages. penalties include a dollar for minor infractions. The piece also notes light human-interest items about Ellis Parker Butler, John Wygers in Antwerp, Jimmy Rowan's Christmas trip, and Sing Sing inmate Patrick Kiernan's release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Association of Hotel Waiters
John Wygers
Antwerp
Belgium
John
Scheldt
Jimmy Rowan
North Yakima
Wash
County Donegal
Ireland
Jimmy
Northern Pacific
Yakima Valley
Howard Elliott
The
Yakima
Emerald Isle
Washington
Christmas time contrasts with forgotten children
A reflection on Christmas joy versus destitute kids, urging generosity to brighten many unseen children. The piece contrasts lavish gift giving with poverty, noting empty stockings and the need for compassion this season.
Letter From Mrs McCleary At Elat Mission Station
Mrs Myrtie Kirby McCleary writes from Elat West Africa detailing life at the mission station Batanga Kamerua and Elat. She notes mail routines, a growing Bulu involvement, tobacco plantations, a major outreach day with hundreds of men women and schoolboys, a large chief dining with them, daily rains and muddy paths, and plans to build a new school house with government help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie McCleary
Elat
West Africa
Batanga
Kamerua
W. Africa
Africa
Eick
Neal
Myrtie Kirby M’cleary
Hyomel advertised for asthma and bronchitis relief
A 1911 advertisement touts Hyomel as a guaranteed remedy for asthma catarrh and bronchitis. It includes testimonials from a Traffic Manager at Concordia Publishing House and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the complete outfit for $1.60 with extra bottles at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Boehlan
Concordia Publishing House
Col. Jefferson Ave
Miami St
Concordia
Kas
Lemmon
Cotton mill lockout to affect 160,000 operatives in Manchester
The Cotton Mill Employers' Association declares a lockout effective December 27, risking the suspension of mill operations and the dismissal of 160,000 operatives as a final settlement on the non union workers' question remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Cotton Mill Employers’ Association
Patent Grants to Iowa Citizens Among Washington List
Washington reporters list patents granted this week to Iowa residents. Names include A E Baum Waterloo transmission device F A Ferguson Waterloo hose fastener J B MacKay Waterlago deodorizing apparatus J H Matthews Monticello wire stretcher L D and F A Minor Aurelia wheel G H Moon Jr Prescott mail device W J Morrison Sioux City hat pin guard E L Payne Cedar Rapids P A Peterson Cedar Rapids tablet forming press H Petersen Mount Auburn cultivator J H Stich Davenport glass beveling machine J C Stier Mason City governor for engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Messrs. Davis & Davis
A. E. Baum
Waterloo
F. A. Ferguson
A. T. Henderson
Clinton
J. B. MacKay
J. H. Matthews
Monticello
F. A. Minor
Aurelia
G. H. Moon, Jr
Prescott
W. J. Morrison
Sioux City
E. L. Payne
G. F. Taylor
P. A. Peterson
Cedar Rapids
H. Petersen
Mount Auburn
J. H. Stich
Davenport
J. C. Stier
Mason City
City Bus Line Order Line Opens With Call
Call 589 Black to place orders for city bus line service. Frank Rogers will attend to requests promptly. Please provide street and number for pickup and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
Steet
For Sale and Want Ads on Page Seven
Classified notices list items for sale and wants in page seven column one, including household goods, vehicles, and services advertised by local residents and merchants.
Burns Scalds and Animal Bites Healed Quickly
An article notes that old sores ulcers bites from animals or insects and many accidents heal quickly with a simple remedy. It emphasizes rapid recovery and general effectiveness of the treatment.
Antiseptic Deodorant Promises Quick Healing
An old advertisement touts a topical antiseptic deodorant claimed to stop putrefaction, destroy germs, check bleeding, prevent lockjaw, blood poisoning and proud flesh. It is marketed as effective for chronic sores and ulcers and offered for 25 cents through the 10-DO Medicine Co. Davenport Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DO Medicine CO
Davenport
Closing Out Sale of Farm and Personal Property
A public sale on December 28 1911 at 11 o clock on the 200 acre farm seven miles southwest of Washington will auction horses cattle hogs hay corn farm implements and household goods. The auction lists 25 horses 66 cattle 140 hogs 12 tons hay and 2000 ears of seed corn with many farm tools and 7 room house. Farm notes terms credit and mortgage options are offered with possession after January 1 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Titus
Brighton
Hampshire
Deere
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cline Brothers
Austin Sutherland
H. T. Reynolds
Also Mentioned on This Page
STECK
Conklin
Steck’s Jewelry Store
Nigola & Harmon
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Citizens Savings Bank of Washington Compiteat
International Association OF
Ellis Parker Butler
Mr. Butler
Washington Post
Flushing
L.t
Sing Sing
Patrick Kiernan
Kieran
Gov. Dix
Kiernan
Father Lynch
Soeiely
R. S. Woglum
John Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Brooklyn
Frederick Morris
Yonkers
Freddie
Duke
W. W. Seeley
Mt. Vernon
Seeley
Glenn Guernsey
West Apric
Teclare
Patent Report
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
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