Courier and Telegraph News Roundup and Labor Commentary
The Courier details weekly publication details and advertising rates while summarizing John A. Fitch's survey on unskilled labor, unionism, and wage protections. It discusses the role of the American Federation of Labor and cautions against agitators in labor movements.
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Aucisted
W. M. Bartman
West Fort Avgaus
Seanne Jean
Mantwax
Adlen
A. W. Perremeon
Sec'y- Treen
York Ober
Tribune
Alfred B. Lukins
W. Allen
Couries
Wateries
Muade
Europe
Atellon
Bie
Trafalgar Tunlding
North
Ruiberiand
Haymarket
Dawe
Steamhup
Grees Street
Paris Boulevard Des Capucises
Comerase de Wopera
Americas Express
de Betedeie de Berlin
Tater Des Linden
J. Fetersburg
John A. Fitch
Waterloo Bank Saturday Closing Sparks Local Debate in Burlington
The Burlington newspaper prints letters from a prominent local real estate and investment dealer arguing against Saturday bank closings in Waterloo. He cites worker cash needs and holiday disruption, while others push to move the half-holiday to a weekday, noting the city’s record growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Waterloo
Times
Uf Mondarsi
Making Amends and Calls to End Free Literature Subsidy
A former liquor seller appeals to the public to urge Congress to fund higher literature distribution through malls. He argues his past crimes show responsibility and seeks government aid to continue his work, while opponents warn subsidies risk national perplexity and favor cheaper ware spread by state support.
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Congress
Skilled Labor Orgs Unite Amid Public Sentiment
A fragmented passage notes that common labor skilled workers form a union in the American labor movement. It mentions methods to sway public opinion and praises the organization’s principles, though text is garbled and hard to read.
Spirit of Tue Toea Press Loss in Now Year
A fragmentary note discusses state issues and governance, blaming neglect and prompting calls for continued investigation. Other parts reference Cedar Rapids weather and hot conditions in Washington. The readable text remains garbled with many misspellings.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
Crown of Martyrdom or Stain of Treason
An English judge denounces the tactic of self destruction by suffragists found guilty of property destruction as not true martyrdom. He warns such acts take life and death out of the Lord’s hands, calling it wild fanaticism. Other items note weather stations, steak remarks, and leprosy warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonton
Chicago
Patrick Henry
Truth in Business at Advertising Club Convention
Dr. Walter Is Rollins notes the Advertising Clubs of America meeting at Barth was a rare business gathering guided by religious motive. A “Declaration of Principles” upheld truth as the foundation of honest dealing and calls for truthful circulation and zero tolerance for fake schemes in advertising.
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Truth In Business
DR. Walter IS
Rollins
Advertising Clubs of America
Barth
George W. Coleman
William Shaw
Pebligher
Christian Budgavor World
Coleman
postoMer
United States
E¢Hairman
Investigation into West Virginia coal field conditions continues
The piece notes ongoing inquiries into coal field conditions in West Virginia. Senator Kenyon is praised as a persistent leader in the investigation, undeterred by heat or other distractions, driving to uncover the facts.
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West Virginia
Kenyon
Waverly
Waterloo
Up in Michigan Roads Built Quickly and Cheaply
Webster City Freeman Tribune notes that in Michigan road construction proceeds without a paying trust and costs are not rising skyward. The piece comments on rapid progress and perceived efficiency of local methods.
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Webster City
Freeman Tribune
Michigan
Weather takes toll as five mile limit debate moves on
The note mentions hot weather and the five mile limit bill affecting Dave Brant, with one remedy aiding rheumatics and the other praised for overall usefulness. The tone implies local reaction to ongoing issues and personal commentary on public affairs.
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Marshalltown
Secret Remedy Tablets Advertised by Dealers
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a splendid remedy for stomach and liver troubles. It proclaims the treatment as unparalleled and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Desperate Alternatives and Odd Epigraphs in Pieces
A collage of quirky quotes and snippets cites riffs on canoeing danger love and the Lord's cheerfulness. Elements include a Philadelphia Ledger joke line about a Wise Guy and Willie, a Cleveland Plain Dealer quip on a knot-hole in a fence, Balkan war cadence refrains, and a Hawaiian tale of a pipe loving priest encountered by a Chinese storekeeper.
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Willie
Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Nashville the City with History and Southern Pride
Nashville in Tennessee sits along the Cumberland River with about 115000 residents. It is described as a historic center founded during early western expansion, home to presidents, a notable Parthenon, grand mansions, cemeteries, and several colleges. The text notes its political independence, industrial output, and status as a leading southern hub second to Memphis in population.
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Tuinre
Iado
Nagheville
Tennes
Nashville
Centennial Park
Andrew Dackron
Andrew Dackron,to Soidivra
Nashvillyas
Memphis
No farmer threatened us with fines for trespassing
A lighthearted note from the Kansas City Journal describes a peaceful day on the plain with no rain. The narrator expresses surprise at the calm, reflecting on a serene outdoor scene.
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Kansas City Journal
No Substitute Could Do This Foley Kidney Pills Work
J F Wallach of Bartlett Nebraska says kidney pills rid him of backache and dizziness after kidney trouble. He reports relief after using Foley Kidney Pills and credits the medicine for his recovery. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
J. F. Wallach
Bartlett
Nebr
All Drugaista
Cudvertisament
Wm. Morris
Florence
Oregon
Cedar Rapids Ad Men Endorse Interurban Extension
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 21 Cedar Rapids Ad club passed resolutions endorsing the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern interurban line extension to Cedar Rapids. The group pledged to aid the Commercial club petition drive and promote the project as beneficial to Cedar Rapids and the middle west as a growing interurban center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Act Club
Cedar Rapids Act
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern
Workmen Protest Saturday Bank Closings In City
Labor leaders voice strong opposition to Waterloo banks closing Saturdays at noon a change begun last week. Workers say banks are public institutions and should serve customers, especially since many are paid Saturday evening and need cashing services. A Florence resident testimonials Foley Kidney Pills in ad text.
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Dudiferenes
Las Lelr
Vader Subatratua
Voskilied
Witout
Amnericat Federation of Labor
Waterloo
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Schein
Dave Erence
Spirit OF
TUE Towa Press
Sioux City
Pfne
Carl L. Alsberg
Federal Bureau of Chemistry
Bureau of Chemistry
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Charles City
Gazette
Sioux City Tribune
New York
McAdoo
Mke
Richard
Boston
Philadelphia Ledger
J. K. Kalanianaole
Ilawali
Prince Cupid
Los Angeles
Malegkale
Hawaiian Islands
Cristian
Washington Star
Nashville, Tenn
DR. Pierce
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Watese TS Octarem
Geo. Hunt
Bremer Ave
Iowa
FL. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Troprietor
Bend
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
5. S
Dmg
Swift
Atlanta
Spd General Stores
C. M. Wray
M. D
First Nate Bank
Fhones
Buzar
Black Hawk Bank
A. A
E. T. Jaynes
Reack Hawk
Franklin St
C.D. Pedersen
Consolidated Phony
Jefferson Street
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
DR. F. C. Liffring
Osteopathic
Lafayette
Gerrit J. Bennett
West Fourth
Elmwood and Western
T. A. McManus
M.D
Commercial Bank
Ralston
DR. Bodwell
Fluor Syndicate
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