Wage hearing reveals harsh lives of Chicago railroad hostlers
In Chicago the arbitration hearing on Western roads layoffs hears from railroad workers about brutal schedules and poverty. Shovelers and hostlers describe twelve hour days, pennies per hour pay, and threats to seniority as 5,000 workers face job losses. Henry Rose of Chicago and North Western testifies to long separations from work and reliance on relatives for survival.
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Chicago
Owever
Henry Rose
Nrthwestern
Scanaba
Mick
Rose
P. J. McJory
Chicago Auction Railway
Frank Halloway
Burlingon Road
Halway
Lime assimilation and tuberculosis treatment debated
A May 11 1912 issue of the Medical Record quotes Dr Van Gieson arguing lime starvation and lime assimilation are the real issues behind tuberculosis vulnerability. Eckman’s iterative preparation is praised for aiding assimilation and claimed to aid recovery without habit forming drugs. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia advertises direct orders.
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Tra van Gieson
New York “Medical Record
Teddy Bear’s Moth Adventure Deepens Household Cleaning
A child’s toy Teddy Bear is found to have fur eaten by a moth during a playroom clean up. The mother explains gentle beating and scenting to deter moths while Teddy Bear recounts a dramatic tale of being dragged from clothes lines, slapped, and tied, adding a whimsical note to a busy household night.
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Drusiloa
Bobby Jones
Drusilla
Mothe
Teddy Baar
Teddy
Bobby’ Jones
Teddy Bear
Ale
Bobby
Drusila
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Firemen and Hostlers Face Precarious Pay and Strain
Testimony describes firemen and hostlers as unstable workers with low pay, worsened by heavier locomotives and cost of living increases. Witnesses note layoffs totaling thirteen days in 1914 and incidents of surprise inspections, including engineer BR Young recounting red switch light encounters near New Cambria Kansas.
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la Mina
Snime
Young
O. F. Modenbach
Oklahoma
Rock Island Railroad
Modenbeck
Areman
Modenback
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomtive Gregineers
Western Territory
Stone
Holdang
New Cambria
Kans
Arbitration Hearing Adjourns to June 4
Twenty eight witnesses testified over six days. Judie Jater C. Pritchard, chair of the board, announced the arbitrator would adjourn this afternoon to reconvene on June 4.
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Finn
Judie Jater C. Pritchard
Foley and Co Fantasied Patent Remedies Ad
An old advertisement offers Foley and Co remedies, including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills, urging readers to mail five cents with name and address to receive trial packets. The ad targets coughs colds and croup and notes availability from drug gists nationwide.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Retires After Forty Years as Minister in Cedar Rapids
Sunday morning Dr Burkhalter delivered his last sermon as pastor of the First Presbyterian church Cedar Rapids after forty years of service. Yesterday Dr Wirkhalter reached his seventieth milestone and plans to retire as pastor but will continue as pastor emeritus keeping a busy schedule.
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Cedar Rapids
Dye
Burkhalter
Presbyterian
Wirkhalter
Christmas slippers sale at Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Advertisement promotes Christmas slippers for the family with sale details at Wang and Miller Shoe Co SOL West Fourth, mentioning a rush tomorrow and pricing BY.60.
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Speed Gate
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Sol West
Real Estate Transfers Record
Téa Benham transfers land to C Thompson covering portions of sections 21 90 14 in northeast quarter and other fractional parcels. Sale price listed as 4.40. Abstract by Black and Co. indicates transfer details for real estate holdings.
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Boston
Black and Co. Abstract Co
Benham
Thompson
Pipes and Pipes: Briar shop offers largest Uue varieties
Local shop Yuen in Mount Haum showcases a wide range of pipes. The Briar dealer touts the largest Uue selections in the city, inviting buyers to inspect seven Snoke pipes on display.
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Yuen
Haum
Briar
Piles of Mail at Post Office Prompt Extra Help
Post office reports heavy Christmas mail with crowds on floors and five workers sorting parcels. Extra delivery wagons and added staff at Wells Fargo and American express offices. Christmas day delivery limited to central window. substitute carriers to handle citywide parcels.
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Lostuaster Kelly
Post
Wells Largo
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Cascade Tunnel
Tye, Wash
Vu Ie Tunnel
Tye
Astick
Beechams
PheLar
The
United States
of America
L. S. Parsons’ Music House
Parsons Ride
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Sycamore Street
Auep
Cartier
Chrisimas Day
National Bank Bldg
Commercial National Bank
Iowa
Waterloo
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