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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
7
Department of Commerce and Labor presents the Information Division led by Terence V Powderly as head of the National Employment Bureau. The piece explains organized labor's opposition to the effort and outlines anticipated immigrant distributions in incoming wards.
The piece profiles Terence V. Powderly head of the Department of Commerce and Labor division of information, a free employment bureau aimed at directing immigrants to settling areas. It notes labor opposition, Powderly’s Knights of Labor past, and the goal of distributing newcomers to benefit both them and the United States. It highlights immigrant settlement patterns and Powderly’s personal arc from Scranton mayor to immigration commissioner.
Secretary Straus creates a division to inform incoming immigrants about opportunities beyond New York and nearby ports. Terence Powderly leads the effort, praised by Straus as highly informed, linking it to organized labor and broader farming prospects in the United States.
The division of immigration reports constant contact with state governors and immigration officials to locate where labor is needed. It plans to guide immigrants to jobs and settlements, with representatives on ships to explain employment and land prospects. Powderly notes about a quarter of a million jobs exist nationwide.
A historical ad promotes Mi O Na tablets to strengthen stomach and intestinal walls before meals. It claims the remedy aids gastric juice secretion so food digests and nutrition builds energy, with a 50 cent box guarantee from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Organized labor attacks Secretary Straus over a proposed free employment agency arguing it harms American workers by importing cheaper European immigrants. Supporters include administration allies and state officials aiming to recruit settlers and sell rail tickets while charities align with federal policy. opponents push for American-only policy and insist action is needed as immigration scales rise.
Notice to Our Customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by all druggists.
The Woman's Relief Corps will host a social at Dr. and Mrs. D. Arthaud's residence on West Washington Boulevard next Thursday evening October 3. A good program is planned and all soldiers their families and other order friends are invited.
Pain anywhere or any kind of ache is claimed to be halted by Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets a safe candy like tablet. The ad asserts headaches neuralgia toothache and menstrual pain are caused by congestion and that the tablets equalize blood pressure at the pain site causing rapid relief. A free trial package offer is printed with the Racine Wisconsin address and a 25 cent large box price.
James Speed will appear in schools from October 14 to 17 with illustrated lectures. A matinee at Graham on October 16 and matinees plus an evening talk on October 17 are planned. Tickets outside school are 35 cents, school children 25 cents, and a single ticket admits to all events. The aim is to engage teachers and students with vivid slides, including “The Haunt of the Great Blue Heron” with over 100 color slides. Tickets encouraged to be bought early.
Repair shop for sale promoted as well equipped for all kinds of machine and repair work in Washington. Business reason given as owner’s salaried position with terms to suit purchaser. Health ad for Dr. Shoop’s Restorative claims quick relief for stomach and heart nerves with free samples from Racine Wisconsin, sold by J. H. Stewart.
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