Voters to Vote on Free Textbooks Next Spring
The Central Labor union reported efforts to secure enough signatures to guarantee a spring election on the free textbook proposition. A 10 percent voter requirement activates the petition process with a committee to verify lists. A education campaign will inform voters before the election. James C. Murtagh, attorney, spoke on patriotism and civic duty, praising Samuel Gompers and cooperation with President Wilson. Local arrangements planned to form a branch of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy.
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Central Labor Union
Murtagh
James C. Murtagh
United States
Samuel Gompers
Wilson
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Foodstuffs Stock Reporting Across Institutions
Old order requires proprietors and managers of eateries hospitals and state facilities to list on hand stock worth $250 or more as of December 1. The report must be submitted to the food administrator by January 10 with a 1916 compared tally. A monthly reporting rumor is denied.
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Food Administration
Queenstown Storm Sweeps City Injuring Many
A northwest gale with snow and extreme cold hit Queenstown Ireland Saturday night, delaying news by wire trouble. Many people were injured in the streets. St Colgan's cathedral police barracks and many houses were unroofed.
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London
Queenstown
St. Colgnan’s
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Sales Pitch
An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a simple throat and chest cold remedy with quick relief for sore throat, coughs, and aches. It claims chest use loosens deep cold in one night and promotes heel all minor pains with a money back guarantee. Liver Whips are advertised as pink pills priced around 30 cents.
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Hamlin
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