Industrial democracy and the creed of American labor
The piece argues for industrial democracy as essential to national progress and fair labor standards. It warns against selfish wage practices and sabotage while urging cooperation among employers and workers under a unified, democratic framework. It also stresses measured thought and university influence to preserve reason over rapid, fragmented modern life.
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Executive Committee
Federation
Portland
Zether
Idlenness
Day of fleeting vision at Brown honors Yale president
A contemporary dinner at Brown University honoring Yale President Angell prompts reflections on modern America, radicalism, and fame. The piece cites Jack Trice’s fatal Minnesota game sacrifice, critiques reckless courage, and weighs fashion shifts in Paris as well as a court ruling on married women teachers.
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Hughes
America
Brown University
Angell
Yale
Jack Trice
Ames
Minnesota
Relief of Neuralgia by Local Causes and Treatments
Dr. William Brady discusses facial neuralgia focusing on local causes such as impacted teeth and sinusitis. He notes injections into nerve trunks for relief, lists common medicines, and warns against self treatment and unskilled use of worm remedies and improper coffee practice.
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Brady
William Brady
Friend Wife by Rob Fulkerson
Andrew and Imogene plan a simple dinner at home, turning a tense day into a comedy of errors as Andrew’s cooking mishaps with hot dogs, beans, and fried sausage lead to singed fingers and a thwarted attempt at comfort. The exchange reveals strain and a stubborn resolve to salvage dinner and dignity.
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Imogene
Andrew
Mike
Sycamore Island
Tami
Jennie
The Sandman Story Part 1 by Mrs F
Mr Fox plans a snowbound feast by digging out Madam Goose and her large family. He convinces Mr Coon to join, then invites Mr Possum and Mr Rabbit to help. Fox takes first choice of birds, leaving others to press on as goose families remain safe at the farm above the drift.
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Mr. Fox
Madam Goose
Mr. Coon
Mr. Rabbit
Madam Gooss
Mr. Possum
Burroughs Nature QandA on Birds Bugs and Bioluminescence
Burroughs Nature Club readers pose questions on animal behavior plant growth and luminous water. Answers discuss hummingbird brood care differences between pheasants and grouse glowing water caused by dinoflagellates and dolphinlike marine life, with notes on lab and labor party politics woven through the issue.
Labor Party Proposal Rejected by Iowa Editors
Marshalltown Times Republican notes editors say labor, represented by the American Federation, defeated the proposal for a later political party. The vote against the proposition was overwhelming citing sense strategy and politics. Labor would have little to gain and much to lose by forming a party with candidates and a platform.
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Labor Party
Labor
Federation
Marshalltown Times-Republican
American Federation
Abe Martin: Audiences Stay Put Better After Saloons Go
In Abe Martin style, readers note audiences staying longer after saloons closed, while entertainment venues like plays and pictures see more interest. The piece playfully asks what balloonists might say about return times, reflecting humorous rural wit.
Brain Tests by Sam Loud
Puzzle narrative asks to form a Shakespearean knight name by transforming head parts and objects. It hints at a misunderstanding in yesterday’s account, presenting a quirky wordplay challenge.
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Sam
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