Nonunion Ranks Grow At Copper Strike District
In Houghton Michigan on January 13, nonunion workers increased at the northern copper strike area. Wolverine mine paid workers who left the Western Federation of Miners and Ahmerk mine reported Cornishmen with experience applying. Union leaders fear further fragmentation as winter bites and aid systems strain. The federation offers $9 weekly relief, insufficient for families with many children amid cold weather.
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Houghton
Mich
Wolverine
Western Federation of Miners
Ahmerk
Ahmeck
Keweenaw
Calumet
Jaurium
Union Relief Committee
Charity Associations
Federation
Volcanic upheaval in New Hebrides creates new island
Victoria B C January 13 further details arrive on Abryio island devastation after December 4 volcanic upheaval. Cable reports had listed 500 deaths and coast transformations with a new island rising from the sea reported aboard the Makura liner arriving yesterday.
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Victoria
B. C
Abryio
New Hebrides
Plans for AT&T long distance toll line connection
Chicago January 14 plans to implement terms of the dissolution agreement between the government and the American Telephone and Telegraph company will be discussed at the seventeenth annual meeting of the national telephone association. N C Kingsbury vice president AT&T will brief delegates on plan details. Former Governor Hadley of Missouri addressed the meeting and former Governor Yates of Illinois will speak tomorrow.
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Chicago
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
National Telephone Association
N. C. Kingsbury
T Yice
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Hadley
Missouri
Yates
Unois
Nickel company plans profit sharing and employee bonus
The International Nickel company announces a profit sharing plan for its workers. Employees accepting the plan receive a salary bonus and a sick benefit of 110, paid as installments. Dividends go to stockholders at 100M with an extra 5 percent for employees who hold and stay with the firm.
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New York
International Nickel Company
Amorose Monell
Robert M. Thompson
Russians Die Tramping Home in Freezing Silesia
A Russian family of seven, employed near Jauer in Prussian Silesia, froze to death yesterday while attempting to return to Russia to save railroad fare, authorities stated. The incident occurred in harsh winter conditions as they trudged through the region.
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Jauer
Prussian
Silesia
Germany
Russia
Old Rates Restored by Great Western in January
Great Western announces the old homegeekers rates, killed January 1, are re established. The final change takes effect January 20 with fares and conditions mostly the same except Florida tickets limited to 14 days ahead instead of 25.
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Great Western
Florida
New Officers Elected for Waterloo Poultry Association
At a Waterloo and Cedar Falls Poultry Association meeting officers were chosen and plans set for a score card show starting the Monday after Christmas in Waterloo. President J. C. Murtagh, Vice President C. A. Walker, Secretary H. W. Farr, Treasurer H. W. Nauman were named. A follow up meeting will seek to boost poultry raising interest amid high egg prices.
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Waterloo & Cedar Falla
Waterloo
J. C. Murtagh
C. A. Walker
H. W. Farr
H.W. Nauman
Control of Cancer The Path to Wider Cures
The article summarizes cancer cure potential, noting Dr. Joseph C Bloodgood of Johns Hopkins argues cures are possible in early cases and urges public and professional education. It highlights skepticism about cures, the American Society for the Control of Cancer aims to inform and hasten awareness, and stresses early treatment lowers cost and increases recovery chances.
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Journal of
The
American Medical Association
Joseph C. Bloodgood
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Bloodgood
Grinding Grain for Pigs and Feed Efficiency
A Wisconsin experiment shows grinding corn saves about six percent of feed value, not counting grinding costs. At 50 cents per bushel, the saving is modest and often not enough to cover grinding. Trials across grains suggest grinding aids faster fattening, with about 415 lbs of ground grain yielding 140 lbs of gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Elects Officers and Directors
Stockholders at the Leavitt & Johnson National Bank annual meeting elected directors J. K. Sedewick C. K. Pickett C. L. Kingsley J. O. Trumbauer Ira Redamar W. M. Marsh and A. H. Frank. Officers named include J. F. Sedewick president C. B. Pickett and J. C. Trumbauer vice presidents Ira Redamar cashier and Charles Z. McNulty assistant cashier new appointment noted.
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Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Satheren
J. KE. Sedewick
C.K. Pickett
CL. Kingsley
Trum
Haner
Ira Redamar
W. M. Marsh
A. H. Frank
J. FE. Sedewick
C. BE. Pickett
T. Kingsley
J. C. Trumb
Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Henry Petersen at Elm Street Home
Mrs Henry Petersen was guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Schmolt on Elm Street. An oyster supper followed at 7 o'clock and guests spent the hours afterward in games and social visiting. Mrs Petersen received many useful gifts in memory of the occasion.
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Henry Petersen
Carl Schmolt
Elm Street
Petersen
Central Savings bank elects officers at annual meeting
The Central Savings bank held its annual meeting at 9 o clock this morning. Officers were re elected: President G H Cheever, Vice president J W Arbuckle, Cashier Anna R Dorley, Teller Herbert Cheever. Directors include J W Arbuckle J R Rector J E O Keefe A A Lohner F C Sage O H Sweeney Wao Kurth Wm Kaumanas and G H Cheever. Sage is a new director replacing H H Brenneck who moved to Texas.
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Central Savings Bank
G. H. Cheever
J. W. Arbuckle
Anna R. Dorley
Teller
Herbert Cheever
J. R. Rector
J. E. O'Keefe
A. A. Lohner
F.C. Sage
O. H. Sweeney
Advice on posture to prevent spine strain and crippling
The guidance warns against slouching or sitting on the lower spine to avoid reversing the spine’s natural curves. It suggests using a robe cushion or book to fill the hollow of the back and maintain proper alignment, noting the risk of strain and potential crippling from poor posture.
Back to Scenes of Boyhood for Visit
J H Cummins, formerly Rock Island ticket agent, now travels as freight and passenger agent for the Chicago Great Western with Edmonton HQs, Alberta. He is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Cummings at 212 Wellington Street.
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J. H. Cummins
Rock Island
Mr. Cummins
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Mrs. C. Cummings
Discipline of Muskogee Trainmen Introduces Fines
The Muskogee Electric Traction company replaces suspensions with a fine schedule after two years of trial. General manager R D Long says fines force violators to work at reduced pay per hour, improving reform without crippling service.
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Muskogee
Okla
Electric Traction Company
R. D. Long
Transportation Department
Electric Railway Journal
The Automobile Back Strain and Proper Posture
The article warns car users about back pain from cranking and sitting, noting common injuries like lumbago and rheumatism. It stresses keeping the back straight, using the hips and knees to crank, and avoiding bending at the waist or slumping shoulders to prevent strain.
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Journal of American Medical Association
Temperature records from Buchanan Optical Co. ground floor
The dated entry notes temperatures for January 13 with marks from Buchanan Optical Co. The record lists midnight times, low and high temperatures, and compares today’s extremes with those from 1912. It records a low of 2 and a high of 21, with previous readings showing different maximums and minimums.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Barn Fire Kills 46 Horses At East Grand Avenue
Chicago January 18 A fire at the A T Willett Teaming Co barn on East Grand Avenue killed forty six horses. Fifty animals were on the second floor stable with four saved. The three story frame building a block long was badly damaged and Fire units fought the blaze to a 2 11 alarm. Waterloo Chemical Works increases capital from 26000 to 50000 due to rapid growth.
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Chicago
A. T. Willett Teaming Company
East Grand Avenue
Concrete hen house wall dampness and construction tips
The editor explains that concrete walls for poultry houses do not dampen like wood when well ventilated. Moisture on the inner face comes from poor ventilation. Use ample fresh air, heavy reinforced concrete, and proper foundation depth. Crisscross reinforcement with rod spacing and sectioned construction aids strength and joint integrity.
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Chicsgo
Mixing Concrete For Durable Blocks And Curbing
Richard Hamer of Milaca Minnesota asks about concrete blocks for well earthing and receives guidance from Cement Wear Chicago. They advise moist concrete not too dry and proper curing with daily sprinkling for three days, avoiding heat and wind, ensuring blocks reach strength by one month for curb use.
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Richard Hamer
Milaca
Minn
Cement Weer
Stock Exchange
Chicago
Cement Stucco For the Lath in Exterior Walls
Cement user notes exterior plastering differs from interior work due to temperature variation. Lath must be furred for a solid clinch. MiamiHock lath is acceptable if dipped in bitumen paint to prevent moisture absorption and cracking. Information supplied by Wm. W. Bartlett of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, author of the editor’s column.
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Wm. W. Bartlett
Eau Claire
Wig
Black Exchange Building
Chicago
Quick Wheels Duty Baffles New Worker Tale
A young man described as sporty and colored is hired to grease axles at a farm. He claims to finish quickly, saying he greased the two front wheels but not the back ones, explaining that once the front wheels work, the back ones will naturally align.
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Fang
Pverrhods
Automobile back strain advice for safe cranking
The article warns drivers that improper cranking can cause back injury and rheumatism. It prescribes bending from the hips, keeping the back straight, pushing hips back into the seat, avoiding slouching, and using a cushion to prevent spine strain while starting a car.
Haphazard farming methods condemned at Iowa meeting
Geo M Allen of Newell Iowa, president of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association, told members at Iowa State College that haphazard farming is not tolerable for high priced land. The year 1912 report shows 900 farmers cooperating with the state experiment station on acre plots to find best varieties and methods. Lime and inoculation boosted alfalfa yields. new oats variety Iowa 103 added over two bushels per acre.
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Ames
Iowa
Geo. M. Allee
Newell
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association
Iowa State College
State Experiment Station
J. Buchanan
Association
Girl Rugh Saved Elopes With Cigar Store Clerk
Chicago paper recounts Ethel Smith, once aided by Billy Rugh the Gary newsboy, eloping to Chicago and wedding Leon M. Cling, a cigar store clerk. Rugh died from injuries after an explosion in 1912. Smith later recovered from burns with skin grafts.
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Chicago
Ethel Smith
Billy Rugh
Gary
Ind
Leon M. Cling
Miss Smith
Ray Roberts
Cancer victim hopes test will benefit others
New York January 13 Representative Robert Bremner of New Jersey, who received radium totaling $100000 in his shoulder to fight cancer, says in a public message that radium is wonderful and the results in his case show great promise for those dedicated to study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert ¢. Bremner
New Jersey
Patient Quotes on Medical Experiment and Cancer Knowledge
The speaker reflects that doctors have learned from their cancer treatment and that any personal sacrifice is outweighed by the potential benefits to science. They express readiness for ending treatment but emphasize that their experiences contribute to helping others.
Waterloo Girls Join Concert Co
Miss Elizabeth Paige violinist of the Waterloo Ladies Orchestra leaves for Minnesota then joins the Metropolitan Magical club. The eight member group is sent out by the Illinois Lyceum bureau. Nellie Housdan, former Waterloo manager, also in the company. They plan a winter tour of the south, Cuba, and return via the Pacific coast.
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Elizabeth Paige
Waterloo Ladies’ Orchestra
Buoday
Minnesota
Metropolitan Magical Club
Illinois Lyceum Bureau
Nellie Housdan
Miss Housdan
Waterloo
Miss Paige
Crawford
South
Cuba
Pacific Coast
Corn dealers stockpiles weigh on close in Chicago trading
Reports that southwest corn dealers held heavy stocks tempered the market while a Wheat export rally near Kansas City Omaha and Chicago lifted prices. The close showed a firm 1 8 to 1 4 cent gain from last night. A sewer gas blast in Cleveland injured about twenty people and damaged buildings with no fatalities.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Telephone Company
Ontario Street
Central Avenue
Bloodhounds Called On Trail in Belle Plaine
Local notes report bloodhounds used in Belle Plaine to track a trail. W. W. Pierce remains stable after a relapse with pneumonia. Bank annual meetings scheduled for this afternoon and officers to be chosen tonight.
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Belle Plaine
W. W. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Child dodges measles joke through good behavior
A visitor asks Charles Robert if he has had measles. The boy replies no, saying he thought he might catch them last week but stayed well after being good for several days. The exchange reflects a light family moment centered on a common childhood illness.
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Menelas
Charles Robert
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