Labor and War Duty Prompts Wage Earners Voice at Peace Talks
The American Federation of Labor releases its annual executive council report urging explicit wage earner representation at the world peace conference. It argues governments must protect people, not rulers, and calls for a broad basis for postwar peace, labor rights, and an international labor conference. It also notes agreements with the government on wages and hours and opposes mandatory labor conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
United States
Wilson
Congress
America
Tarms
Qss
Peace Congress
Frense
Great Britain
Council
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Department of Labor
Pe” de Ve
American Labor Movement
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Secretary of the Navy
Uncle Harry Explains Austro German Drive on Italy
In a classroom dialogue, Uncle Harry explains the Austro German victory at Trieste and the broad Italian campaign. He notes Cadorna’s army, Mackensen’s maneuvers, and the strategic aim to sever rail links to France and England, with Italy retreating but not ending the war.
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Uncle Harry
Italy
Jimmy
Hallan
Uncle Ty
Europe
Trieste
Austria
Adriatic Sea
Cadorna
Vienna
Helen
Alps
France
Helgium
Germany
Caforna
Harry
England
Joe
von Mackensen
Mackenzen
Are
Julian Alps
Paris
London
Eglish
Belgium
Roumania
Serbia
Russia
Hearings Set On Transcontinental Rail Rates
Chicago November 12 Informal hearing expected today on railroads request to raise transcontinental rates and adjust costs for 10 Intermountain points. New York and Portland hearings planned. Interstate Commerce Commission aims to judge compliance with June 30 order and gather evidence on reasonableness and propriety of proposed rates.
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Chicago
New York
Portland
Interetata Commercce Commission
War and Labor Policy Emphasize Wage Equality and 8 Hour Day
The report urges a national employment bureau to match workers with opportunities and stresses organizing new wage earners to secure equal pay for equal work. It condemns abuse of press freedom during wartime, advocates extending the 8 hour day to all industry, and notes wartime contracts and naval provisions. The federation reports 412,047.78 receipts and 141,467.84 balance, with 845 unions and a defense fund of 123,624.64. Donations supported Danbury hatters relief following a suit under the IEEE law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Employment Bureau
Industr
Council
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Interna
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Minneapolis
West
Federation
Frank Morrison
Danbury Hatters
Ieee
Dont Let Wife Die Of Logkiaw
A Cincinnati authority warns of dangers from corns as women wear high heels. An ad promotes Freezone a drugstore drop for corn removal claiming immediate relief and safe lifting out of the corn with no irritation.
Inquiries Open Again On Minotto Case In Chicago
Inspector C H Paul of the local bureau announces a new Minotto inquiry session will be held Thursday. New evidence gathered by Lieut Commander Spencer Eddy fuels the reopening of the Chicago inquiry into pro German activities. Federal authorities investigate whether Minotto is Austrian and he claims Italian subject status.
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Chicago
C. H. Paul
Lmwilgrauign Bureau
James Minotto
Spencer Eddy
New York Naval Intelligence Bureau
Minotto
Close tab on retailers kept by food officials
Chicago November 1—Warry A Wheeler food administrator for Illinois says he has established a corps of trained investigators to ensure grocers and butchers follow the federal fair price list. The program will run through the war period with close supervision of retailers, with supply cutoff through licensed wholesalers as the penalty for disobedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Warry A. Wheeler
Tminois
Federal Food Administration
Flo
Big Collection for Red Cross Auction in Clinton
Clinton Iowa November 12 Over 100 thickens 15 pies 69 bushels of corn 2% bushels of barley 35 bushels of potatoes two calves one sheep one lamb several gross of eggs a cinary bird stock in the local Collium company and an automobile have been donated to the Clinton Rotary club for the Red Cross market day sale to be held in Clinton November 21. The coliseum has been donated for two days and local merchants are expected to add to the collection of articles to be offered for sale.
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Clinton
Collium Company
Clinton Rotary Club
Red Cross
Lydia E Pinkham Compound Restores Woman in Jamaica N Y
Mrs L N Burnham of 295 South St Jamaica N Y describes severe head and backache weakness dizziness and hot flashes lasting two years. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Compound three times daily after meals and at night she reports full recovery and urges others to consult the company for information and testimonials.
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Jamaica
N. Y
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mra
L. N. Burnhas
South St
N.Y
Face Paint Tabooed Remove Skin Instead
A few years ago only one cass of women painted their faces says Doty Madison. The custom was a sign of social ostracism and tabooed in refined circles. Now universal, it should be deplored and shelved. A mercotized wax facial at night is advertised as a safe natural alternative, claimed to rejuvenate and smooth the skin, removing surface defects.
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Doty Madison
Danderine Ad Promotes Hair Loss Cure
An advertisement touts Danderine as a remedy for dandruff and a feverish scalp. It claims dandruff particles are removed after use and hair stops shedding, advising a small bottle be applied to the scalp every day.
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement for Children
An old time ad extolling California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It contrasts it with calomel and castor oil, claiming it cleanses the stomach liver and bowels gently yet effectively. Warns against counterfeits and urges asking druggists for the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Hamlins Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Hamlins Wizard Oil to treat rheumatism back pain and joint stiffness while promising antiseptic relief for cuts burns bites and stings. A 25 cent bottle is sold by druggists with money back guarantees. Also promotes Hamlins Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 2K price.
New Kidney Care Claim Promises Relief with Haarlem Oil
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for kidney and urinary issues including back pain changes in urine loss of appetite and indigestion. It claims rapid relief without risk and offers money back if unsatisfied, urging purchase at drug stores and warning of Bright's disease as a deadly outcome.
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Bright
Haarlem
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad C 10c and 25c
An old time advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowels cleanser, a substitute for calomel, promising to improve complexion and energy. Claims include that most sickness stems from the liver, with tablets sold in olive color boxes at 10c and 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beye Pone
Ake
X. Edwards
Ohio
Edwards
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Federation Report
Cincinnati
LED Cross Auction
NIRS
Burnham
Jamaica, N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Victor Records
Stroebels
Bair
PILL
Calomel
Mission
Texas
South
F. H. Briden Co
East Fourth
Waterloo
Jiffy
Rock Island
Los Angeles
Calif
Nora Junction
Cedar Falls
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
West Liberty
R. H. Johnston
Canfield Lumber CO
Falls Avenue
Los Aingeles
Pacific Limited
Iowa
A. K. Co
G. Widmesre
Anchingis Innit
Bia Blaze
Adame
Des Moines
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
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